April 2022

Previous Issues
President's Message

Take time to enjoy one of the many public gardens Ontario has to offer

By Lindsay Drake Nightingale
We work diligently and for long hours to create beautiful spaces for our clients, but often neglect to take time to enjoy the beauty we create.
Member Profile

Success through focus

By By Chris Occhiuzzi
D.B. Maw Landscaping proves longevity in business comes from understanding the needs of your clients and building a team that can provide those needs.
Feature

Supply chain struggles

By Karina Sinclair
Just about everywhere you turn, you’re bound to encounter either sticker shock or something out of stock.

Women in Landscaping

London-based group provides networking, community for green professionals.

Unilock celebrates 50 years

Landscape Ontario magazine recently connected with Andrew Bryant to talk about what it means for Unilock to celebrate five decades in business.
Association News

BTN shortlisted for International Grower of the Year

Schomburg, Ont. member is one of nine ornamental growers being considered as a finalist in the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2022.

99 years of landscape excellence

Salivan Landscape recently announced it has been sold to a new owner.

Lighting Sector Group releases online tool kit

The tool kit is designed to provide contractors with an ever-evolving document that includes handy tips on topics such as: sales, design, service, and planning.

Apply online for scholarships by June 30

Over $60,000 in scholarships available to students enrolled in secondary and post-secondary landscape and horticulture programs in Ontario.
Educator Profile

Chainsaw safety with Todd Fritzley

Seasoned arborist discusses common chainsaw injuries, laws that govern chainsaw use, and why wearing PPE should be considered a last resort.
New Members

New Members April 2022

Landscape Ontario welcomes 66 new members this month.
Professional News

Research updates of interest to greenhouse and nursery growers

Latest updates on various research projects.

Province pauses excess soil rules

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is proposing to delay the changes until Jan. 1, 2023.

DIRT Report shows slight improvement

Statistics show a three per cent decrease in reported damage events in 2020 compared to 2019.

Feds give $535K to Flowers Canada Growers

Funding to develop market opportunities, address industry challenges and contribute to a stronger Canadian agricultural sector.
Executive Desk

Collective efforts to enhance the profession

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A recap of some recent activities Landscape Ontario has been involved with in our collective effort to advance the profession.
Membership

Investing in people leads to growth

By Joe Salemi CAE
When you put each of these tactics into practice, you’ll benefit from increased productivity and company growth.
Underground World

Education is invaluable

By Terry Murphy CLM
I believe you can put an actual dollar figure on the value of education.
Prosperity Partners

Becoming an Employer of Choice

By Jacki Hart CLM
A blueprint for future seminar and program participants to come together and implement what they’ve learned.
EIO Solutions

EIO: Change the Cycle; Change the Business

Imagine: when you put out a job posting, potential candidates’ eyes light up. They know you offer an amazing working environment; they’ve been waiting for their chance to apply! Imagine getting to hand-pick the best employees around.
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