September 2019
President's Message
Association membership gives a 20x return on investment
Financial savings are just one of the many reasons whey members continue to renew membership dues each year.
Association News
Serenity garden opens for patients and staff
Milton Hort Society, LO members, donors and partners create a tranquil outdoor space for patients, families and staff to enjoy.
TLC Landscaping wins first ever London Chapter baseball tournament
Congratulations to all teams who participated this year.
Top picks from 2019 Trial Garden sites
Annual open house at Guelph and Milton sites give attendees a look at how newest plant varieties performed this year.
Ottawa Chapter golf tournament raises money for youth
Fun day supported by many sponsors helps to raise funds for Youturn Youth Services.
Prepare for the winter ahead at Snowposium 2019
Single-day event for snow and ice pros to be held at Landscape Ontario's newly-renovated offices.
Oriole Landscaping hosts first “Let’s Talk Shop”
Landscape pros discuss learning from mistakes and get a tour of an efficient Toronto-area yard.
Waterloo Chapter families enjoy a fun-filled day
Annual Family Day event held at Bingeman Park in Waterloo, Ont., on July 21.
Garden Centre Symposium leaves the Congress nest
New fall event to include lively discussions, dinner and award presentations.
In Memoriam — Joe Kerr
Joe Kerr passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2019.
Member Profile
Laurie-Ann Stuart finds her true calling
Owner of LA Gardens takes time to build relationships with clients and landscape pros.
Feature
Owners and staff can all benefit from attending Congress ’20
Canada's largest landscape show and conference has something for everyone in the profession.
Immigrants find opportunities in the landscape profession
New Canadians have a lot to offer the landscaping profession.
Professional News
Bakker celebrates anniversary
Family owned, St. Catharines, Ont., grower marks 70 years of operation.
Return unwanted or obsolete pesticides for free
Temporary drop off locations across the province will be set up from Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, 2019.
Ministry blitz to focus on silica dust and diesel exhaust
Respiratory hazards are the focus of a health and safety blitz this fall.
Top landscape pros announced at 2019 National Awards of Excellence
Awards handed out for top landscape projects from across the country at an evening celebration in Abbotsford, B.C.
Executive Desk
The new Landscape Ontario
A look back at the humble beginnings of the LO home office.
Membership
Follow the LO brick road…
Some tips to help you make the most of your LO Awards of Excellence entries.
Prosperity Partners
September Summit: The Peer to Peer Network signature event
Make the time to leave your business for two days and you'll be glad that you did.
Public Relations
Staying connected
Some of the many connections and relationships Landscape Ontario maintains to promote members and their services.
Snow Liability
Battle of Evidence: The side with the best records often wins a slip and fall lawsuit
Keeping accurate records is the best way to win a slip and fall lawsuit.