Landscaping

Boulevard Alterations

Notice to Residents Regarding Encroachments and Trees on Town Property

Residents are reminded that Town approval must be obtained before starting any alterations to the Town's boulevard. Homeowner's wanting to have work done on the boulevard must obtain an encroachment permit. This includes any landscaping work or storage of landscaping materials or bins on the Town boulevard or roadway. This also includes driveway widening.

The Public Works Department reminds residents that the Town is not responsible for any damage caused during maintenance operations to items such as irrigation systems, gardens, fences, posts, interlocking brick work, concrete and wood curbs etc. that have been placed on Town property (known as encroachments).

The Town, at its discretion, may request the removal of these encroachments.

Examples of Encroachments

For more information on boulevard alterations and encroachment permits please contact the Public Works Department at 905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 4268.

Tree Planting

If you would like a tree planted on the Town owned boulevard or a Town owned tree requires trimming or is dead, please contact the Public Works Department.

Tree Planting Do's and Don'ts

LEAF® (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests)

The Regional Municipality of York has partnered with LEAF to offer subsidized programs that help residents beautify their backyards while adding to the urban forest canopy.

LEAF will help you:

Assess the conditions in your yard
Understand what will grow best
Select trees, shrubs, and garden kits that you will love
Ensure everything gets planted properly
Do it all at a reasonable price!

LEAF offers Full Service Backyard Tree Planting, Do-it-Yourself Backyard Tree Planting and Native Garden Kits at subsidized rates. For more information and to order visit LEAF's website.

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that kills ash trees within one to three years after infestation. You may see dead or dying ash trees in your neighbourhood as a result of EAB. Ash trees that are not infested will likely become infested in the next few years. There are insecticide treatments available to protect individual trees.

York Region's Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan has detailed information about how they are monitoring this species as well what you can do to slow the spread.