March 2014

Previous Issues
Executive Desk

Connected by a thread

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
If we speak the same language, we will be more effective at communicating.
Member Profile

Shades of Summer wastes no time in winning maintenance awards

In very short time, Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance in Waterdown has won a number of industry awards.
Feature

Winter of 2014: One of the worst

Contractors struggling to keep up with Mother Nature's forces.

Rose trial reveals good prospects for the Ontario landscape industry

By Rodger Tschanz
An update on the rose trial started in 2012.
Association News

Marketing program for members launches this spring

Special subscription service to provide compelling and timely content to connect with customers on social media.

GreenTrade Expo’s popularity continues to grow

21st edition of Ottawa Chapter event draws record crowds.

LO’s Canada Blooms garden carries important message

Display will educate visitors about serious health issues related to the sedentary lifestyle of our society, as well as its disconnection with nature.

Lighting Conference moves to new location

Fifth annual event held Feb. 6 at Teatro in Milton.

Growers Short Course strong, despite storm

Keynote lecturer, Dr. Ed Gilman spoke three times during the course of the day.

Duff recognized for entrepreneurship

Scott Duff of Aura Landscaping in St. Catharines has been nominated for the Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

City of Goderich presented with leadership award

Prettiest town in Ontario recognized for its perseverance, vision and commitment to heritage.
Letter To The Editor

Landscape careers: A father’s perspective

What does this one experience say about the future of our industry?
Volunteer Profile

Don Tellier continues to serve Windsor Chapter

St. Clair College teacher has been involved with horticulture for almost 40 years.
Industry News

Landscape Ontario members dominate national awards

Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador hosted the event that featured 41 entries from across Canada.

Three projects approved for government funding

Total value of the three projects announced on Feb. 12 is $87,589.

Landscape Ontario part of project investing in living green infrastructure

Design days will be held in four cities with carefully selected community stakeholders.

In Memoriam — Manuel Fernandes Coito

President and founder of Coivic Contracting in Hornby, Ont., passed away at the age of 73.

Minimum wage hike raising concerns

Ontario’s minimum wage will increase by 75 cents an hour to $11, starting June 1.

In Memoriam — Henry Tillaart Sr.

The world lost entrepreneur, Henry Tillaart Senior, on Feb. 19, 2014.
Public Relations

Curbalicious contest continues

By Denis Flangan CLD
Popular contest returning for Canada Blooms 2014.
Membership

Show your pride as a Landscape Ontario member

By Rachel Cerelli
Some easy ways for you to promote the Green for Life brand.
Underground World

Special underground industry annual report

By Terry Murphy CLP
A recap of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance three-day symposium in Collingwood.
Prosperity Partners

Members helping members: New tool on the horizon

By Jacki Hart CLP
The Prosperity Partners Team at LO continues to move forward by building a new peer network resource for you.
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