Supporting excellence within our community

Let’s keep pushing boundaries together and fostering a landscape that inspires future generations.

Young talent shines at 2025 Skills Ontario Competition

Landscape Ontario members supported Canada’s largest skilled trades and technologies competition at the Toronto Congress Centre May 5-6, 2025.

Growing financial support for Ontario students

Deadline to apply or nominate is June 30, 2025.

Chapter Challenge participants celebrate community impact

Trees for Life and several Landscape Ontario Chapters are making meaningful connections and setting an inspiring example for others.

In memoriam — James Abdee

Founder of Country Downs Landscapingn in Claremont, Ont., passed away on March 29 in his 87th year.

In memoriam — Douglas Coote

A volunteer on Landscape Ontario's Show Committee for 10 years, Coote helped to plan and build Canada’s largest horticultural trade show and conference.

Member survey conducted on diversity, inclusion and belonging

Online survey helped to gain insights about what members may want to learn in regards to diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

Help rename Landscape Ontario magazine

Give your input on a new name for the Association member magazine by June 30, 2025.

Snowposium expands to two-day event

Stay on top of key trends and issues with the full-day conference on July 22 and check out the latest technology, equipment and services at the trade show on July 23.

Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps support cancer patients

$3,000 donation presented during a special event on March 4.

Levelling up Windsor

Landscape Ontario Windsor Chapter president Liana Desmarais is on a mission to bring more opportunities to southwestern Ontario.

Pristine Property Maintenance: From cutting lawns to industry leader

The company's key services are grounds and snow and ice management for condominiums and municipal properties.

Provincial law requires locates before digging

Ontario One Call and Landscape Ontario partnered early this spring to raise awareness about dig safety.

Landscape businesses win Bootstrap Awards

Ext.tech and Green Carbon Products were recognized at an event in Kanata, Ont., on May 6.

New bonding requirements around pools and spas

Effective May 1, 2025, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is implementing new bonding requirements around all pools and spas.

Workplace violence and harassment and mental health resources available

Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) has a number of free resources, templates and online training sessions scheduled throughout 2025.

Investing in our future workforce

Investing in our workforce is not just a trend but a fundamental necessity for the continued growth and success of the landscape trades.

Toronto Chapter: Making a difference in 2025

Striving for excellence: The deeper value of awards

The many benefits of peer recognition via industry awards programs.

Reaching your roots: Building an engaged online community

Having a strong social media presence increases searchability, and shows how much you love and care about the work you do.