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April 2012
Previous Issues
Feature
Canada Blooms 16th year sees many changes
Over the 16 years that Canada Blooms has been held, the national flower show has gone through numerous transformations.
Team LO delivers practical and relevant Canada Blooms
By Paul Doornbos CLP, CLT
Building gardens at Canada Blooms isn’t so much about the work, but rather about the moments that make up our life.
Garden-award winners
On Mar. 22, Canada Blooms announced the 2012 garden award winners.
Contributors to LO’s feature garden at Canada Blooms 2012
The many people and companies who contributed time, product and labour to Canada Blooms this year.
Association News
Plans to refurbish High Park put off until fall
Donations, pledged by members of Landscape Ontario to enhance the High Park playground, have been put on hold until this fall.
Snips Landscape featured for work on green roofs
Snips Landscape and Nursery in Welland was featured in Niagara This Week for its work with green roofs and walls.
Oakridge presents award to Mohawk College
Mohawk College received a copy of the Award of Excellence presented to Oakridge Landscape Contractors earlier this year.
LO helps college and historic site form partnership
The program will be offered through the School of Science & Engineering Technology and launching in September 2012.
Rockscape Design owners bring skills to people of Nicaragua
The women were part of several Huntsville-area churches working in the city of Matagalpa.
Fresh faces at home office
Laura Brinton and Heather MacRae join home office team.
Fusion gardens demonstrated in Peel
Five new gardens in Peel region are demonstrating the concept of fusion landscaping.
Windsor Chapter takes bigger role at city’s home show
Windsor Chapter began the month of March by taking big role in the Greater Windsor Home Show.
In Memoriam — W. James Wickware
W. James Wickware died suddenly at Ottawa on Mar. 6, 2012, in his 90th year.
Landscape Ontario comes full circle
The proverb, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” perfectly describes the history of Landscape Ontario magazine.
Benefits of membership
Each month, Landscape Ontario magazine will feature one of the products or services available through the Endorsed Supplier Program.
LO honours contributor
Percy Ford-Smith, Aggregate Sales at Dufferin Aggregates, received special acknowledgement at Industry Night during Canada Blooms.
Sheridan unveils new look on Yonge Street
Sheridan Nurseries held a grand re-opening of its Yonge Street location on Mar. 31 and Apr. 1.
LO members support community
Seferian Design Group and The Cutting Garden
Volunteer Profile
Dave Wright was born into Landscape Ontario
Dave Wright CLP, was born into Landscape Ontario. His father, John is a founding member and still very active.
Urban Tolerant Trees
Ginkgo is truly a tree worth planting for future generations
By Thelma Kessel
I have seen ginkgo grow out of the gangly youth stage, and approach the loveliness of the well-branched maturing tree.
Industry News
Golf course association honours G.C. Duke Equipment
Burlington-Ont. company recognized at show in Las Vegas in February.
Job Bank back online
The Service Canada Job Bank is now up and running.
New garden route for VIA
Sevreal changes have been announced to the VIA Rail Garden Route program.
McCloskey praised in article
LO associate member McCloskey International received great praise in the March 2012 issue of Ontario East Economic Development.
New rate for Fiesta approved
Neudorff has announced the approval of a new low rate for Fiesta Turf Weed Killer.
Suggestions may keep insurance costs down
“Statistically, the use of driver controls has been shown to improve loss results for companies involved in hiring drivers to support their business functions,”
Cost of driving permits increases
Some fees will start rising this year and continue to go up until 2015.
Group wants funds to replace ash trees
A province-wide group has requested Queen’s Park and Ottawa provide funds to replant trees in towns and cities across Canada in reaction to the devastation caused by the emerald ash borer.
Smart About Salt
New ending — new beginnings
By Bob Hodgins
As the winter (such as it was) winds down, it is time to start thinking about what we need to do to close off this winter and prepare ourselves for next winter.
Underground World
Utility strikes can be costly
By Terry Murphy CLP
What should you do if you hit a utility line? The fact that you struck and damaged a utility line puts some liability onto you.
Executive Desk
Memories from Canada Blooms
By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
If you visited Canada Blooms, you saw the spectacular gardens created by Landscape Ontario members.
Membership
Windsor Chapter meeting exemplifies relevance
By Helen Hassard
At Landscape Ontario home office everyone is asking, “How can we make sure we are relevant in local communities?”
Public Relations
Public profile for our members
By Denis Flanagan CLD
One of our member benefit public relations goals for 2012 is to integrate our media messaging at the Chapter level with the work of our members.
President's Message
Apprenticeship training program is a hidden treasure
By Phil Charal
The apprenticeship training program is a hidden treasure waiting to give young people a future and a guaranteed job.
Prosperity Partners
The lid just blew off... time to step back to identify gaps
By Jacki Hart CLP
Many of you are looking at dormant turf and soil instead of snow, at the time I am writing this in mid-March.
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