Trees |

|
Black Cherry
Average height: 20-30m; Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Bloom time: May to June; Flower colour: Showy - white/cream Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds, butterflies, bees Edible: Can be eaten raw or used in jelly, syrup, juice and pies
|

|
Tulip Tree
Average height: 18-27m; Light: Sun Moisture: Normal, moist; Soil: Clay soil, wet soil Bloom time: May to June Flower colour: Yellow with orange band at petal base Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Bees, birds and hummingbirds; Edible: No
|

|
White Birch
Average height: 6-30m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Moist; Soil: Sand, loam, salt tolerant Bloom time: April to May Flower colour: Yellow, green/brown Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds and hummingbirds. Larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Luna Moth; Edible: No
|

|
White Cedar
Average height: 9-16m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: clay, sand, loam, drought and salt tolerant Bloom time: Non-flowering; Flower colours: Non-flowering Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds Edible: No
|
|
White Pine
Average height: 30-50 m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: sand, loam, Humus enriched Bloom time: Non-flowering; Flower Colours: Non-flowering Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds Edible: No
|
 |
White Spruce
Average Height: 20-30 m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Normal, moist; Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: non-flowering; Flower colours: Non-flowering Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds Edible: No
|
|
Shrubs |

|
American Cranberry
Average height: 2-4 m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Normal, moist; Soil: Sand, loam, drought tolerant Bloom time: May to July; Flower colour: White/cream Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds, butterflies, bees Edible: Fruits in the fall can be made into jelly and jams
|

|
Common Blackberry
Average height: 1-2 m Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Normal, moist; Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: June; Flower colour: White Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Bees, songbirds, game birds, and large and small mammals Edible: Fruit can be eaten raw, cooked or dried for later use
|
|
Flowering Raspberry
Average height: 90-180cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Normal, moist Bloom time: June to September; Flower colour: Showy - purple/pink Fall colour: No; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, bees Edible: Fruits edible raw or cooked. Can be used in pies, jellies and preserves Requirements: To produce fruit, two or more plants are required
|

|
Ninebark
Average height: 2-3m Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Sand, loam, drought tolerant Bloom time: June to July; Flower colour: White/cream, pink Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees Edible: No
|

|
Snowberry
Average height: 30-120cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, moist Bloom time: May to July; Flower colour: Showy - Pink, white/cream Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees, squirrels Edible: No
|
|
St. John's Wort
Average height: 60-100cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Bloom time: July to August; Flower colours: Showy - yellow Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies Edible: No
|
|
Perennial Flowers |
Sun Kit
|
Aster species (Smooth or Arrow-leaved)
Average height: 30-120cm Light: Sun Moisture: Dry Soil: Dry Bloom time: August to November Flower colour: Pale blue Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, butterfly larvae, bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Black-Eyed Susan
Average height: 30-150cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: June to October Flower colour: Yellow, orange Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, insects Quantity: 2
|
|
Canada Wild Rye
Average height: 90-150cm Light: Sun, partial shade, shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Clay, sand Bloom time: July to August Flower colour: Purple, amber, brown Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterfly larvae, insects Quantity: 1
|
|
Common Milkweed
Average height: 30-90cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal Soil: Sand, loam Bloom time: June to September Flower colour: Pink Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, butterfly larvae, bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Dotted Horsemint
Average height: Up to 120cm Light: Partial shade, sun Moisture: Normal, moist, drought tolerant Soil: Well-drained, sandy soils Bloom time: Late May to September Flower colour: White Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Lance leaved Coreopsis
Average height: 30-60cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry Soil: Sand Bloom time: May to July Flower colour: Yellow Wildlife Attracted: Birds, butterflies, bees Quantity: 3
|
|
Wild Chive
Average height: 25-50cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Normal Soil: Clay, sand Bloom time: May to August Flower colour: Pink/purple Wildlife attracted: Butterflies Quantity: 2
|
|
Wild Strawberry
Average height: 5-25cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal Soil: Clay, sand Bloom time: May to July Flower colour: White/cream Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, larvae, bees Quantity: 2
|
Shade Kit
|
Aster species (Heart-leaved or New England)
Average height: 30-120cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal Soil: Loam, sandy loam Bloom time: August to November Flower colour: Pink/purple or blue Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Blue-stemmed Goldenrod
Average height: Up to 90cm Light: Partial shade, full shade Moisture: Dry to medium Soil: Loam, clay loam Bloom time: Fall Flower colour: Yellow Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees Quantity: 3
|
|
Bottle Gentian
Average height: Up to 60cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Medium, wet Soil: Loam, sandy loam Bloom time: August to September Flower colour: Blue Wildlife attracted: Bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Great Blue Lobelia
Average height: 30-120cm Light: Sun, partial shade Moisture: Normal, moist, wet Soil: Loam, Humus enriched Bloom time: August to September Flower colour: Blue Wildlife attracted: Bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Thimbleweed
Average height: 60-90cm Light: Partial shade, shade Moisture: Dry, moist Soil: Sand, loam, Humus enriched Bloom time: May to July Flower colour: White Wildlife attracted: Bees Quantity: 3
|
|
Wild Columbine
Average height: 30-100cm Light: Shade, partial shade Moisture: Dry, normal, moist Soil: Clay, sand, loam Bloom time: April to July Flower colour: Showy - red, pink, yellow Wildlife attracted: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies Quantity: 2
|
|
Zig Zag Goldenrod
Average height: 30-100cm Light: Partial shade, shade Moisture: Moist Soil: Sand, loam, Humus enriched Bloom time: September to October Flower colour: Yellow Wildlife attracted: Hummingbirds, bees Quantity: 2
|
|
Rain Barrels
|
Rain barrels are designed to collect and store rain water from your roof. The rain water can be used for many activities including watering your lawn or garden.
Specs and features
- Capacity: 208 litres (55 gallons)
- Size: 24" wide x 34" tall
- Features: Easy multi-barrel installations, insect resistant stainless steel screen, childproof lid and stable footprint, 3 additional spigot mounting locations, high spigot accommodates most watering cans.
|
Backyard Composters
|
Backyard composters are designed to compost food and yard waste, diverting it from landfill and leaving you with a natural fertilizer for your garden.
Specs and features
- No assembly required
- Capacity: 311 litres
- Size: 31" wide x 33" tall
- Material: Made from recycled content
- Front harvest door for easy access
- Twist locking lid
- Conical shape means nothing gets stuck in corners and also provides for ease of lifting off to access the entire pile
- Rodent resistant
- 10 year warranty
- Fits in any vehicle
View more information and a composting guide.
|