September 2015

Plant it high, never die

In most cases, trees should be planted with the root collar at least three to four inches above grade.

Excitement and anticipation builds for Thrive ’15

Some long-time and traditional Landscape Ontario events will have a different look in new location this year.

Nursery closing with Leno Mori’s retirement

Mori Nurseries in Niagara-on-the-Lake announced it will close down its operation by Nov. 30, 2015.

MacRae named to CAEM board

Heather MacRae has been selected to sit on the CAEM board of directors.

Ottawa helps students while maintaining Cancer Survivors’ Park

By: Martha Walsh

Ottawa Chapter continues to maintain the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Surviviors’ Park, located on 4.5 acres in Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood.

Enter awards before Oct. 1

By this point in the season members and crews are tired; daylight fades faster, as does one’s energy.

LO home office hosts Landscape Industry Certified exams

Candidates, judges and volunteers arrived at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton on Aug. 6 to take part in the Landscape Industry Certified testing.

LO members help honour Hanover developer

Over 150 people in the small community of Hanover, turned out on June 27, 2015.

In Memoriam — Peter Olsen

Peter Olsen of Royal City Nursery passed away on July 8, 2015.

First Waterloo Family Day a big success

The first annual Waterloo Chapter Family Day was a huge success.

Community building at St. Thomas school

Several Landscape Ontario members participated in a project to turn a bare school courtyard into a green, outdoor classroom.

LO members and students create garden

“If we have stuff growing in the garden, we’ll harvest it and put it on the lunch tables.”

Scholarship helps Andrew Burgess begin an exciting life journey

The year 2004 is a pretty significant time in Andrew Burgess’ life.

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.

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.

Do you have problems finding good employees?

Finding good employees is a huge issue for our industry.

Ready for Chapter season?

Fall is fast approaching!

Study salt applications

I have been monitoring our salt numbers very closely with a new automated salt tracking system from Viaesys designed specifically for this project.

Mechanics are undervalued cogs of industry

The Scott Duff and Fox Hollow articles in the May issue are good ones to read.

Sawaya trial gardens attract industry and writers

Trial gardens are, unfortunately, one of the green industry’s best kept secrets in Ontario.

AAFC reverses decision on Advance Payments Program

In their announcement to CNLA, officials from AAFC acknowledged that industry would have insufficient time to apply for the AgriStability program for the 2015 application deadlines.

Dwyer Group acquires The Grounds Guys

U.S.-based Dwyer Group, one of the world’s largest franchising companies of trade service brands, acquired The Grounds Guys of Canada.

Ministry offers advisory on elevating work platforms

The Ministry of Labour has provided an advisory on working at heights.

Battlefield opens in Brantford

Battlefield Equipment Rentals has announced the opening of a new location in Brantford.

National Tree Day on Sept. 23

On Sept. 23, Canada will celebrate National Tree Day.

CLP now CLM

The acronym “CLP” will no longer be used, changing to “CLM”.

Group working on plan to sustain Kemptville

Ontario has established a working group to explore the feasibility to deliver learning, training and instruction at the Kemptville campus in Eastern Ontario.

Member appreciation

Review the ways your Association truly values your membership.

Developing our workforce

Landscape Ontario’s Education and Labour Development committee has identified the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship program as a top priority.

Statistics show solid improvement

Congratulations, green industry, you continue to improve.

Checking in at the half-way mark

Four down, four to go. We’re at the half-way mark of the snow off-season.