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Ontario invasive plants

Landscape Ontario recognizes the threat of invasive plants to certain environments.

Invasive Asian jumping worm spotted in Ontario

Asian jumping worms are able to reproduce in large numbers and survive harsh conditions creating a recipe for destruction.

Spotted lanternfly

Existing and emerging invasive pest threats

We need to be prepared to battle harmful alien creatures whose introduction and spread threatens the recreational, ecological and economic values of our natural environment.

Garlic mustard can actually alter the soil chemistry and inhibit all other plants from growing in your garden.

Invasive plants in your garden

Some simple guidelines and resources to help you deal with uninvited guests in your garden.

Gypsy Moth Spring 2021

"Moderate to severe" defoliation expected in southern Ontario hotspots this year

Landscape Ontario leads program to control the spread of box tree moth

Tools are available to help identify and report suspected sightings of box tree moth on varieties of boxwood.

Nurseries and garden centres taking part in the Grow Me Instead program will display posters such as this one.

LO members help combat invasive plants

Ed Horlings, owner of Horlings Garden Centre in Peterborough and member of Landscape Ontario, is always looking for new products, information and services for his customers.

LO states concerns for Invasive Species Act

Some organizations are asking for restrictions on new plants that are lacking scientific assessments

In 2011 the Ontario Invasive Plant Council released this guide, Grow Me Instead.

Province introduces Invasive Species Act

Proposed legislation was introduced in the provincial legislature on Feb. 26.

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