Turf wisdom from the Pros

Traffic has been brisk on landscapeontario.com  recently, as homeowners look for tips on caring for their lawns. The most popular story is Seven steps for lawn success

Other favourites are Top 10 turf tips and Get your lawn ready for spring

You are invited to use these stories to help your audience succeed and enjoy green, healthy lawns this summer. In every case, please remember to include our website landscapeontario.com — for inspiration on all things green, and to connect with a pro Landscape Ontario member.

Outdoor jobs with a future

The landscape profession needs talent. Opportunity abounds for those who enjoy working outside and love seeing the results of their efforts.

Beyond that, green careers offer clear paths to business ownership. And Landscape Ontario members want to mentor and help!

Destiny Lacasse, shown at left, is confident she has chosen a fulfilling green career that will make a difference for both the environment and people. She received a Cullen Family Scholarship through LO’s Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation; read about her career plans

Too many talented people are unaware of careers in the horticulture profession. Many in the corporate world would relish the opportunity, satisfaction, prosperity and self-determination offered in the green professions. Get background at greencareerscanada.ca, and contact us for great sources.

What is a media member?

You have received this newsletter because of your role in the media; Landscape Ontario respects the important work you do, and is proud to establish a special, complimentary membership category for your profession.

Membership ties you in with significant resources, including Landscape Ontario staff and members. Call on us with your story needs, and we can help. You are invited to attend our trade shows and special events at no charge. Our extensive library of award-winning, high-res landscape photos is also a huge perk. Contact us using the info below to chat or inquire — any time!

Upcoming events
June 1-2 Cuddy Gardens open garden and plant sale
Sept. 12 Industry Auction, St. Catharines

To register as a new Media Member, or get more info on Landscape Ontario, contact:

Denis Flanagan, 416-848-7550, dflanagan@landscapeontario.com or
Lee Ann Knudsen, 416-848-7557, lak@landscapeontario.com.

You may also request subscriptions to LO’s enews or magazines.
Please download and print your Media Member certificate here.

Visit our public site, landscapeontario.com, for information on gardening or to browse our photo library. Keep up with news about the landscape trade at horttrades.com.


Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada • 1-800-265-5656 • lak@landscapeontario.com

With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province’s premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture profession in Ontario.

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