June 2017
President's Message
Crazy questions from clients
Collaboration is the key to success for all of us.
Association News
Members can get leads for free
Free subscription to eLandscape added to list of member benefits.
Newest LO team member starts with a smile
Meghan Greaves staffs assocation's reception desk.
Proud Canadians
Members build Canada 150-themed garden.
Snowposium returns in 2017
Event to feature outdoor exhibits and full-day conference.
Real-life recycling at LO home office
Highway expansion project provides crushed rock for use on LO site.
Founders recognized
Maple Leaves Forever pays tribute to Highway of Heroes.
Zoning victory for Hamilton members
Members gather to commemorate positive outcome.
Connon CBV open house
Customers get first look at newly renovated location in Waterdown, Ont.
Celebrate Canada 150 with LO
Members invited to drop by the Milton site on June 21.
Strong LO profile at Grey to Green Conference
LO executive director among the keynote speakers.
LO member LMN launches enhanced software
New features include electronic document storage and invoicing.
Scholarship Profile
Scholarship helps fund green roof research
Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation research grant is helping Tyson Jennett to develop more effective substrate materials.
Member Profile
Kim Price Landscape Design
Combining a love for the outdoors with a passion for design results in a rewarding career change.
Feature
Young people shine at Skills Ontario
Annual competition held May 1-3 in Toronto.
Apprentices play key role in Canada’s future
Apprentices at the National Capital Commission in Ottawa are helping to execute plans for Canada's bicentennial in 2067.
Executive Desk
Let’s cure plant blindness
Grey to Green Conference helps to promote benefits of our profession to government and policy makers.
Membership
What personalities make up your team?
Recognizing the make-up of your team members can help you to create a healthy work environment for all.
Underground World
Dig Safe celebrated at Landscape Ontario
Ceremony helps to promote Dig Safe month.
Public Relations
A healthy bottom line
Putting some dollars to lost productivity and health issues.
Industry News
CNLA revamps national trade website
All members sent email to access members only section of resources.
Wasp feeds on EAB larvae
Wasps to be released across site sites in Ontario and Quebec.
New Canadian Nursery Stock Standard released
Latest edition to also be part of Canadian Landscape Standard.
Research helping to keep lawns healthy
New grass varieties are better adapted to our changing environment.
Sheridan Nurseries green efforts recognized
Company named one of Canada's Greenest Employers.
Grandfathering provision for designer certification
Candidates with required experience can now apply for industry designation.
Senate passes Bill S-229
Senator Grant Mitchell’s bill is designed to protect underground infrastructure and enhance public safety.
Cub Cadet partners with Come Alive Outside
Organizations to promote the benefits of outdoor play.
Count the trees you plant this year
Government challenges public and industry to match tree planting targets.
Prosperity Partners
Notice what’s going well
Spend 30 minutes with each employee a couple of times each season.
