Enrich the beauty of your yard with a Garden-in-a-Box
Conservation Halton has curated native species kits for local residents to plant at home. With three kit types to choose from (full sun, shade & rain), growing a native plant garden is low cost, beneficial for pollinators, and enhances your curb appeal. By purchasing a Garden-in-a-Box this spring you can feel good knowing you are helping protect local habitats in our watershed.
Why Garden with Native Plants?
Native plants are adapted to thrive in our local environment and climate. They also:
- Have beautiful colourful flowers
- Require little to no watering once established
- Lower maintenance compared to annual and perennial gardens
- Provide food and shelter for bees, butterflies, and other insects
- Help reduce the risk of flooding and erosion
Garden-in-a-Box Kits
Each carefully curated kit is intended to be planted in an area roughly the size of a sheet of plywood (4 feet x 8 feet). The plants will fill out nicely in their second and third year of growth. If you prefer a very full garden, you may consider doubling the number of plants in your space.
The full sun garden kit is for areas in your yard that are relatively dry and receive direct sunlight for part of, or all hours between 11:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.
These selected species are found in meadows and prairies. Flowers will bloom in a variety of colours from May until October.
The full sun kit includes:
- Heart-leaved Aster
- Canada Anemone
- Butterfly Milkweed
- Wild Bergamot
- Black Eyed Susan
- Foxglove Beardtongue
Note: Species are subject to change based on availability.
The shade garden kit is for areas in your yard that receive very little or no sunlight between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 4:00p.m.
These selected species are found in deciduous forests. They prefer rich soils and like to receive occasional watering during dry weather.
The shade garden kit includes:
- Wild Columbine
- Wild Ginger
- Zig Zag Goldenrod
- Canada Anemone
- Blue Lobelia
- Large Leaf Aster
Note: Species are subject to change based on availability.
The rain garden kit is for areas in your yard that receive large amounts of water periodically — for example, the area where your downspouts drain.
These plants have the ability to become inundated for periods of time and can also survive periods of drought.
The rain garden kit includes:
- Cardinal Flower
- Water Avens
- Marsh Marigold
- Turtlehead
- Blue Lobelia
- Swamp Milkweed
Note: Species are subject to change based on availability.
