March 2008

Members helping members

What does Landscape Ontario mean to me, and why am I a member? Well, let me think back to a couple of scenarios.

Members helping members

What does Landscape Ontario mean to me, and why am I a member? Well, let me think back to a couple of scenarios.

Short Course ever-popular grower event

Nearly 200 participants, representing a Who’s Who of Ontario’s nursery industry, gathered recently for the popular Growers’ Short Course.

Short Course ever-popular grower event

Nearly 200 participants, representing a Who’s Who of Ontario’s nursery industry, gathered recently for the popular Growers’ Short Course.

Seeing beyond busy

This month I was researching information to write my monthly message, and came across this short article from Jim Paluch that gets the message across more effectively than I could.

Seeing beyond busy

This month I was researching information to write my monthly message, and came across this short article from Jim Paluch that gets the message across more effectively than I could.

A plan to market your business

On behalf of the members, we are in the midst of developing some very exciting marketing concepts.

A plan to market your business

On behalf of the members, we are in the midst of developing some very exciting marketing concepts.

The value of membership

As I traveled around to all of the chapters, I have been surprised by all the questions that the members have had about how LO works, and how members can benefit from what we have to offer.

The value of membership

As I traveled around to all of the chapters, I have been surprised by all the questions that the members have had about how LO works, and how members can benefit from what we have to offer.

No flashy promos for Aquality Irrigation

Customers conduct successful marketing program

No flashy promos for Aquality Irrigation

Customers conduct successful marketing program

What should employee incentives accomplish?

Many managers call me for advice when they feel their employees are not motivated, or they don’t think some of their employees are performing up to their potential.

What should employee incentives accomplish?

Many managers call me for advice when they feel their employees are not motivated, or they don’t think some of their employees are performing up to their potential.

London Chapter steals the Lifestyle show

Over 10,000 homeowners attended the show during the course of three days.

London Chapter steals the Lifestyle show

Over 10,000 homeowners attended the show during the course of three days.

Awards of Excellence 2008

Celebrating excellence in Landscape Construction, Maintenance and Design

Awards of Excellence 2008

Celebrating excellence in Landscape Construction, Maintenance and Design

Digging can be expensive

Did you ever think about the reasons we have so many strikes of underground lines in Ontario such as natural gas, hydro, telephone, cable, fiberoptics, water and sewer, lines?

Emerald ash borer found in Toronto

For the first time, the emerald ash borer has been found in infested trees in Toronto.

Job bank website tracks labour shortages

By posting their help-wanted ads on the free Service Canada job bank website, LO members can help the organization monitor the labour shortages in the horticulture industry.

Markham offers information session on upcoming pesticide bylaw

As of April 1, 2008, everyone who provides lawn care in Markham must be licensed to operate in the town. Attend an information session at the Markham Civic Centre on March 20 for more information.

Digging can be expensive

Did you ever think about the reasons we have so many strikes of underground lines in Ontario such as natural gas, hydro, telephone, cable, fiberoptics, water and sewer, lines?

Emerald ash borer found in Toronto

For the first time, the emerald ash borer has been found in infested trees in Toronto.

Job bank website tracks labour shortages

By posting their help-wanted ads on the free Service Canada job bank website, LO members can help the organization monitor the labour shortages in the horticulture industry.

Markham offers information session on upcoming pesticide bylaw

As of April 1, 2008, everyone who provides lawn care in Markham must be licensed to operate in the town. Attend an information session at the Markham Civic Centre on March 20 for more information.

Joe Pokluda

Joe Pokluda passed away on Jan. 22, 2008. A private family service and burial took place in Georgetown, Ont. A celebration of Joe’s life will be announced at a later date.

Joe Pokluda

Joe Pokluda passed away on Jan. 22, 2008. A private family service and burial took place in Georgetown, Ont. A celebration of Joe’s life will be announced at a later date.

New year means new tax laws

It’s the time of year when your minds shift to filing tax returns and reviewing your financial situation.

New year means new tax laws

It’s the time of year when your minds shift to filing tax returns and reviewing your financial situation.

Students discover options at Congress

On Thurs., Jan. 10, hundreds of Ontario high school horticulture and landscaping students visited Congress in the name of education.

Students discover options at Congress

On Thurs., Jan. 10, hundreds of Ontario high school horticulture and landscaping students visited Congress in the name of education.

Recent changes to standard form construction documents

Those of you who have bid to perform work in the industrial, commercial or institutional sectors, or in relation to subdivisions or custom-built homes, will be familiar with “CCDC” contracts and with the standard (or “master”) format for specifications.

Recent changes to standard form construction documents

Those of you who have bid to perform work in the industrial, commercial or institutional sectors, or in relation to subdivisions or custom-built homes, will be familiar with “CCDC” contracts and with the standard (or “master”) format for specifications.

Biocontrol of black vine weevil in cool temperatures

Back in the June edition of my column for Horticulture Review, I wrote about using entomopathogenic nematodes for reducing populations of black vine weevil larvae in soils and container media (biological control).

Biocontrol of black vine weevil in cool temperatures

Back in the June edition of my column for Horticulture Review, I wrote about using entomopathogenic nematodes for reducing populations of black vine weevil larvae in soils and container media (biological control).

Keeping a full tank

Spring is on the horizon.

Keeping a full tank

Spring is on the horizon.