October 2021

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Highlights from the 2021 Trial Gardens

By Rodger Tschanz
Being a bit of a plant nerd, I never grow tired of my role as Trial Garden manager at the University of Guelph.
Feature

New plants for 2022

The latest annuals, perennials, woody plants, edibles and roses headed to Canadian nurseries and garden centres next spring.

History grows at Hatley Park

By Keith Norbury
The Butchart Gardens is probably Canada’s most well-known horticultural attraction. However, about 20 km to the south on the west shore of Greater Victoria are the gardens at Hatley Park — a national historic site that today encompasses Royal Roads University.

New Gear for Grounds maintenance

New gear for the new year
Legal Matters

When does a deficiency claim expire?

By Rob Kennaley
The “plausible inference” test may have consequences for construction
Management Solutions

The problem with unit pricing

By Mark Bradley
Assuming a fixed cost per item may be detrimental to your bottom line
CNLA News

The best of Canadian landscaping

Canada’s top landscape projects and nurseries were honoured at the 2021 National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE).
Newsscape

Schizachyrium scoparium named Perennial Plant of the Year

The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) named Schizachyrium scoparium — and its cultivars — the 2022 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Dümmen Orange and Chrysanne join forces to further develop Supernova

Dümmen Orange is partnering with Chrysanne to collaborate on the further development of the Supernova series, a disbudded pot chrysanthemum.

GISC pivots to a virtual event format

The 2021 Green Industry Show & Conference (GISC) will proceed as a virtual event.

Brandt acquires Cervus Equipment

Brandt announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares of Cervus Equipment Corporation.

Aspire Software partners with SiteOne Landscape Supply

Aspire Software has partnered with SiteOne Landscape Supply to focus on improving the estimating process in the Aspire Landscape platform.

LMN acquires Greenius, opens PEI location

Landscape Management Network (LMN) has acquired Greenius, an online training software company specializing in landscaping.

Plant Health Survey identifies promising global industry investment

The International Association of Horticultural Producers’ (AIPH) International Plant Health Survey 2021 reveals a promising bio-secure future for the ornamental horticulture industry.
New Products

New Products October 2021

A selection of new products on the market for landscape professionals.
Mentor Moment

Making the cut in landscape maintenance

Brad Paton is president of Shades of Summer Landscaping, based in Waterdown, Ont.
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