March 2018

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Love: The next killer app

By Brent Ayles
We need to understand the importance of developing and mentoring the next generation. I don’t think we have an industry problem, I think we have a loving and caring issue — from the top down.
New Products

New Products for 2018

Plan for productivity and profits in 2018, with equipment and supplies coming on the market.
Road To Success

Distinguish yourself

By Rod McDonald
Recognizing different approaches to successful business.
Management Solutions

Hiring better in 2018

By Mark Bradley
Tips on securing the best staff for your growing business.
Legal Matters

The potential lien for maintenance work in Ontario - and beyond

By Rob Kennaley and Josh Winter
A recent case has opened the door for landscape maintenance contractors in Ontario to argue that their services should be considered lienable.
Industry News

Van Belle Nursery nets two international awards

Van Belle Nursery won the Gold medal in Young Plants and Silver in Finished Plants categories at the 2018 International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards, hosted by The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in Essen, Germany.

More interaction and excitement than ever at Congress ’18

Landscape Ontario’s Congress once again saw strong attendance numbers, with nearly 14,000 landscape professionals visiting Canada’s premier green industry trade show and conference Jan. 9-11 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Silver screen theme at Canada Blooms 2018

The silver screen will serve as inspiration for landscape professionals at Canada Blooms, Toronto’s flower and garden festival, March 9-18, 2018 at the Enercare Centre.

Online tool promotes tree success

Poor soil content, improper management practices and incorrect tree species selection are chronic problems.

Ball and KeyGene uncover impatiens genome sequence

Chicago, Ill.-based Ball Horticultural Company and KeyGene announced the successful sequencing and assembly of the Impatiens walleriana genome.

Garden honours educator John Higgins

A new garden at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, formerly Nova Scotia Agricultural College, honours the memory of John Higgins, longstanding professor in the Landscape Horticulture Technology Program.

Excel industries name new CEO

Excel Industries, a manufacturer of commercial and residential turf equipment sold under the Hustler and BigDog Mower brand names, announced the retirement of president and chief executive officer Paul Mullet.

PanAmerican Seed acquires new begonia lines

Chicago, Ill.-based PanAmerican Seed has purchased the begonia product lines from Golden State Bulb Growers, one of the oldest growers and breeders of tuberous begonias in North America.

Nutrite to offer Anuvia Plant Nutrients products in Canada

Guelph, Ont.-based Nutrite is partnering with Anuvia Plant Nutrients to add GreenTRX Turf Nutrient to its product portfolio.

Star Roses launches Kordes website

Star Roses and Plants, the exclusive agent in the U.S. and Canada for Kordes garden roses, has recently launched a new website, kordes.us to showcase “the most beautiful roses in the world.
CNLA News

CNLA news March 2018

News from the federation of Canada's provincial trade associations.
Mentor Moment

Price for prosperity

Jim Mosher of Landscape Plus in Toronto, Ont., is an enthusiastic community supporter, involved in several charities, including the Fight to End Cancer.
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