July 2013

Previous Issues
President's Message

Safety is everyone’s responsibility

By Phil Charal
Since our firm entered Landscape Ontario’s health and safety program many years ago, I have seen a dramatic improvement in our accident occurrences and WSIB claims.
Executive Desk

The importance of safety

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
Landscape Ontario has made safety a priority.
Feature

Bob Allen’s lifetime commitment yields a living safety legacy

Volunteer service for safety provides a great amount of personal satisfaction.

Association has proud record of promoting safe work practices

Association's Terry Murphy was one of the first proponents of safety.
Safety Is Job One

DeKorte’s Landscaping models good safety procedures

Landscape Ontario member highlighted by WSPS.

LO plays important part of WSPS Annual Report

Members and staff recognized for advisory roles.

Are executives insured?

Recent court case brings up the question.

Thinking about appealing a WSIB decision?

Many employers are unfamiliar with the process.

Powerline awareness for landscapers and arborists

Those trimming trees should ensure tools are kept 10 feet away from powerlines.

Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps

Ministry provides poster, workbook, employer guide and e-learning modules.
Association News

Trial gardens set to open Aug. 16

Highlights include evaluation of over 800 roses planted last year.

Ontario well-represented at Skills Canada

St. Clair College duo will go on to national competition in Vancouver, June 6 to 8.

Dig Safe Expo coming to LO in 2013

Sept. 12 event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gardening with love — remembering Gerry Ginsberg

By Joyce McKeough
Donations being made to Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City.

Sheridan Nurseries hosts Industry Auction

Event to coincide with Sheridan's 100th anniversary year.

Ottawa councillor is landscaper for a day

Scott Moffatt gets first-hand experience after spending a day with Greenlife Wholesale Nursey in Manotick.

Garden Expo full of new ideas for retailers

This year's event will return to its roots, with the name Garden and Floral Expo.

Ruth Wright passes away while gardening

Vibrant 74-year-old helped run Wright Lawn Care Services for 40 years.

TNT brings back sports field to school

High school’s sports field has long needed an overhaul.

Smart Watering System joins B Corps

B Corps certification has been compared to the fair trade label.

Dry stone courses held at LO and Collingwood

Ten participants received certificates at the LO course.

Haig Seferian in two-part Toronto Star series

Article introduces Seferian as landscape architect and frequent HGTV host.

Chapter plants tree in memory of member’s son

Dedication ceremony held in memory of Nick Brown, teenage son of Cheryl Brown.

2013 National Tree Day on Sept. 25

Members encourages to take advantage of the event to educate students and the public.
Chapter Of The Month

Upper Canada Chapter beautifies Kingston hospice

Chapter has taken on the job of beautifying Hospice Kingston, adjacent to City Park.
Industry News

Survey to determine spread of stink bug

Established in the Hamilton area and expected to spread, the pest poses a significant risk to horticulture crops.

New online resource helps employers with compliance

Ministry of Labour has resources to help understand rights and responsibilities under Employment Standards Act.

Conference addresses benefits of green infrastructure

First-ever Grey to Green Conference held at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto, May 21-22.

Smart about Salt names Leanne Lobe as new executive director

Lobe co-designed the Smart about Salt Program with Bob Hodgins and has been heavily involved with the program since its inception.

EAB detected in Arnprior area

Movement restrictions of all ash materials, such as logs, branches and wood chips, and all species of firewood are in place.
Research

Fertilization benefits green roof plants

By Mary Jane Clark and Dr. Youbin Zheng
Team of researchers release findings on Sedum reserach.
Safety And Training

Know your independent contractor status with WSIB

By Sally Harvey CLT, CLP
Many landscape contractors are actually affected by Bill 119 if undertaking Class G work.
Public Relations

Member appreciation day

By Denis Flanagan CLD
Staff members will be visiting members out on the jobsite.
Underground World

Latest statistics show improvement

By Terry Murphy CLP
Drawing some conclusions from the latest DIRT report.
Prosperity Partners

Keeping your stick on the ice

By Jacki Hart CLP
Bruce Morton, owner of Greenscapes Irrigation in Ottawa, shares his thoughts on the Prosperity Partners program.
Membership

Membership renewals are right around the corner!

By Helen Hassard
Some of the ways your membership will help your bottom line.
© 2024 Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association