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February 2025
Previous Issues
Green Pencil
Looking forward to brighter days
By Karina Sinclair
Spring is coming, and with it, longer days and more sunshine. And for landscapers, it means a return to the work that brings you so much pride and satisfaction.
Professional Confessional
Professional Confessional: Snow & Ice Management
Landscape Trades asked snow and ice professionals to describe their biggest challenges to the general public.
Newsscape
Planting for Tomorrow Program funding opportunity
Trans Canada Trail's Planting for Tomorrow Program (PTP) provides funding for native tree- planting, invasive species removal, seed collection and seed starting projects
GROW25 is the place for Manitoba landscape pros
New grant for urban greenspace creation
Kubota celebrates 50 years of growth in Canada
Kubota Canada Ltd. is proudly celebrating its fiftieth year in Canada.
New Products
New Products for 2025
With spring just around the corner, Landscape Trades’ annual roundup of new equipment and product is sure to get you geared up for a productive year.
Features
Glowing Plants
By Jill VanDuyvendyk
A showstopping trend or curious fad? A garden centre owner weighs in.
The challenges, opportunities and benefits of interior landscaping
By Karina Sinclair
Seasoned professional, Hella Keppo, shares what it's like to design, install, and care for interior plantscapes in a post-COVID world.
Growing Your Business
When the numbers say "yes"
By Ryan Markewich
The decision to invest in new equipment or facilities is rarely straightforward. It requires balancing immediate needs with long-term growth and sustainability.
Art Of Gardening
Staying ahead of, and setting, trends
By Art Vanden Enden
Our challenge and opportunity is to stay on the leading edge of change. Exploring top trends like lived-in gardens, living fences and foraged gardens.
Internet Of Nature
Trees on top
By Dr Nadina Galle
The Urban Jungle Project offers a blueprint for modern-day rewilding. We just have to look up.
Designers Corner
The impact of AI on landscape design and architecture
By Haig Seferian
How artificial intelligence helps designers create better landscapes.
Legal Matters
More common legal errors to avoid
By Lai-King Hum
Understanding and addressing these 5 common legal errors will help landscaping businesses stay compliant, avoid costly mistakes and ensure a respectful, legally sound workplace.
CNLA News
CNLA News - February 2025
Find out what's happening with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), featuring news, events, articles and more!
Mentor Moment
Securing your legacy
By Jacqui Teske
Tips to help owners prepare for the eventual transition of their company’s management and ownership to maintain continuity and reduce stress for families and employees.
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