November-December 2025
President's Message
United in purpose and passion
Dream big in 2026 and whatever your vision, let’s work together to make it happen.
Association News
Elevate your skills and knowledge this winter
Annual educational opportunities for landscape professionals to upgrade their skills and build their network before spring.
Why you should join the Trees for Life challenge
Each LO Chapter has opportunities to join or lead a local planting initiative with up to $10,000 in funding available from Trees for Life.
In Memoriam — Leno Valentino Mori
Leno Valentino Mori quietly took his leave after an arduous illness on Oct. 10, 2025.
Ontario announces funding to support training of skilled landscape and horticulture professionals
Government investing $3 million in Landscape Ontario's GROW and Apprenticeship Programs to address the skilled labour gap.
In memoriam — Lex Kraft
Lex Kraft passed away on Aug. 21. He was 91.
Volunteer Profile
Waterloo Chapter volunteer is all about sharing
Rob Tester has served on the Waterloo Chapter Board for over 20 years in the roles of treasurer, president and now past president.
Member Profile
In pursuit of the exceptional
Burlington-based landscape architecture firm has graduated to massive projects — university campuses, elite backyards and multimillion-dollar parks.
Feature
Landscape Ontario Congress 2026
Canada's Largest Green Industry Trade Show and Conference returns to the Toronto Congress Centre, Jan. 6-8, 2026.
Professional News
WSIB reduces average premium rate for Ontario businesses
Average premium rate reduced for the seventh time in the last 10 years.
Executive Desk
Our connections build a thriving community
Building a stronger future for the profession is easier to achieve through strategic alliances and partnerships.
Membership
Georgian Lakelands Chapter: Connecting professionals in Ontario’s playground
Chapter volunteers continue to focus on serving members through innovation and community spirit.
The Ground Up
SOPs are the secret weapon you’re ignoring
Most landscape companies don’t fail because of a bad year. They fail because they scale chaos. Systems are what separate stress from success.
Social Snapshot
Make your VIP code work for you at Congress
Increase foot traffic to your booth and build a buzz leading up to your participation at Congress by using a very powerful marketing tool.
Grow Success Story
Royon Bagnaut finds a second career in landscape horticulture
Just trying to keep busy when the pandemic hit became a turning point for Bagnaut's career.