February 2016
President's Message
Working together benefits our entire profession
Teamwork helps to ensure success.
Association News
Allan Dennis retires from LO
Landscape Ontario magazine editor begins a new chapter.
AGM reflects LO’s energy
Dave Braun passes the presidency to Paul Brydges.
Ask a wellness expert now available
Available 24/7, the online feature gives employees the opportunity to ask questions about nutrition, fitness, or any other health and wellness related inquiries.
New branches for Gelderman Landscape Services
Company names branch managers for each location.
Feature
Lessons from a hardscape guru
Featured speaker at Congress’ HardscapeLIVE provides tips to the trade.
Canada Blooms — Building a feature garden with a purpose
Feature garden to educate visitors on the many benefits of our profession and appeal to young people.
Awards ceremony reflects prosperity and passion of the industry
Event honours the best landscape design, maintenance and construction projects by Landscape Ontario members in 2015.
Congress exhibitors recognized for marketing profiles
Suppliers receive marketing awards at Congress 2016.
Industry gathers to learn and share at Congress
Industry pros find everything they need at annual trade show and conference.
Executive Desk
Remembering John Putzer
A look at how John Putzer has helped to influence those in the profession today.
Public Relations
ABCs of membership and online training
The strongest benefits of membership in Landscape Ontario.
Industry News
New online resource for business success
Landscape and horticulture business managers share their experiences through growth phases online.
New resource connects educators, students and industry
GreenCareersCanada website has resources for both students and teachers.
Reports on survivability of urban plantings available
Reports issued by Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association with funding assistance obtained with the province’s Growing Forward 2 program.
Prosperity Partners
Prosperity among peers – Lexi Dearborn
Lexi Dearborn talks about her involvement with Landscape Ontario's Peer to Peer Network.
Prosperity showcase indeed
Leaders honored within the profession.
Special Section
Announcing the 2016 Awards of Excellence Winners
A special section with winners from the 2016 Awards of Excellence program.
Underground World
An interview with the ORGCA president
Ian Munro answers questions about the damage prevention industry.