July 2018

Previous Issues
President's Message

What price should this plant be?

By Warren Patterson
It's time to look at how consumers value plants and the many other products we offer.
Member Profile

38 years and a five-year plan

By Becky Dumais
The transition from father to son is working well for the Perras family.
Feature

2018 Trial Garden and open house update

By Rodger Tschanz
Industry open house set for August 23, 2018.
Association News

Women In Trades Experiential Learning Day

Hands-on learning experience shows young women the many career opportunities available.

Sonia Day honoured for leadership

Garden writer becomes second recipient of Monica van Maris Award.

New members starts the season off right

Makita prize package delivered to Brickworks Landscaping in Corbyville, Ont.

Student design challenge to take place in Belleville

Annual event engages youth and landscape professionals to design and build outdoor learning environments.

Memorial tree planted for Paul Olsen

Special ceremony held with members of the Olsen family in attendance.

2018: A spring to remember

LO members comment on one one the toughest springs in the last century.

Time to enter projects into annual awards competition

Great marketing opportunity for LO member companies.

Looking to honour a leader?

Nominate your peers for a special industry award.

Pay your LO member dues online

Invoices to be mailed out in August.

LO welcomes Lissa Schoot Uiterkamp

Newest team member to inform educators and engage youth on the many career paths in the profession.

New tool to help chapters promote member benefits

Extra copies available for Chapter and Sector groups.

Milton groups join Canada’s biggest garden party celebration

Paper Bark Maple planted at Milton Public Library.
Special Section

LO member benefits pull out section July 2018

Learn about the many benefits available exclusively to members of Landscape Ontario.
Industry News

Stay on top of new chronic stress legislation

Creating a less stressful workplace benefits employees, employers and family members.

New book now available on allergy potential in gardens

Horticulturist Peter Prakke has made it his mission to promote landscapes of allergy-friendly plants.

Ontario government reverts to previous public holiday pay calculation method

Tools available to help employers calculate proper pay.

Ontario students win silver at Skills Canada

Algonquin College duo steps atop the silver podium.
Executive Desk

Look in the mirror

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
What employers can to do make employees want to work for them.
Public Relations

A window to the world

By Denis Flanagan CLD
A front yard garden provides a great place for neighbours to chat.
Membership Message

The self-inflicted labour shortage

By Myscha Stafford
A little appreciation for staff can go a long way.
Underground World

Utility hits going up, what’s wrong?

By Terry Murphy CLM
A major reduction is needed in the number of utility hits.
Prosperity Partners

The resilient entrepreneur

By Jack Hart CLM
Resilience is the key to moving through failed leadership, failed plans, or both.
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