February 2022

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

What's new for 2022

By Scott Barber
Each year, Landscape Trades dedicates an issue to showcase new equipment and products for landscape and horticulture professionals.
Feature

New products for 2022

The latest trucks, construction, maintenance, grower and outdoor products for the Canadian landscape professionals.

Floods devastate British Columbia

Landscape Trades interviews Canada’s Ag Minister on the government’s response
Legal Matters

CCDC updates Stipulated Price Contract

By Rob Kennaley
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), made up of representatives from all levels of the construction sector, prepares standard form construction contracts for use in Canada.
Management Solutions

Embracing technology

By Mark Bradley
As a contractor, I know you’re busy. You are constantly going from job to job, meeting with customers to discover their hopes and dreams and determine how you and your crew can make them come true.
Newsscape

AAS names six national winners for 2022

All-America Selection (AAS) — North America’s oldest national non-profit plant trialing organization — announced six new national winners for 2022.

Pantone creates 2022 Colour of the Year

For the first time, Pantone has created a new colour for its annual Colour of the Year program.

John Deere buys Kreisel Electric

John Deere has signed a definitive agreement to acquire majority ownership in Kreisel Electric, a battery technology provider based in Austria.

Congress cancels 2022 trade show

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association cancelled its trade show due to COVID-19. The show had been scheduled for January 11-13, 2022 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

SB&D acquires MTD and Excel

Stanley Black & Decker completed the acquisition of MTD Holdings and Excel Industries. The purchase price for the two transactions totaled $1.9 billion USD.

Floriade Horticulture Expo launches April 2022

Floriade Expo 2022 is set to run April 14 through October 9 in Almere, Netherlands.

Instone named Husqvarna president

Glen Instone has been appointed president of the Husqvarna Division within Husqvarna Group.

Kam's joins Royal Brinkman Group

Kam’s Growers Supply announced they’ve joined forces with the Royal Brinkman Group of the Netherlands as of January 1, 2022.

Proven Winners announces personnel changes

Proven Winners is excited to announce two personnel changes to strengthen support for independent garden centres.

AIPH and UBHUB partner on World Green Cities awards

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and the Urban Biodiversity Hub (UBHub) formalized a partnership to collaborate on the AIPH World Green City Awards.

Toro purchases Intimidator Group

The Toro Company has acquired Intimidator Group for $400 million USD. Based in Batesville, Ark., the Intimidator Group designs and manufactures Spartan Mowers, a professional line of zero turn mowers.

Vineland releases 2021-22 Innovation Report

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) released the 2021-2022 Innovation Report, containing updates on various research projects and highlighting efforts to build a national network for innovation in the agricultural, horticulture and greenhouse growing industries.
CNLA News

Year of the Garden begins March 20

The Canadian Garden Council’s (CGC) Year of the Garden 2022 officially launches on the first day of spring, March 20, 2022.

CNLA celebrates 100th Anniversary

For the past 18 months, CNLA’s 100th Anniversary Committee and staff have been planning a celebration of our industry.
Mentor Moment

Building on “The Rock”

Landscape Trades recently had the opportunity to talk landscaping with builder Randy Spracklin, of HGTV’s Rock Solid Builds fame.
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