March-April 2025

Spring s a time of growth and rejuvenation, not just in the projects we build and maintain but also in our community as professionals dedicated to the art and science of horticulture and landscape management.

Association News

Green Trade Expo succeeds amidst record snowfall

Despite a record snowfall, nearly 1,300 people attended Landscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter’s Green Trade Expo on Feb. 12-13, 2025.

Key takeaways from Landscape Ontario’s AGM

Landscape Ontario’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place Jan. 29, 2025, at the home office in Milton, Ont.

Ottawa Chapter provides holiday food hampers to families in need

Ottawa Chapter teamed up with the Caring and Sharing Exchange to distribute 350 holiday food hampers to local families in need.

Volunteer Profile

Rob Havery levels up the trades with open communication

By: Julia Harmsworth

Durham Chapter provincial board representative advocates for open communication and community building through his various roles.

Member Profile

Elite Concrete: Innovation at its core, success in its foundation

By: Ryan O'Connor

How Marcelo Manfrini blends creativity and consistency to set his company apart.

Professional News

Architects association names new president

Ted Wilson has been named the new president for the governing Council of the Ontario Association of Architects.

Kubota Canada celebrates 50 years of growth and excellence

Milestone reflects the company’s engineering excellence, focus on quality and dedication employees and dealers.

Executive Desk

Building resilience in Ontario’s landscape industry

By: Joe Salemi

Throughout history people have weathered countless storms such as war, environmental catastrophes and economic downturns by standing together to support one another.