July-August 2022

People — our number one membership benefit

After two years of dealing with all the logistical intricacies of a world living with COVID-19, which in turn created a huge boon for the landscape profession, colleagues are tired.

Enter the 50th annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence

Eligible member companies have until Oct. 1 to enter projects to take advantage of the many benefits that come with winning an award.

MPP Parm Gill announces expanded funding for LO’s GROW Program

Parm Gill, MPP for Milton, visited the Landscape Ontario home office on May 3, 2022 to announce expanded funding for the GROW Program.

New video series showcases 2022 trial gardens

A new video series is showcasing the 2022 trial gardens.

In-person Snowposium returns this September

Landscape Ontario’s annual snow and ice conference will return as an in-person event on Sept. 15, 2022.

Celebrating Tony DiGiovanni’s legacy

Landscape Ontario is planning a very special event on Aug. 18, 2022 to celebrate Tony DiGiovanni’s retirement.

Takeaways from EIO Solutions spring lunch and learn

A recap of Landscape Ontario’s endorsed Human Resources provider EIO Solutions' lunch and learn event held May 17.

Spring cleanup at Participation House Markham

Volunteers equipped with sunhats and garden gloves came together on May 14 to clean up a special place in Markham, Ont.

In Memoriam — Richard Emmons

Richard Marshall Emmons passed away suddenly on Dec. 21, 2021 at the age of 64.

Manpreet Kaur’s passion for horticulture grows at Fanshawe College

Manpreet Kaur is soaking up everything she can about horticulture everywhere she goes.

Landscape artistry: Turning blank canvases into masterpieces

Tucked into the heart of wine country in Beamsville, Ont., you’ll find the masters of craft and artistry of LandArt, a design/build company dedicated to high-end residential landscapes.

Supporting a greener future: HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund joins OHTF

W. Michael Thomas created the new HortProtect Climate Change Research Fund to help researchers, academics, and non-profit organizations find solutions for climate change, shoreline preservation, and other environmental concerns.

Longevity in landscaping: How Plan B turned into a long career

Ricky Samyn, Brian Baun and Jamin Strate recount Ricky’s 25-year-career at B.K. Baun Landscape in Ajax, Ont.

Reaching milestones along the apprenticeship journey

Over the last year of the COVID-19 pandemic, these amazing apprentices refused to be deterred as they continued along their chosen pathway throughout a very challenging time.

Unilock creates 50th anniversary scholarships

Paving the Future Scholarships will award $5,000 to deserving students within the landscape construction and landscape architecture fields of study.

Milton mayor proclaims April as Dig Safe Month

Mayor Gordon Krantz officially proclaimed April 2022 as Dig Safe Month in the town of Milton, and encouraged support of the safety awareness campaign.

The Depressed Motivational Speaker

In his characteristic contribution-oriented manner, Jim’s book is focused on helping people deal with depression. It provides hope, wisdom and solutions.

Landscape Ontario is working for you

The entirety of the LO engine is firing on all cylinders!

Merely urgent vs really important — The difference matters

How to categorize and prioritize everyday problems so you can focus on the things that matter most to the success of your business.

Landscape Ontario Membership Guide 2022

An overview of the many benefits available exclusively to Landscape Ontario members.

New Members July 2022

Landscape Ontario welcomes 98 new members to the community.