Drive through any older, established neighbourhood in Winnipeg and you will see fully grown evergreen trees that dominate small front yard landscapes, often completely blocking houses from view. While the growth rate of an evergreen tree is slow initially, it picks up once the tree is established. Colleen Zacharias photo After the removal of three massive evergreens past their prime, this Winnipeg front yard has transitioned from deep shade to a sunny garden filled with pollinators. After filling several yard waste bags with the debris, Hicks set about the business of building healthy, sustainable soil. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Gardener Monthly What you need to know now about gardening in Winnipeg.