May 2013

More than passion needed to retain employees

Good employees are the lifeline of a successful business. Treat them with utmost respect and you will get the same in return.

This year’s auction part of Sheridan’s 100th celebration

Landscape Ontario’s Growers Group will hold its annual Industry Auction on Aug. 14.

Chapter shows LO colours at Thornbury

Georgian Lakelands Chapter proudly had the Landscape Ontario name on display.

Childs ready to improve Expo and Congress

New Chair of Trade Show Committee has been a consistent volunteer at Landscape Ontario since 2004.

Research continues on management of boxwood blight

Researchers are attempting to understand the biology of Cylindrocladium buxicola, or boxwood blight.

Golden Horseshoe MTO meeting attracts over 120

Ministry of Transportation officers, Ian Walters and Mark Bonner, held an interactive presentation on road safety.

Seferian Design Group wins small business award

LO member recognized with City of Burlington Small Business Excellence Award.

Students and teachers work to build new greenhouse

Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton has taken on an ambitious project.

Plans progressing for Backyard Glam Tour

Tour will feature 12 gardens created by Landscape Ontario members from Georgian Lakelands and Waterloo Chapters.

Sudbury Landscaping appreciates Esso benefits

Program is one of the most popular among the many business products and services offered in Landscape Ontario’s Endorsed Supplier Program.

Bruce Morton says it’s common sense to join LO

Morton serves as Ottawa’s representative on LO’s provincial board and as chair of Ottawa’s GreenTrade Expo.

Association recognizes Gord Shuttleworth, industry pioneer, innovator and inventor

Shuttleworth is an industry pioneer, past president of Landscape Ontario, innovator, inventor, and to many who know him, a good guy.

Spring clean-up preserves St. James legacy

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

The future of Canada Blooms

I am always amazed and inspired by the strong opinions about Canada Blooms.

Member excellence policy

Our complaint process is offered strictly as a service to both the consumer and members.

Heat stress is concern for industry

It is recommended that outdoor workers develop a workplace heat stress prevention plan.

Garden centres can sign-up for recycling program

National Plastic Recycling Event will run from June 21 to July 1.

Wireless soil moisture sensors a good option for pot-in-pot system

Pot-in-pot production technology is becoming popular in caliper tree productions in nursery operations.

Asian long-horned beetle eradicated

Pest was last detected inside the regulated area in December 2007.

Safety case study: Cindy takes a tumble

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to ensure workers are supervised and trained properly.

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years – 2006

As Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years, we take a look back at highlights of 2006.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter looks at ambitious agenda

Supporting members and the community through various initiatives.

Balancing business with volunteering: A success story

Mark Fisher explains how the Prosperity Partners language and business concept has helped his business over the past five or six years

Come grow with us

Come grow with us was the theme of the first National Canadian Master Gardeners Conference, held from Apr. 5 to 7.

Picture does not show safety

An observation on the front cover of the April 2013 issue.

Airblast sprayer start-up tips

Plan for half-a-day per sprayer for your start-up routine.

Association provides important networking opportunities

Networking and making connections through our trade association are made by getting involved.

Utility hits remain stable

Statistics show that the landscape sector is constant in the number of utility hits over the last couple of years.