August 2014

Midnight dinners and all

Missing time with loved ones during busy season simply comes with the territory.

Garlatti open house

Special open house featured lots of food and kid-friendly activities.

Big names show up to dealer event

Innovative Surface Solutions includes a trip to the Toronto Blue Jays came.

Silver Anniversary for Beaver Valley

Owner Tony Pacitto and general manager Tino Cimone welcomed visitors for Thornhill, Ont., company's anniversary event.

Microskills honours LO with award

Landscape Ontario proudly accepted the Partnership Excellence Award from Community MicroSkills Development Centre at a special presentation on June 26.

Expo announces fall line-up

Building on more than a decade and a half of success, the 15th anniversary edition of Garden & Floral Expo is right around the corner, and excitement is starting to build.

Board approves legal advice program

The LO board of directors has approved a program that offers members unlimited calls for legal advice seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to midnight local time.

New certification testing in Kemptville

The next opportunity to take the Landscape Industry Certified exams is on Sept. 25 and 26 at Kemptville College.

It’s time to renew your membership

Landscape Ontario staff are currently sending out membership renewals.

Canada Blooms offers opportunity to build feature garden

Canada Blooms offers industry professionals a great opportunity to show off in front of 200,000 consumers.

Follow three Guidelines in anti-spam law

Since Canada’s new anti-spam law came into effect on July 1, many business owners are still finding the new rules a bit confusing.

It’s time to show off your work

The kids will soon be back to school, and you are wrapping up last season’s unfinished projects.

Still lots of summer events on LO’s social calendar

There are still lots of opportunities to enjoy the summer social activies available through Landscape Ontario.

Byers’ quest to network leads to board seat

When Margot Byers, owner of Lady Bird Garden Design in Markdale, joined Landscape Ontario in 2009, it was to take advantage of the networking opportunities available through the association.

Wolfegang Bonham enhances lives of couple battling cancer

It has been said many times that the landscape industry is the business of enhancing lives.

At what point do you replace a tree?

The issue of replacing trees under warranty became one of the hottest topics ever among the 900-plus members on Landscape Ontario LinkedIn page.

What’s the difference?

Leadership style can lead to success or disaster.

The value of customer service

By: Myscha Burton

Through June and July we have been able to see members in the London, Ottawa and Upper Canada Chapters.

Wasps released to combat EAB

Wasps have been released in limited areas in Huron County, southwestern Ontario, by Natural Resources Canada.

Greening the Highways project continues in Niagara area

The project is a five-year study of tree growth at five highway sites in Niagara.

LO member makes donation to Trinidad school

Long-time LO member Fred Prescod CLT helped a school in his country of birth, Trinidad.

Recommendations for Kemptville College

Over 200 people were in attendance at the Kemptville College Renewal Task Force town hall meeting on July 16.

IPPS conference coming to Niagara

Its theme is Improve Your Ground Game.

Employer Adviser warns of bills coming before Queen’s Park

This bill had not been re-introduced as of July 16.

Changes coming in 2015 for outside accessibility

Ontario’s Building Code has been amended to include enhancements to accessibility in buildings.

Curb appeal

As part of our work to promote the landscaping industry to the public, this is part of a press release sent out for the summer.

LO hosting ORCGA’s Fall Expo

Last year was the first time for the event. It was attended by more than 200 damage prevention professionals, making it an excellent success.

Professional development: ‘Tis the season to start your plan

As August is upon us and you look forward to a break, I encourage you to spend a couple of quiet hours reflecting on your year-to-date.