September 2016

Are you covered in the event of an accident?

What happens if, and when, someone integral to your team gets injured?

LO members win big at National Awards of Landscape Excellence

Ontario companies take home four of five national awards up for grabs.

Chapter awards Banting bursary

Grade 12 student Nathaniel Brinkman receives the chapter’s bursary award.

Waterloo Chapter families stay cool

Members spend a day with family at Bingemans Park in Waterloo.

Member recognized for biodiversity garden

Perennial Plant Association pays tribute to the work of Sean James.

Wright Landscape celebrating 50 years

One-man lawn care operation was started by John and Ruth Wright.

Member assists with local school garden project

Sam Sherratt School now has an outdoor classroom thanks to Mark Fisher and the Escarpment Company.

Irrigation group forms

Interested professionals must bill at least $1 million in irrigation service.

Certification coming to Kemptville sept. 30

Eastern Ontario pros can verify their skills at the upcoming test day.

In Memoriam — Jes Petersen

Founder of Petersen's Turf Farms passed away at the age of 92.

In Memoriam – Josef Verbancic

Verbancic Tree Supply and Landscaping founder passed away at the age of 79.

High school students bloom in Cuddy Gardens

Working outside and with nature is very appealing.

International Landscaping launches electric maintenance crew

Partnership launches largest all-electric landscape management program in Canada.

Apprenticeship a gift for you

Benefits to both employers and employees.

The value of chapter meetings and events

Chapter meetings allow you to connect with local colleagues and suppliers.

Garden centre liability: Is there any?

Can a retailer be held accountable once a customer leaves the store?

Companies reaping rewards of Apprenticeship Program

Renewed interest has re-energized this valuable program.

Propagation trays designed to increase tree health and growth

Revolutionary propagation system a result of collaboration between researchers and industry.

Industry tours leading innovators

International Plant Propagator Society tour kicks off at Landscape Ontario home office.

Congress details and registration now online

Everything you need to know before attending Congress 2017.

New sexual harassment laws now in effect

Legislation expands definition of harassment.

Celebrate National Tree Day Sept. 21

Events designed to raise awareness about the many benefits trees have to offer.

Accessibility requirements expanded for Ontario businesses

Changes impact all organizations providing goods, services or facilities in the province.

Highway of Heroes Living Tribute Team is Growing

Mike Hurley added as Manager of Fundraising and Communications.

Cullen awarded Order of Canada

Gardening writer and personality joins list of Canadians honored with special award.

Touching the Stones

London Chapter is participating in the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial at HMCS Prevost.

Building employee loyalty

A pre-made agenda for a fall meeting with yourself.