September-October 2026

The people who bring Landscape Ontario to life

If you asked most members what Landscape Ontario (LO) is, they might point to the magazines, Congress or the education programs. Those are real. But

Muskoka North Chapter plants trees at Bala Sports Park

Tree planting is a popular way for communities to come together and make the world a greener place, but what if it could also honour

Waterloo Chapter helps plant 175 trees at Chicopee Hills Public School

Chicopee Hills Public School is looking greener thanks to the efforts of students, teachers and members of Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter. Each year, the Chapter

Snowposium continues to connect snow and ice professionals

Snowposium 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together professionals from across the snow and ice management industry for a full day of education, networking and

Grounds management group helps renew historic Ontario garden

Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, Ont., is a unique garden that allows visitors to experience nature through all their senses. The Lucy Maud Montgomery

Why you should enter the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence

Have you completed a project you’re proud of this year? Now is the time to showcase your work. Submissions for the Landscape Ontario Awards of

The next generation of landscapers

By: Gail Pope

Daniel Cornacchia is making his mark in the industry at a young age By Gail Pope Daniel Cornacchia’s career is a clear example of how

Building client trust

By: Karina Sinclair

Communication, education and doing it right the first time Interview by Karina Sinclair Unlike many purchases, landscape clients often invest significant money into something they

Ontario One Call to become Ontario Dig Authority

Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Ontario One Call will have a new name, new email and website domains and a new visual identity that will become

Register now: Landscape Ontario Congress 2027

Canada’s largest horticultural trade show and conference returns to the Toronto Congress Centre Jan. 12-14, 2027, bringing together thousands of landscape professionals for three days

National Awards of Landscape Excellence winners announced in St. John’s

The 23rd annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) winners were announced Aug. 11 during a special gala at Delta Hotels St. John’s in Newfoundland.

We don’t need a bigger party; we need more hosts

By: Joe Salemi

Years ago I heard association work described as throwing a party where the same handful of people do all the hosting, while everyone else stands

Volunteers make an impact across Ontario

By: Gail Pope

Volunteers are the engine that fuels Landscape Ontario (LO). Members dedicate hundreds of hours each year to serve on various boards and committees to steer

Stop chasing every job. Start building a better backlog

By: Glenn Curtis

Busy can be deceiving. A full calendar may feel like momentum, but work that is poorly scoped, underpriced or misaligned with capacity creates pressure instead

Lyndsey Siddique continues to grow in the landscape profession

By: Gail Pope

By Gail Pope While it can take many people years of trial and error to find a career they truly love, former GROW participant Lyndsey