September 2018

Charge more and feel younger

A simple formula can help you determine the maximum price clients will pay for your services.

LO member projects recognized with National Awards

Highlights from CNLA's National Awards Excellence ceremony held Aug. 15 in St. Andrews, N.B.

Members score Toronto FC tickets

Transline Group (Canada) drew names from Toronto Chapter golf participants.

Families cool off at Waterloo Chapter event

Organizers provide a great value and much-needed break for LO members and their families.

Training for Fusion Landscaping Professionals now in year two

Qualifying LO members can apply now for this award winning certification program.

Ottawa Chapter raises $3,000 for mental health

Golf committee volunteers and support of local businesses help to ensure a successful event.

Ottawa Chapter founder honoured with special award

Ottawa Chapter founder, Jim Bauer was recognized for his many years of contribution at the chapter's annual golf tournament.

The Three Amigos

Applewood Garden Club event raises $3,000 for Highway of Heroes Living Tribute campaign.

Karl Stensson to retire from Sheridan Nurseries

Strong industry supporter and past-president of many key associations and groups to focus on other pursuits and family.

In Memoriam Anthony (Tony) Badali

Patriarch and owner of Islington Nurseries passed away on July 1, 2018.

Gardens are about people

Matt Gove of the Local Gardener was once a teenager with a dream. Now his customers' dreams come true.

2018 Green Street Challenge

A photo collage of communities who participated in the 2018 Green Street Challenge in 2018 and a list of supporting sponsors.

Salt inventory shortage

Contractors should prepare for a shortage of salt this coming winter.

The best of the best

A step-by-step guide to LO's online awards entry process.

Seasons of giving

Statistics tell the story on Canadians who give to charity.

Congress ’19 pre-show education announced

Warm-up Monday has specific events for designers, lawn care operators and business owners.

Cannabis Act in force October 17, 2018

Employer and employees are both responsible to ensure on the job safety at all times.

Celebrate National Tree Day Sept. 26

Tree Canada's mission is to plant over 4,000 trees this year.

Highway of Heroes tree campaign welcomes new team members

David Turnbull and Rebecca Harrison add over 40 years of experience to tree planting campaign.

Salt inventory shortage: prepare yourself and your customers

A serious shortage of salt this winter means prices are expected to rise. Prepare your business and customers now.

Changes coming to certfication exam process

Candidates who do not complete all in-progress stations by Dec. 31, 2019 will be required to start over.

Self-inflicted labour shortage

Hi Myscha, Myscha what an excellent article (Landscape Ontario magazine, July-Aug. 2018, page 27 “The self-inflicted labour shortage”). It’s about time this is written from

Are your locates provided on time?

Contractors should not always assume a residential gas line is buried the standard 24-inch depth.

The focused entrepreneur

A successful business owner must master the art of focus in order to be successful.