Backyard Tree Planting Program (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)
Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)
Endorsed by Markham’s Trees for Tomorrow initiative, our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.
In the spirit of keeping Markham beautiful, if we all do our part and work together as good neighbours, we can take pride in the community we call home.
Learn more and find tips on how to be a great neighbour in our Good Neighbour Handbook.
What are my options?
LEAF offers two convenient planting options:
- Full Service Tree Planting
- Do-It-Yourself Tree Planting
For backyards only
$160 - $230 (+ HST) per tree includes*:
- 30-minute site consultation with a LEAF arborist
- 5 to 8 foot tall native deciduous tree OR 2 to 4 foot tall native evergreen tree
- Delivery and full planting service
- Mulch and planting/care guide
- Ongoing advice through seasonal e-mail tips, follow-up visits and answers to tree health and care questions
For front, side or backyards
$110 - $180 (+ HST) per tree includes:
- online educational videos
- 30-minute virtual consultation with a LEAF arborist
- 5 to 8 foot tall native deciduous tree OR 2 to 4 foot tall native evergreen tree
- delivery (property owner plants)
- mulch and planting/care guide
- ongoing advice through seasonal e-mail tips, follow-up visits and answers to tree health and care questions
* Additional subsidies for Markham:
Endorsed by Markham's Trees for Tomorrow initiative, Markham property owners now pay only $100 for deciduous trees and $50 for evergreen trees, from a select species list. Limit of five trees per property per year (space permitting). First come, first served.
Shrubs & Pawpaws
Perfect for anyone wanting to add colour, beauty and biodiversity to their yard. Easy online or telephone ordering of native shrubs and pawpaws with subsequent delivery right to your door. Not only will these native plants brighten up your yard and provide essential habitat for songbirds, native bees and butterflies, many will also offer tasty treats for humans too!