Grow new roots in your own backyard!

City partners with LEAF to help homeowners plant trees on their property 

We’re making it easier – and cheaper – for you to add more trees to your property this spring. The City of Vaughan is partnering with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF), a not-for-profit organization, to deliver a pilot program to grow Vaughan’s tree canopy and bring more trees to our neighbourhoods – starting right in your backyard!

Through LEAF’s Backyard Tree Planting program, you can access expert advice and planting services to ensure your future trees thrive for years to come. Services include a 30-minute site consultation, a native deciduous or evergreen tree, delivery and planting, mulch, care guide and ongoing advice. The cost of new trees is paid for by the homeowner and subsidized by the City and York Region. 

The pilot program is available to all Vaughan residents on a first come, first served basis. Online registration is required. 

Tree-planting initiatives like this reinforce the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability and expanding our tree canopy – which are key priorities outlined in the Urban Forest Management Plan (PDF). Trees help provide oxygen, improve mental and physical health, and offer habitats, food and other resources for many animal species. Watch this video to learn more about the importance of planning for the future of Vaughan’s trees.

For information on the City’s forestry operations, visit vaughan.ca/trees. 

For updates and news as they happen, subscribe to Vaughan News and follow the official corporate channels on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.