March 2008

Previous Issues
President's Message

Members helping members

By Robert Adams
What does Landscape Ontario mean to me, and why am I a member? Well, let me think back to a couple of scenarios.
Executive Desk

Seeing beyond busy

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
This month I was researching information to write my monthly message, and came across this short article from Jim Paluch that gets the message across more effectively than I could.
Public Relations

A plan to market your business

By Denis Flanagan CLD
On behalf of the members, we are in the midst of developing some very exciting marketing concepts.
Your Questions Answered

The value of membership

By Stephanie Smith
As I traveled around to all of the chapters, I have been surprised by all the questions that the members have had about how LO works, and how members can benefit from what we have to offer.
LO Member Profile

No flashy promos for Aquality Irrigation

By Allan Dennis
Customers conduct successful marketing program
Motivational Considerations

What should employee incentives accomplish?

By Terry Murphy CLP
Many managers call me for advice when they feel their employees are not motivated, or they don’t think some of their employees are performing up to their potential.
Chapter News

London Chapter steals the Lifestyle show

Over 10,000 homeowners attended the show during the course of three days.
Special Section

Awards of Excellence 2008

Celebrating excellence in Landscape Construction, Maintenance and Design
Industry News

Digging can be expensive

By Terry Murphy
Did you ever think about the reasons we have so many strikes of underground lines in Ontario such as natural gas, hydro, telephone, cable, fiberoptics, water and sewer, lines?

Emerald ash borer found in Toronto

For the first time, the emerald ash borer has been found in infested trees in Toronto.

Job bank website tracks labour shortages

By posting their help-wanted ads on the free Service Canada job bank website, LO members can help the organization monitor the labour shortages in the horticulture industry.

Markham offers information session on upcoming pesticide bylaw

As of April 1, 2008, everyone who provides lawn care in Markham must be licensed to operate in the town. Attend an information session at the Markham Civic Centre on March 20 for more information.
Association News

Short Course ever-popular grower event

Nearly 200 participants, representing a Who’s Who of Ontario’s nursery industry, gathered recently for the popular Growers’ Short Course.
In Memoriam

Joe Pokluda

Joe Pokluda passed away on Jan. 22, 2008. A private family service and burial took place in Georgetown, Ont. A celebration of Joe’s life will be announced at a later date.
Hort Protect

New year means new tax laws

By W. Michael Thomas, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.
It’s the time of year when your minds shift to filing tax returns and reviewing your financial situation.
High School Horticulture

Students discover options at Congress

By James A. Quelch
On Thurs., Jan. 10, hundreds of Ontario high school horticulture and landscaping students visited Congress in the name of education.
Legal Issues

Recent changes to standard form construction documents

By Robert Kennaley
Those of you who have bid to perform work in the industrial, commercial or institutional sectors, or in relation to subdivisions or custom-built homes, will be familiar with “CCDC” contracts and with the standard (or “master”) format for specifications.
OMAFRA Nursery-Landscape Report

Biocontrol of black vine weevil in cool temperatures

By Jen Llewellyn
Back in the June edition of my column for Horticulture Review, I wrote about using entomopathogenic nematodes for reducing populations of black vine weevil larvae in soils and container media (biological control).
Prosperity Partners

Keeping a full tank

By Jacki Hart CLP
Spring is on the horizon.
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