July 2017

Previous Issues
President's Message

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

By Paul Brydges
Canada continues to be a country envied throughout the world.

Vimy oak planted at LO home office

LO's home office in MIlton now boasts a Vimy oak from Connon NVK.
Member Profile

The gods of water and light

By Robert Ellidge
Milton, Ont.-based Rain Gods provide quality lighting and irrigation to clients.
Feature

Trial Garden update and open house information

By Rodger Tschanz
A look ahead at the roses, shrubs, perennials and annuals in this year's Trial Gardens.

New Fusion Landscaping program

Apply now for this new certification program available only to members of Landscape Ontario.

Summer events offer networking and fun

Networking continues in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Association News

Windsor Chapter unveils Legacy Garden

Founding members of chapter are forever recognized in garden.

Enduring distinction for Monica van Maris

Monica van Maris receives inaugural award named in her honour.

Brookdale Treeland Nurseries to host Industry Auction Sept. 12

Day will begin with farm tours at 10:00 a.m.

Community groups unite for Garden Days

Several communities organized events to celebrate our love of gardening.

Toronto Chapter bursary supports local greening projects

Committee selects 13 projects to share the $10,000 bursary funds.

LO celebrates legacy of association and Canada

Day pays tribute to three founding members.

Awards entry now open for LO members

More than 180 awards were handed out for exceptional projects in 2017.

International Landscaping adds HP campus to electric maintenance portfolio

Solar electric mower used to maintain property.

LO dues invoices mailing mid-august

Members have option to pay online, over the phone or by mail.

New equipment arrives at Parkwood

Parkwood Estates in Oshawa has brand new maintenance equipment thanks to a strong partnership.
Special Section

Landscape Ontario Member Benefits 2018

Annual special section on the many benefits available to member companies of the association.
Industry News

BugFinder app now available for Android

Released earlier this year on iOS, the BugFinder app is now available at the Google Play Store for Android devices.

City of Vaughan requires landscapers to be licensed

The City of Vaughan requires all landscapers, pavers, fence and pool installers to obtain an annual business licence.

Tour successful irrigation practices

IPPS area meeting and tour to run July 26.

Valleybrook sells Ontario operation to BTN

Original nursery in B.C. will continue to be owned and operated by the Schroeders.

Aeroplan miles can benefit families of veterans

Campaign to encourage Canadians to donate accumulated miles to the program.

Interim report proposes sweeping changes to employment laws

An interim report proposes changes to Ontario's Employment Standards Act.

New and young workers blitz

Inspections help to raise awareness about safety and rights of workers.

Supervisor awareness and accountability

Inspection blitz to focus on competent supervision.

Working outdoors poses many hazards

Tips and videos for outdoor workers on MOL website.
Executive Desk

The “why” of membership

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
The many reasons why people belong to associations.
Public Relations

Former student members are now successful business owners

By Denis Flanagan CLD
A look at how some successful business owners got their start.
Membership

Moving beyond the GTA

By Myscha Burton
LO members organize events that are held from one end of th province to the other.
Underground World

Employee retention helps everyone

By Terry Murphy CLM
A survey helps to identify the top reasons why employees move on.
Prosperity Partners

Measure only what you monitor, and monitor what you measure

By Jacki Hart CLM
Set aside a couple of days mid-season to ensure a solid finish to the year.
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