March 2014

City of Goderich presented with leadership award

Prettiest town in Ontario recognized for its perseverance, vision and commitment to heritage.

Growers Short Course strong, despite storm

Keynote lecturer, Dr. Ed Gilman spoke three times during the course of the day.

Lighting Conference moves to new location

Fifth annual event held Feb. 6 at Teatro in Milton.

LO’s Canada Blooms garden carries important message

Display will educate visitors about serious health issues related to the sedentary lifestyle of our society, as well as its disconnection with nature.

GreenTrade Expo’s popularity continues to grow

21st edition of Ottawa Chapter event draws record crowds.

Marketing program for members launches this spring

Special subscription service to provide compelling and timely content to connect with customers on social media.

Duff recognized for entrepreneurship

Scott Duff of Aura Landscaping in St. Catharines has been nominated for the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Don Tellier continues to serve Windsor Chapter

St. Clair College teacher has been involved with horticulture for almost 40 years.

Shades of Summer wastes no time in winning maintenance awards

In very short time, Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance in Waterdown has won a number of industry awards.

Rose trial reveals good prospects for the Ontario landscape industry

An update on the rose trial started in 2012.

Winter of 2014: One of the worst

Contractors struggling to keep up with Mother Nature's forces.

Connected by a thread

If we speak the same language, we will be more effective at communicating.

Show your pride as a Landscape Ontario member

Some easy ways for you to promote the Green for Life brand.

Special underground industry annual report

A recap of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance three-day symposium in Collingwood.

Landscape Ontario members dominate national awards

Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the event that featured 41 entries from across Canada.

In Memoriam — Manuel Fernandes Coito

President and founder of Coivic Contracting in Hornby, Ont., passed away at the age of 73.

Three projects approved for government funding

Total value of the three projects announced on Feb. 12 is $87,589.

Minimum wage hike raising concerns

Ontario’s minimum wage will increase by 75 cents an hour to $11, starting June 1.

In Memoriam — Henry Tillaart Sr.

The world lost entrepreneur, Henry Tillaart Senior, on Feb. 19, 2014.

Landscape careers: A father’s perspective

What does this one experience say about the future of our industry?

Curbalicious contest continues

Popular contest returning for Canada Blooms 2014.

Members helping members: New tool on the horizon

The Prosperity Partners Team at LO continues to move forward by building a new peer network resource for you.