Landscape Ontario Magazine - Landscape Ontario

October 2021

Previous Issues

President's Message

Trust is embedded in all aspects of our profession

By Dave Wright

I challenge you to find these niche clients that trust you to do what you are good at, and to build a team that earns your trust to build and maintain your exceptional projects.

Member Profile

Dutchmaster marks a major milestone

By Bill Tremblay

Throughout its five decades in business, innovation has played an important role in Dutchmaster Nurseries’ success.

Association News

Landscape Ontario is making gains in the fight against winter maintenance liability issues

By Bill Tremblay

To advocate for legislative change regarding snow and ice related liability, Landscape Ontario has partnered with Earnscliffe Strategy Group.

Top national landscape and horticulture awards announced for 2021

Winners of the National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) were announced Sept. 15, 2021.

Lawn Troopers is GROWing its ranks

During the first year of Landscape Ontario’s GROW: Incumbent Worker Training Program, Lawn Troopers manager Sherry Young nominated team member Jessie Leslie.

Landscape Ontario announces seminar lineup for 2021-2022

With a new graphical chart based layout, the guide includes a listing of more than 50 in-person sessions for all levels of landscape and horticulture professionals.

Virtually connect to experts from around the world at the Congress Conference

Landscape Ontario’s virtual Congress Conference will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from experts from around the world in 2022.

Ken Jewett honoured with lifetime achievement award

The Canadian Museum of Nature has honoured Ken Jewett, founder of Maples Leaves Forever (MLF), with its 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Liz Lant joins Landscape Ontario team

Landscape Ontario is pleased to announce the recent addition of Liz Lant as its business development representative.

New Members

New Members October 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 49 new members this month.

Educator Profile

Darrell Bley is dedicated to continuous learning

Darrell Bley is instructor and curator of the woody plant collections at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Volunteer Profile

Caroline De Vries gives back to frontline heroes

Caroline de Vries was first made aware of Landscape Ontario while working as a landscape architect in the early 90s.

Professional News

Ontario minimum wage increased by 10 cents

New rate is $14.35 an hour, as of Oct. 1, 2021.

Ontarians see the value of workplace health and safety

By Rod Cook

Hiring the right person for the job takes time, money and resources — and these days, prospective employees are looking at more than just the salary.

Flooding in the Netherlands drowns multiple tulip bulb crops

Rising waters have left a path of destruction across the region, including decimating dozens of crops and tulip bulb farms.

Ontario looks to harmonize head protection requirements

The Ontario government is examining changes to head protection requirements for workplaces that fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Does your facility export Fragaria, Rosa or Rubus to the United States?

Landscape Ontario has learned the United States will require all Fragaria, Rosa and Rubrus plants from Canada to meet new requirements to ensure they do not contain Strawberry Blossom Weevil.

Executive Desk

Reflecting on the image of the landscape profession

By Tony Digiovanni

As your association, one of our most important jobs is to reflect what you do and who you are — to the trade and to the public.

Membership

A members-first mindset at Landscape Ontario

By Joe Salemi

Adopting a client-first mindset isn’t easy. It calls for a big shift in an organization’s culture.

Smart About Salt

Winter maintenance is a complicated art and science

By Lee Gould

For anyone involved in winter maintenance, it’s obvious that winter maintenance is anything but unsophisticated.

Prosperity Partners

A strong communications system will ensure your team meets its obligations

By Jacki Hart

October 2021

Trust is embedded in all aspects of our profession

I challenge you to find these niche clients that trust you to do what you are good at, and to build a team that earns your trust to build and maintain your exceptional projects.

Dutchmaster marks a major milestone

Throughout its five decades in business, innovation has played an important role in Dutchmaster Nurseries’ success.

Landscape Ontario is making gains in the fight against winter maintenance liability issues

To advocate for legislative change regarding snow and ice related liability, Landscape Ontario has partnered with Earnscliffe Strategy Group.

Top national landscape and horticulture awards announced for 2021

Winners of the National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) were announced Sept. 15, 2021.

Lawn Troopers is GROWing its ranks

During the first year of Landscape Ontario’s GROW: Incumbent Worker Training Program, Lawn Troopers manager Sherry Young nominated team member Jessie Leslie.

Landscape Ontario announces seminar lineup for 2021-2022

With a new graphical chart based layout, the guide includes a listing of more than 50 in-person sessions for all levels of landscape and horticulture professionals.

Virtually connect to experts from around the world at the Congress Conference

Landscape Ontario’s virtual Congress Conference will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from experts from around the world in 2022.

Ken Jewett honoured with lifetime achievement award

The Canadian Museum of Nature has honoured Ken Jewett, founder of Maples Leaves Forever (MLF), with its 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Liz Lant joins Landscape Ontario team

Landscape Ontario is pleased to announce the recent addition of Liz Lant as its business development representative.

New Members October 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 49 new members this month.

Darrell Bley is dedicated to continuous learning

Darrell Bley is instructor and curator of the woody plant collections at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Caroline De Vries gives back to frontline heroes

Caroline de Vries was first made aware of Landscape Ontario while working as a landscape architect in the early 90s.

Ontario minimum wage increased by 10 cents

New rate is $14.35 an hour, as of Oct. 1, 2021.

Ontarians see the value of workplace health and safety

Hiring the right person for the job takes time, money and resources — and these days, prospective employees are looking at more than just the salary.

Flooding in the Netherlands drowns multiple tulip bulb crops

Rising waters have left a path of destruction across the region, including decimating dozens of crops and tulip bulb farms.

Ontario looks to harmonize head protection requirements

The Ontario government is examining changes to head protection requirements for workplaces that fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Does your facility export Fragaria, Rosa or Rubus to the United States?

Landscape Ontario has learned the United States will require all Fragaria, Rosa and Rubrus plants from Canada to meet new requirements to ensure they do not contain Strawberry Blossom Weevil.

Reflecting on the image of the landscape profession

As your association, one of our most important jobs is to reflect what you do and who you are — to the trade and to the public.

A members-first mindset at Landscape Ontario

Adopting a client-first mindset isn’t easy. It calls for a big shift in an organization’s culture.

Winter maintenance is a complicated art and science

For anyone involved in winter maintenance, it’s obvious that winter maintenance is anything but unsophisticated.

A strong communications system will ensure your team meets its obligations

I believe there are few events in business that may derail a customer’s trust and confidence more than a broken promise.