Overview

Ontario is home to nearly 20,000 acres of nursery production that includes field, container and greenhouse-grown ornamentals for the landscape industry. Ontario’s ornamental nurseries produce:

  • woody and herbaceous trees
  • shrubs
  • perennials
  • grasses
  • aquatic plants

These are producers for garden centers, landscapers, municipalities and conservation authorities.

Production and maintenance

Publication 841: Guide to Nursery and Landscape Plant Production and Integrated Pest Management

Read comprehensive information on pest management, nutrition and water quality.

Agricultural best management practices

Browse a list of technical information publications for Ontario producers.

Starting a commercial nursery in Ontario

What to consider when starting a nursery, including production system, location and more.

Soil testing for turf

Learn how to test your soil to determine how much fertilizer to use.

Pests, weeds and disease management

Crop Protection Hub

Find pest management strategies and detailed information on pest control products.

Ontario Crop IPM

Information to help you identify, monitor and manage pests specific to your crop.

Weed identification guide

Learn how to identify common weeds and minimize their impact on your crops.

Identify evergreen issues

Learn how to identify if your evergreens have winter desiccation or a pest or disease issue.

Common disorders of broad-leaved trees

Learn how to diagnose and get solutions for common problems.

Daylily rust

Learn about symptoms, life cycle, disease management options and more.

Juniper dieback

Learn about the symptoms, life cycle, disease control options and more.

Japanese beetles

Learn about larval feeding damage, life cycle, control strategies and more.

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