December 2019

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Come home to Congress

By Michael LaPorte
Michael LaPorte explains his personal connection to Congress.
Feature

Landscape wish list for 2020: Pollinator success

By Pat Kerr
Pros can make a real difference, plus satisfy client desires to help reverse declining populations

Congress opens doors

By Scott Barber
Congress welcomes young people to great careers.

Sustainability makes sales

By Sean James
Eco-friendly landscaping is not as simple and straightforward as traditional hort, and requires more training and understanding of how and why it needs to be done this way.

How other trades recruit: New ideas on new talent

By Jordan Whitehouse
Domestic recruitment efforts have to be focused on two groups in particular: young people and the underrepresented, including women and minorities.

Independence: Four years on

By Indira Kannan
Kevin McAulay and Dave Milburn, two contractors who launched on their own four years ago with their employers’ blessing.

Lessons learned

By Scott Barber
Industry pros shared some of the lessons they've learned.

Green professional gamechanger: Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide

The Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide captures years of research from around the world on tree survival and establishment in challenging environments.

Never forget nature

By Jim Landry
Gardens are integral to villages for dementia patients.

Atlantic designers tour Normandy

By Ellen Ruddick
The Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers (AALD) visited gardens in Normandy, France and discovered trees and shrubs that might be worth trying.

Sustainable turf is good business

By Katerina Jordan, Ph.D.
Ideas for more sustainable lawncare programs, that hopefully lead to healthier turf over a long period of time.

Tumber designs big and dreams big

Randy Tumber has earned a reputation for designing and building high-end, stylish landscapes for elite customers and he has some strong opinions about why.
New Products

New Products January 2020

A selection of new products on the market for landscape professionals
Provincial Update

Provincial update January 2020

Landscape Trades runs occasional updates on the activities of Canada’s provincial trade associations. This issue features Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association.
Road To Success

Collecting debts: Life is not always easy

By Rod McDonald
This month's column is about collecting monies owed.
Legal Matters

Remedies and the insolvent debtor

By Rob Kennaley
There are options and remedies available to contractors and subcontractors who are owed monies by a corporation or person who appears to be insolvent.
Management Solutions

Build a better business

By Mark Bradley
To build a better business, you can succeed with buy-in from your team, a commitment to keeping clean and organized, and a willingness to recognize when you are off track.
CNLA News

CNLA News January 2020

News from the federation of Canada's provincial horticultural trade association.
Newsscape

New approach to controlling invasives

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Vineland, Ont., discovered a new approach to control and eradicate invasive plants and weeds.

GreenTrade Expo comes to Ottawa

Delegates from the Ontario/Quebec border area are looking forward to GreenTrade Expo, coming to Ottawa’s EY Centre on Feb. 12-13.

Miska opens Atlantic pickup location

Miska Trailer Factory has opened a new pickup location in Dartmouth, N.S.

Ontario considers changes to slip-and-fall lawsuits

The Ontario government is poised to significantly reduce the statute of limitations for slip-and-fall claims from two years to 10 days.

Pesticide Act amendments proposed by Ontario Government

The Ontario Government is proposing amendments to province’s Pesticide Act, including the removal of the Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee (OPAC).

AIPH releases grower shortlist

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) announced the finalists of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2020, which takes place in January at IPM Essen in Germany.

MasonLift and Atlas Polar form ML-Truck Equipment

MasonLift has partnered with Atlas Polar Company to create a new authorized sales and service dealer network for Hiab cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift Hooklifts in British Columbia.
Mentor Moment

Talent magnet

Jeff Foley, of Para Space Landscaping is being noticed for his success with recruitment and retention.
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