July-August 2018

What price should this plant be?

It's time to look at how consumers value plants and the many other products we offer.

Milton groups join Canada’s biggest garden party celebration

Paper Bark Maple planted at Milton Public Library.

New tool to help chapters promote member benefits

Extra copies available for Chapter and Sector groups.

LO welcomes Lissa Schoot Uiterkamp

Newest team member to inform educators and engage youth on the many career paths in the profession.

Memorial tree planted for Paul Olsen

Special ceremony held with members of the Olsen family in attendance.

Sonia Day honoured for leadership

Garden writer becomes second recipient of Monica van Maris Award.

Women In Trades Experiential Learning Day

Hands-on learning experience shows young women the many career opportunities available.

Student design challenge to take place in Belleville

Annual event engages youth and landscape professionals to design and build outdoor learning environments.

New members starts the season off right

Makita prize package delivered to Brickworks Landscaping in Corbyville, Ont.

2018: A spring to remember

LO members comment on one one the toughest springs in the last century.

Time to enter projects into annual awards competition

Great marketing opportunity for LO member companies.

Pay your LO member dues online

Invoices to be mailed out in August.

Looking to honour a leader?

Nominate your peers for a special industry award.

38 years and a five-year plan

The transition from father to son is working well for the Perras family.

2018 Trial Garden and open house update

Industry open house set for August 23, 2018.

Look in the mirror

What employers can to do make employees want to work for them.

A window to the world

A front yard garden provides a great place for neighbours to chat.

Ontario students win silver at Skills Canada

Algonquin College duo steps atop the silver podium.

Stay on top of new chronic stress legislation

Creating a less stressful workplace benefits employees, employers and family members.

New book now available on allergy potential in gardens

Horticulturist Peter Prakke has made it his mission to promote landscapes of allergy-friendly plants.

Ontario government reverts to previous public holiday pay calculation method

Tools available to help employers calculate proper pay.

LO member benefits pull out section July 2018

Learn about the many benefits available exclusively to members of Landscape Ontario.

The self-inflicted labour shortage

A little appreciation for staff can go a long way.

Utility hits going up, what’s wrong?

A major reduction is needed in the number of utility hits.

The resilient entrepreneur

Resilience is the key to moving through failed leadership, failed plans, or both.