Design
![Ron Koudys](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1588768444.Ron_Koudys_wide-web.jpg)
May 6, 2020
Ron Koudys volunteers to make the world a better place
One of Ron’s first landscape-related volunteer roles was with Habitat for Humanity in London.
![A redesigned and reconstructed sustainable ecosystem designed by Randy Tumber features biological filtration, floating wetlands technology and waterfalls, surrounded by many natives including cedar, birch and dogwood — with some ornamental embellishments, of course.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1599160187.Landscape_Design_11-2019.jpg)
Nov 1, 2019
This just trending...
I look to gain a more accurate understanding and appreciation of the elements and natural processes found in creation, which I have maintained don’t really ever go out of style.
![Suggesting emotional connections to plants consistently promotes sales.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1599835722.butterfly_plants1-web.jpg)
Sep 1, 2019
Design with retail sales in mind
People will continue to shop at a store where there is good customer service, good selection and ease of shopping.
![Lindsey Best (far right), presents JayCee Ewald with a certificate to acknowledge her winning design.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1557186279.Ottawa_design_build_winner-web2.jpg)
Apr 30, 2019
Ottawa Chapter announces design challenge winner
Design to be built at St. Matthew's High School in Ottawa this summer.
![Students brainstorm design elements to incorporate into the overall design.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1544635273.CAO-Design-01.jpg)
Dec 12, 2018
Elementary school students help design new playground
Students of all levels work with landscape pros to design and build a playground for the local community to enjoy.
![Garden centres offering complete design and installation services may come as a relief to some customers.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1594219079.gardenworks_build-web.jpg)
Oct 4, 2018
Don't just sell it - Design it and build it!
Garden centres add value with design/build services.
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Aug 29, 2018
Employer feedback needed to help build a skilled labour force
Your feedback is needed to help develop a timely, skilled, plentiful workforce for the landscape and horticulture profession.
![Landscape professionals collaborate with students to design the ideal outdoor environment.](https://assets.landscapeontario.com/assets/1531152882.CAO_design_challenge_3630833948676706460_n.jpg)
Jul 15, 2018
Student design challenge to take place in Belleville
Annual event engages youth and landscape professionals to design and build outdoor learning environments.