Green Gardening

For detailed information on how to care for your lawn and garden in compliance with provincial regulations on the use and sale of pesticides, view the following resources: 

To receive hard copies of these publications please email environment@oakville.ca. 

Green gardening on town property 

The town has been working since 2002 to keep public lands free from chemical pesticides by:

  • Using different cutting regimes to increase the vigour of turf and reduce weed invasion 
  • Using integrated pest management techniques  
  • Naturalizing appropriate areas 
  • Installing irrigation systems 
  • Using horticultural vinegar to control insects

For more information view the Parks, Trails and Gardens and Trees and Woodlands pages.

Green gardening resources

About reducing  harmful pesticides:
Health Canada's Homemade Pesticides
Ten Steps to be Naturally Green Poster

About water efficiency:
Create a Water Efficient Garden 
Outdoor Water Use Program
Plant Selection and Design   
Rain Barrel Information 

About native plants and invasive species:
Grow Me Instead
Invasive Species list – Conservation Halton
Native plant list 
Ontario Invasive Plant Council

Information on the town's former pesticide motion and by-law

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