September 2010

Native plants, and two ideals of beauty

The use of natives in the landscape is a complex issue, the roots of which (no pun intended) go way back in history.

Native plants, and two ideals of beauty

The use of natives in the landscape is a complex issue, the roots of which (no pun intended) go way back in history.

LO Safety Groups preparing for 2011

The 2011 Safety Groups Program is set to begin a new season.

Growers to tour Niagara region Sept. 14

Annual tour will visit some great nurseries.

LO Safety Groups preparing for 2011

The 2011 Safety Groups Program is set to begin a new season.

Growers to tour Niagara region Sept. 14

Annual tour will visit some great nurseries.

Trial gardens show off best of the new plants

Thousands of people driving the 401 west, near Milton, have seen from afar the beauty of the trial gardens on the grounds of Landscape Ontario.

Expo ready to open windows to the world

Annual show to have a new look, great line-up of speakers, a variety of innovative plants and much more.

Cities across province fight emerald ash borer

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in two new areas in Ontario.

Trial gardens show off best of the new plants

Thousands of people driving the 401 west, near Milton, have seen from afar the beauty of the trial gardens on the grounds of Landscape Ontario.

Expo ready to open windows to the world

Annual show to have a new look, great line-up of speakers, a variety of innovative plants and much more.

Cities across province fight emerald ash borer

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in two new areas in Ontario.

State of the economy – part two

Survey data from the rest of the sectors in the landscape industry on the state of the economy.

State of the economy – part two

Survey data from the rest of the sectors in the landscape industry on the state of the economy.

Golf events provide fun and generous donations

Golf tournaments and learning about Prosperity Partners.

Golf events provide fun and generous donations

Golf tournaments and learning about Prosperity Partners.

Qualified, trusted and recognized

The industry worked hard to make the recent certification test a success yet again.

Qualified, trusted and recognized

The industry worked hard to make the recent certification test a success yet again.

Promote, Promote, Promote

Many of you may be familiar with the following fable. It reflects what happens when we cut back or fail to promote our businesses.

Promote, Promote, Promote

Many of you may be familiar with the following fable. It reflects what happens when we cut back or fail to promote our businesses.

Six steps to create a snow budget for year-round profit

Dan spent years doing snow and ice control. He believed snow was profitable, but some of his equipment sat idle during the summer. What was that costing him?

Six steps to create a snow budget for year-round profit

Dan spent years doing snow and ice control. He believed snow was profitable, but some of his equipment sat idle during the summer. What was that costing him?

The oral health of Canadians

This information provides an important update to the last clinically measured national survey of oral health from 1972.

The oral health of Canadians

This information provides an important update to the last clinically measured national survey of oral health from 1972.

Two LO chapters enjoy ball tournaments

The 2010 LO baseball season included two tournaments, with Waterloo Chapter holding its event on Aug. 22 at the Bloomingdale ball fields, while the Toronto Chapter enjoyed a day on the diamonds on Aug. 15 in Richmond Hill.

Two LO chapters enjoy ball tournaments

The 2010 LO baseball season included two tournaments, with Waterloo Chapter holding its event on Aug. 22 at the Bloomingdale ball fields, while the Toronto Chapter enjoyed a day on the diamonds on Aug. 15 in Richmond Hill.

WSIB announces changes to re-entry program

The WSIB is making significant changes to its labour market re-entry (LMR) program.

Demand for Fiesta outweighs early supply

The demand from lawn care professionals for Fiesta this year far outweighed the forecasts.

Foundation announces 2010 scholarship winners

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) has announced its list of 2010 scholarship recipients.

Exciting changes announced for 2011 IPM symposium

A new format and a new energy are promised at the 2011 IPM Symposium.

Group sees invasive plants compete with natives

In the spring of 2009, members of the horticulture industry and the conservation community came together to discuss shared concerns and take co-operative action to manage invasive plants and protect native vegetation.

WSIB announces changes to re-entry program

The WSIB is making significant changes to its labour market re-entry (LMR) program.

Demand for Fiesta outweighs early supply

The demand from lawn care professionals for Fiesta this year far outweighed the forecasts.

Foundation announces 2010 scholarship winners

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) has announced its list of 2010 scholarship recipients.

Exciting changes announced for 2011 IPM symposium

A new format and a new energy are promised at the 2011 IPM Symposium.

Group sees invasive plants compete with natives

In the spring of 2009, members of the horticulture industry and the conservation community came together to discuss shared concerns and take co-operative action to manage invasive plants and protect native vegetation.

Wendy Harry CHT

London Chapter coordinator

Wendy Harry CHT

London Chapter coordinator

How is your water quality?

As we passed through the latter part of August, it was difficult not to wonder where all those summer rains went?

How is your water quality?

As we passed through the latter part of August, it was difficult not to wonder where all those summer rains went?

A case study: When simple problems become significant

Consider the following hypothetical situation: A contractor is retained to erect a box-shaped building for an owner on lands that are now part of a subdivision.

A case study: When simple problems become significant

Consider the following hypothetical situation: A contractor is retained to erect a box-shaped building for an owner on lands that are now part of a subdivision.

Managing consistent effort in your business

The Prosperity Partners program offers peer-based training to help business owners and managers map a route to a better business balance.

Managing consistent effort in your business

The Prosperity Partners program offers peer-based training to help business owners and managers map a route to a better business balance.