September 2020
President's Message
Engage your team in a plan for success
Inviting your team members to join the strategic planning process can create almost immediate buy-in and positive energy.
Association News
In memoriam — Joe Pepetone
Joe Pepetone passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2020.
Latest plants on display
The annual Trial Garden Open House was expanded to two days this year.
Snow and ice pros gather online at virtual event
Annual face-to-face gathering held completely online.
Awards of Excellence 2021 entries due Oct. 1
Members have until Oct. 1 to enter projects in the Construction, Maintenance, Design, Lighting and Irrigation programs.
Payments due for 2020-2021 membership
Invoices were sent to all members in mid-August.
Green Cities Foundation provides hope in Hamilton this fall
Members of the landscape community will transform St. Matthew's House in Hamilton this fall.
In Memoriam — Charles Egleston
Charles "Chuck" Egleston passed away in his home at the age of 73.
In Memoriam — Edwin ‘Bud’ Hebel Jr.
Edwin 'Bud" Hebel Jr. passed away June 30, 2020 in his 85th year.
Feature
Landscape Ontario members to give back to frontline workers
Meet three of the finalists in Landscape Ontario's Garden Makeover Appreciation contest.
Introducing the new GROW program
New initiative designed to address a critical component of the landscape and horticulture industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.
Professional News
Download the COVID Alert mobile app
App also provides advice on what to do next in the case of a positive test.
ASLA announces Carter-Conneen as new CEO
The American Society of Landscape Architects recently announced Torey Carter-Conneen as its new chief executive officer.
National landscape award winners announced for 2020
Winners of Canada's top landscape projects were announced via an online ceremony on Aug. 12.
Celebrate National Tree Day 2020
National Tree Day is September 23, 2020.
Ontario government supports Highway of Heroes tree planting
The Ontario government announced $1 million in funding to support the the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign.
Executive Desk
What we can do about insurance going up
Tools to help business owners reach out to MPPs to fix the insurance crisis.
Membership
When opportunity presents itself
Being able to see an opportunity when others can’t is part of the pure spirit of being an entrepreneur.
Smart About Salt
Smart About Salt Council supports winter maintenance community
An overview of programs available to snow and ice contractors.
Underground World
The importance of safety is on the rise
The total value and importance of safety has increased over the last six months.
Prosperity Partners
Change is always a good thing
What have you changed as a result of the pandemic, that your team and company will keep in place going forward?