March-April 2026

Why does LO matter in 2026?

By: Lindsey Ross

When I first got involved with Landscape Ontario over a decade ago, it was because my boss at the time was a true believer. He saw the value in being

In memoriam — John Albrecht

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John G. Albrecht who passed away on Feb. 4, 2026. Many of you may know him as John from

NVK Nurseries helps grow new careers

Thank you to Landscape Ontario member, NVK Nurseries in Dundas, Ont., for hosting the GROW training sessions over the first two weeks of February. We appreciate the time and effort

Garden centre group to offer online training

Once again this March, Landscape Ontario’s Garden Centre Sector Group will present its annual Town Hall Series of free, one-hour webinars specific to the needs of retail business operations. Visit

Apply for a landscape horticulture scholarship this spring

Students and apprentices enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs across Ontario can apply for financial support through a growing number of scholarships offered through the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (Foundation),

Landscape Ontario launches combined website

Landscape Ontario’s online presence got a new look and new functionalities on Jan. 15, 2026, with the launch of the association’s new website. Featuring a totally new design, the website

Meet your 2026 Provincial Board of Directors

Executive: Lindsay Ross – President Jeff Olsen – 1st Vice President Pam Cook– 2nd Vice President Jon Agg – Treasurer Ed Hansen – Past President & CNLA Rep. Chapter Representatives: Rob Havery – Durham Chapter

Innovative tool improves tree species selection for urban sites

By David Pearce, Sarah Girard, Jason Henry and Rhoda deJonge Vineland Research and Innovation Centre Young tree survivorship in an urban landscape can be a struggle. We’ve all seen it

2026 Awards of Excellence winners

Winners of the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program as announced on Jan. 6, 2026.

April is designer certification month

New accreditations available through the CLD program The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) recently updated the Certified Landscape Designer (CLD) certification program to make the process more rewarding than ever.

The real price of skipping a locate request

By: Ian Simpson

By Ian Simpson Interim vice president, communications and corporate affairs, Ontario One Call In Ontario, landscaping season ramps up fast. Teams get bigger, schedules fill up and every workday matters. 

Advocacy in action

By: Joe Salemi

Navigating the regulatory landscape If the first few months of 2026 have taught us anything, it is that our industry is operating in a climate, both meteorological and economic, that

Promote your professionalism with Landscape Ontario

By: Gail Pope

Becoming a member of Landscape Ontario (LO) is more than filling out a form — it’s a commitment to excellence. Every member has also pledged to uphold LO’s Statement of

Your team is not underperforming — they’re under-informed

By: Glenn Curtis

Over the course of my career, one thing has become clear: most of the challenges we face as leaders are not new. They simply show up in different forms. Labour

2025 Foundation Report

ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ONTARIO STUDENTS Each year, the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (Foundation) awards a wide range of scholarships to students pursuing a career in