July 2014

Learn from politicians

Don't make promises you can't possibly keep.

Build a garden at Canada Blooms 2015

Create a space that will inspire over 200,000 garden enthusiasts.

Georgian Chapter dealing with geography

Meeting locations vary to improve accessibility to members.

Get inspired at Garden and Floral Expo’s design day

Event celebrates 15th anniversary in 2014.

It’s getting time to think about snow

Snowposium event to run Sept. 16, 2014.

Certification tests begin in August

Two days include written test and practical testing.

Jeff’s Lawn Care celebrates 20 years of success

Employees surprise owner with anniversary celebration.

Landscapers assist river

Member raises money fro Grand River Conservation Authority.

Show your stuff at Awards of Excellence

Members can enter projects in this year's awards competition.

Incoming Chapter boards for 2014-2015

Latest volunteers to take over in September.

John Lamberink enjoys volunteer time while helping improve his industry

Acton, Ont., business owner is a strong advocate of smart watering control systems.

Caledon landscape blitz beautifies Bethell Hospice

Saturday morning effort enhanced the gardens with over $40,000 worth of work from about 30 volunteers.

Dry stone course completes inspiring project at Saugeen

First Nation amphitheatre restored and celebrated.

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.

See latest plants at Trial Garden open house

Opportunity to view up close how the annuals and perennials performed this year.

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.

City honours Ottawa Chapter on Garden Days

By: Martha Walsh

Volunteering time, experience and materials to beautify and maintain public gardens is a regular activity for members of the Ottawa Chapter.

Contribution, legacy and turning 60

Many people are motivated by a desire to make a positive difference.

Putting your member benefits to work

Being a part of LO give you access to many learning opportunities.

How to obtain prompt locates

Ways that landscape contractors can assist with achieving five-day locates and avoid delays and fines.

Dig Safe Expo coming to LO

Sept. 18 event to include information sessions, interactive demos and friendly competition.

Canada Blooms names new general manager

Terry Caddo brings experience in management, marketing, sales, communications and more.

Changes coming for Joint Health and Safety Committee Training

Changes expected to be implemented in early 2015.

Tips on how to comply with new anti-spam law

Compliance came into force July 1, 2014.

Fines handed out for not registering with WSIB

For over a year now, nearly everyone working in construction in Ontario has been required to register with the WSIB.

Kemptville Task Force ready to work with new government

Options for a renewed Kemptville College to be presented July 16.

Deputy mayor says tree canopy in bad shape

Groups discuss condition of Toronto's tree canopy.

Sports Turf manager of the year

Congratulations go to Ray Stukas.

Registration in apprenticeship training programs up in 2012

Highest increase recorded since 2008 economic downturn.

Landscaping industry gave me a purpose

Landscaping helps Shawn Adams to express emotions through his work.

Managing customer experience, Part 3

Consider whether everyone you work with has their priorities straight.