September 2019

Previous Issues
President's Message

Association membership gives a 20x return on investment

By Warren Patterson
Financial savings are just one of the many reasons whey members continue to renew membership dues each year.
Member Profile

Laurie-Ann Stuart finds her true calling

By Kelli M. Maddocks
Owner of LA Gardens takes time to build relationships with clients and landscape pros.
Feature

Immigrants find opportunities in the landscape profession

By Indira Kannan
New Canadians have a lot to offer the landscaping profession.

Owners and staff can all benefit from attending Congress '20

Canada's largest landscape show and conference has something for everyone in the profession.
Association News

Oriole Landscaping hosts first “Let’s Talk Shop”

Landscape pros discuss learning from mistakes and get a tour of an efficient Toronto-area yard.

In Memoriam — Joe Kerr

Joe Kerr passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2019.

TLC Landscaping wins first ever London Chapter baseball tournament

Congratulations to all teams who participated this year.

Prepare for the winter ahead at Snowposium 2019

Single-day event for snow and ice pros to be held at Landscape Ontario's newly-renovated offices.

Ottawa Chapter golf tournament raises money for youth

Fun day supported by many sponsors helps to raise funds for Youturn Youth Services.

Top picks from 2019 Trial Garden sites

Annual open house at Guelph and Milton sites give attendees a look at how newest plant varieties performed this year.

Waterloo Chapter families enjoy a fun-filled day

Annual Family Day event held at Bingeman Park in Waterloo, Ont., on July 21.

Garden Centre Symposium leaves the Congress nest

New fall event to include lively discussions, dinner and award presentations.

Serenity garden opens for patients and staff

Milton Hort Society, LO members, donors and partners create a tranquil outdoor space for patients, families and staff to enjoy.
Professional News

Top landscape pros announced at 2019 National Awards of Excellence

Awards handed out for top landscape projects from across the country at an evening celebration in Abbotsford, B.C.

Bakker celebrates anniversary

Family owned, St. Catharines, Ont., grower marks 70 years of operation.

Ministry blitz to focus on silica dust and diesel exhaust

Respiratory hazards are the focus of a health and safety blitz this fall.

Return unwanted or obsolete pesticides for free

Temporary drop off locations across the province will be set up from Sept. 20 to Oct. 1, 2019.
Executive Desk

The new Landscape Ontario

By Tony DiGiovanni CHT
A look back at the humble beginnings of the LO home office.
Public Relations

Staying connected

By Denis Flanaga CLD
Some of the many connections and relationships Landscape Ontario maintains to promote members and their services.
Membership

Follow the LO brick road...

By Mycsha Stafford
Some tips to help you make the most of your LO Awards of Excellence entries.
Snow Liability

Battle of Evidence: The side with the best records often wins a slip and fall lawsuit

By Visnja Jovanovic
Keeping accurate records is the best way to win a slip and fall lawsuit.
Prosperity Partners

September Summit: The Peer to Peer Network signature event

By Jacki Hart CLM
Make the time to leave your business for two days and you'll be glad that you did.
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