Do you live in Toronto and want a tree in your backyard? 

Contact LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) which is a local non-profit group dedicated to improving Toronto's urban forest.  They offer Toronto residents subsidized backyard tree planting.

The service includes on-site advice on appropriate species and planting location, a 1.2 to 1.8m tall native tree, and the planting service.  Native shrubs are also available.

Contact LEAF at 416-413-9244 or on the web at http://www.leaftoronto.org/.

For more on environmentally conscious Gardening check out 'Native Gardening' by Karen J. Cao.

Urban Forestry Services will plant a free tree on City of Toronto owned street allowances fronting residential properties!  All you have to do is mail them the request form found at this address: (http://www.toronto.ca/trees/pdfs/FreeTree_Final.pdf) and they will plant it for you.  For more information about this program call 416-338-TREE (338-8733).