September 2021

Previous Issues
President's Message

Find time to recharge and enjoy your family

By Dave Wright
I hope you took a moment this summer to take a break.
Member Profile

Lakeshore Landscaping establishes community involvement

By Fred Groves
In 2003, shortly after starting their own business, brothers Matt and Ryan Pawluk discovered a neglected 21-year-old beech tree.

Strathmore: From nursery to national commercial landscaping

By Taniya Spolia
Strathmore Landscape Contractors aims to set a standard in commercial landscaping — and it all starts with their people.
Association News

Trial Gardens open doors to new ideas

On August 12, the trial garden site at Landscape Ontario held its annual open house, welcoming visitors.

Landscape Ontario Awards: What to consider before entering

By Taniya Spolia
Four judges offer tips and advice to association members.

GROW program helps establish new roots in landscaping

Program proves to be a win-win endeavour for the Montreal-based Strathmore Landscape.

A new view for Participation House residents

Toronto Chapter volunteers donate $50,000+ garden makeover to Participation House Markham.

New irrigation system passes the test

First validation held using the newly-installed irrigation system at the LO site in Milton, Ont.

In Memoriam — Allen Monsma

Allen (Eelke) Monsma passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on June 10. He was 87.
New Members

New Members September 2021

Landscape Ontario welcomes 68 new members this month.
Volunteer Profile

Jon Agg speaks to the benefits of contributing to the bigger picture

Pristine Property Management owner was only 12-years-old when he entered the horticulture industry.
Professional News

Government pledges $4 million to Ontario horticultural research projects

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre will receive $4 million in funding to support various horticultural research projects.

Here’s seven must-see seminars at Congress Conference

Annual seminar series returns Jan. 18-20, 2022 via Zoom, and delivers 36 sessions featuring 47 leading experts from across the various sectors of horticulture and landscaping.

Celebrating a decade of National Tree Day

The 10th annual National Tree Day takes place on Sept. 22, 2021.

Free health and safety training now available in Ontario

Ontario government will invest $10.5 million over the next three years to train up to 60,000 health and safety representatives.

LMN acquires Greenius training software

Landscape Management Network (LMN) has acquired Greenius, an online training software company specializing in landscaping.

Canada seeks input on EI reform

All Canadians are invited to participate in the EI revamp by completing a 20-40 minutes survey online until Oct. 8.
Editor's Desk

LO members know how to make a memorable first impression

By Bill Tremblay
What I didn’t know about Ontario’s landscape industry is the enthusiastic and dedicated sense of community.
Membership

For many, it’s time to renew your membership

By Joe Salemi, CAE
If you joined between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021, your time to renew will be on the first of the month, one year from the date you joined.
Smart About Salt

Hiring professionals matters

By Lee Gould
There should be no debate that those we engage for winter maintenance should be professionals, but too often their contributions are minimized.
Prosperity Partners

Taking the temperature of company culture

By Jack Hart CLM
This is a great time of year to really step back and assess the pulse of your company culture. Slow down and take stock.
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