Green Yards Program

Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by purchasing a wildflower kit, rain barrel or backyard composter. Residents and non-residents can purchase a native wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composters at an affordable cost. Preorders can be picked up on Thursday, June 6 and/or delivered on Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7. Please note, delivery is only available to King residents.

Registration opens: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Registration Closes: Friday, May 31, 2024 

Pick Up: Thursday, June 6, 2024 between 9 a.m. to noon (Trisan Centre & King Township Municipal Centre, parking lot)

Delivery: Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Delivery is only available to residents within King Township for an additional fee of $5.

Wildflower Kits

Wildflower kits include 10 native wildflowers, 1 pack of native wildflower seeds and gardening resources to help you get started. Limited quantities available. Species include Wild Bergamot, Cylindric Blazing Star, Lance Leaved Coreopsis, Common Milkweed , Black Eyed Susan, Native Grass and Pale Purple Coneflower.

*Species may vary.

Wildflower kit fee 2024:

Non Resident: $41 + HST

Resident: $38 + HST

Rain Barrel & Backyard Composter

Prices:

Rain Barrel: $80 each (Including tax)

Backyard Composter: $56.50 (Including Tax)* Price offered through Green Yards Program

To purchase a rain barrel or composter please visit king.ca/onlineservices. 

Backyard Composter

picture of composter available for purchase through King Township

Dimensions

Capacity: 11 cubic feet/311 litres

Size:  20.25 inch (51.43cm) diameter lid opening 33” high x 31” wide   (83.8cm x 78,7cm)

Features: BPA Free, made from 100% recycled materials, twist locking lid, vertical and horizontal columnar ventilation, rodent resistant

 

Rain Barrel

picture of rain barrel available for purchase through King Township

Dimensions

Capacity: 208 litres (55 gallons) 16 lbs

Size: 24" wide x 34" tall

Features: Easy multi-barrel installations, insect resistant stainless steel screen, made from recycled content, BPA free, higher spigot accommodates most watering cans