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Michelle Francis
Jan 17, 2025

Accident on purpose: When fate makes you a force to be reckoned with

Francis joins the Landscape Ontario Podcast to share her story about embracing life’s challenges with an open heart.
Jan 17, 2025

Tony's Forever Forest

Grove of 70 trees planted to recognize the vision and efforts of Tony DiGiovanni.
Nov 11, 2024

The possibilities are endless at Landscape Ontario Congress

New and returning features for the 2025 gathering of landscape and horticulture professions in Toronto.
Oct 23, 2024

Zoonotic diseases in Canada

In urban Canada we tend to forget that ordinary animals, birds and the landscape itself can be harmful if certain conditions occur. One such harm is found in zoonotic diseases.
Oct 23, 2024

Restricted waters

Strict water restrictions are not unique to western Canada; landscape and horticulture professionals across the country are also wrestling with similar watering bans. Landscape Trades reached out to several industry members to learn how watering restrictions have affected their businesses, what proper water management means to them and how they’re keeping plants happy during droughts.
Oct 22, 2024

Proving herself a winner

Imposter syndrome is sneaky. So even after attracting high profile clients through her social media feed, winning several consecutive local awards, and becoming the first ever Canadian designated as a Proven Winners Certified Landscape Professional, landscape designer Samantha Ulasy still hears that voice.
Oct 22, 2024

New plants for 2025

Are you ready for a sneak peek at the beautiful blossoms coming to market next spring? With help from Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph trial gardens manager, we’ve rounded up some exciting new options to energize your landscapes in 2025.
Sep 10, 2024

Low-barrier learning

Pre-apprenticeship program helps to develop desirable skills, connect with employers and find meaningful work in designing, building and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Sep 10, 2024

Selling value over price

Selling based on value — the quality and service you provide, as well as the long-term benefits of the work to the homeowner — is a far more profitable and sustainable approach.
MCPI Land Stewards.
Sep 10, 2024

Toronto Chapter bursary supports local community projects

Toronto Chapter awarded a total of $12,500 this year to 10 local projects under the chapter’s bursary program.
Aug 5, 2024

Get into gear

Before tackling snow-covered parking lots and walkways, consider these tips to winterize your skid-steer loader.
Aug 5, 2024

Give yourself a hand... shovel

When it comes to tackling winter's fury, a reliable snow shovel is your trusty companion for clearing sidewalks, driveways or even digging a vehicle out of a snow bank. But not all shovels are created equal.
Aug 5, 2024

Clearing the way

While women are still underrepresented in the snow and ice sector, more and more are finding this non-traditional role to be fulfilling, flexible and even fun.
Aug 5, 2024

Exercises for snow pros

How to build a stronger winter body
Aug 5, 2024

Top 20 tips to stay energized

Like any feat of endurance, the battle against major weather events demands proper rest and nourishment.
Aug 5, 2024

Snow Season Survival Guide

From assembling an emergency kit to recognizing red flags for heart attacks, frostbite and hypothermia, read on for tips to help you cope with extreme situations.
Jul 11, 2024

Elevated standards for 2025 Awards of Excellence program

Awards Committee is pleased to announce it is time to raise the standards for entries as Landscape Ontario members continue to advance the industry and set new benchmarks.
Jul 11, 2024

Think globally, act locally

Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a landscaper to mitigate climate change is enough? Bill Hardy joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast and says the trick is to think globally, but act locally.
Jun 7, 2024

Big lessons from small companies

Owners of small landscape companies share words of wisdom, tips and advice for success.
May 10, 2024

Picture Perfect

Building your portfolio with professional photography and DIY techniques
May 10, 2024

Shake it up

Four fresh ideas to bring in new business for landscape designers and nurseries
May 10, 2024

Accessibility in the landscape

Five tips for everyone to feel welcome
May 10, 2024

How Canadians are bringing a Dutch idea to life

Woonerf is a Dutch word that roughly translates to “living street.” Historically, streets have served as bustling social hubs, but the boom of motorized traffic pushed people to the edges of these avenues. To restore community interaction and safety — creating spaces where people can meet, pedestrians and cyclists can move around freely and children can play safely — the woonerf concept emerged in the Netherlands in the late 1960s and gained traction worldwide.
May 10, 2024

Preventing crime through environmental design

Imagine a world where the landscape design of our neighbourhoods and public spaces serve as a shield against crime. This is the essence of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, a movement that underscores the pivotal role landscape professionals, together with law enforcement, have in shaping secure and resilient environments.
Bear Street plan overview
Apr 23, 2024

Woonerf

Building a woonerf requires a landscaper or landscape architect to collaborate with many stakeholders.
Mar 15, 2024

Growing confident leaders

HR consultant Charolette Cascioli joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast to explore different solutions for meeting the high demand for skilled workers in landscape and horticulture profession.
As president of Landscape Ontario, Glenn accepts the association’s charter from Premier of Ontario Bill Davis (right).
Mar 15, 2024

Remembering Glenn Peister

A look back at the career and dedication of Landscape Ontario's first volunteer president.
Mar 15, 2024

Recruiting the future

Landscape Ontario and its members are working to draw more young people into the talent pool by engaging them early and often.
Stanley Roszak's methodical, patient work ethic produces amazing results.
Mar 15, 2024

Lessons from a lifelong horticulturist

Stanley Roszak is the picture of patience when it comes to designing, planting, weeding and everything in between.
Mar 15, 2024

Utilizing 3D vision for tree nursery caliper measurements

Measuring tree caliper is a time-consuming process, and for large nurseries with tens or hundreds of thousands of trees, inventory may only be possible once per season or year.
Mar 14, 2024

Using AI to streamline your business

For passionate growers who want to stay connected to their plants, AI could help streamline administration or other back office chores to free them up to deliver hands-on care across their operations.
Mar 14, 2024

Mission: precision

How RTK technology can help landscape trades pros hit the mark when it comes to turf care
Mar 14, 2024

Filthy rich: the dirt on growing media

Growers across Canada are leveraging biology to grow strong, healthy plants without compromising sustainability. Creative technologies in growing media — from heroic worms to magic mushrooms, to marine creatures — are making soil filthy rich.
Mar 14, 2024

Cultivating tomorrow

From water and waste reduction, to predictive models for risk mitigation, to labour issues: in this feature, we'll explore just a few of the ways AI is being applied to horticulture and nursery grower operations.
Feb 15, 2024

Big value, small footprint

Whether you’re on a tighter budget this year or looking to minimize your carbon footprint, exploring ways to trade, sell or purchase used equipment can be well worth your while.
Feb 14, 2024

New Products for 2024

Dive into our annual roundup of new equipment and product releases to get geared up for a profitable year.
Feb 14, 2024

Something to believe in

Bringing new products to market is no fairytale, but for these two entrepreneurs, the happy ending was well worth the effort.
Feb 14, 2024

Top 5 signs it's time to upgrade your landscaping equipment

The spring starting line is in view. Now’s the time to get your lawncare and landscaping equipment ready so you can charge into the busy season.
Feb 13, 2024

From soil to soul: The path to a horticultural therapy career

Whether you're a seasoned landscaper looking for a new direction or someone fascinated by the idea of helping others through the therapeutic magic of plants, this career pathway might be for you.
Jan 3, 2024

Mental health strategies for a happy, healthy 2024

Heading into the new year, it’s more important than ever to have a mental health check-in — with ourselves, to see how we’re doing and what we need to address, and with our employees and peers, to understand how we can support them.
Jan 3, 2024

Remembering Bob Tubby

Robert (Bob) Tubby, a long-time contributor and past president of Landscape Ontario, passed away on Oct. 15, 2023.
Jan 3, 2024

Ottawa Chapter's esteemed trade show returns for 2024

Eastern Ontario’s premier landscape and construction show is back after a three-year pandemic hiatus.
Nov 29, 2023

Life is better outside

Starting every project with “why” can be the key to staff motivation and client satisfaction.
Nov 29, 2023

Changing with the times

Landscaping trends — and the opportunities that come with them — differ from one generation to the next.
Nov 28, 2023

Soil that sustains

How the industry can embrace healthy practices to protect the earth and boost profitability.
Nov 28, 2023

Take Charge of your Future at Congress

Everything you need to plan a great 2024 at the Landscape Ontario Congress trade show and conference.
Nov 28, 2023

2023 State of the Industry Report

Trends and insights from our annual reader survey about the year that was and the year ahead.
Nov 14, 2023

Insights from a veteran trial garden manager

Rodger Tschanz joins the Landscape Ontario Podcast to reveal some of his favourite blooms from the 2023 trial gardens.
Nov 3, 2023

Congress: The future is friendly

Congress has everything (and we mean everything) you need to plan for a successful 2024.
Oct 26, 2023

Toronto Chapter bursary program funds community projects across the GTA

Landscape Ontario’s Toronto Chapter Bursary Program supported the growth of pollinator and food gardens alike this year.
Wildfire near Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia.
Oct 5, 2023

Catching Fire

How thoughtful landscaping can protect homes
Oct 5, 2023

A Rose of our Own

Collaborating to create roses that thrive across Canada
Oct 4, 2023

New Plants for 2024

Even as we are putting this summer’s gardens to bed, we’re dreaming of what to plant come spring.
Sep 5, 2023

Snow and Ice: Supporting the sector at Queen's Park

Landscape Ontario’s Snow and Ice Sector Group (SISG) is working to improve working conditions for snow contractors across the province — and they need your help.
Dawn-Marie Deagle and Heather Jerrard
Sep 5, 2023

Landscaping has something for everyone... if you know about it

When a friend encouraged her to go back to school to earn a diploma, Heather searched for programs within walking distance of her home and stumbled upon the Fanshawe College landscape design program.
Aug 1, 2023

Clearing snow from coast to coast

Thanks to a voracious wildfire season and record-breaking temperatures across many provinces, the concept of winter is almost inconceivable; snow, freezing rain, and dramatic drops in mercury seem far, far away. Unless, of course, you’re a snow and ice management professional.
Aug 1, 2023

Slick conditions

When tasked with plowing roadways in most of Canada, minimizing ice is a basic expectation for snow and ice management professionals. But what if an icy road is the goal?
Jul 14, 2023

Inclusion creates opportunities to bloom

Joe Steeves is a young man who exemplifies how a passion for plants can overcome physical challenges and anxiety.
Jul 14, 2023

Unfinished business: Landscape Ontario says goodbye to an exceptional volunteer

Through her positive and loving manner and her contribution ethic, Margaret Stinson made a huge difference in the lives of many.
Jun 2, 2023

Modernizing Apprenticeship

A Q&A with Melissa Young, CEO and Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario on efforts to modernize the apprenticeship program in Ontario.
Apr 25, 2023

Plants are the lungs of our cities

Alan White is a champion for the power of plants to clean the air we breathe, cool our cities, and capture carbon. White often says that plants are the lungs of our cities, and landscape horticulture professionals are critical to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Apr 25, 2023

Photographer Spotlight - Brett Hitchins

Brett Hitchins is a Vancouver-based commercial photographer and the owner of Brett Ryan Studios. His work focuses on portfolio imagery for distinguished architects, landscape designers, and engineering firms, helping to communicate the value of their work through multi-disciplinary visuals.
Apr 25, 2023

Sheep grazing for tree nurseries

In 2022, I was part of a team that introduced a flock of sheep to some tree fields at NVK Nurseries. The sheep graze on the cover crops we installed previously to reduce bare soil between the rows of trees. For sustainability to be realized, the use of farm animals is this last element that completes the cycle of life.
Apr 25, 2023

Are landscape designers who draw by hand a dying breed?

Landscape designers and architects have used Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software since the 1970s, and the technology has come a long way over the last 50 years. With software improving every year, empowering professionals to create sophisticated designs with precision and efficiency, is there still a place for the drafting table in a modern design studio?
Apr 24, 2023

Soil management and safeguarding tree health

A healthy, mature tree survives and flourishes best when its soil remains undisturbed. Mature trees are a vital component to quality landscapes, so it makes sense to take measures to avoid and mitigate the potentially harmful impacts on trees through construction, plant bed installation, and hard landscaping.
Apr 19, 2023

The magic and mystery of dry stone

On a quest for armour stone and river rock, the intrepid landscaper needs only to journey to Dibbits Landscape Supply in Trenton, Ont. There, a vast array presents itself, but first, the adventurer must make it past the ancient mystical monument known only to those with secret knowledge: the hobbit house.
Mar 23, 2023

To mow or not to mow in May

The experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute answer the question of whether the practice of No Mow May makes sense for landscapes in Ontario.
Tamara Modebadze
Mar 23, 2023

GROW Success Snapshot: Dutra Landscaping

Tamara Modebadze recently moved to the Hamilton area from Ukraine, where she worked as a project manager in landscaping for nearly eight years.
Mar 23, 2023

A time to shine: Congress in all its glory

50th anniversary of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference had something for everyone.
Mar 6, 2023

Eye in the Sky

Landscape professionals blow clients away with stunning drone photos and videos. The reasons for aerial’s rise in the landscaping industry include the wow factor these shots bring to portfolios, social media accounts, and awards submissions. And there are practical reasons, too, like helping clients visualize a final result.
Mar 3, 2023

Smarter Snow Removal

While most people are snug in their beds on blustery winter nights, snow removal professionals are hard at work to make streets, parking lots, and walkways safe. In the past, this would have been accomplished with brute force. Now, technology presents a variety of solutions to help operators clear the way more quickly, safely, and with a higher degree of precision.
Mar 3, 2023

Plant-Tech

Beauty and brawn. Can plants have both? When used to solve heavy-duty environmental problems, like controlling invasive species, decontaminating soil or preventing erosion, plants truly are ecological powerhouses.
Feb 27, 2023

Photographer Spotlight - Michael Muraz

Michael Muraz is a Toronto, Ont.-based, award-winning architectural photographer, bringing technical precision and creative passion to his fine art and commercial work. He creates emotionally stirring images that celebrate the most engaging details of the spaces he shoots.
Feb 7, 2023

New Products for 2023

Ready for spring? Dive into our annual roundup of new equipment and product releases to get geared up for an awesome year.
Feb 7, 2023

Photographer Spotlight - Rick Hulbert

Rick Hulbert believes every garden has its own “genius loci“ or “spirit of place” — and it’s up to the photographer to discover and portray the magic.
Jan 2, 2023

Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation: Supporting a green future

Providing support for research projects and future landscape professionals has always been the mandate of the industry's charitable organization.
Award-winning project by The Landmark Group.
Jan 2, 2023

50 years of landscape and horticulture excellence

A look back at the history of the LO Awards of Excellence program.
Jan 2, 2023

The history of Congress

For over 50 years, Congress has provided a forum for landscape and horticulture professionals to gather under one roof to share ideas, renew and create friendships, and to become a unified voice for the profession.
Jan 2, 2023

Building Landscape Ontario

50 years of growth and prosperity can be reflected in the growth of the association's home base
Jan 2, 2023

50 contributors for 50 years

Landscape Ontario looks back at outstanding individuals whose contribution, dedication and passion helped shape the association and industry into what it is today.
Dec 9, 2022

Growing Green Cities

A livable city is a green city. It’s a place where biodiversity and sustainability drives innovation. In search of inspiration for Canadian landscape and horticulture professionals, Landscape Trades journeyed across the ocean to uncover the creative solutions celebrated at Floriade Expo 2022 — Presented in partnership with Trees for Life.
Dec 6, 2022

Congress 2023 Conference Preview

See the full educational lineup at the 2023 Congress Conference.
Dec 6, 2022

Congress 2023 Preview

Landscape Ontario magazine has everything you need to know before attending the 50th anniversary Congress trade show and conference in January.
Dec 6, 2022

Congress memories

Retired Landscape Ontario executive director Tony DiGiovanni reminisceses on the important moments and events at Congress that have remained with him over the years.
Dec 5, 2022

State of the Industry Report 2022

What is the takeaway from this year's report? It’s a bit of a mixed bag. Demand remains strong but labour shortages and inflation are causing headaches across the country. Find out what Canadian landscapers had to say.
Dec 5, 2022

Congress 2023 Preview

Congress celebrates its golden 50th anniversary Jan. 10-12, 2023 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Congress is all about coming together to learn, network, do business and have a lot of fun. Here are my top reasons why you can't miss this year's show.
Dec 5, 2022

A garden for the rusty-patched bumblebee

A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee by Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla provides all the information gardeners need to take action to support and protect pollinators, by creating habitat in yards and community spaces, on balconies and boulevards, everywhere.
Dec 5, 2022

Growing in the land of the midnight sun

Located on the Mackenzie River Delta, two degrees above the Arctic Circle, the Inuvik Community Greenhouse (ICG) is the largest northern greenhouse in North America and perhaps even the world.
Dec 5, 2022

Living wage employers

“The benefit of having the living wage is that we’ve been able to sort of pick and choose the people who have chosen us. And those we’ve chosen have stayed and allowed us to deliver the type of customer service and quality of care that meets the needs of clients."
Nov 8, 2022

The healing power of horticulture

Rohan Harrison chats about how green spaces — and those who nurture them — can improve physical, mental, and even social challenges faced today.
Oct 12, 2022

Dedication and passion

Landscape Ontario thanks Sally Harvey for years of leadership and service.
Oct 12, 2022

Celebrating Tony DiGiovanni's LO Career

Association gives 33-year executive director a send off party to remember.
Oct 11, 2022

Photographer Spotlight - Stacy Bass

Stacy Bass is a New York and Connecticut-based professional photographer who specializes in shooting architecture, interiors, lifestyle and gardens. Her passion for capturing light, colour and the essence of place manifests itself in her images.
Oct 11, 2022

Crunching the numbers

Researchers at the University of Guelph and CNLA have put their heads together to develop the Clean Air Calculator, which inputs the management practices of mowing, fertilization, and irrigation for the total area covered by lawns, trees, and shrubs to calculate net carbon sequestration.
Oct 5, 2022

New plants for 2023

Stunning new cultivars are heading to Canadian nurseries and garden centres next spring. This year, Landscape Trades teamed up with University of Guelph Trial Garden Manager Rodger Tschanz to curate the list of the most exciting introductions.
Sep 7, 2022

GROWing the landscape profession

Participant's of Landscape Ontario's GROW training program share their feedback on the experience.
Aug 30, 2022

Navigating inflationary waters

You can see it in the grocery store and at the gas pump — costs are rising at a constant rate, giving businesses little choice but to up their prices as well.
Aug 30, 2022

New member benefit: Landscape Ontario HR Hotline

Domenic Richichi and John Trainor from EIO Solutions recently joined the Landscape Ontario Podcast to talk about the new HR hotline.
Aug 30, 2022

Growing green careers: Verdant Landscape & Design supports apprenticeship

Business owners Matt and Morgan Robertson encourage staff to grow their skills through the Horticultural Technician Apprenticeship Program.
Aug 2, 2022

SIMA celebrates 25th annual Snow and Ice Symposium

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Snow and Ice Symposium June 21-24, 2022.
Aug 2, 2022

Moving the snow and ice industry forward

Gerald Boot on the continued effort to create a national snow and ice management standard.
Aug 2, 2022

HUGS - Humboldt Urban Garden Santuary

Four years in the making, HUGS is ready to be enjoyed. The serene new gardens show what is possible when dedicated volunteers come together to support a great cause.
Aug 2, 2022

Best practices deliver big results

STEP winter maintenance case study shows impact of best practices on salt usage.
Aug 2, 2022

Teaming Up

Ontario snow contractors work together through Self-Insured Retention
Jul 4, 2022

Supporting a greener future: HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund joins OHTF

W. Michael Thomas created the new HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund to help researchers, academics, and non-profit organizations find solutions for climate change, shoreline preservation, and other environmental concerns.
Jul 4, 2022

Longevity in landscaping: How Plan B turned into a long career

Ricky Samyn, Brian Baun and Jamin Strate recount Ricky’s 25-year-career at B.K. Baun Landscape in Ajax, Ont.
Award winning lighting by DiMarco Landscape Lighting
May 11, 2022

Let there be (landscape) light

Landscape design is the art of combining beauty and function, and devising a lighting schematic is no different.
May 11, 2022

Trees for Life

Talking trees with Mark Cullen.
May 11, 2022

Photographer Spotlight - Effie Siamalekas

Eeffie Siamalekas - Oakville, Ont.
Hamilton, Ont.
May 11, 2022

Beating the heat

Green spaces play key role in mitigating the urban heat island effect.
“Westwind” by Derue Designs
May 11, 2022

Overcoming obstacles

Canadian landscape professionals describe their most ambitious projects
Award winning landscape “Wonderful in White” by Cedar Springs Landscapes.
May 11, 2022

Delivering Value

Exceed expectations and stay on budget
Apr 1, 2022

Unilock celebrates 50 years

Landscape Ontario magazine recently connected with Andrew Bryant to talk about what it means for Unilock to celebrate five decades in business.
Apr 1, 2022

Women in Landscaping

London-based group provides networking, community for green professionals.
Apr 1, 2022

Supply chain struggles

Just about everywhere you turn, you’re bound to encounter either sticker shock or something out of stock.
electricfication
Feb 10, 2022

New products for 2022

The latest trucks, construction, maintenance, grower and outdoor products for the Canadian landscape professionals.
Feb 8, 2022

Floods devastate British Columbia

Landscape Trades interviews Canada’s Ag Minister on the government’s response
Jan 12, 2022

Congress Conference Redefined

See the full speaker lineup of this year's virtual Congress Conference.
Spotted lanternfly
Jan 12, 2022

Existing and emerging invasive pest threats

We need to be prepared to battle harmful alien creatures whose introduction and spread threatens the recreational, ecological and economic values of our natural environment.
James Canton (left) with Kelsey Harsh.
Dec 16, 2021

Knowledge is power

Hear from a red seal journeyperson, a landscape business owner, and an Algonquin College professor to find out why they are passionate about apprenticeship.
Dec 16, 2021

Congress Redefined: It's time to reconnect

The annual trade show takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre on Jan. 11-13, 2022.
Jonathan Wilkinson
Dec 14, 2021

A green recovery

Landscape Trades interviews Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
Dec 14, 2021

Horticultural therapy from coast-to-coast

Community gardens enrich lives across Canada.
Dec 14, 2021

Photographer Spotlight - Cameron St.Visual Storytelling

Cameron St.Visual Storytelling - Hamilton, Ont.
Rod and Maureen McDonald
Dec 14, 2021

A farewell from his fans

Rod McDonald’s wise words will be missed by Canada’s landscape profession
Once sod is harvested,  “it’s stacked on a skid and the clock starts ticking,” says  Mike Schiedel, manager at  Greenhorizons Sod Farms.
Dec 14, 2021

The grass is always greener

Demand outgrows supply in the sod industry
Ken Jewett, founder of Maple Leaves Forever
Dec 14, 2021

A true leaves fan

Canadian Museum of Nature honours Ken Jewett with lifetime achievement award
Dec 13, 2021

Come home to Congress

Landscape Ontario Congress is coming back as a live and in-person event.
Dec 13, 2021

2021 State of the Industry report

The results are in from the inaugural Landscape Trades State of the Industry survey.
Oct 15, 2021

New plants for 2022

The latest annuals, perennials, woody plants, edibles and roses headed to Canadian nurseries and garden centres next spring.
Oct 12, 2021

New Gear for Grounds maintenance

New gear for the new year
A Japanese garden bridge connects some of the more than 15 km of trails in Hatley Gardens.
Oct 12, 2021

History grows at Hatley Park

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.
Adam Papple, from Perfectview Decks and Landscaping, works on deck stairs at a job site in Oakville, Ont.
Aug 4, 2021

Lessons from the lumber price spike

Nestled at home, in the midst of a pandemic, homeowners took the last year-and-a-half to invest in the space they could spend time in — their property.
Catherine McKenna
Aug 4, 2021

The shift from grey to green

Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities on the new National Infrastructure Fund and the important role of horticulture and landscape professionals.
Aug 4, 2021

Appetite for destruction

While gypsy moths have stripped trees bare in parts of Ontario and Quebec, there are several control options available to create a line of defence for 2022.
Aug 4, 2021

Healthy soils produce thriving plants

Researchers at NVK Nurseries examine the impact of composting
Aug 4, 2021

Snow Products 2021-2022

New for winter 2021-22
Atacama Salt Flats, Chile
Aug 4, 2021

Salt collection sites around the world

From our dinner tables to medications to de-icing our roadways — salt has long contributed to civilizations across the world.
Aug 4, 2021

A win-win-win for winter maintenance

New Hampshire’s certification model benefits the environment, contractors and the public.
Watering young plants that were propagated by seed in 288 cell plug trays.
Jul 6, 2021

2021 Trial Gardens

New plants on display at Landscape Ontario August 12.
Jul 6, 2021

Mandating COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace

A look at whether employers can require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
St. George Community Garden, Toronto, Ont.
Jul 6, 2021

Toronto Chapter Bursary supports worthy community projects

Toronto Chapter of Landscape Ontario provides helps foster the growth of small community-based green projects.
Jun 22, 2021

GROW Program continues for 2021-2022

Program provides specialized training to the sector’s workers and firms.
Gilles Lapointe
May 4, 2021

Soil health and sustainability

NVK Nurseries researchers examine the impacts of cover crops.
May 4, 2021

Congress Connect offers free hardscape, horticulture and vehicle safety education

Sign up for the virtual marketplace and access an extensive library of educational videos. Encourage your staff to visit the platform regularly to sharpen their skills this season.
May 4, 2021

Planting hope from coast to coast

National campaign aims to plant the seeds of hope in 2021
Seamus O'Regan
May 4, 2021

2 billion trees in 10 years

The Canadian government announced an ambitious tree planting campaign. Can they pull it off?
PurePave used in the entraceway of a home in Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood
May 3, 2021

Bracing for the (1)00 year storm

Permeable paving technology rises to meet the storm water challenge
May 3, 2021

The history of pavers

Looking back on the evolution of hardscaping in Canada
The 2020 trial set up at the Landscape Ontario site. Plots of exotic ornamentals only (foreground) were compared to plots of native plants (background; with sunflowers). There were four plots per plant category (native or exotic) in a randomized design.
Mar 8, 2021

Helping homeowners help bees

Multi-year research trial looks at the best plants to attract pollinators.
Hailey Kim was part of the first cohort who received training under the GROW Program.
Feb 8, 2021

On the right path

Hailey Kim and her employer both benefit from new industry program.
Dec 23, 2020

Owners: Stay Healthy

During a pandemic, wellbeing is even more critical to prosperity
Dec 11, 2020

Advantages of a virtual marketplace

Who doesn't want to same time and money?
Dec 11, 2020

Congress Connect Conference schedule 2021

The 2021 conference features 30 sessions that can be accessed for one full year.
Dec 11, 2020

Congress Connect is a year-long experience

Registration is now open for Congress Connect — Landscape Ontario's year-long marketplace.
Dec 1, 2020

The Right Thing: How nurseries met the Covid threat head-on

A good news story: How nurseries met the Covid threat head-on.
Dec 1, 2020

Congress Connect

Canada’s new green community launches Jan. 12-14, 2021
Dec 1, 2020

Compliance Checks

Prevention is the most powerful tool in our arsenal, but it’s too often overlooked.
Dec 1, 2020

Second-Generation Success

It’s no secret family businesses have a huge impact on the Canadian economy.
Nov 3, 2020

Garden makeover winners announced

10 lucky winners chosen from over 1,000 nominations of front line workers.
Nov 2, 2020

New plants for 2021

Landscape Trades gives you an exclusive look at a selection of new and exciting plants being introduced into the Canadian marketplace in 2021.
Sep 1, 2020

Landscape Ontario members to give back to frontline workers

Meet three of the finalists in Landscape Ontario's Garden Makeover Appreciation contest.
Sep 1, 2020

Idea helps trees succeed

The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign’s overall goal is to plant 117,000 trees — one for every Canadian soldier who has died defending our freedom from Confederation until the present.
Sep 1, 2020

Online to the rescue

How garden centres and suppliers moved nimbly to save business during pandemic shutdowns
(L-R): Andrea Annis, GROW Program Manager; Grace Bruch, Hamilton Regional Training Recruitment and Placement Coordinator; Jeff McMann, Lead Technical Training Instructor Toronto Region; Katarina Markovic, Lead Training Recruitment and Placement Coordinator; Benjamin Buchmuller, Grow Program Hamilton Regional Technical Training Instructor.
Aug 28, 2020

Introducing the new GROW program

New initiative designed to address a critical component of the landscape and horticulture industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Aug 1, 2020

Pandemic-proofing small business

An interview with Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade
Aug 1, 2020

Remembering JPL

I listened to JPL speak at a conference over 15 years ago, and he changed my life ever since.
Aug 1, 2020

Insurance storm paralyzes Canada

A cross-country look at plans to help snow and ice management pros face skyrocketing insurance premiums.
Aug 1, 2020

Document, document, document

How four contractors from across Canada reduce their risk of slip-and-fall claims
Jul 3, 2020

Virtual snow forecast this July

Landscape Ontario’s annual gathering of snow and ice professionals, is going to look a lot different this year.
Lillian Jojart checks in on the new container trial.
Jul 3, 2020

Trial Garden program sees major expansion in 2020

University of Guelph’s annual trial garden is taking place despite Covid-19.
May 6, 2020

Box tree moth: Look for these signs this spring

Landscape pros in the Toronto area should report any sightings of box tree moth to help track the spread of this new pest.
Apr 6, 2020

New palette for Spring 2020

Landscape Ontario presents the newest varieties in plants and colours for your garden and containers.
Apr 3, 2020

Oasis in the city

Award-winning landscape construction in the heart of the city.
Apr 3, 2020

Front yard fantastic

Award winning front yard landscape construction
Apr 3, 2020

Precision in design

Award winning landscape construction using nature's elements
Apr 3, 2020

Relaxing in luxury

Award winning project combining sleek design with 19th century elegance
Apr 3, 2020

Inspire and invest in your employees through Apprenticeship

Don't wait until fall to sign up your employees for the Apprenticeship program.
Apr 3, 2020

Landscape community unites to weather the storm of COVID-19

A chronological list of events in the COVID-19 crisis
Apr 2, 2020

Graceful gardens

Award winning garden for maintenance of property.
Apr 2, 2020

Trial garden favourites

Trial garden favourites from Guelph and Milton sites
Apr 1, 2020

New plants energize Canadian landscapes

Rose breeding at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC).
Apr 1, 2020

Niche market nurtures with nature: Contractors diversify into natural playgrounds

Landscape contractors are energized to create natural playgrounds for children to explore using all their senses.
Mar 24, 2020

The landscape of leadership

Landscape Ontario member Earthscape teams homeowner delight with inspired careers
Garden by J. Garfield Thompson Landscape.
Mar 24, 2020

Canada Blooms 2020 Feature Garden Builder Awards

Winners of the 2020 Canada Blooms feature garden builder awards.
Mar 20, 2020

Green is the colour of opportunity

Three students explored careers in the landscape industry by working at the University of Guelph Trial Gardens.
Over 100 exhibitors displayed products and services at the two-day event.
Mar 15, 2020

Expanded GreenTrade Expo hits the mark

Two-day offers twice as much to both exhibitors and attendees.
GreenTrade Expo 2020 Co-Chairs, Lindsey Ross and Steve Neumann welcomed guests to the awards dinner.
Feb 26, 2020

2019 Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction winners

Winners of the Ottawa Chapter's Awards of Distinction were announced at an event on Feb. 12.
Feb 4, 2020

Box tree moth a new plant pest in Etobicoke

The moth has been found in a limited residential area of Toronto which can be delineated by Steeles Ave. to the north, Leslie St. to the east, the Gardener Expressway to the south and Highway 427 to the west.
Feb 4, 2020

Landscape Ontario makes changes to membership categories

Aew categories will make membership more accessible for new businesses looking to gain professional credibility and education.
Feb 4, 2020

Renewed Congress kicks off a new decade

A recap of Canada's green industry trade show and conference.
Feb 3, 2020

SICOPS research project wrap up

Final research project results for snow and ice control of parking lots, platforms and sidewalks for contractors.
Feb 3, 2020

Breaking into robotics

New mowers cause grounds management rethinks.
Jan 27, 2020

Rising insurance rates racks snow and ice industry

What is causing the crisis and how contractors can help.
Jan 4, 2020

Dave Wright is the new president of Landscape Ontario

Meet Landscape Ontario's current president.
A Fusion Landscape created by Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes.
Dec 18, 2019

Will climate change affect the future of your company?

Fusion Landscape Professional program is here to help and is now offered across the province to all green industry pros.
Bob Allen plans to continue his work to improve safety practices in the industry.
Dec 17, 2019

Bob Allen’s lifetime commitment yields a living safety legacy

Volunteer service for safety provides a great amount of personal satisfaction.
Dec 15, 2019

Apprentice Profile: Morgan Jackson

Apprenticeship program opens doors and offers some unique experiences.
Dec 3, 2019

Save money and expand your knowledge at Congress 2020

A breakdown of the many events, training opportunities and savings available at this year's trade show and conference.
Randy Tumber
Dec 2, 2019

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.
Dec 2, 2019

Sustainable turf is good business

Ideas for more sustainable lawncare programs, that hopefully lead to healthier turf over a long period of time.
Photo #1: Le Bois des Moutiers is a country manor and garden built by Guillaume Mallet starting in 1898, with the Arts and Crafts design team of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens.
Dec 1, 2019

Atlantic designers tour Normandy

The Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers (AALD) visited gardens in Normandy, France and discovered trees and shrubs that might be worth trying.
Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide
Dec 1, 2019

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.
Dec 1, 2019

Lessons learned

Industry pros shared some of the lessons they've learned.
Kevin McAulay and Dave Milburn launched their respective businesses back in 2016.
Dec 1, 2019

Independence: Four years on

Kevin McAulay and Dave Milburn, two contractors who launched on their own four years ago with their employers’ blessing.
Canada's trades need to attract over 167,000 new apprentices over the next five years just to keep pace with current demand.
Dec 1, 2019

How other trades recruit: New ideas on new talent

Domestic recruitment efforts have to be focused on two groups in particular: young people and the underrepresented, including women and minorities.
There is an incredible — and urgent — opportunity for industry to be a force for positive change. Everyone has to be a leader.
Dec 1, 2019

Sustainability makes sales

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.
Native plants are essential in supporting pollinators, but in many parts of Canada, regional variations are not commercially available.
Dec 1, 2019

Landscape wish list for 2020: Pollinator success

Pros can make a real difference, plus satisfy client desires to help reverse declining populations
Nov 29, 2019

Never forget nature

Gardens are integral to villages for dementia patients.
A Humber College student sets a stone at her school’s Congress garden build; a foundation for her future career.
Nov 29, 2019

Congress opens doors

Congress welcomes young people to great careers.
Nov 15, 2019

Connect with suppliers, products and experts at Congress 2020

47th edition of Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show and conference will run Jan. 7-9, 2020.
Nov 1, 2019

A vibrant trade-fair tradition: Congress 2020

Congress is known as a must-exhibit show; an ideal launch pad for new offerings.
Residential green roof project
Nov 1, 2019

Green roofs come home

Contractors find growth opportunity in smaller-scale installations of green roofs
Oct 15, 2019

Professional development gets a boost with opening of brand new facility

Landscape Ontario's brand new training and education centre in ready to host over 125 training courses this fall and winter.
Oct 7, 2019

New woody plants for 2020

Exclusive preview of new woody plants available for gardens
Oct 7, 2019

New perennials for Spring 2020

A selection of new perennials for Spring 2020
Oct 4, 2019

New roses for Spring 2020

See what's new in roses for the coming spring
Oct 4, 2019

New annuals 2019

Exclusive look at new annuals for the Canadian market in 2020
Oct 1, 2019

New edibles for Spring 2020

The latest offering in edibles for Spring 2020
Sep 15, 2019

Owners and staff can all benefit from attending Congress '20

Canada's largest landscape show and conference has something for everyone in the profession.
Sep 12, 2019

Minor use priority update

Screening studies will be conducted to find effective solutions for hard-to-control pests.
live demo at a trade showCanWest is noted for its colour and creative displays.
Sep 3, 2019

CanWest 2019

CanWest 2019 is a great way to kick off the tradeshow season
Burmese immigrant, Aye Chan impressed owners at Woodhill Garden Centre so much that in just three years he has been elevated to a lead supervisor role.
Sep 2, 2019

Immigrants find opportunities in the landscape profession

New Canadians have a lot to offer the landscaping profession.
 Ellen Ruddick CLD
Sep 1, 2019

Design is a privilege

Atlantic designer Ellen Ruddick reflects on her career.
"I enjoy the physical aspect of work in a garden centre."
Sep 1, 2019

March of the millenial

Understand millenial customers and employees by understanding their values.
Aug 31, 2019

Seasoned or aspiring, Congress is for you

Landscape Ontario's annual trade show and conference offers opportunities for everyone in the green profession.
Meyer Polyhawk Spreader
Aug 1, 2019

Gear guide: Truckbed salt spreaders

Specs on the latest snow equipment
Trucks outfitted with brining equipment. This equipment allows the driver to “pre-wet” rock salt with brine before spreading it on the road. This helps the salt stick to the pavement, which improves its effectiveness and reduces the overall amount of salt needed to treat roadways for icy conditions.
Aug 1, 2019

Liquid asset: Brine is taking hold with contractors

Contractors are leveraging the advantages of using brine.
Jul 15, 2019

Trial Garden sites to undergo major change after this year's open house

Open house to take place Aug. 15, 2019 at Milton and Guelph sites.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was joined by numerous special guests for a ceremonial tree planting.
Jul 4, 2019

Trudeau takes part in tree planting campaign to commemorate soldiers

Dignitaries commemorate D-Day anniversary with tree planting.
Jun 15, 2019

2019 Skills Ontario competition

Over 40 students from across the province show off their talent and skill.
Pat McCrindle
May 13, 2019

Lessons from a hardscape guru

Featured speaker at Congress’ HardscapeLIVE provides tips to the trade.
May 6, 2019

Landscape Ontario and Stihl Canada gives students some hands on experience

Students connect with industry and earn educational credits.
Apr 30, 2019

Ottawa Chapter helps draw record crowds

Member-built gardens of Living Landscapes bring a fresh taste of spring to Ottawa-area residents.
Lindsey Best (far right), presents JayCee Ewald with a certificate to acknowledge her winning design.
Apr 30, 2019

Ottawa Chapter announces design challenge winner

Design to be built at St. Matthew's High School in Ottawa this summer.
Ronna-Lee Orlando and daughter, Danielle.
Apr 30, 2019

Apprenticeship feature garden truly a family affair

Mother daughter combo work together to promote benefits of Apprenticeship Program.
Apr 1, 2019

Improving soils for success

Greening Canada's Highways tree planting research update
The Canadian Chestnut Council is now outplanting thousands of chestnuts in many crosses, with a waiting list for more.
Apr 1, 2019

New hope for the chestnut

Living legacy returns in time for edible landscaping enthusiasts.
Apr 1, 2019

Volunteers help to make Canada Blooms 2019 a success

Individuals and companies who helped with LO feature gardens at the 2019 flower and garden festival.
Harry Gelderman (left) works with Mohawk College Apprentices during a pre-build at the college.
Apr 1, 2019

Students and pros promote career paths at Canada Blooms

Landscape pros and apprentices team up to promote career paths at Canada's largest garden show.
Apr 1, 2019

Families get a taste of spring at Canada Blooms

A recap of the 23rd edition of Canada Blooms held March 8-17, 2019.
Apr 1, 2019

Women, landscaping and opportunity

More and more women are entering a profession previously dominated by men.
Aquaspa Pools & Landscape Design, and Royal Stone Landscaping and Design
Apr 1, 2019

Canada Blooms 2019 Feature Garden Builder Awards

A full list of winners of from Canada Blooms Industry Night.
The axe throwing competition was one of four contests added to the GreenTrade Expo show floor this year.
Mar 7, 2019

Ottawa Chapter's GreenTrade Expo offers many new experiences

26th edition of Eastern Ontario trade show provides a timely gathering place for members of the profession.
Mar 7, 2019

Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction winners

Annual awards recognizes outstanding individuals and companies within the Ottawa Chapter.
Feb 1, 2019

Safety: Old ways are not enough

Contractors dedicated to prevention face new challenges in 2019
Feb 1, 2019

Landscape Trades Reader Survey 2019

Subscribers talk about their profession and their magazine.
Bob Allen (centre), flanked by wife, Ruby and daughter, Heather.
Jan 29, 2019

Bob Allen honoured with prestigious award

Past-President receives Honorary Lifetime Membership Award at 2019 awards ceremony.
Phil Dickie (centre) accepts the LO Legacy Award from association president, Warren Patterson (left) and executive director, Tony DiGiovanni.
Jan 29, 2019

Top projects and indviduals take centre stage at 2019 awards ceremony

46th annual LO Awards of Excellence ceremony recognizes top projects, companies and individuals.
The landscape and horticulture profession come together under one roof at Congress each year.
Jan 29, 2019

15,657 professionals attend Congress ’19

Full coverage of this year's landscape and horticultural showcase.
Jan 14, 2019

Paving the future

Permeable solutions slow runoff, and give enterprising contractors a great differentiation story
Jan 14, 2019

Urban soils: Naturally unnatural

Changes to an urban soil’s profile can limit successful planting establishment, but understanding these changes can help address site challenges.
Jan 14, 2019

Condo sprouts trees

Design-forward Toronto project aims to plant a vertical forest
Four-in. plastic pots sorted, stacked, stored and ready for reuse. (Photo by Anne Van Nest)
Jan 14, 2019

The plastic crisis

Can horticulture find a sustainable path forward?
Jan 14, 2019

Tree of remebrance

An opportunity to plant an oak seedling for the 100th anniversary of Armistice at Vimy, France and the chance to share the event with students.
Jan 10, 2019

Your health, your company — and silica dust

Why dust is such a serious health hazard and what you can do about it
Jan 10, 2019

Perennials for commercial landscapes

Use a perennial palette to enrich public spaces with textures, colours and seasonal interest
Licensed professionals want regulation tweaked to allow access to new lower-risk products.
Jan 7, 2019

Ontario cosmetic pesticide ban update

A decade after the province banned the use of pesticides, has anything really changed?
Students brainstorm design elements to incorporate into the overall design.
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.
The educational offerings at Congress range from free one-hour demos, to full-day symposiums that start the day prior to the trade show.
Dec 12, 2018

Explore the world of Congress ’19

A breakdown of the various educational offerings, special events and registration fees at Congress.
Industry pros get access to the latest products, practices and technologies at Congress each year.
Nov 5, 2018

Kick off the new year with Congress ’19!

A preview of the educational offerings at Congress 2019 that are designed to help landscape pros become more successful.
Employees at Rembrandt Landscaping of Milton, Ont., find smartphones essential for time logs, communication between crews and sharing photos if there is a concern at a job site.
Nov 1, 2018

Smartphones on the crew

Contractors craft intelligent policies around safety and productivity.
Oct 31, 2018

Do consultants make landscaping greener?

The costs and benefits of consultants, from one landscape contractor's experience
Oct 15, 2018

Retailers shop at Windy City show

The Independent Garden Centre (IGC) Show is an exclusive trade show for independent garden centre owners.
Oct 9, 2018

Georgian Lakelands Chapter holds Summerfest at Sheridan Nurseries

Evening event coincides with Trial Garden Open House.
Rodger Tschanz (left), leads a tour of the trial garden site in Guelph.
Oct 9, 2018

Trial Garden event continues to showcase exciting new plants

Guelph and Milton sites highlight the latest research and plants.
Oct 9, 2018

Spare some salt? The rock salt shortage of 2018

An explanation and tips on how contractors can cope with the salt shortage this winter.
Garden centres offering complete design and installation services may come as a relief to some customers.
Oct 4, 2018

Don't just sell it - Design it and build it!

Garden centres add value with design/build services.
Homeowners of this beautiful property are seniors who seek to minimize garden maintenance and maximize the time they spend relaxing and taking in the view.
Oct 4, 2018

Selling to seniors

More diverse and active than ever, retailers find a generation well worth targeting
Sep 4, 2018

CanWest 2018: Beauty and brains

CanWest 2018 takes place Sept. 26-27 at Tradex in Abbotsford, B.C., is themed “Roots & Blues”.
Aug 29, 2018

2018 Green Street Challenge

A photo collage of communities who participated in the 2018 Green Street Challenge in 2018 and a list of supporting sponsors.
Aug 8, 2018

Snow pros VS. Halifax

Unique winter challenges inspire advanced strategies.
Ben Zlotnick, Aden Earthworks, is challenging tradition with the Eden App.
Aug 8, 2018

Uber does snow

Landscaping services enter the Uber business world.
The 2018 Trial Gardens at the LO home office in Milton continue despite construction both outside and within the property.
Jul 15, 2018

2018 Trial Garden and open house update

Industry open house set for August 23, 2018.
The competition provides real-world experiences for students.
Jun 15, 2018

Students compete at annual Skills Ontario

Future landscape professionals are put to the test.
Volunteers began the clean up by raking the turf in the park.
Jun 15, 2018

St. James Park gets Earth Day weekend makeover

LO members and the community work together for the benefit of everyone.
Jun 15, 2018

LO board looks to the future

Association-wide strategic plan in the works.
Landscape Ontario’s Congress trade show now has a clearly defined purpose and goals.
Jun 15, 2018

Congress success about sticking to the plan

Show Committee's work to define clear goals and purpose is paying off.
Adam Angeloni (centre), with some of the apprentices at Downsview Park in Toronto.
Jun 15, 2018

Mentoring the next generation of apprentices

Adam Angeloni is helping to inspire a whole generation of landscape apprentices.
Jun 13, 2018

Cannabis: Time to worry

New risks are keeping landscape contractors awake at night
Sapwood staining is symptomatic of oak wilt.
Jun 13, 2018

Ready or not! Oak wilt comes to Canada

Most susceptible is the red oak family — a key component of urban forests. Municipalities and homeowners will once again be at the brunt of an invasive.
Demonstrating safe work practices is a requirement for Landscape Industry Certification.
May 15, 2018

Certification supports stronger growth and career opportunities

Certification is a critical step for anyone pursuing a career in the green profession.
May 2, 2018

Hand-held marketing

Landscape companies are competing on the mobile ecosystem as online traffic moves briskly to smartphones
Linda van Vulpen
May 2, 2018

A designer's story

Linda van Vulpen reflects on her career in landscape design
If folks want to know what’s native, tell them. If they don’t show interest, just use  natives and nativars such as Potentilla and gayfeather. What they don’t know won’t hurt them, but it will help nature. Perhaps tell them after they fall in love with their garden.
May 1, 2018

Eco-momentum

Enhance maintenance programs with conservation strategies
Volunteers play a large part in the success of Canada Blooms.
Apr 5, 2018

Canada Blooms 2018 volunteers

Modern Landscape Designers and Trimatrix Construction receive the Garden of the Year Award on stage at Canada Blooms.
Apr 5, 2018

Canada Blooms recognizes feature garden builders

Feature garden builders recognized at special awards night.
Canada Blooms began with an event in the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute garden where Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne (centre) announced the province will contribute $1 million to the HOHLT campaign. Wynne is pictured with garden builder, Joe Genovese (left), volunteer fundraiser, Cpl. Nick Kerr, and founder, Mark Cullen.
Apr 5, 2018

Canada Blooms 2018

The 22nd edition of Canada Blooms featured award-winning gardens, new trends, plants and product all in one place.
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne at a press conference at Canada Blooms 2018.
Apr 4, 2018

Ontario government pledges $1 million to tree planting campaign

Announcement comes in the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute feature garden at Canada Blooms 2018.
GreenTrade has grown from 12 table-top displays to over 100 exhibitors.
Mar 15, 2018

Ottawa Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo celebrates 25 years

Largest gathering of green professionals in Eastern Ontario holds special celebration.
Show Committee members, Chris Müller and Rebecca Parker set up the New Product Showcase at Congress 2018.
Feb 15, 2018

Reflection on Congress

New Show Committee member, Chris Müller describes his first experience working behind-the-scenes at Congress.
Congress provides an ideal venue for all sectors and stakeholders in the landscape and horticulture profession to meet, share ideas, learn and do business.
Feb 2, 2018

Congress delivers

The 45th edition of Landscape Ontario Congress proved once again the event is the ideal place for landscape and horticulture professionals to gather.
Jan 15, 2018

The easier way to integrate fruit trees into landscapes

Explore how to research and source fruit trees that are easier to grow.
Warren Patterson (right) looks over the educational offereing of the Congress Conference program with some of his team members.
Jan 15, 2018

Adapting to change is the theme of Warren Patterson’s presidency

Learn about the mandate of LO's 30th elected president.
(L-R): Margaret Abernethy, Mike Prong, Jane Davey and Anna van Maris collaborate during the Fusion training session held in November 2017.
Jan 15, 2018

How landscapes can create environmental change

Many landscape horticulture professionals have been practicing Fusion Landscaping principles for years.
Two landscape management division team members questioning process map details. 
Jan 9, 2018

Roadmap to growth

How process mapping can guide your company toward success
Mason Tresnak and Kevin Forestell
Jan 8, 2018

Finding the right buyer for your landscape business

Success story as one company transitions to a new owner.
Jan 1, 2018

Front-line flexible

Building brand loyalty and value-added service
Jan 1, 2018

Emerald ash borer update...no silver bullet

Living with EAB is a challenge, but creative solutions are being developed.
Jan 1, 2018

Water, wilderness and wonder

Celebrating the rugged and inspiring landscapes of Canada — and in particular, the iconic Canadian boreal, at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Anna van Maris blends  low impact elements into  all Parklane Landscapes  designs, including native  plantings, and permeable pavers  seen in this residential project.
Jan 1, 2018

Selling low impact development

Incorporate elements of LID into residential projects and to get clients engaged in water conservation.
Charlie Hall
Jan 1, 2018

Six economic trends to watch in 2018

Dr. Charlie Hall, a leading voice on the economic forces affecting the green profession outlines trends in the industry.
The “cash and carry” Groenmarket partnership  attracted many Plantarium visitors.
Jan 1, 2018

Eurotrend showcase

The future of marketing plants on display at Plantarium
Jan 1, 2018

Acorns from the battlefield

The Vimy Oaks Foundation promoting the memory and legacy of Canadians who fought in the First World War.
The Congress conference features panel discussions, keynote speakers and experts on many topics from around the world.
Dec 15, 2017

18 reasons to attend Congress ’18

Canada’s green professional trade show and conference has something for everyone.
Trade show attendees learn proper vehicle safety on the show floor at Congress.
Nov 15, 2017

Congress 2018 boasts more learning opportunities

Visitors can learn from the pros throughout the show and conference.
Sep 28, 2017

Miles of smiles

The faces of garden centre retailing across Canada
The spring trials provides an excellent opportunity to network and discover the newest trends in the industry.
Sep 28, 2017

Plant stars on display

Touring the California Spring Trials
Sep 27, 2017

SICOPS project research update

Snow and ice control of parking lots, platforms and sidewalks
Sep 27, 2017

The right stuff for white

The snow and ice sector faces real challenges in finding and keeping qualified staff
Sep 15, 2017

Landscape profession prepares for minimum wage increase

Landscape profession reacts to Bill 148.
Sep 7, 2017

LO members celebrate Canada 150

Unique initiatives all stem from a passion for landscape, plants, horticulture and enjoying the outdoors.
Jul 30, 2017

New Fusion Landscaping program

Apply now for this new certification program available only to members of Landscape Ontario.
Jul 28, 2017

Canada's provincial trees

Provincial trees; each a living symbol that reflects the history and diverse landscape of it's province.
Jul 28, 2017

Panorama Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill is the focus of the largest remediation project in Canadian history and the landscape upgrades are an essential part.
‘Look-A-Likes Phloxy Baby’ is a different and attractive shrub rose in the trial gardens.
Jul 15, 2017

Trial Garden update and open house information

A look ahead at the roses, shrubs, perennials and annuals in this year's Trial Gardens.
Jul 12, 2017

Summer events offer networking and fun

Networking continues in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Over 50 skilled trades participate in the competition each year.
Jun 15, 2017

Young people shine at Skills Ontario

Annual competition held May 1-3 in Toronto.
Jacob Foster earns valuable hours of hands-on training and work experience as an apprentice at the National Capital Commission.
Jun 15, 2017

Apprentices play key role in Canada’s future

Apprentices at the National Capital Commission in Ottawa are helping to execute plans for Canada's bicentennial in 2067.
May 15, 2017

Protect yourself this season

Outdoor workers face a number of hazards from insects, the sun and toxic plants.
Electric and hybrid vehicles can say a lot about your business philosophy.
May 15, 2017

Everyday green practises for landscapers

How one company implements policies for a greener future
BVG Landscape Contractors garden was judged best overall by LO members.
May 15, 2017

Gardens a big draw at Ottawa home show

LO member-built gardens wow residents of Ottawa area.
Apr 24, 2017

Cleaner, leaner, greener

Can electric equipment provide the right power at the right cost? Horticulture pros are working to find a balance.
The recently passed-away owner of this home at 1189 April Dr., in Mississauga, Ont., was a great champion of the project:  “Our new garden has made us the talk of the neighborhood. I enjoy explaining to our neighbors that in addition to looking good,  the garden is also good for the environment. I’m pleased when I’m out in the garden and see people’s appreciative looks."
Apr 21, 2017

Beautiful landscapes or water conservation?

Fusion Landscaping brings together traditional gardens with eco-friendly plants and flowers to help alleviate the stress of water demands on municipal infrastructures.
Apr 21, 2017

Doing it all for green($)

Incorporating eco-friendly elements such as edible landscaping, pollinator plants, green roofs and turf alternatives, makes customers feel better about their investment.
Apr 15, 2017

Canada Blooms volunteers 2017

The men and women who dedicated time and expertise to help make Canada Blooms 2017 a success.
Feature garden awards were presented at a special evening reception at Canada Blooms. Paul Brydges, Sue Blaney, David Hubers, Janet Ennamorato and Tony DiGiovanni are pictured.
Apr 15, 2017

Award-winning gardens at Canada Blooms 2017

Feature garden builder awards presented at annual flower and garden festival.
The feature garden by Near North Hardscapes had many uniquely Canadian elements throughout.
Apr 15, 2017

Focus on Canadiana at Canada Blooms 2017

LO members build feature gardens to festival theme.
Co-authors Dave Cheung and Jen Llewellyn are very excited about the launch of their new app, BugFinder.
Apr 7, 2017

Find out who’s eating your woody plants

New app can quickly diagnose pests in the landscape.
Exhibitors from Ontario and Quebec take advantage of the captive audience GreenTrade Expo provides.
Mar 15, 2017

GreenTrade Expo connects the landscape profession

24th edition of Ottawa Chapter show gathers green professionals in Eastern Ontario.
Mar 15, 2017

The facts on Canada Blooms

Annual Toronto flower and garden festival to have more seminars, a new workshop area and pop-up workshops.
All pictures taken in Malden, Holland in April 1977. Despite the heavy build up of ice, these apple trees produced a normal crop.
Mar 15, 2017

Night frost

A look at this early spring phenomenon and solutions on how to minimize damage.
Feb 15, 2017

High school students in the spotlight

Great work of students provides exposure and opportunity.
Feb 15, 2017

Fanshawe College student garden donated to local mosque

Work of students to be repurposed for a wedding and at the college.
A new exhibitor-led digital marketing campaign resulted in stronger attendance at Congress this year.
Feb 15, 2017

The best Congress ever

44th edition of Canada's Green Industry Show and Conference gets landscape profession excited for the year ahead.
Jan 16, 2017

Fighting ignorance with science: lessons for the turf grass profession

For years, turf grass pathologist and green solutions specialist Dr. Paul Giordano watched his mentor, University of Michigan professor Dr. Joseph Vargas, deliver impassioned talks using science to dispel common misconceptions about biotechnology.
The Gathering Place was created to help those touched by cancer.
Jan 16, 2017

Healing gardens, the power of nature

The power of nature.
Garden tour group.
Jan 16, 2017

Landscape designers tour New Brunswick

Each year the Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers organizes a garden tour and field trip. This year we visited gardens and nurseries in southern New Brunswick.
Jan 16, 2017

Plight of the pollinators

What green industry professionals need to know.
Members of Landscape Ontario's chapter and sector boards gather for Governance Day each year to help steer the direction of the association.
Jan 15, 2017

Governance Day 2016

Chapter and Sector group volunteers from WIndsor to Ottawa gather to learn about association operations and procedures.
Jan 13, 2017

Precision nursery irrigation using wireless tensiometer

A three-year Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Research and Innovation Cluster project
Jan 13, 2017

How can I make more money with new plants?

We see an explosion of new annuals, perennials and woody plant cultivars promoted by breeding companies; the marketing power of new cultivars undeniable.
Jan 13, 2017

David and Goliath

Ten tips for independent retailers: How to win against big boxes
First row, left to right: Emma Chesler, Meaghan McCarthy, Vivienne Blyth-Moore. Second row: Jano Wright, Andrew Guay, Nick Marchio.
Jan 13, 2017

First jobs: fresh faces in horticulture

Seven newcomers to the horticulture profession discuss their motivations, inspirations, challenges, hopes and expectations
At Chanticleer Garden, clover in the grass  stays green in a drought, it has deeper roots  than the grass, so it makes a good ecosystem  in the lawn, and the honeybees like it.
Jan 13, 2017

Stepping back to nature

Are today’s designers, landscapers and growers working with clients who are ready for more natural, biodiverse and resilient landscapes?
Congress ’17 continues to attract landscape professionals from across North America.
Dec 15, 2016

Reasons to register for Congress ’17

Lot's to see and do an annual three-day trade show.
Some of the planting crew in action at HMCS Prevost in London, Ont.
Dec 15, 2016

A lasting tribute in London

London Chapter volunteers help to build a lasting tribute to members of the Canadian Navy.
Nov 9, 2016

Mastering cash flow

Nathan Helder shares tips and strategies to ease tight times, and promote smooth landscape company operation
Congress has education geared to all professions in the green industry.
Nov 3, 2016

Learn something new at Congress 2017

Educational offerings cover all sectors and business types.
Earlier this year, a section of downtown Picton, Ont. looked more like a park during Canada Day festivities.
Nov 3, 2016

Landscape profession takes aim at reconnecting people with nature

Green Street Challenge is just strange enough to catch people's attention.
Jorg Hermanns envisions a prosperous future for the green industry and new opportunities  for his employees.
Oct 31, 2016

Hermanns deflects union challenge

Labour Board ruling goes in favour of employer.
Several high school students in London were given a unique learning opportunity at Cuddy Gardens.
Oct 23, 2016

High school students bloom in Cuddy Gardens

Working outside and with nature is very appealing.
The team from International Landscaping proudly displaying solar and electric grounds maintenance equipment.
Oct 23, 2016

International Landscaping launches electric maintenance crew

Partnership launches largest all-electric landscape management program in Canada.
Sep 27, 2016

Every trick in the book - September 2016 Landscape Trades

A good sense of humour and a little common sense make dealing with difficult customers a lot easier.
Sep 27, 2016

Retail details September 2016 Landscape Trades

Landscape Trades looks at successful garden centres across Canada for insights on how to grow in the challenging retail environment.
Condo living offers great outdoor space.
Sep 1, 2016

Small spaces, big opportunities - September 2016

Urbanization, baby boomer downsizing and the glut of condominium and townhome developments across Canada are alarming trends for the garden centre industry. However, they are also providing new opportunities for retailers willing to embrace this pattern.
Aug 29, 2016

Understand the balance Part 2 - September 2015 Landscape Trades

According to Nathan Helder, balance sheets are all about relationships. Understanding how the asset and liability line items within your business relate to each other is key to guiding your business toward your ultimate goals.
Ken Ruddock, president of ULS Maintenance and Landscaping.
Aug 29, 2016

We can prove it

Progressive snow and ice contractors embrace recordkeeping technology — the value is all in the details
The Goderich mine produces up to nine million tons of salt each year; the vast majority of output is used for de-icing.
Aug 1, 2016

Mining for safety

Canadian salt mines supply the snow and ice management industry.
University of Guelph students Leigh Cogar and Will MacKenzie planting the hydrangea trial at LO.
Jul 15, 2016

Trial garden site features new plants and expansion

Visitors to this year’s trial garden will see dramatic changes on site.
Jun 15, 2016

Cluster highlights

Canada's nursery grower sector to benefit from research projects.
Winter stonework, made possible by massive enclosures, pays off for Adam Gracey. As a side benefit, his crews enjoy the experience.
Jun 1, 2016

Year-round pioneers

Contractors creative innovative ways to stretch their season to 365 days a year, keeping a steady cash flow and retaining quality staff.
Jun 1, 2016

Scarce-labour solutions

Attracting and retaining skilled workers for the landscaping and horticultural trades.
Landscape Ontario feature garden.
May 15, 2016

LO members shine at Ottawa Home and Garden Show

Ottawa Chapter presents Living Landscapes at Ottawa Home and Garden Show.
Government can pay up to $8,000 on behalf of the employer and up to $4,000 to each participant after successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
May 15, 2016

Apprenticeship: 1000 per cent investment return with very few takers

An investment in training people pays the largest dividends.
Feature garden builder awards were presented on Mar. 17 at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2016

Feature garden award winners at Canada Blooms 2016

Garden builders recognized at 20th edition of Canada Blooms.
Colourful plants and natural materials were all the rage at this year’s festival.
Apr 15, 2016

Green profession delivers wow factor at Canada Blooms

Toronto flower and garden festival celebrates 20 years with a party theme.
Humber College horticulture technician program graduates Elizabeth Tuntevska (left) and Jacqueline Silva served on the advisory committee for the advancing women in horticulture through mentorship pilot project.
Apr 15, 2016

Mentorship program supporting women on all levels

Pilot project with MicroSkills helps advance women in horticulture through mentorship.
Building the LO feature garden at Canada Blooms requires dozens of professionals and students working together as a team.
Apr 15, 2016

Team effort required to showcase industry at Canada Blooms

Feature garden made possibly through the collective effort of students, members, sponsors and volunteers.
Instead of every inch being manicured, fields have been naturalized to create homes for butterflies and birds.
Apr 6, 2016

Green jewel on the Gaspe

An interview with Alexander Reford
Apr 6, 2016

Spring 2016 is now!

In the current retail environment, where mass merchandisers continue to take market share, and enthusiasm for gardening has shifted to edibles, organics and container gardening, letting spring slip up on you (again) could be disastrous.
Set along the edge of Hamilton’s escarpment, the entrance way of this Ravenscliffe Ave. home maintained by Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance is softened with ample greenery and features dry stack retaining walls and flagstone accents.
Apr 1, 2016

Selling landscapes: The investment angle

Make sure your customers understand how professional landscaping enhances property values
Apr 1, 2016

What's it worth?

Strategies to help set a meaningful price for your business, when it’s time to move on
Canada Blooms is the perfect venue for young people to get inspired by our profession.
Mar 15, 2016

Choose Your Path: Attracting future members to our profession

Canada Blooms campaign to show youth how green careers can help make a difference.
GreenTrade Expo has become a destination for industry in both Ontario and Quebec.
Mar 15, 2016

Ottawa Chapter holds another successful GreenTrade Expo

23rd edition of industry show held Feb. 10 at the EY Centre.
“Choose Your Path” is the theme of this year’s Landscape Ontario feature garden at Canada Blooms.
Feb 15, 2016

Canada Blooms — Building a feature garden with a purpose

Feature garden to educate visitors on the many benefits of our profession and appeal to young people.
Bob Tubby proudly displays his LO Honourary Life Membership award with wife Mitzi.
Feb 15, 2016

Awards ceremony reflects prosperity and passion of the industry

Event honours the best landscape design, maintenance and construction projects by Landscape Ontario members in 2015.
LO Show Committee member Nathan Helder (far left) and its chair Michael LaPorte (far right), present Upper Canada Stone staff Anna Buchanan, Justin MacDonald (centre) and Perry Hartwick with the award for outstanding promotion of the show.
Feb 15, 2016

Congress exhibitors recognized for marketing profiles

Suppliers receive marketing awards at Congress 2016.
A new feature at Congress 2016, HardscapeLIVE, drew large crowds to an area of the show floor.
Feb 15, 2016

Industry gathers to learn and share at Congress

Industry pros find everything they need at annual trade show and conference.
Paul Brydges is excited to begin his term as president of Landscape Ontario.
Jan 15, 2016

Paul Brydges wants to bring together professionals as LO’s new president

Association's 29th president will work on a "Drawn Together" theme.
Landscape Ontario leaders came together for the annual Governance meeting in Milton.
Jan 15, 2016

Committee hosts governance meeting and launches campaign

Roundtable discussions help to improve efforts for future initiatives.
Jan 15, 2016

Trial Garden continues to evolve

Landscape Ontario site includes many varieties also planted in Guelph.
Jan 1, 2016

Win-win independence

Employee/employer relationships are established with mutual respect when considering entrepreneurship.
Jan 1, 2016

Van hosts 2016's International greenest event

International Green City Conference.
Weed counts were taken inside this quadrant; weeds were pulled out after the counts were taken. Photo shows  angelonia plants and chopped miscanthus mulch.
Jan 1, 2016

Some new faces for mulch

New mulch alternatives for landscape applications.
While it is not practical for growers to install and monitor stem psychrometer sensors, research will determine species-specific coefficients that can be used with a weather station for field applications.
Jan 1, 2016

Pared-down irrigation

Scheduling based on humidity and plant requirements allows dramatically lower nursery drip irrigation rates.
Jan 1, 2016

Documents, planning and communication for successful succession

Part 1 of this story appeared in the June 2015 issue of Landscape Trades
Knowing the true costs of your growing strategy  is essential for determining your pricing.
Jan 1, 2016

Systemized production costs

A rose grower applies activity-based accounting, to understand true costs of his products
The exterior of the Canada Blooms garden, Choose Your Path.
Dec 15, 2015

LO garden at Canada Blooms to show diversity of professions

Paul Brydges wants to know how people chose their path in the green profession.
A ceremonial tree planting at the Coroner’s Office Complex in Toronto on Nov. 6 began the Highway of Heroes campaign to plant 117,000 trees along Hwy. 401. In photo, from left, are some of those who took part in the Toronto ceremony, Mark Cullen, chair of the Campaign; Paula Berketo, of the Ministry of Transportation; Ken Jewett, Maple Leaves Forever; Rob Keen, Forests Ontario; Tony DiGiovanni and Dave Braun, both representing Landscape Ontario, and Eleanor McMahon, Burlington MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Dec 15, 2015

Exciting ceremonies begin Highway of Heroes tree project

Two official ceremonies kicked-off ambitious Highway of Heroes Tribute, which will honour Canada’s war dead with the planting of trees along Hwy. 401.
Nov 15, 2015

Congress 2016 will provide tools for the trade

Inquiries are pouring in to the LO office with everyone wanting to know more about Congress 2016.
The garden centre at Canadale Nurseries consistently wins awards in LO’s Awards of Excellence competition through the hard work of the people in this photo, from left, Lesley Livingston, Connie Silcox, Adele Ashford, Jim Stinson, Tom Intven and Pauline Intven-Casier.
Nov 15, 2015

Family celebrates 60 years of growth at Canadale Nurseries

Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas is celebrating 60 years in business.
Nov 15, 2015

2016 OTHF Scholarship recipients

Scholarships are investments towards industry’s future
David Lammers, standing, and his brother Paul are celebrating 25 years of success operating their business, Garden Grove Landscaping in Waterdown.
Nov 15, 2015

After 25 years, passion continues for brothers at Garden Grove

David Lammers’ success story begins with riding his bicycle to south Burlington homes to mow and maintain lawns.
Flower heads and flower petals used to make a rangoli design.
Nov 1, 2015

Consumer trends drive ornamental plants

Research sheds light on changing attitudes about gardening.
Nov 1, 2015

New Annuals 2016

Breeders are developing sturdy, weather-resistant annuals for landscape use.
Nov 1, 2015

New Woody Plants 2016

Exclusive preview of new woody plants available for gardens.
Nov 1, 2015

New Roses 2016

See what's new in roses for the coming spring.
Nov 1, 2015

New Annuals 2016

A selection of new perennials for Spring 2016.
Oct 27, 2015

How much rain can a rain chain drain?

This year’s Industry Auction, held as part of Thrive, offered great plant material at low prices.
Oct 15, 2015

Auction continues success at Thrive

Growers’ Sector Group has hosted the annual event for the past 36 years.
Fantastic weather blessed the outdoor trade show at Thrive’s Snowposium.
Oct 15, 2015

Snowposium enjoys great weather and well-attended sessions

Event featured over 20 outdoor displays at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.
Opening morning of Thrive began with Awards of Excellence presentations. In photo, from left, LO second vice present Paul Brydges hands out award plaques for outstanding display of plant material, to Brian Sipkens of Sipkens Nurseries, Lesley Livingston of Canadale Nurseries, and Dorus Polman of Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery.
Oct 15, 2015

Garden centre awards of excellence winners announced at Thrive

This year’s top garden centres and growers were recognized on Sept. 16.
During Cultivate and Connect at Congress 2015, students on a panel presented insightful comments to the industry.
Oct 15, 2015

It’s time to bring industry and educators together

Michael Pascoe explains the disconnect between educators and industry.
John Wright
Oct 15, 2015

Tributes pour in for industry champion John Wright — 1939-2015

He was never shy. He always made everyone feel welcome and part of the family. Even as students, everyone knew who John Wright was.
The aisles at Garden Expo’s new home at the Ancaster Fairgrounds at Thrive saw good traffic on Wednesday and Thursday. The new location received positive reviews from both vendors and attendees.
Oct 15, 2015

Garden Expo enjoys new home under Thrive banner

The 16th annual Garden Expo was very different this year.
Sep 18, 2015

Easing the transition September 2015 LT

A hardcover book, filled with photographs of the Saugeen project, has been published by Menno Braam. Entitled Building Walls and Workers for the Future, it contains history of Saugeen First Nation #29, background on the project and images of the men and women involved with the project. The book may be purchased online at http://gfl.me/x2By. Proceeds go directly to the Saugeen Amphitheatre Rejuvenation Program.
Sep 15, 2015

Saugeen dry stone project about building walls and workers

The largest dry stone project in North America is underway at Saugeen First Nation #29 community, outside of Southhampton.
Nathan Helder had a replica of the 1948 Jeep Willys, driven by Jan Gelderman, completely restored to mark the 60th anniversary of the company.
Sep 15, 2015

Gelderman Landscape Services celebrates a 60-year legacy

With the business celebrating its 60th anniversary, Helder looks back on both the company’s beginnings and his start at Gelderman.
Aug 12, 2015

Understand the balance

The 2016 version of the Lighting Symposium will take place on Feb. 8, at the Teatro Conference and Event Centre in Milton
Jul 15, 2015

Sector Groups active in industry issues

Landscape Ontario has ten groups to address the specific needs of green industry sectors.
Adam Zaremba sees the value of being a member of Landscape Ontario.
Jul 15, 2015

Professional pride to discounts draw members to association

The general definition of a trade association is an organization that serves the interests of members who share a common field of activity.
The competition is tough at Skills Ontario, as two-student teams compete against the clock, while still sneaking a peek at other teams’ progress.
Jun 15, 2015

Horticulture students compete at Skills Ontario

Students from both college and secondary school horticulture programs were among the 2,000 competitors testing their skills in the annual Skills Ontario competition.
The horticulture program at Fanshawe receives great support from business. In photo, this impressive piece of equipment came from Kevin Forestell of Forestell Designed Landscapes in Guelph.
Jun 15, 2015

Michael Pascoe inspires many in industry

While the vast majority of Landscape Ontario members form and shape landscapes, Michael Pascoe CLT does the same with young people wanting to enter the industry.
Jun 11, 2015

Succeeding with succession June 2015 Landscape Trades

Business owners and management advisors share some tips about the personal side of transition success.
A collaborative team effort by Ottawa Chapter created a colourful one-of-a-kind garden at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show.
May 15, 2015

Ottawa Dream Garden is truly an LO family affair

This project would be the first and largest garden of its kind for the Ottawa Chapter using a collaborative team approach.
Scott Duff understands the importance of public persona. From professional photographs to his mainstream media exposure, Duff knows that it is important to present a professional image to the public.
May 15, 2015

Scott Duff knows the art of attracting media

In a short period of time, Scott Duff has come from a relative unknown to someone who has achieved one of the highest media profile within the landscape industry.
May 13, 2015

Asking questions about finances

May 1, 2015

Landscape Trades Source Book 2015

The Landscape Trades annual Source Book is your trusted source for green industry suppliers in Canada.
Apr 27, 2015

Van Belle Nursery empowers customer connections

Company engages business-to-business customers cross-continent.
Thrive will bring three events of Garden Expo, Golden Horseshoe Chicken Roast and the Industry Auction, all under one banner this Sept. 16 to 17.
Apr 15, 2015

Thrive brings three popular LO events together

Big changes are coming to three major Landscape Ontario events this year.
Back in 1962, before the formation of Best Way Stone, Angelo Pignatelli (wearing hat), and his son Paolo (at truck door) were busy installing patios.
Apr 15, 2015

Family at Best Way Stone proud of growth over 50 years

By 1965, business had improved so much, that Best Way Stone began.
As seen by the long list of names on this page, it takes many volunteers, such as Gerrit Tervrugt to make Canada Blooms a success.
Apr 15, 2015

Many contributions help create Landscape Ontario’s gardens at Canada Blooms

Thank you to all of the volunteers who represented the industry in the Landscape Ontario Canada Blooms feature garden during the show.
Award winners took the stage at Industry Night, Mar. 19.
Apr 15, 2015

Feature garden winners at Canada Blooms 2015

Visitors to this year’s Canada Blooms saw some of the best designed and constructed gardens over the show’s past 19 years.
The Landscape Ontario Otium garden captured the theme of Let’s Play at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2015

Gardens at Canada Blooms provide wow factor

Gardens at this year’s Canada Blooms achieved the wow factor and then some, for those looking to escape the final days on a long and cold winter.
Snow and Ice Control for Parking Lots and Sidewalks summarizes three years of research.
Mar 15, 2015

LO and SIMA working to create industry standards on salt applications

A 32-page report summarizes three years of research on snow and ice management that will eventually creatie working standards for the industry.
Students had a big presence at this year’s Congress. Pictured here are students from Niagara College.
Mar 15, 2015

Students express their thoughts on experiences at Congress

I spoke with a number of teachers and students on how they felt about experiencing Congress.
Mar 15, 2015

LO Otium Garden is easy on the eyes and tough on the body

The garden accommodates the national sports of the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, China, Russia and Korea.
Ottawa Chapter handed out the inaugural Awards of Distinction at GreenTrade Expo. In photo, award recipients are, from left, Stacy Elliott, Bradley’s Commercial Insurance, winning Best Supplier to the Trade; Mostafa Fallah, Artistic Landscape Designs, for Best Plant Material Supplier; Sue Windover and Kelly Mulrooney-Cote, both of Geosynthetic Systems, winners of Best Accessories and Equipment Supplier; and Rob Redden, of Upper Canada Stone, Salesperson of the Year. Upper Canada also won Best Hardscape Supplier.
Mar 15, 2015

Expanded GreenTrade meets with great approval

Over its 22-year history, GreenTrade Expo has often been referred to as the little trade show that could.
Media, politicians and many others gathered at the Chinese Baptist Church in Scarborough for the ceremony and cutting process to begin the Vimy Oaks project.
Mar 15, 2015

Connon Nurseries NVK ensuring legacy of Vimy Ridge oaks

Vanderkruk and propagator at Connon Andrew Barbour are working to produce enough English oak trees to return to Vimy for the battle’s centennial in 2017.
Landscape Ontario Otium Outdoor Exercise Garden will be upfront and centre at Canada Blooms this year.
Feb 15, 2015

LO Canada Blooms exercise garden also has a social conscience

Landscape Ontario’s Otium Outdoor Exercise Garden at Canada Blooms will demonstrate several levels of social responsibility.
Feb 15, 2015

Congress 2015 thanks all our sponsors and volunteers

Our appreciation and thank you to the following sponsors and volunteers.
With over 600 exhibitors at Congress this year, judges had a hard time deciding on the best booth awards. In photo, Kubota Canada National Marketing Manager Rob Allison holds the Paul J. Day Award for best in show presented by, left to right, trade show committee member Michael LaPorte CLT, trade show manager Heather MacRae and trade show committee chair Terry Childs.
Feb 15, 2015

Congress announces best booth winners

With nearly 600 exhibitors on the floor at Congress 2015, judges had a difficult decision to choose this year’s best booth award winners.
Adding to the fun at the annual Awards of Excellence ceremonies was the appearance of some famous faces. Award winners taking the stage were surprised to find Jay Leno among them.
Feb 15, 2015

Special awards honour those with outstanding contributions

More than 600 industry professionals took in the always-impressive Awards of Excellence ceremony, where the best in the business were honoured for their work.
 For many attendees Congress is about the trade show floor and an opportunity to conduct business.
Feb 15, 2015

Trade show to conferences, Congress 2015 was a winner

Surveys show that the majority of those who attend Congress, do so to gain product knowledge, network with peers and learn about industry trends.
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) was the show stopper in the trial gardens in 2014.
Jan 15, 2015

Poor summer provides great conditions at Trial Garden

Last summer was the summer that barely happened, or so it seemed to the many of us growing warm season plants in our gardens.
Jan 15, 2015

Many ideas to improve association emerge from Governance meeting

Over 55 Landscape Ontario members gathered Dec. 4 to take part in the annual Governance meeting.
While it is ideal to have a property with various levels and open spaces, an Otium Exercise Garden can fit in any small urban environment. This is Shawn Gallaugher’s garden at Canada Blooms in 2012.
Jan 15, 2015

LO’s Canada Blooms garden will promote outdoor exercise

The theme for Canada Blooms 2015 is ‘Let’s Play,’ and the Landscape Ontario Otium Outdoor Exercise Garden will fit the theme to a T.
Chris Ray of Humber Valley Landscaping (first in back row), and his team of industry members and students from the Humber College Landscape Technician program and homeowner Cory Allard (in white).
Jan 15, 2015

Chris Ray comes to the rescue while showing industry’s professionalism

It was about a landscaper who had left a Brampton couple with an incomplete job and allegedly taken their money.
Jan 5, 2015

Details make the difference

Attention to small things is key to building an award-winning project.
Jan 5, 2015

Canada's new plant hardiness zones

Dec 15, 2014

Scholarships are investments towards industry’s future

When the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation was formed in 1979, it set out to encourage young people to look at the horticultural industry as a viable career.
Women are looking for products that will be good for their families and good for the planet.  This plant was grown in a coconut coir pot instead of a traditional plastic pot.  The coir pot can even be planted with the ornamental grass, the coir pot is completely compostable.  Good point-of-purchase information can help get this message across.
Dec 15, 2014

What women want

Understand your customer, and how to sell her green living.
Dec 8, 2014

Let there be light

Service firms use holiday lighting to equalize seasons
Nov 15, 2014

Congress 2015: Re-connect, re-invent and re-energize

LO trade show staff cannot recall a summer or fall, when they received so many requests for information about the 2015 Congress Conference line-up.
Along with being a major partner in the London Veterans Memorial Parkway project, the London Chapter members have also added their own personal touch — such as the Bravery garden.
Nov 15, 2014

Volunteers make big difference at London project

London Chapter reports a great week of planting trees along the Veterans Memorial Parkway (VMP) for the fourth phase of the six-year plan to beautify the parkway.
Over 45 Landscape Ontario volunteers helped to complete this year’s school greening project in Waterloo Chapter.
Nov 15, 2014

Waterloo Chapter rocks with latest greening of school

Waterloo Chapter celebrated National Tree Day on Sept. 24 with the official opening of its school greening project.
Nov 15, 2014

Letter to members: Reinventing Expo

On Oct. 9, the LO trade show department hosted a meeting of the minds to discuss the future of Garden and Floral Expo, as well as the other shows that serve our industry.
The top garden centres in Ontario were rewarded with the Awards of Excellence at a special presentations during Expo.
Nov 15, 2014

Award winning garden centres and growers honoured at Expo

Awards recognized this year’s top garden centres and growers during Expo 2014.
Attendees took advantage of the opportunity to see what’s new on the market through face-to-face networking.
Nov 15, 2014

Expo celebrates 15th year with lots of wow factor

The 15th edition of Garden and Floral Expo experienced two days of positive reaction from both attendees and exhibitors.
Oct 23, 2014

Garden centres diversify

Oct 23, 2014

Canadian introduction: Never Alone rose

Dry cutting is the main cause of dust when cutting stone.
Oct 15, 2014

Silica dust starting to draw attention

LO members installing hardscapes deal every day with stone cutting, and the accompanying dust.
Ontario education minister Liz Sandals was shown the amazing SHSM horticulture and landscaping program at Notre Dame Secondary School in Burlington by teacher Allan Nason.
Oct 15, 2014

Education minister shown great benefits of SHSM program

The Specialist High Skills Majors Program (SHSM) is described as a long-term and sustainable solution to industries’ need for a qualified and competent workforce.
Over 70 people attended this year’s trial garden open house for advice and information on the newest crop of ornamentals.
Sep 15, 2014

Trial gardens combine education with great new plants

The trial gardens at LO home office have come a long way over the eight years of existence.
Mark Cullen has been a long-time supporter of Landscape Ontario. He is a popular speaker each year at Canada Blooms, along with his good friend, Denis Flanagan, LO’s director of public relations.
Sep 15, 2014

Mark Cullen challenges industry to nurture future members

Canada’s best known gardening personality, Mark Cullen, is throwing out a challenge to members of Landscape Ontario.
Sep 1, 2014

Best practices for parking lots

A snow and ice management environment with unique risks and variables.
Sep 1, 2014

Research underway: Snow and ice control in parking lots

Academics and snow pros partner to benefit industry.
Aug 15, 2014

At what point do you replace a tree?

The issue of replacing trees under warranty became one of the hottest topics ever among the 900-plus members on Landscape Ontario LinkedIn page.
This year’s Industry Auction saw a good turnout at Winkelmolen Nursery in Lynden.
Aug 15, 2014

Canadian grower of the year hosts annual auction

The 2014 edition of Landscape Ontario’s Industry Auction was hosted by Canadian Grower of the Year winner Winkelmolen Nursery in Lynden.
Blitz team installs new plantings around the Bethell gazebo, to enhance an area planned to house memorial plaques. Volunteers from varied backgrounds worked efficiently with both specialized equipment and hand tools.
Jul 15, 2014

Caledon landscape blitz beautifies Bethell Hospice

Saturday morning effort enhanced the gardens with over $40,000 worth of work from about 30 volunteers.
The new dry stone teepee is a memorial built by the men in remembrance of the missing First Nation women. It will be circled by a garden and planted.
Jul 15, 2014

Dry stone course completes inspiring project at Saugeen

First Nation amphitheatre restored and celebrated.
Adrian Van Dongen, president, and Michael Van Dongen, supervisor, are leading the garden centre into the future.
Jul 15, 2014

Van Dongen family business improves with each generation

For three generations, the Van Dongen family has been in the business of enhancing people’s lives.
Trial Garden Manager Rodger Tschanz says some great new colours are featured in new petunias being trialed at the LO home office in Milton. See them for yourself on Aug. 21 at the open house.
Jul 15, 2014

See latest plants at Trial Garden open house

Opportunity to view up close how the annuals and perennials performed this year.
Past and current members of the Windsor Chapter attended the official opening of the Perry Molema Memorial Garden ion May 31.
Jul 15, 2014

Perry Molema garden opens to the public

Garden honouring the man who spent his life sharing his passion for water gardening was officially opened in downtown Chatham.
Chapter volunteers from the Ottawa Cancer Survivors’ Park maintenance attended the at the ceremony on Garden Days. Recipients are shown in photo, from left, Heidi McLaren, Lindsay Landscapes; Sarah Johnston, Greenlife; Andrew Burgess, Natural Impressions Landscaping; Chris Burns, Clintar Landscape Management Ottawa; Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Jim Curran, Lafleur de La Capitale; Ed Hansen, Hansen Lawn & Gardens; Janice Ife, Algonquin College Horticultural Industries Program; Ed Lawrence, Ken Stevens, Manotick Tree Movers and Martha Walsh, Ottawa Chapter coordinator.
Jul 15, 2014

City honours Ottawa Chapter on Garden Days

Volunteering time, experience and materials to beautify and maintain public gardens is a regular activity for members of the Ottawa Chapter.
LO Sector Group wants to hear from contractors what they are doing to make a positive impact through efficient irrigation and water use.
Jun 15, 2014

LO celebrates Smart Irrigation Month

Irrigation Sector Group wants to hear from contractors about efficient irrigation and water use.
Students in the horticulture program at Saltfleet High School have the fortunate advantage of having Jake Kurtz as their teacher, who shares his passion for his industry with every student with whom he comes into contact.
Jun 15, 2014

High school teacher sows seeds of success

Some insight into the skills training program at Saltfleet District High School.
Ontario growers are finding economic and environmental conditions are raising their costs to dangerous levels.
Jun 15, 2014

Growers fighting to survive perfect storm of costs and weather

Price crunch facing Ontario growers.
Jun 1, 2014

Big benefits in green infrastructure

Solutions and benefits offered by plants open up opportunities for the green trades.
Jun 1, 2014

Slowing water — by design

Runoff is a serious urban problem; plants and construction techniques are offering solutions.
From opening day, Mar. 14, to closing day, Mar. 23, crowds enjoyed the amazing gardens and displays at Canada Blooms. The fashion show of floral clothing was a big hit.
Apr 15, 2014

Canada Blooms provides welcome break from long, cold winter

Mar. 14 to 23 event continued its co-location with the National Home Show in the Direct Energy Centre, featuring 24 feature gardens.
Apr 15, 2014

Large number of volunteers make LO’s Canada Blooms garden a great success

Thank you to all of the volunteers who represented the industry in the Landscape Ontario Feature Garden at Canada Blooms.
The Canada Blooms Judges’ Choice Award for Best Overall Garden went to Parklane Nurseries.
Apr 15, 2014

Canada Blooms 2014 feature garden winners

Canada Blooms garden builder awards were presented at Industry Night, Mar. 20.
Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life garden at Canada Blooms had a distinctive look this year with the willow arbour greeting visitors.
Apr 15, 2014

Message at LO’s Canada Blooms garden sees public response

The 2014 Landscape Ontario Green for Life Celebrates Come Alive Outside feature garden wrapped up on Mar. 23.
Apr 1, 2014

Winkelmolen Nursery gets points for quality and innovation

Winkelmolen Nursery recognized as Canada's Grower of the Year.
Apr 1, 2014

Evaluation of different crop management on winter survival of Echinacea cultivars

Over 600 roses were donated by JC Bakker and Sons of St. Catharines to the Landscape Ontario trial gardens.
Mar 15, 2014

Rose trial reveals good prospects for the Ontario landscape industry

An update on the rose trial started in 2012.
Snow, wind, frigid temperatures and freezing rain made the winter of 2014 a season to remember.
Mar 15, 2014

Winter of 2014: One of the worst

Contractors struggling to keep up with Mother Nature's forces.
Visitors to this year’s Green for Life garden at Canada Blooms will learn about the benefits of outdoor activities.
Feb 15, 2014

Green for Life comes alive at Canada Blooms

Display to encourage people to get outside, and learn of the opportunities to live a healthier lifestyle outdoors.
Feb 15, 2014

Ryan Heath recognized for efforts to promote and improve association

Heath joins a long list of well-known names from over 53 years of recipients who have received the Frank Ewald Junior Award.
Feb 15, 2014

Congress 2014 thanks volunteers and sponsors

Individuals and companies who supported various aspects of Congress 2014.
Educator of the Year is Allan Nason, of Notre Dame School in Burlington. From left, Victor Santacruz, executive director of CNLA, Allan Nason and LO past president Phil Charal.
Feb 15, 2014

Leadership honours highlight special awards night

Top Ontario landscaping industry professionals honoured for at annual ceremony held Jan. 7 at Congress.
Lots of handshakes could be seen at this year’s Congress. Both attendees and exhibitors reported a good business atmosphere.
Feb 15, 2014

Warm Congress buzz thrives amid falling temperatures

Industry professionals overcome frigid temperatures, snow and a December ice storm to attend Congress 2014.
BOT Aggregates of Orillia, Ont., took home the prize for the best booth between 100 and 400 sq,. ft. The Fred Flintstone-type car drew a great deal of attention.
Feb 14, 2014

Congress announces best booth winners for 2014

Vendors recognized for the time and effort gets put into making their booth special and for making Congress a better show.
Congress is Canada’s premier green industry trade show and conference.
Jan 15, 2014

Congress is your first, best decision of 2014

Ever-expanding, always-changing green industry event is a great way to kick-off another year.
Members engaged in their association truly understand the benefits of membership.
Jan 15, 2014

Membership: What’s in it for you?

Association brings industry members together to build a professional and sustainable industry.
Dave Braun examined many outside opportunities, but returned to his roots where he takes pride in growing trees.
Jan 15, 2014

Dave Braun excited about his new role as LO president

Braun first became involved in Landscape Ontario as a member of the Growers Sector Group.
Jan 3, 2014

Plant Atlantic

Newfoundland breeding program yields intriguing cultivars.
Dec 24, 2013

Design credential boosts confidence and builds business

Dec 23, 2013

Appalling spalling revisited

Ottawa Chapter members were joined by dignitaries and military officials for the 8th annual Day of Tribute.
Dec 15, 2013

Ottawa continues to honour veterans

Since 2005, Ottawa Chapter members have gatheredto volunteer their time and materials to beautify the grounds at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood in Ottawa.
There was no lack of manpower when construction began on Chatham’s newest park.
Dec 15, 2013

Memorial for Perry Molema is a tribute to his life and work

Life-long dream of water gardening guru fulfilled by friends, families and colleagues.
Nov 29, 2013

Getting to the root of tree stress along highways

The need for green infrastructure is great now more than ever.
Dave Gunn of Gunn-Duncan Landcaping was one of the volunteers from Upper Canada Chapter.
Nov 15, 2013

Upper Canada greens school

Official ribbon cutting and unveiling held Oct. 1 at John Graves Simcoe Public School in Kingston.
The annual Garden Centre Awards of Excellence program saw some outstanding entries this year. In photo are winners of the outstanding plant display category for annual and/or perennials.
Nov 15, 2013

Top garden centres and growers honoured at Awards of Excellence

Garden centre and nursery Awards of Excellence handed out on Oct. 23 at Expo 2013.
The walkways were filled during peak times on the trade show floor.
Nov 15, 2013

Expo meets all expectations of attendees and exhibitors

Expo 2013 had some positive comments this year from both attendees and exhibitors.
Networking with old industry friends and collegues is as much a reason to attend Expo, as are great educational opportunities, viewing the latest products and hearing world class speakers.
Oct 15, 2013

Perfect popcorn — and more — at Expo

Plant material will be in abundance at Garden & Floral Expo, Oct. 23 and 24.
Sep 24, 2013

Building the future: They don't make gardeners like they used to

What makes today’s garden-centre customer tick?
Sep 15, 2013

Auction 2013 celebrates history, while helping industry

Host Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100th anniversary.
Sep 15, 2013

LO Growers Awards of Excellence winners 2013

Winners of the 2013 LO Growers Awards program were announced at the Industry Auction on Aug. 14.
Sep 1, 2013

Corn Hill: A retail experience

Somewhere along the line Bob Osborne developed a passion for apple trees.
Many changes planned at Canada Blooms are aimed to wow visitors.
Aug 15, 2013

Exciting changes coming to Canada Blooms in 2014

New co-chair sees a real renaissance coming to the festival.
Aug 6, 2013

Safer sidewalks and parking lots

Pedestrian and parking areas pose real snow and ice hazards; new research identifies effective control methods
Aug 6, 2013

Spreading the message

Salt reduction program takes a team approach to reach its goal.
Easy to navigate, www.horttrades.com/safety on the Landscape Ontario website contains great safety resources.
Jul 15, 2013

Association has proud record of promoting safe work practices

Association's Terry Murphy was one of the first proponents of safety.
Golden Horseshoe president Fiore Zenone explains to students that each of them will receive a package of tree seeds to take home.
Jun 15, 2013

Golden Horseshoe Chapter helps Burlington celebrate Arbor Day

Students encouraged to wear green for the special presentation.
Jun 11, 2013

Making use of how plants tell time

Using plant development to time pest monitoring and control.
Kyle Tobin took time to teach his nephews about raking the right way.
May 15, 2013

Spring clean-up preserves St. James legacy

Volunteers come out to beautify local park that is an integral part of the downtown Toronto community.
May 9, 2013

Top 3 Sales Blunders

A quick review of these common errors can help avoid turning a good sale into no sale or even a lawsuit
Arthur Skolnik of Shibui Landscaping Toronto poses with his garden, which received a number of awards at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2013

Canada Blooms 2013 feature garden winners

The best displays in gardening and landscaping were recognized at Canada Blooms 2013. Presentations took place on Mar. 21 at Industry Night.
Apr 15, 2013

Contributors to LO’s feature garden at Canada Blooms

List of contributors.
LO members volunteer at Canada Blooms because it matters.
Apr 15, 2013

Canada Blooms team 2013...and that’s a wrap!

Another show is over and another year’s efforts have been packed, loaded and swept up; returning a space that was alive for ten days, back to an empty span of concrete and steel.
Premier Wynne visited Canada Blooms where she had a tour of the LO garden and handed out awards at Industry Night.
Apr 15, 2013

Spectacular Canada Blooms gardens attract over 200,000

Outside the Direct Energy Centre, winter was still hanging onto its cold and snowy habits, while Canada Blooms allowed everyone to experience spring just a little bit early this year.
Mar 26, 2013

Canadian contributions

A century of new plant selection by Sheridan growers
Mar 25, 2013

Incentive programs that really work

Discover how to use incentives correctly and inrease performance.
Mar 1, 2013

'Campfire' rose: A Canadian star

In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Juliet poses this question - "What's in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."
The Paul J. Day Best of Show Award went to In-Lite Design. On hand to present the award to In-Lite representatives, are from left Heather MacRae, show manager; Beth  Edney CLD, chair of the show committee; In-Lite representatives Ramon Pieters, president; and Jim Stangier; award’s namesake Paul Day; and committee vice-chair Brian Cocks CLT.
Feb 15, 2013

In-Lite Design wins best booth award

Congress organizers present top awards to exhibitors at the show.
Feb 15, 2013

Visitors give Congress rave reviews

Landscape Ontario magazine walked the floors speaking to attendees about how they felt about Congress 2013.
A dry stone lighthouse will be one of the main attractions at this year’s LO garden.
Feb 15, 2013

Timeless — what’s old is new again in LO garden

The theme of this year’s LO Canada Blooms garden reflects many things, the advancements of the horticultural industry over the years, the growth and development of our trade association, and the powerful message of sustainability.
The entire cast of award winners came together on stage in a wrap-up moment to a very memorable 40th anniversary awards night.
Feb 15, 2013

Awards of Excellence reflects great pride in industry

Pride was very evident throughout the annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence presentations at this year’s Congress.
Feb 15, 2013

Sponsors continue support of Congress

Sponsors continue support of Congress
Feb 15, 2013

Congress 2013 volunteers

A great deal of appreciation goes towards the many volunteers who gave so generously of their time to help make Congress 2013 such a great a success.
Feb 15, 2013

Students talk about LO and Congress

Sean James of Fernridge Landscaping, Milton, teaches students at Mohawk College. He brought his second year horticultural apprentices from the college, giving them an assignment for a reading course.
Lots of positive energy could be found at Congress 2013. This was a typical scene as attendees kept those tending exhibits busy with inquiries.
Feb 15, 2013

Congress theme looks at past, while revealing positive future

If the rest of 2013 follows the pattern set by Congress, then the landscape industry is in for a very good year.
Kathleen Phillips is aggressive about her future.
Jan 15, 2013

Specialist High Skills Major program helps both students and industry

Kathleen Phillips is an ambitious student at Craig Kielburger High School in Milton, who has made an aggressive decision about her career focus.
Congress has become the most-anticipated meeting place for the horticulture industry.
Jan 15, 2013

Congress offers inspiration and excitement for the new year

The holiday season fills us with a huge build-up of excitement and adrenalin and then — nothing — it’s back to work.
Jan 1, 2013

A Canadian leadership story

Bob Tubby participated in introducing landscape industry management certification to Canada.
Jan 1, 2013

Appalling Spalling January LT 2013

A landscape designer takes a look at solutions to problems created by laying pavers over steps or against a brick wall.
Jan 1, 2013

Water pressure

Turf seed industry works to breed cultivars with lower water needs.
Some Congress show committee members took time out from a recent meeting for this photo. They are, in front, from left, Brian Lofgren, past chair; Beth Edney CLD, chair; Terry Childs, vice chair, and Monica van Maris, director. In back, from left, directors are Nick Solty, Douglas Coote, Nathan Helder, Paul DeGroot and Barry Dickson. Other members of the committee include Scott Beaudoin, Phil Charal, Brian Cocks CLT, Kim Iceton, Michael LaPorte CLT, Bob McCannell, Mike Riehm, Klaas Sikkema and Jack VandeRee CLT.
Dec 15, 2012

Congress: Kick-off the new year at horticulture’s premier event

Over the past number of years, Landscape Ontario’s Congress has become the place that top professionals in the green industry come together.
LO volunteers show off their special T-shirts honouring the Ottawa Chapter’s Annual Day of Tribute.
Dec 15, 2012

Chapter continues tribute to military

The Chapter’s Annual Day of Tribute took place on Fri., Nov. 2.
Nov 15, 2012

Attendees enjoy Expo 2012

An informal survey of attendees on the floor at Expo showed a positive response to the event.
Nov 15, 2012

Inspiring keynote speakers open each day of Congress conference

Excitement is building for Congress 2013.
A dry stone masterpiece now resides in Hanover, Ont.
Nov 15, 2012

Unique dry stone event attracts world’s best to Ontario

The dust has settled from the Stonewurx International Dry Stone Walling Festival — the largest event of its kind.
Receiving Garden Centre Awards of Excellence for display of hardgoods are from left, Susan Richards of New North Greenhouses of Sault Ste. Marie, Terry Vanderkruk of Connon Nurseries/CBV, Waterdown, Phil Charal, LO president who handed out the award, and Sonja Reardon of Sheridan Nurseries.
Nov 15, 2012

Awards honour garden centres and growers

The best of the best were honoured Wednesday morning when Landscape Ontario named the winners of the Awards of Excellence for Garden Centres and Growers at Expo 2012.
Both days at Expo saw the floor busy, as visitors took in quality ideas from the suppliers.
Nov 15, 2012

Expo generates positive energy for both attendees and exhibitors

A positive vibe was very evident among both attendees and exhibitors over the two days that Expo 2012 took place at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Nov 1, 2012

Medinilla Magnifica taking the market by storm

If plants were celebrities, this one would be Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga all rolled into one.
John Somerville and son Fred.
Oct 15, 2012

John Somerville honoured for his lifetime of achievement

Friends, family and colleagues had the opportunity to honour the lifetime of work by John Somerville on Aug. 29 at the Riverwood Retirement Home in Alliston.
An artistic concept of what Flora Niagara 2017 could look like.
Oct 15, 2012

Flora Niagara 2017 approved by world body

Excitement reigned when approval was announced for Flora Niagara 2017 by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) at Floriade 2012 in Venlo, Netherlands.
Expo is a great opportunity to network with clients, colleagues and other professionals.
Oct 15, 2012

British invasion headlines full schedule at Expo

Now what is His Royal Highness (HRH), The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, doing on the cover of this issue of Landscape Ontario magazine?
There are some exciting new additions to this year’s Expo.
Sep 15, 2012

Expo no longer just a trade show

Calling all retailers, interior plantscapers, designers and floral markets.
An enthusiastic group took advantage of the opportunity to view the Landscape Ontario trial garden open houses on Aug. 17 and 18.
Sep 15, 2012

Roses featured at Trial Garden events

The Friday open house was open to members of the trade, who also had the opportunity to attend talks by educational speakers.
Sep 1, 2012

Connect with Customers

Ohio Short course gives attendees a competitive edge.
Sep 1, 2012

Crafting a Good Tale

Cut through the chatter surrounding success in social media. The right strategy is as old as the craft of storytelling.
Sep 1, 2012

Sold on POS systems

Technology investments will boost business performance
Michael Pascoe of Fanshawe College was kept busy judging plant material at this year’s auction.
Aug 15, 2012

Auction displays the pride of growers

Over 200 growers, buyers, donors and many others came together on July 19 to help raise money for horticultural research and scholarships.
Excitement is building for Expo as organizers prepare the October showpiece.
Aug 15, 2012

Expo announces line-up

It’s hard to believe that the fall trade show Expo, is right around the corner.
Jul 31, 2012

Peer Power

Business owners are turning to peer groups to get valuable perspectives on the industry.
Jul 31, 2012

Volutella blight of boxwood

Determining the cause of blight in boxwood plants.
Jul 31, 2012

Snow Business

Snow removal is just like any other horticultural specialty - except harder.
Windsor Chapter created a beautiful garden at The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County.
Jul 15, 2012

Windsor Hospice gives back to LO chapter volunteers

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County demonstrated its appreciation of the efforts shown by Landscape Ontario’s Windsor Chapter in building the Solidarity Garden at the facility.
Rodger Tschanz has planted a huge number of new varieties in this year’s trial gardens.
Jul 15, 2012

This year’s trial gardens feature over 800 roses

Horticultural professionals need to mark the date of Aug. 17, for the annual open house at the LO trial gardens.
Jun 15, 2012

Pilot project testing new tracking system

A by-product of the parking lot salt study (see page ) has resulted in a new tracking system for landscape and snow and ice maintenance companies.
Jun 15, 2012

Results of salt treatment study expected in 2014

A study of salt treatments on parking lots and sidewalks, scheduled for completion in 2014, will be the first in the world to develop an application standard.
Jun 1, 2012

The phosphorus factor

Study shows properly fertilized turf can reduce phosphorus runoff.
Jun 1, 2012

Teaching quality, speed and efficiency on the job

National training program makes anyone a confident teacher.
Michael Della Valle, left, and John Langendoen show the special pink and yellow pots, along with the posters available to garden centres.
May 15, 2012

Special fund-raising program has deep meaning for Willowbrook

One of the most respected nursery operations in Ontario, Willowbrook Nurseries has taken on a project with deep personal and emotional meaning.
Canada Blooms provides the best environment to create new gardening enthusiasts.
May 15, 2012

Canada Blooms: 16 years of new energy

Canada’s largest Flower and Garden Festival, underwent many changes in 2012, co-locating with The National Home Show to create the largest consumer event in Canada and largest home and garden event in North America.
Norm Mills is known for his trademark hat.
May 15, 2012

Norm Mills nurtures future gardeners

Norm Mills wants to help kids discover a love of gardening, one seed at a time.
May 1, 2012

Merchandising Management

Retailers need to offer a range of products to satisfy their customers.
May 1, 2012

New report makes strong case for green infrastructure

Report proposes a new method to the way governments and communities approach many challenges.
May 1, 2012

GBC Shanghai

Green Building China exhibition and conference held March 2012 in Shanghai.
Apr 15, 2012

Contributors to LO’s feature garden at Canada Blooms 2012

The many people and companies who contributed time, product and labour to Canada Blooms this year.
Parklane Nurseries was awarded the Canada Blooms Judges’ Choice Award for Best Overall Garden.
Apr 15, 2012

Garden-award winners

On Mar. 22, Canada Blooms announced the 2012 garden award winners.
The Canadian flag created from kalanchoe grabbed a great deal of attention at LO’s feature garden at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2012

Team LO delivers practical and relevant Canada Blooms

Building gardens at Canada Blooms isn’t so much about the work, but rather about the moments that make up our life.
Ontario agriculture minister Ted McMeekin listens to volunteer Paul DeGroot explain elements in the LO garden, while Gord Sherwood of Balfour Greenhouses looks on.
Apr 15, 2012

Canada Blooms 16th year sees many changes

Over the 16 years that Canada Blooms has been held, the national flower show has gone through numerous transformations.
Apr 1, 2012

CU-Structural soil

Dr. Nina Bassuk has developed a growing medium that offers street trees a new lifeline.
Apr 1, 2012

The health and safety game

Landscape crews at Humphries Landscape Services start each day playing bingo .
Apr 1, 2012

Making the case for green streets

Studies prove residents will have a better health outcome if they live in an area with trees - nature has healing powers, and is essential to healthy human habitats.
Toronto Green Streets gives companies a chance to create head-turning city gardens.
Mar 15, 2012

Chapter aims to re-plant Toronto

There is a critical need for landscape features in the densely-built urban core of Toronto.
GreenTrade presented many business opportunities.
Mar 15, 2012

GreenTrade continues to grow

GreenTrade Expo continues to grow in importance among industry members as the trade show to visit in eastern Ontario.
In the LO greenhouses in Milton, volunteer Don Voorhees cuts grass that will be used in LO’s Canada Blooms garden.
Mar 15, 2012

Canada Blooms will show visitors a garden they can have in their backyard

Since 1997, Landscape Ontario members have volunteered their time to support Canada Blooms, making it one of Toronto’s most successful events.
Mar 1, 2012

5Ds for successful sales

A new approach to selling landscape projects.
Upper Canada Stone Company received the Best Promotion Award.
Feb 15, 2012

Exhibitors receive promotion awards

Congress 2012 best booth and best promotion awards announced.
Accepting the Casey van Maris Award are from left, Michael McMartin and James Dale, both of Earth Incorporated of Toronto, Monica van Maris, Kennedy McRae, also of Earth Incorporated and Casey van Maris’ grandson, Rob Brubacher.
Feb 15, 2012

Special night recognizes Awards of Excellence recipients

Each year the LO Awards of Excellence ceremony is becoming more and more sophisticated, while at the same time adding increasing amounts of glitz.
LO’s Green for Life garden at last year’s Canada Blooms measured in at over 9,000 sq. ft. This year the build team will create a more intimate garden, just under 1,400 sq. ft.
Feb 15, 2012

LO volunteers work to create garden with impact at Canada Blooms

Our association is one of the co-founders of the show. Over four years ago, some asked why our industry didn’t have a more visible presence.
This year’s Congress featured great opportunities for face to face networking.
Feb 15, 2012

Positive and loud buzz surrounds Congress 2012

“The best show ever.” This was the general consensus that surrounded Congress 2012.
Like-minded professionals build LO’s Canada Blooms garden.
Jan 15, 2012

Our Canada Blooms garden team: Opportunity of a lifetime

Team CB2013 is well underway with planning, drawing, cussing and discussing this year’s entry for your association, Landscape Ontario.
Jan 15, 2012

New opportunities at owners-only workshops

When you own a landscape company, you’re a business-person first and a landscaper second, although it may not always seem that way.
White Russian is a new petunia from Proven Winners.
Jan 15, 2012

Trial favourites listed by garden manager

2012 promises a bright selection of new and reliable bedding plants and perennials to try out. Here are a few suggestions of plants worth trying in the new year.
Concept design for 2012 Green for Life garden.
Jan 15, 2012

Canada Blooms garden will stimulate senses

Beauty and creativity, along with some education, will stimulate all five senses of those visiting this year’s Green for Life garden at Canada Blooms.
Terry McGlade
Jan 15, 2012

Plantsman Terry McGlade reflects on 30 years of change

Terry McGlade has been building beautiful gardens in Toronto for nearly 30 years.
Jan 15, 2012

LO members restore green to Toronto’s St. James Park

Over 150 volunteers from the landscaping industry descended upon the park for two days to restore the original beauty to the three hectare site.
Jan 11, 2012

Industry outlook: good for 2012

Despite economic pressure, green industry businesses can tweak their models for success.
Jan 1, 2012

Destination garden centres

Learn creative strategies to attract retail customers to your garden centre.
Jan 1, 2012

Invest in your future - LIEP

Details on the Landscape Industry Executive Program (LIEP).
Jan 1, 2012

Come Alive Outside Helping unglue Canadians from video screens

There is a movement afoot to entice people outdoors.
Jan 1, 2012

Opportunity for growers low cost financing offered through Ag coalition

Low-cost financing offered through Ag coalition
Jan 1, 2012

Microbial-based pesticide testing in nurseries

Results of a two-year research project on the viability of microbial-based pesticides on ornamental nursery production.
Jan 1, 2012

Gold Rose for Bylands

Kelowna, B.C., grower wins prestigious Gold Rose award by the International Association of Horticultural Producers.
Congress is more than a trade show. There are conferences, awards, networking and even dancing.
Dec 15, 2011

Tools for the Trade are all at Congress 2012

Congress 2012 will take place Jan. 9, 10, 11 and 12.
LO volunteers keep the military cemetery beautiful.
Dec 15, 2011

Ottawa Chapter continues to honour Canada’s fallen soldiers

Since 2005, the Ottawa Chapter’s Day of Tribute has maintained the burial grounds of Canada’s fallen soldiers at the National Military Cemetery Beechwood in Ottawa.
Garden Centre Sector Group chairman Michael Van Dongen presents awards to Pauline Intven-Casier of Canadale Nurseries and Karl Stensson of Sheridan Nurseries.
Nov 15, 2011

Garden centre and grower winners announced at Expo 2011

Awards of Excellence winners in the Garden Centre and Grower categories announced at Expo 2011.
New plants and new products continue to draw attendees to Expo.
Nov 15, 2011

Expo continues to provide high value

A renewed energy greeted horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting Canada’s premier garden and floral trade show, Expo 2011.
Nov 15, 2011

London highway project is example of LO values

A thank you letter on behalf of CMP, CIP.
London Chapter president Grant Harrison and London mayor Joe Fontana plant the first tree as part of the Veterans Memorial Parkway project.
Nov 15, 2011

City and London Chapter join to create living memorial to Canada's war veterans

A highway in London has become a living memorial to Canada's war veterans.
LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni and members of the LO board greet Canada’s Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty.
Oct 15, 2011

Finance minister Flaherty addresses Landscape Ontario board

National Tree Day event at Parkwood Estates in Oshawa included a special guest.
A few members took advantage of the opportunity to see plants first-hand that will be on the market next year.
Sep 15, 2011

Trial garden open house shows off latest plants

Anyone wanting to see the latest plants that will hit the marketplace next year, needed to be at this year’s Landscape Ontario and University of Guelph trial garden open house.
Sep 1, 2011

Barcodes: Promising tools for horticulture?

The green industry should consider tapping into the instant information today's barcodes provide
Sep 1, 2011

Greening the desert: A horticulturist visits Dubai

Michael Pascoe visited several countries in the far east scouting for possible field trip locations for Fanshawe College students.
Sep 1, 2011

Customers just want to have fun!

The Hole family continues to inspire Canadian retailing with Alberta's The Enjoy Centre.
Jul 15, 2011

Shovelling out waste

So many of us stop questioning the problems and waste in our business and just accept them as the way we do business.
Jul 15, 2011

The struggle with sales

A company's growth can be severely limited is sales are a problem.
Jul 15, 2011

Manage Mother Nature AND make money: Snow bidding workshops

Workshops for winter warriors.
Allan Kling is just one of about 50 volunteers involved in the project.
Jul 15, 2011

Toronto Chapter brings joy of the garden to Sick Kids

The ninth floor of the Hospital for Sick Children is now a special oasis for young cancer patients and their families, thanks to the work of over 50 volunteers from LO Toronto Chapter.
Rodger Tschanz says this year’s trial garden features some exciting new plants.
Jul 15, 2011

More than new flowers at this year’s trial gardens

At press time, the sun is finally shining, after a long dismal and wet spring, and I’ve finally got the gardens planted.
Jul 14, 2011

Safety vs. the environment: A win-win story

Diverse groups get proactive about program to prevent unnecessary use of salt while assuring public safety.
Jun 1, 2011

Recovery pricing

The recent recession has shaken up landscape construction business models across Canada. How have pricing, marketing and business management strategies changed in the recovery?
Jun 1, 2011

Growing for profit

Nursery growers need good costing information to quantify the impact of decisions
Jun 1, 2011

From green to gold

Nursery makes a profit using community's green waste.
Jeff Olsen, Canada Blooms co-chair, presents the Sheridan Nurseries Award for outstanding garden to Joe Morello of Premier Landscaping, builder, and Judith Wright, landscape architect who designed the Ben Heppner garden.
May 15, 2011

Industry focus at Blooms

Two special events on Thurs., Mar. 17, highlighted Canada’s green industry.
May 15, 2011

LO volunteers create amazing garden at Canada Blooms

The following list contains the names of those volunteers about who Tim Kearney writes.
May 1, 2011

Canadian genetics live on!

Canada's grower industry embarks on a new era with the takeover of AAFC's ornamental breeding program.
May 1, 2011

Investment in conservation — and security

Nursery creates an innovative water recapture system.
May 1, 2011

New message about green infrastructure

The Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition is building a strong and convincing case for a shift in public and private policies and investment formulas.
Apr 15, 2011

Setting the record straight on Canada Blooms and National Home Show

It is very important to realize that we are not selling Canada Blooms to the Home Show. They are simply locating in the same venue and same date.
Humber College.
Apr 15, 2011

Canada Blooms garden award winners

A list of featured winners.
Apr 15, 2011

Because they care

For the past three years Tim Kearney has sacrificed time and energy to lead volunteers building the LO garden at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2011

Landscape Ontario garden welcomes 90,000 to Canada Blooms

LO member volunteers achieved the wow factor and then some, with this year’s Green for Life Garden at Canada Blooms, held for the second consecutive year at the Direct Energy Centre.
Apr 1, 2011

Partnerships provide value

Growers, suppliers and retailers can benefit from working together.
Apr 1, 2011

A week at Longwood

Longwood controls over 1,077 acres, complete with conservatories, greenhouses, display gardens, fountains, meadows, woodlands and sunflower fields.
As it was last year, teamwork is the key to success to creating the Green for Life Garden.
Mar 15, 2011

A funny thing happens on the way to Blooms

Like the first signs of spring, a sense of excitement, panic, nerves, and the famous thoughts of, “We’ll never make it,” creep into our souls and minds.
Over 100,000 visitors are expected to pass through Canada Blooms this year.
Mar 15, 2011

Canada Blooms ready to wow the public

Canada Blooms has become this country’s largest and most prestigious flower and garden festival. The 2011 version promises to build on that standing.
Feb 15, 2011

Congress Sponsors

Landscape Ontario thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of Congress.
Feb 15, 2011

Congress 2011 Volunteers

Landscape Ontario extends a grateful thank you to the many volunteers who gave generously of their time to help make Congress 2011 a success.
Captions: Karl Stensson (centre) presented the Dunington-Grubb Award to Oriole Landscaping’s Sabrina Goettler and Peter Guinane.
Feb 15, 2011

Over 600 enjoy Oscar-style Awards show

The annual Awards of Excellence has truly become the Oscars of Ontario’s landscape industry.
Feb 15, 2011

Visitors tell us their thoughts on Congress 2011

We asked some visitors to Congress 2011 their impressions of the event and what they hoped to find there.
Over 11,000 attendees brought a high level of energy to Congress 2011.
Feb 15, 2011

A new energy for green industry revealed at Congress 2011

A new level of energy is the best way to describe Congress 2011.
Jan 3, 2011

A century of protection

Workers compensation insurance provides important protections, and has gone beyond that mandate to promote safety
Jan 3, 2011

Will that be cash or credit?

Businesses who accept credit cards often have to raise their prices in order to cover the processing fees.
Jan 3, 2011

The seven biggest mistakes I have made in business: Lessons learned the hard way

Advice from a pro on starting a business in the landscape industry.
Jan 3, 2011

A year of event marketing

Creativity and partnerships with local companies keeps garden centre customers coming back.
Ottawa Chapter members are planning to expand the Day of Tribute across the Landscape Ontario membership in 2011.
Dec 15, 2010

Chapter honours memory of soldiers at 5th annual Day of Tribute in Ottawa

For the fifth consecutive year LO members and associates gathered together in a voluntary effort to honour fallen soldiers and the families of veterans and military personnel.
The online safety training has helped Fanshawe students become familiar with large equipment before they use it.
Dec 15, 2010

Fanshawe College students benefit from online safety training

Professional training, both through the industry and colleges, has seen a dramatic reduction in WSIB rates for the landscape industry over the past several years.
Both days at Expo saw the show floors crowded with horticulture and floriculture professionals. Attendance increased slightly over last year.
Nov 15, 2010

Expo enters new era with a blaze of colour

This year’s Expo opened in a blaze of colour and well merchandised displays, capturing the attention of more than 2,800 horticulture and floriculture professionals visiting the show.
Oct 15, 2010

Results reveal high level of frustration, but also optimism for better future

After two years of working under the Ontario pesticide ban, many in the business are frustrated with the situation. But, some of the answers show a sense of optimism.
Emerald Ash Borer.
Sep 15, 2010

Cities across province fight emerald ash borer

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in two new areas in Ontario.
Networking is one of he biggest attractions to Expo 2010.
Sep 15, 2010

Expo ready to open windows to the world

Annual show to have a new look, great line-up of speakers, a variety of innovative plants and much more.
The annual trial gardens open house drew both industry and consumers to view what will be on the shelves next year.
Sep 15, 2010

Trial gardens show off best of the new plants

Thousands of people driving the 401 west, near Milton, have seen from afar the beauty of the trial gardens on the grounds of Landscape Ontario.
Suntory’s executive general manager Yasuyuki Murakami Ph.D., of Japan, was pleased with what he saw at the LO trial gardens. In photo, garden manager Rodger Tschanz shows Suntory’s executive some of his plants that are part of the trials.
Aug 15, 2010

Trial gardens open for two days this month

The buzz at this year’s California Spring Trials was Ball FloraPlant’s black petunia, Black Velvet. Is it truly black?
Skids of stunning plant material are auctioned off at the Landscape Ontario home office.
Aug 15, 2010

Growers raise over $22,000 at auction

If success is measured in dollars, the 2010 Growers’ Group Auction was a resounding success.
Nursery grower Peter Braun at one of the test sites along Highway 401.
Jul 15, 2010

Greening highways in next phase

The busiest highway in North America is receiving a green make-over.
Jul 15, 2010

Questions to ask about succession planning

Years ago, most businesses would be passed on to the next generation. Today, that is only one alternative, and not necessarily the best one.
Caroline de Vries takes on the task of planting spring flowers beside busy highways.
May 15, 2010

Mass bulb planting beautifies busy highways

Thanks to Landscape Ontario member Caroline de Vries, the scenery along those two major highways is now a bit more pleasant during the spring months.
Apr 15, 2010

Martha Stewart at Blooms

Martha Stewart was a main attraction on Saturday at this year’s show.
Apr 15, 2010

Garden-award winners

Canada Blooms 2010 Garden Award Winners.
Apr 15, 2010

Many help build Landscape Ontario Green for Life garden

This year saw a record number of companies work together to create an amazing garden at Canada Blooms.
Canada Blooms received a great deal of media attention this year. In photo, lead designer Beth Edney is interviewed by CP24’s Stephen LeDrew.
Apr 15, 2010

LO at Blooms: More visible than ever

LO’s impressive feature garden was only part of the association’s successful Canada Blooms profile.
James Thompson, left, and Tony Lombardi go over the plans to create the waterfalls.
Apr 15, 2010

Tim Kearney reveals the journey that created LO’s “amazing” garden

The 2010 version of the journey starts a short time after the completion of Blooms 2009.
Green for Life garden.
Apr 15, 2010

Canada Blooms 14th edition results in many great memories

This 2010 version of Canada Blooms created some of the best memories ever in the 14-year history of the spring festival.
Considered the most ambitious project ever built by Landscape Ontario members, the feature garden at Canada Blooms will embrace water, spectacular plants, unique hardscaping materials and superb craftsmanship.
Mar 15, 2010

Building feature garden is truly a team effort

The premise was to review improving the presence of Landscape Ontario at Canada Blooms.
Feb 15, 2010

LO members offer varied opinions on new HST tax

Will the new Harmonized Sales Tax help or hurt the green industry? LO members have varied opinions.
Feb 15, 2010

Engagement shows at AGM

Record crowd attends the association’s Jan. 13 annual general meeting.
Barbara Rosensweig (centre) and Barb Welburn of The Cultivated Garden of Toronto received the inaugural Don Salivan Award for Grounds Management, presented by Gregg Salivan in memory of his father.
Feb 15, 2010

LO celebrates achievement at annual Awards show

The high level of excellence and professionalism among LO members was again recognized at the 37th annual Awards of Excellence.
Toronto Mayor David Miller officially opens Congress.
Feb 15, 2010

Major buzz surrounds Congress 2010

From attendees to exhibitors, reactions were unanimous: Congress 2010 was a smash hit.
Jan 15, 2010

New president Intven’s roots go back to LO’s first days

LO’s new president Tom Intven has a long history with the association, back to its formation in 1973.
Jan 15, 2010

There are 12 great reasons to join Canada Blooms

Canada Blooms celebrates its 14th year from March 17 to 21, at the Direct Energy Centre.
Nov 15, 2009

Garden & Floral Expo generates exciting buzz

This year’s Garden and Floral Expo generated a noticeable buzz over the two-day event.
Jul 15, 2009

State-of-the-art irrigation systems installed in LO trial gardens

It’s not just the plants growing in the University of Guelph’s trial gardens at the LO home office that will benefit from a newly installed state-of-the-art irrigation system.
May 15, 2009

Green for Life: Success stories

These are exciting times at Landscape Ontario! We are seeing members across the province embrace the Green for Life promotional initiative, with gusto.
Apr 15, 2009

Winning gardens at Canada Blooms

And the winners are...
Apr 15, 2009

Many help create LO’s garden

A big thank you goes to all the dedicated and hard working individuals who helped to make the Landscape Ontario’s feature garden at Canada Blooms, Green for Life, such a great success.
Apr 15, 2009

Tim Kearney reflects on creating LO’s garden for Canada Blooms

It is truly difficult to put into words the energy that develops when people bring their abilities together to create something special.
Apr 15, 2009

Industry Night is now a Canada Blooms tradition

A time and venue change proved successful for LO’s Contractors Group and its annual lecture series, held this year in conjunction with Industry Night at Canada Blooms.
Apr 15, 2009

Landscape Ontario’s brand evident throughout Canada Blooms

As one entered the 13th annual Canada Blooms at the Toronto Convention Centre, the vision presented left no doubt as to the influence of Landscape Ontario on Canada’s largest flower and garden festival.
Apr 15, 2009

Green for Life: The launch and the challenge

Please visit LO’s new face to the public, www.landscapeontario.com.
Mar 15, 2009

Green for Life: Excitement builds

Our new Green for Life consumer program is officially launching at Canada Blooms, with a whole lot of public relations noise!
Feb 15, 2009

AGM showcases member involvement

Landscape Ontario’s Annual General Meeting, held on Jan. 7, reflected members’ passion for their association.
Feb 15, 2009

Green for Life well received at Congress

We had a chance to talk with many LO members at Congress, and are delighted to hear about your enthusiasm for the new Green for Life program!
Feb 15, 2009

Congress 2009 leaves everyone with a positive attitude towards future

There is no known device able to accurately measure the level of success for Congress 2009.
Jan 15, 2009

LO member faces challenge to move giant maple

As a boy, Adam Novak spent much of his time after school wrapping tree balls for his father, Stan, who owned and operated Novak Property Maintenance in Waterdown.
Jan 15, 2009

Landscape Ontario Green for Life: January update

The LO Branding Committee will have a choice of bumper stickers and retailer program signs available soon for all LO members.
Apr 15, 2008

Canada Blooms delights winter-weary crowds

Over 100,000 people had the chance to whet their collective appetites for the upcoming gardening season when they visited the 12th annual Canada Blooms.

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