March 2016

Previous Issues
President's Message

Transforming an industry with one word

By Paul Brydges
A reminder that we are a group of professionals.
Member Profile

Having a solid base key to Cedar Springs success

Growth provides a unique business opportunity.
Feature

Ottawa Chapter holds another successful GreenTrade Expo

23rd edition of industry show held Feb. 10 at the EY Centre.

Choose Your Path: Attracting future members to our profession

By Scott Wentworth
Canada Blooms campaign to show youth how green careers can help make a difference.
Association News

Growers share good ideas

Latest research presented at annual gathering of Ontario growers.

Best Way Stone celebrates 50 years

Family business founded in 1965 by Italian immigrant.

Lots of bright ideas at lighting conference

Lighting pros learn from three industry experts from across North America.

LO introduces Eastern Ontario team

Pilot project will see Theresa Whalen assist Ottawa and Upper Canada Chapters.

LO member campaign rewards new member

Target Group Services wins prize pack from Makita Canada.

Upper Canada Chapter members have a ball at squash tournament

Fifth annual event featured spirited competition and lots of fun.

Industry gifts LO a new loading dock

Members step up to upgraded deteriorating loading facility at Landscape Ontario home office.
Scholarship Profile

Interest in green roofs leads Corina Ottnad to landscape technician program

An interest in green roofs and the environment prompted a change of career after 25 years.
Industry News

Lawn care by the book

Basic dos and dont's when it comes to lawn care and pesticides.

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program application due March 18

Contractors can apply for next round of certification training.

19th annual Snow and Ice Symposium heads to Rhode Island in June

Annual symposium offers networking, learning and opportunities to snow and ice professionals.

In Memoriam — Arthur Skolnik

Co-owner of Shibui Landscaping in Toronto passed away suddenly on Jan. 27, 2016.
Executive Desk

An industry of selfless sharing

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Doing favours without expecting something in return is what our community is all about.
Underground World

ORCGA symposium energizes delegates

By Terry Murphy CLM
Annual thee-day event gathers key players in the damage prevention industry.
Membership

Is networking and learning season coming to an end?

By Rachel Cerelli
Chapters continue to hold fun events throughout the summer.
Public Relations

Celebrating 10,000 years of dedication

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Long-standing association member companies are being recognized with a special plaque.
Prosperity Partners

We are a landscape nation

By Jack Hart CLM
Inaugural LMN Leaders Summit in Collingwood, Ont., was a must-attend for landscape business owners.

Prosperity among peers - Mark Fisher

Mark Fisher explains how participating in Landscape Ontario's Peer to Peer Network has helped his business.
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