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2025 Healthy Yards Plant, Rain Barrel and Composter Guide

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The 2025 Plant & Garden Sale has ended. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered items. See you on distribution day, May 31 at the pickup time you selected!

Through our Healthy Yards Program, each spring residents can purchase a variety of native trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and eco-friendly products such as, rain barrels and backyard composters. 

All the plant species are native to southern Ontario. They are well-adjusted to the local climate and soil, and don't need as much watering or maintenance as other species. They also improve our community's local ecology and biodiversity, providing homes and food for local wildlife.

Visit the Healthy Yards page to learn how you can order.

2025 Healthy Yards Pricing

Please note: There is a limit of 5 trees and/or shrubs, 1 wildflower kit, 2 rain barrels and 1 composter per household. There are no limits on worm castings.

  Richmond Hill Residents York Region Residents
Trees/Shrubs $6.18 Unavailable
Wildflower Kits $27.19 Unavailable
Rain Barrels $61.44 Unavailable
Composters $26.40 $26.40
Worm Castings $20.00 Unavailable

Prices do not include HST.

2025 Healthy Yards Plants and Products

Full descriptions and images of the plants and products available this year are listed below. 

Trees 

Bur Oak tree
 

Burr Oak 

Average height: 20m 
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Moist, normal, dry; Soil: Clay, sand, loam
Bloom time: May to June; Flower colour: Green
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Birds, squirrels, butterfly and moth caterpillars, deer
Edible: Acorns used for flour or can be eaten after boiling or roasting 

 

 

Eastern Redbud tree
 

Eastern Redbud 

Average height: 6-9m; 
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Moist; Soil: Clay, sand, loam
Bloom time: March to May; Flower colour: Pink/purple
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees, butterflies
Edible: Young fruit and flowers, raw or cooked 

 

 

Red Maple tree
 

Red Maple 

Average height: 12-18m; 
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Moisture: Moist; Soil: Loam
Bloom time: March to May; Flower colour: Pink/purple
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Birds, bees, squirrels, deer
Edible: Sap can be purified into syrup. Young spring leaves and maple seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. 

 

 

Image of white birch trees in the fall
 

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 tree
 

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 tree 

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 tree

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 Hazelnut shrub

American Hazelnut 

Average height: 2.5-5m 
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: Sand, loam, clay 
Bloom time: March to June; Flower colour: White/red
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Squirrels, birds, bees
Edible: Nuts, raw or cooked 

 

Nannyberry shrub

Nannyberry 

Average height: 4-7m 
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Dry, normal, moist; Soil: Clay, sand, loam 
Bloom time: May to June; Flower colour: White/cream
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, bees, squirrels
Edible: Fruits raw or cooked. Can be dried for winter use.

 

Red Osier Dogwood shrub

Red Osier Dogwood 

Average height: 1-4m 
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Normal, moist, wet; Soil: Clay, sand, loam 
Bloom time: May to July; Flower colour: White/cream
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Birds, squirrels, butterflies, bees
Edible: No

 

Serviceberry shrub

Serviceberry 

Average height: 2-6m 
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Moisture: Dry, moist; Soil: Moist, but well-drained soils 
Bloom time: April to May; Flower colour: White
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, bees
Edible: Yes, can be used in baking, jams and more

 

Image of St. John's Wort shrub

St. John's Wort 

Average height: 60-100cm
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Dry, normal, moist
Soil: Sand, loam, clay
Bloom time: July to August; Flower colour: Showy yellow
Fall colour: No; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees
Edible: No 

 

Image of Smooth Wild Rose shrub

Smooth Wild Rose 

Average height: 2-3m
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Dry to medium; Soil: Sandy loam
Bloom time: June/July; Flower colour: Pink
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: No
Wildlife attracted: Bumblebees, birds
Edible: Yes 

 

Image of Wild Black Currant shrub 

Wild Black Currant 

Average height: up to 1.5m
Light: Sun, shade
Moisture: Moist; Soil: Loam, clay/loam
Bloom time: May, June; Flower colours: White/yellow
Fall colour: Green, black berries; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies, birds
Edible: Fruit edible raw or cooked  

 

Image of Winterberry shrub 

Winterberry 

Average height: 2-4m
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Moisture: Moist, dry, wet; Soil: Loam
Bloom time: April-June; Flower colours: White, yellow, green, brown
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies, birds
Edible: No  

 

Image of Witch Hazel shrub 

Witch Hazel 

Average height: 3-4m
Light: Partial shade, shade
Moisture: Moist, dry; Soil: Loam
Bloom time: September-December; Flower colours: Orange, yellow, green, brown
Fall colour: Yes; Winter interest: Yes
Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies, birds
Edible: No  

 

Perennial Flowers

 Sun Kit

Image of Arrow-leaved Aster wildflower 

Aster (Arrow-leaved) 

Average height: 30-120cm
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry
Soil: Dry
Bloom time: August to November
Flower colour: White
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, butterfly larvae, bees
Quantity: 2

 

Black-Eyed Susans 

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

 

Image of Butterfly Milkweed flower

Butterfly Milkweed 

Average height: 30-60cm
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry, normal
Soil: Sand, loam
Bloom time: May to September
Flower colour: Orange, yellow
Wildlife attracted: Birds, butterflies, butterfly larvae
Quantity: 1

 

Image of Hairy Beardtongue wildflower 

Hairy Beardtongue 

Average height: 30-150cm
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Dry, moist, normal
Soil: Sand, loam
Bloom time: June to October
Flower colour: Pink, purple
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, birds, insects
Quantity: 2 

 

Image of Indian Grass 

Indian Grass 

Average height: 150cm
Light: Sun, partial sun
Moisture: Dry, normal, moist
Soil: Sand, loam, clay, rock
Bloom time: September to February
Flower colour: N/A
Wildlife attracted: Birds, small mammals
Quantity: 2 

 

Image of Smooth Aster wildflower 

New England Aster  

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

 

Image of Prairie Smoke wildflower 

Prairie Smoke  

Average height: 50cm
Light: Sun, partial sun
Moisture: Dry
Soil: Sand, loam, rock
Bloom time: April to June
Flower colour: Pink or purple
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees
Quantity: 2

 

Image of Wild Bergamot wildflower

Wild Bergamot 

Average height: 60-120cm
Light: Sun
Moisture: Dry, normal, moist
Soil: Sand, clay, loam, hummus enriched
Bloom time: July to August
Flower colour: Showy - purple, pink
Wildlife Attracted: Birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
Quantity: 1

 

Wild Strawberry 

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

Image of Blue Vervain wildflower 

Blue Vervain

Average height: Up to 150cm
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Moisture: Normal, wet 
Soil: Loam, sand, clay
Bloom time: June to October 
Flower colour: Blue/purple
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, birds
Quantity: 2

 

Image of Boneset wildflower 

Boneset

Average height: 120 to 180cm
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Moist 
Soil: Loam, sand, clay, humus
Bloom time: July to September  
Flower colour: White
Wildlife attracted: Butterflies, bees
Quantity: 2 

 

Image of Canada Anemone wildflower 

Canada Anemone 

Average height: Up to 75cm
Light: Partial shade, shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Moderately moist, sandy soil
Bloom time: May, June, July
Flower colour: White
Wildlife attracted: Bees, some bird species
Quantity: 1 

 

Image of Great Blue Lobelia wildflower 

Great Blue Lobelia 

Average height: 30 to 120cm
Light: Sun, partial shade
Moisture: Moist, normal, wet
Soil: Humus-rich loam soil
Bloom time: August to September
Flower colour: Blue
Wildlife attracted: Bees
Quantity: 2 

 

Image of Large-leaved Aster wildflower 

Large-leaved Aster 

Average height: Up to 100cm
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Moisture: Dry, normal
Soil: Clay, sand, loam
Bloom time: July to October
Flower colour: White, blue, purple
Wildlife attracted: Bees, butterflies
Quantity: 3 

 

Image of Nodding Onion wildflower 

Nodding Onion 

Average height: 60cm
Light: Sun
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Moist, clay to loam
Bloom time: July, August
Flower colour: White/pink
Wildlife attracted: Bees, birds, small mammals
Quantity: 1 

 

Wild Columbine 

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: 3 

 

Image of Zig Zag Goldenrod 

Zig Zag Goldenrod 

Average height: 30 to 100 cm
Light: Partial shade, shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Sand, loam, hummus enriched
Bloom time: Late summer
Flower colour: Yellow
Wildlife attracted: Hummingbirds, bees
Quantity: 2 

 

 

 

Rain Barrels

Rain barrelRain 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 

  • Capacity: 55 gallon/208 litres
  • Size: 34.0/86.36 cm (height) x 26.1"/66.29 cm (diameter)
  • Weight: 16.0 lbs/7.25 kg

Features

  • Unique shape and neutral color that blends into any garden-scape
  • Content of up to 50% recycled materials 
  • Mosquito mesh to keep bugs and leaf debris out 
  • Lid that can be screwed onto base for added safety 
  • Easy installation with existing downspouts 
  • Overflow hose that can be linked to another SYSTERN or can be directed away from the house 
  • Contoured, easy-to-use spigot

View the Product and instruction Guide

Backyard Composters

Backyard composterBackyard composters are designed to compost food and yard waste, diverting it from landfill and leaving you with a natural fertilizer for your garden.

Specs 

  • Capacity: 80 gallon/302 litres
  • Size: 33.0"/83.8 cm (diameter)
  • Weight: 16 lbs/ 7.2 kg
  • Material: Made from recycled material

Features

  • Easy snap-together assembly. Assembles in minutes 
  • Durable and lightweight design 
  • Convenient 13” x 16.5”/33 cm x 41.9 cm harvest door
  • Twist locking lid included 
  • Vertical and horizontal columnar ventilation

View the Product and Instruction Guide

 

Worm Castings for Enriched Soil

Image of a pile of worm castings in handsEnrich your soil with high-quality worm castings! Made from natural decomposition by worms, the castings are a nutrient-rich soil enhancement that improves soil structure, increases water retention and promotes healthy plant growth. 

Created by the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society and sold on their behalf through the Healthy Yards program.

  • Sold in bags
  • Size:30lbs or approximately 23L per bag.
  • Estimated coverage per bag: 1" x 3 ft x 3 ft
  • Recommended usage: approximately 1/3 cup per 24 square inches (5" x 5")  
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