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Looking back 15 years since LO celebrated its 25th anniversaryPage 22

By Phil CharalLO president

Judging from my conversations with LO members over the past few months, our industry seems to be surviving

the recession quite well. Considering the financial state of most countries through-out the world, this is wonderful news. Let’s hope this continues into 2013 and beyond.

In a recent end-of-the-year interview, Prime Minister Ste-phen Harper gave all

Canadians some advice for 2013. Get your spending and your debt under control!

Apparently, we Canadians are borrowing at an alarming rate. These borrowed dol-lars are sustaining consumer spending, not wealth-building through investments in busi-ness or a family home. Statistics show that for every dollar Canadians make, they owe $1.64. These levels compare to what was reached in the U.S. before the economic crash, from which that country is still trying to recover.

I realize that with low interest rates and a relatively healthy Canadian economy that this is sustainable for the short-term. At some

point, possibly in the very near future, interest rates will increase. We must all be aware of this and prepare ourselves appropriately.

Predictions for Toronto, say that there will be slightly slower population growth, due to relative high unemployment, which is slow-ing the migration to the city. Major invest-ments in power and transportation projects will, however, drive construction employ-ment, even though it is predicted that hous-ing starts will slow down.

The Ontario housing market will remain well balanced, supported by record low mort-gage rates, with prices continuing to rise.

Our biggest challenge will be the peren-nial problem of acquiring labour. Ontario will face lower labour force growth due to its aging population. The population growth rate between the ages of 15 and 64 declined from 14.5 per cent between 2001 to 2011, to an expected 6.6 per cent level between 2011 and 2021.

Over the long run, an aging population is a central challenge facing all of us. It is also of major concern for future growth of Ontar-io’s economy. The aging population will also demand more public services, such as effi-cient health care.

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the out-look for 2013 is optimistic. Forty per cent of its members expect a positive performance

over the next three months, and 49 per cent expect a stronger performance over the next year. The CFIB survey showed 32 per cent of firms are looking to increase full-time employment over the next year, while eight per cent expect to cut jobs.

Business optimism has been greater across western Canada, than in Ontario for the last nine quarters. This province has experienced moderate growth performance this year, and that is expected until 2014. The weak growth in Europe and in the U.S. has contributed to the slow growth in Ontario over the short term.

As I have stated before, these are diffi-cult times, not just for our industry, but many others. There is still opportunity for success and long term growth even in the present economic conditions.

From what I can see, the economic out-look for 2013 looks like more of the same. Now, more than ever, it is essential that we stay organized, informed and up-to-date on all that is available to enhance growth, suc-cess and prosperity.

Do not overlook the great learning, edu-cational and professional development pro-grams that Landscape Ontario offers to help in any area of development that you require.

The winter months are a good time to review your business plans, goals and long term outlook. I encourage you to contact membership services at Landscape Ontario to obtain all the information on the unique and exciting programs offered by our great association. Do not miss this opportunity to improve your economic situation.

Phil Charal may be reached [email protected].

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If the rest of 2013 follows the pattern set by Congress, then the landscape industry is in for a very good year.

The annual trade show took place at the Toronto Congress Centre from Jan. 8 to 10 with great attendance. Throughout the three days there was positive energy on the trade show floor and conference areas and enthusiastic celebration of Landscape Ontario’s 40th anniversary.

“What a wonderful way to start 2013! In my 23 years I can’t think of a Congress event that was as positive, energetic, inspir-ing and fun!” stated LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni.

Social media was filled with positive comments from attendees and exhibitors.

Some of the tweets sent out about the Congress stated, “A big THANK YOU for an outstanding night at this year’s Congress. We’re still talking about it,” Garden Grove Group, Waterdown. “Thank you LO for another amazing year at Congress! We are looking forward to great year,” wrote Upper Canada Stone of Shanty Bay. “Landscape Ontario Congress 2013 is once again prov-ing to be an invaluable resource for building excitement,” wrote Picture Perfect Land-scaping — Quinte in Belleville.

Coming off her first year as show man-ager, LO’s Heather MacRae said, “Con-gress 2013 was in many ways the perfect storm, a sold-out show. Supportive spon-

Congress theme looks at past, while revealing positive future

sors, a top notch education line-up and great attendance all made for a a success-ful event. Celebrating the 40th anniversary in such a positive manner has set a great tone for the start of 2013.”

Executive director of the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association, Jody Shilan, who also served as the associa-tion’s president, had some positive com-ments in his blog. “If you have never been to this show (Congress), you really need to go next year. The trade show itself is ginor-mous, with literally something for every-one and the people that manage the show, speak at the show and attend the show

couldn’t be any nicer. Who knows? Maybe everyone in Canada is just nicer than the people in “the states” or maybe they were treating me like a real rockstar. Either way, I may take Sally Harvey’s advice and move up there, eh?”

Conferences begin weekThe trend of good attendance and high energy began the week with the two conferences on Jan. 7. The 48th annual IPM Symposium and the Landscape Designers Confer-ence each received high marks.

The IPM Conference continues to grow. This year saw 340 attend-ees, which compares to 325 last year.

New chair of the IPM Sympo-sium Committee, Kyle Tobin of LawnSavers Plant Health Care, hosted the day and kept the ses-sions on schedule. Each session is timed to qualify for IPM Council

of Canada Continuing Education Credits. Attendees at this event qualified for eight credits as certified applicators.

One of the highlights at this year’s IPM Symposium was the announcement of the 2nd Annual IPM Leadership Award. It was a special presentation for Kyle Tobin, who handed the award to his friend Alan White of Turf Systems of Burlington. Tobin and White were two of the driving forces behind the St. James Park project.

The award recognizes leadership and contributing to the healthy growth of the industries represented in the IPM sympo-sium. This winner of the award is nomi-nated by peers, and the IPM Symposium Committee determines the recipient. Alan White is a member of Landscape Ontario’s Lawn Care Sector Group, representing it on the LO board of directors.

Lots of positive energy could be found at Congress 2013. This was a typical scene as attendees kept those tending exhibits busy with inquiries.

Joe Vander Something made a return visit to Congress with his reprise of the 2005 I am a Landscape Professional. Both rants can be found online at www.horttrades.com/landscaper-rant.


Speakers at the conference included Scott Olan of the Ministry of the Environ-ment, Dr. Michael Brownbridge of Vine-land Research and Innovation Centre, Dr. Hannah Mathers of Ohio State University, Pam Charbonneau, turfgrass specialist with OMAFRA; Dr. Christopher Murray of Lake-head University, Dr. Katerina Jordan of the University of Guelph and keynote speaker was Tony Bass, co-author of The E-Myth Landscape Contractor.

designers ConferenceNew chair of Landscape Designer Group, Chris Mace was the MC for its annual con-ference at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel. The event attracted 130 attendees.

Speakers at the conference included Dave Maciulis of Natural Landscape, who spoke about what new products and styles are being talked about and what will be popular next season; Carl Hastings of Moonstruck Landscape Lighting; Caro-line de Vries of TradeWinds International; Rob Vogel, Vogel Landscape Design and Consulting Group; Daniel Tal, Ambit 3D; Jean-Marc Daigle, Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes; and Paul Zammit of Toronto Botanical Garden.

Just before Congress, the Landscape Designers Group received 200 copies of the brand new, hot off the press Landscape Designer Manual. The Group offered a spe-cial Congress discount, resulting in sales of more than 150 copies. The new publication will assist those challenging the new Certi-fied Landscape Designer program.

New Product ShowcaseThe New Product Showcase has become one of the most popular attractions at Con-gress. Attendees were greeted by the area when they first entered the show. Each visi-tor had the opportunity to vote on his favou-rite new product.

The product that garnered the most votes for best new product was the Zrator, from Pro-Power Canada of Meaford. The Zrator is a 26 in. steerable front mount aera-tor, suitable for most zero turn mowers. The winner of the draw for $250 was John Gib-son of Farmgate Gardens, Foxboro.

Anniversary festivitiesCongress reflected Landscape Ontario’s 40th anniversary. Attendees had an oppor-tunity to view all the past presidents of the association through the Walk of Fame, which featured each president over the past 40 years. The anniversary theme was orga-nized by a committee chaired by Monica van Maris.

As well, displays of vintage photographs graced the LO resource booth and the red colour theme marking the ruby anniversary could be seen throughout the Toronto Con-gress Centre.

The Awards of Excellence ceremony also had an anniversary theme with pho-tos displayed on the large screen, with the evening ending with a cake to celebrate the anniversary.

Also celebrating an anniversary at Con-gress was Sheridan Nurseries. This year marks the company’s 100th year. In a popu-lar attraction at Congress, 40 Shades of Green, Sheridan supplied unique displays that featured plants available to landscape contractors and garden centres this spring.

Plant IdThe Plant Identification Challenge booth was a huge success. It was developed to heighten the awareness of the Landscape Industry Certified Program, and its popular-ity throughout the show with both industry members and students, achieved that goal.

The booth simulated a plant identifica-tion test station at a sanctioned certification test. Many visitors took on the challenge and prodded co-workers see if they could better their score.

“It was a success, because it was a fun activity, while opening up dialogue about certification with a lot of members,” says Laura Brinton, LO’s certification coordinator.

Irrigation conferenceThe irrigation conference attracted 55 contractors and suppliers. The keynote address by Phil Harwood received high marks. The theme of the talk was creating a winning approach to recruiting and man-aging people.

Chair of the Irrigation Group, John Lam-berink, hosted the event.

Effective Management Short CourseA new event added to the Monday Warm-up line-up was the Effective Management Short Course. Attended by 42 people, the course was led by Jacki Hart CLP and Tim Kearney CLP.

Dates have already been booked for next year’s Congress, Jan. 7 to 9, at the Toronto Congress Centre.

The Plant ID challange proved a popular attraction to those attending Congress. The challenge reflected a component of the CLT certification test. Connon Nurseries NVK supplied all the plants used in the challenge.

New chair of the IPM Symposium Committee, Kyle Tobin of LawnSavers Plant Health Care, left, presented Alan White of Turf Systems of Burlington the 2nd Annual IPM Leadership Award.


Landscape Ontario magazine walked the floors speaking to attendees about how they felt about Congress 2013, and to hear the reasons they attended the show.

Skully Tuning, Angelo’s Supplies, Farmington Hills, Mich., has attended Congress for a number of years. “I look for new ideas, vendors, products, particulary large stone and pavers. Congress is great. I go to the two best shows available, Congress and the one in Chicago, but this one (Congress) is the best.”

Andy Macdonald, Noble Truck Bodies, Shallow Lake, has attended four or five Congress events. He is interested in new products, particularly

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Visitors give Congress rave reviews

Sean James of Fernridge Landscaping, Mil-ton, teaches students at Mohawk College. He brought his second year horticultural apprentices from the college, giving them an assignment for a reading course.

Students asked, “Why is Landscape Ontario a good thing, and why is Congress a worthwhile show for an industry member to attend?

“The students were directed to be insightful in their interviews and observa-tions, and they did a great job!” says James.

Some of what the students observed and their interviews follow:

Cam Poustie: After attending Congress, I wholeheartedly believe that every single company and or business that has affilia-tion with horticulture and landscape should be a member of Landscape Ontario. At this show I was informed of the many benefits of becoming a member of the organization. With membership, there comes a variety of

snow equipment and trucks. “I enjoy the show, because there is so much to see.”

Evan MacAdam, first year student at Fanshawe’s horticulture program, said he was very impressed with the size of the show. It was his first time visiting Congress. “I found a few things in the greenhouse and lighting sectors, which I am interested in.”

Catherine Eeuwes of Markham Landscapes, says she has been com-ing to Congress for many years. “I mainly look for suppliers.” She also enjoys seminars. “Congress has a great layout, making it easy to tour the event. It’s a great show.

Students talk about LO and Congress

advantages. One reason is that onlookers will view you and your company as far more professional.

Talking with Scott Mikes at the GMC booth was also very informative on the benefits of joining Landscape Ontario. He explained that with a membership comes a substantial discount on various vehicles and equipment. For example, there is $12,000 worth of savings on every GMC vehicle you purchase.

After a great day here, I highly recom-mend everyone who has an interest in the industry come to Congress. Employers love having employees who have an interest and are passionate about what they do. There is no better place than Congress to meet great employers and potentially set yourself up with a great career.

Suzanna Lusky: Interviewing Rob O’Brien of Lighthouse Sales Group revealed how Congress can help with sales.

“Any time I can stand in one place and have customers come to me is a productive day,” he says, while demonstrating how quickly he can register new customers with a hand-held scanner, similar to the ones used in grocery stores.

Reaching out to customers in this way and through more old-fashioned method like shaking hands with passersby is the main reason Mark Ebel of Ebel Quarries in Wiarton has a booth at Congress. He says, “I only get down to the city a couple of times a year, so it’s a chance to see our custom-ers face-to-face.”

Matt Brouers: I asked my first question and started getting the experience I was looking for. Every conversation seemed to flow so easily, because of my similar interest with everyone else who comes to Congress.

Everyone spoke very highly of Land-scape Ontario and the trade show. I talked to Scott Meyers of St. Williams Native Farm. He told me about how you can get an exclusive look into where the industry is going, and how to experience the industry from just walking around in a place like this. All the connections everyone wants to make are here.

Mike Prong: I spoke to Bill McKague of Gro-Bark Organics, who said, “Land-scape Ontario is at the forefront of the landscape industry, and being a member has a lot of benefits, both for a member company as well as the public. Landscape Ontario members strive to elevate the industry standard in regards to green and environmental initiatives.”

I was told that being a part of Landscape Ontario shows the public that your company is not only committed to excellence, but will also do the job with the environment in mind. The positive public perception a com-pany gains by being a part of Landscape Ontario will no doubt increase sales and put a client’s mind at ease knowing that they have hired a company that is provincially-recognized in the trade.

Congress is not like any other trade show in Canada; it stands alone. Whether you are an exhibitor or a show attendee, there is always something there to interest everyone.

Congress is a great place to make con-nections and meet like-minded people from your trade. In our industry, connections go a very long way. Each time I talked to someone, I made sure to introduce myself and give them my contact information. You never know when or if, knowing some-one will come in handy. That’s why a trade show like Congress is a great place to meet new people.”


TRAdE SHOWPartner: Canadian Fence Industry Asso-ciation; Platinum: Banas Stones, Global Arch/Stone Arch, Landscape Trades; Gold: Chrysler Canada, Husqvarna Canada; Silver: Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel; Bronze: Bobcat, Medallion Fence Limited, Vermeer Canada.

IPM CONFERENCELawnLife, Becker Underwood, J.B. & D. Company, Direct Solutions (formerly Agrium Advanced Technologies), G.C. Duke Equip-ment, Koppert Canada, Plant Products, Turf Revolution.

IRRIGATION CONFERENCE Rain Bird International, Hunter Industries, Toro Company, John Deere Landscapes, Turf Care Products.

A great deal of appreciation goes towards the many volunteers who gave so gener-ously of their time to help make Congress 2013 such a great a success.

SHOW COMMITTEEBeth Edney CLD, chair; Terry Childs, vice chair; Brian Lofgren, past chair; Jack VandeRee CLT; Barry Dickson; Michael LaPorte CLT; Paul DeGroot; Douglas Coote; Nathan Helder; Scott Beaudoin; Bob McCannell; Nick Solty; Monica van Maris; Brian Cocks CLT; Klaas Sikkema and Gerrit Tervrugt.

CONFERENCESSusan Antler, Ian Armstrong, Karin Banerd, Lee Benson CLD, Emily Bright, Margot Byers, Kim Cotter, Kim Edwards, Ann Fov-argue-Jakins, Jason Gaw, Harry Gelder-man CLT, Nicole Hanbidge, Leisa Kirkaldy, John Lamberink CIT, Jeffrey Lee, Skai Leja, Stephanie Lemesurier, Kevin O’Hara, Adele Pierre CLD, Irina Polstvin, Greg Redshaw, Lesley Revell, Edel Schmidt, Ron Sikkema, Melissa Spearing, Ivan Stinson and Margaret Stinson.

IPM SyMPOSIUMPam Charbonneau, Paul Gaspar, Rohan Harrison, Ken Pavely, Lee Ratcliffe, Kyle Tobin, Violet Van Wassenaer, John Wright, Monica van Maris.

LANdSCAPE dESIGNERS GROUPSundaura Alford CLD; Paul Brydges; Don Chase CLD; Brandon Gelderman; Harry

Congress 2013 volunteersGelderman CLT; Jennifer Hayman; Ryan Heath CLP, CLT; Alice Klamer; Ron Koudys CLD; Anthony Lombardi CLD, CLP; Mike Lunau CLD, CLT; Chris Mace; Carolyne Planck; Fred Post CLD; Haig Seferian CLD; Ron Swentiski CLD.

IRRIGATION GROUPSteve Brewer CIT, Louise Cottreau, Chris

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LANdSCAPE ONTARIO BOOTHCarol Fulford; Lexi Dearborn; Environmen-tal Committee: Sean James, Janet Enna-morato, Peter Scholtens, Anna van Maris, Alex Zalewski CLT; Flora Niagara: Michel Gauthier, Carol Cowan; and LO Founda-tion: John Wright.

Sponsors continue support of CongressLANdSCAPE dESIGNER CONFERENCEBlue Sky Nursery, Unilock, Dynascape Software, Moonstruck Landscape Lighting.

AWARdS OF ExCELLENCEDraglam Salt - G&L Group, Earthco Soil Mixtures - G&L Group, Sheridan Nurseries, Permacon.

LEGACy ROOMThe Investment Guild, Stihl, Redbud Supply, Kubota Canada, Gravely (Ariens), The G&L Group, Nutrite, Kesmac/Brouwer, Brouwer Sod Farms, Echo Power Equipment (Canada), Timm Enterprises

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Pride was very evident throughout the annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence presentations at this year’s Congress. The positive feelings came easy to every one of the 600 industry pro-fessionals in the room who understood that to win one of the awards requires tal-ent, creativity and experience.

Categories recognized at the cer-emony held on Jan. 8, at Toronto’s Dou-bletree by Hilton Airport Hotel, included landscape construction, maintenance and design projects.

Frank Ferragine of Breakfast Televi-sion and CityTV hosted the show, which included several special presentations that celebrated the association’s 40-year

Awards of Excellence reflects great pride in industry

anniversary. Eleven year old Avery

Kadish wowed the audience with her amazing vocals. Video footage from last sev-eral years displayed mem-bers’ best moments, including the red carpet Oscars starring Gerald Boot CLP and the golden statue, Elvis and the Vegas showgirls.

Karl Stensson of Sheridan Nurseries presented the top award at the annual show, the Dunington-Grubb Award. With Sheridan Nurseries celebrating 100 years in business, Stensson highlighted his family’s connection to industry pioneer Howard Dunington-Grubb. The award

goes to the highest scoring construction project, which this year was presented to Edengrove Land-scapes of Missis-sauga.

Another special award handed out during the evening was the Casey van Maris Award, which was presented by Alex Zalewski, grandson of the trophy’s name-sake. This year The Landmark Group of Thornbury received top marks. The award honours the

memory of one of Landscape Ontario’s most influential and respected members. It is given to the project that achieves the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping.

Gregg Salivan presented the award named to honour his father, Don Sali-van. This award goes to company judged to have entered the best grounds man-agement project. This year, Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance received the honour.

Garden Communicator of the Year Award went to Larry Sherk from Sheridan Nurseries for his many years of work pro-moting the industry. He was also involved in helping to create the Canadian hardi-ness zone map. Sherk researched the history of Sheridan Nurseries as part of the company’s 100th anniversary.

Well-known gardening expert Mark Cullen received two honours during the presentations. He was first recognized for his volunteer work promoting Canada Blooms, and then he was presented with the Environmental Award for creating the Trees for Life program.

Other Canada Blooms awards recog-nized Martin Farms as Soft Landscaping Supplier of the Year and Unilock as Hard Landscaping Supplier of the Year.

Jacki Hart took the stage to present

The entire cast of award winners came together on stage in a wrap-up moment to a very memorable 40th anniversary awards night.

Mark Cullen was honoured with the Environmental Award for his work with Trees for Life.

Gord Shuttleworth received an Honourary Life Membership from Karl Stensson, left, and LO past president Tom Intven.


In-Lite Design of Putnam took top booth honours at the Congress 2013 trade show, winning the Paul J. Day Best of Show Award.

“The booth’s less-is-more design strategy was creative — and effective — in making an intangible product real,” said the judges. The booth layout also placed its staff centre stage, ready to welcome visitors.

This year’s best booth awards rec-ognized exhibitors for excellence in trade show marketing. The judges, Deborah Dugan of Conexsys, John LeRoy of GSS Security and Lee Ann Knudsen of Landscape Trades, were tasked to choose a winner in each of six categories.

Kubota Canada of Markham received honours in the heavy equip-ment category. “Extra lighting was used to great effect, and bringing in celebri-

In-Lite Design wins best booth awardties for an autograph session enhances the brand’s show investment,” said the judges.

Other winners included Muskoka Rock Company, Bracebridge, best 100-400 sq. ft. booth, excluding heavy equipment; Echo Power Equipment (Canada), London, best small equip-ment booth; Unilock, Georgetown, best booth over 400 sq. ft., excluding heavy equipment; Playcare and Design, Mil-ton, best booth under 100 sq. ft., exclud-ing heavy equipment.

The best booth winner for Fence-craft, produced by the Canadian Fence Industry Association, was awarded to Vinyl-Fence.ca, Niagara Falls.

For its efforts in aggressively promot-ing Congress, Upper Canada Stone of Shanty Bay received the show’s best promotion award.

Prosperity Partners Leadership Awards to Nicola Kamp, Lindsay Drake Nightingale and Jason Gaw.

An emotional moment during the eve-ning was the presentation of a honorary life membership to Gord Shuttleworth. The presentation was appropriate for the association’s 40th anniversary, as Shut-tleworth was a member of the inaugural board of directors in 1973, and served as the association’s president in 1976 and 1978.

He spoke about the passion and believing in the association back in 1973. After the ceremony, he stated, “I think for myself and the other presidents before me, our vision did not go as far as what I witnessed that evening. After watching the program, seeing the many of the excel-lent award-winning landscapes and all the amazing programs and scholarships, this association has come a long way.”

The Past President’s Award was given to Rita Weerdenburg of the Cana-dian Nursery Landscape Association. Weerdenburg has worked for the growers sector for many years. She was Horticul-ture Review’s original publisher and edi-tor. Readers now know the publication as Landscape Ontario magazine.

For their work on Flora Niagara, Carol Cowan of Zebra Promotions and Michel Gauthier of MGB Tourfest received the Trillium Award.

The 2013 Awards of Excellence was a special night for Shane Priaulx CLT from The Professional Gardener, Osgoode. He won a luxurious week-long stay in Mount Tremblant, Que., courtesy of the evening’s sponsors Draglam Salt and Earthco Soil Mixtures.

A special highlight of the evening was the reprisal of the now famous Joe Vander Something’s Landscape Rant. If you missed this spectacular re-do, it is on www.horttrades.com/landscaper-rant. You can see both the 2005 version and this year’s edition.

Member milestones celebrated this year included Lloyd’s Landscaping for 50 years, OGS Landscape Services for 60 years, and Sheridan Nurseries, 100 years.

To view images of some award-win-ning landscapes and the complete list of construction and maintenance winners, see pages 17 to 20 in this issue. Also, watch for LO This Week e-newsletter for videos from the Awards of Excellence and Congress.

The Paul J. Day Best of Show Award went to In-Lite Design. On hand to present the award to In-Lite representatives, are from left Heather MacRae, show manager; Beth Edney CLD, chair of the show committee; In-Lite representatives Ramon Pieters, president; and Jim Stangier; award’s namesake Paul Day; and committee vice-chair Brian Cocks CLT.

The Dunington-Grubb Award was presented by Karl Stensson to members of Edengrove Landscapes of Mississauga.


Timeless — what’s old is new again in LO gardenThe theme of this year’s LO Canada Blooms garden reflects many things, the advancements of the horticultural indus-try over the years, the growth and devel-opment of our trade association, and the powerful message of sustainability.

The sustainability message is clear even among the Canada Blooms 2013 team, with many of the members veter-ans of the experience.

In honour and celebration of LO’s 40th birthday, we thought we’d try and show the transition of our industry over the years through the evolution of elements and design. Come see old meet new. Elements that have been society’s build-ing blocks over time in the garden are stone, water and plants used as shelter, protection, sign posts or beacons, to pro-tect and feed loved ones, or to provide a space to reflect and ponder.

This year’s LO garden is 2,500 sq. ft. in size and contains some notewor-thy elements of interest. The real eye-catcher will be the drystone lighthouse. Also included are a curved water wall, vegetable garden and plants (too many to list), and also a small pictorial look back at the development and advancement of our industry.

We hope that all of you take advantage of discounted tickets to encourage your staff, clients, friends and family to come to Canada Blooms and kick off spring by get-ting inspired by the commitment and work of your colleagues and peers.

To find more information or to pur-chase tickets, go to www.horttrades.com/canada-blooms-2013-2.

Core garden build teamTask leaders, Paul Doornbos CLP, CLT; and Brian Marsh; Steve Carrothers; James Garfield Thompson OALA; Dean McLellan; Paul Brydges OALA; Marina Signer; Sally Harvey CLP, CLT; Pat Elo CLT; Regine Marsh; Ron Swentiski CLD, Jeff Lee, Brandon Gelderman, Connie Cadotte CLD, John Higo, Richard Kuizenga, along with teardown team members to be announced.— Paul Doornbos

An overview of the 2013 Landscape Ontario garden at Canada Blooms.

A dry stone lighthouse will be one of the main attractions at this year’s LO garden.


ASSOCIATION NEWS

Two Guelph area charities, Pollina-tion Guelph and Hospice Wellington, are eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring 2013, when everyone may enjoy the beau-tiful, pollinator garden planted earlier last fall on the hospice site in Guelph.

Designed by Pollination Guelph, the garden replaces an area of steeply sloped and weed-prone grass that is visible from the facility’s patio and sunroom. Volunteers with Pollination Guelph and Hospice Wel-lington planted over 300 perennials and flowering shrubs chosen to attract and pro-vide food and habitat for pollinating insects such as butterflies and bees.

The perennial garden is the second phase of a multi-phase project at the hos-pice.

“Here, within the Hospice, we strive to create a positive and life-affirming atmo-sphere as part of end-of-life care,” says

Hospice executive director Rosslyn Bent-ley. “When Pollination Guelph first pro-posed the project to us, we realized that it would give us the opportunity to create an environment around our facility that really reflects these values. We are delighted with the results so far and really looking forward to watching the gardens grow and mature over the coming years.”

The first phase of the project, completed in the spring of 2012, saw the installation of a native shrub garden which replaced another area of steeply sloped. The garden will be extended in 2013 as part of the third phase of the project. It will include creating a border of native shrub roses around the parking lot and an art installation.

The first two phases of the project were completed with the support not only of the Guelph Community Foundation, but also member of Landscape Ontario, Manor

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Volunteers praise Carlo Mann (right), owner of Manor Landscaping, for his support to beautify the grounds at the Guelph hospice.

Landscaping and Maintenance of Guelph. The company maintained the landscap-ing around the Hospice, free of charge since the facility opened in 2010. When Carlo Mann, owner of Manor Landscaping learned of the proposal to re-landscape the site, he immediately offered additional help from his company.

“Maintaining healthy grass on such a hot, exposed and sloped site was an on-going challenge. The advantages of the project were obvious. Not only will there be much less grass to cut and care for, but the gardens will bring colour and interest, as well as providing habitat for insects and birds,” said Mann.

The company donated mulch and top-soil for the project, helped with the cost of plants and donated the time of work crews to strip sod and prepare the ground for a shrub garden. The crew from Manor also worked alongside volunteers planting the shrub garden.

Pollination Guelph volunteer Clare Irwin noted, “The help we received from Manor Landscaping was invaluable. Pol-lination Guelph does not own a truck or any landscaping machinery. Manor Land-scaping not only gave financial support to the project but also essential practical help with transporting materials to the site and sod stripping.”


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The Hospice Wellington garden is one of several planting projects undertaken by Pollination Guelph as part of its mandate to conserve and develop habitat for butter-flies, bees and other pollinating insects.

AGM REVEALS BUSy yEAREveryone was in agreement at this year’s Landscape Ontario’s Annual General Meet-ing, held Jan. 9 during Congress, that the association had a busy year with many successful projects.

Following the early morning breakfast, executive director Tony DiGiovanni outlined a number of important highlights for the association over the past year. This was accompanied with photographic images reflecting those events.

Members of the executive, who served in 2012, will return to the same positions on the board for this year. They are Phil Charal, president; Tom Intven, past presi-dent; Dave Braun, first vice president; War-ren Patterson, second vice president; and

Paul Brydges, treasurer. Phil Charal reviewed his first year in

office, and his hopes for the new year. Gregg Salivan and Beth Edney CLD were elected to the provincial board as mem-bers-at-large.

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At Congress the Landscape Designers Sector Group launched its brand new, hot-

off-the-press Landscape Designer Manual. During the show more than 150 copies were sold. A big part of those sales took place at the designers’ conference, where Don Chase CLD and Tony Lombardi CLD, CLP were kept busy selling the manual. The new publication will be used as a guide for the proposed new designers’ certifica-tion program. Copies may be purchased by contact Rachel Cerelli at [email protected].

NEW BUSINESS GUIdE AVAILABLE TO IMPROVE SAFETy SySTEMA new guide, designed to assist in devel-oping a health and safety system, is now available to members of Landscape Ontario.

The purpose of the guide, entitled, Landscapers and Growers Closing the Loop Setting up a Health and Safety Sys-tem in Your Small Business, is to help members make sure that health and safety is not something that is left to chance, but to create a healthier workplace.

“We are pleased to partner with Land-scape Ontario in bringing you this guide. Our hope is that it will make your life as a business owner just a little bit easier and

Tony Lombardi, left, and Don Chase helped launch the new designers manual at Congress.


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“In recent years the WSIB rate for our sector has increased after a steady decline. It is time to refocus our efforts. It is time for every employer and employee to work together to put safety first,” writes Tony DiGiovanni, LO executive director.

The guide contains six steps. These include Self-Assessment, Setting the Stage, The Right Stuff, Health and Safety in Action, The Internal Responsibility Sys-tem in Action and Closing the Loop.

A copy of the guide may be obtained from the LO horttrades.com website under Safety on the Resource tab, or at http://bit.ly/safetyloop.

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the areas of energy, clothing and financial. Global Payments offers Landscape

Ontario members an alternative from their current payment-processing pro-vider. The company is offering pre-loaded

terminals that take only 15 minutes to install in your business. The terminals allow improved speed at check-out, cost-effective Internet-based processing and secure payment transactions.

The system allows the use of Visa and MasterCard sales using the LO member preferred rates.

More information may be found at www.cnla-acpp.ca/global.

RBC is offering LO members a special-ized equipment leasing program for the acquisition of industry-related equipment.

The program includes low fixed inter-est rates, 100 per cent financing that can include training, fabrication and shipping; no maximum lease size, and choice of 12 to 60 month terms.

To find out more about the program, go to http://bit.ly/RBClease.

Petro Canada offers members a sav-ing of 2.4 cents per litre on all grades of gasoline and diesel and 15 per cent off car washes. The member’s card provides flex-ible billing and payment options. As well, members can customize the SuperPass cards by restricting site access, time of day or week access, as well as fuel and non-fuel purchases for your whole fleet or for specific drivers. Cards are equipped with PIN security and your company logo can printed on the card.

To find out more about the program, go to www.cnla-acpp.ca/petrocanada.

Mark’s Work Wearhouse came onboard last year, offering 15 per cent savings through cards scanned at the check-out. The savings program clothes, shopcoats, overalls, rainwear, work gloves, casual and CSA approved foot-wear. Contact http://bit.ly/XducEu to find out more about the discount.

Present discount cards will expire on Mar. 1, 2013.

Mackia Land Design in St. Agatha had the daunting task of moving two gigantic rocks over 180 km. Mackia’s Glen Keats says one rock weighed 90 tons, while the other was 28 tons. It took two hours and 40 minutes to transport the rocks. “With the client, we secured a 400 ton crane, got all the required permits for road closure to load the rock in Wiarton and transport it to St. Agatha, just outside Waterloo, for a landscape project.”

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VOLUNTEER PROFILE

It didn’t take Michael Van Dongen CHT of Van Dongen Landscaping and Nurseries in Hornby long to become fully involved in Landscape Ontario.

“I knew a bit about the industry, but really wanted to be fully immersed in it, so I joined Landscape Ontario. I wanted to see all the moving parts and get to know more of the people within it,” says Van Dongen.

He vividly recalls the day he met LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni. “I had a short meeting with Tony, and the following day I was enrolled as a director on the Garden Centre Commodity Group.

Chair of sector groupVan Dongen now serves as chair of the Garden Centre Sector Group, and helps

One conversation leads Van Dongen to volunteer position

with the Certification program as a volun-teer and judge. He is also a member of the Prosperity Partners Committee.

When asked if he had any favourite memories of his volunteer time with LO, he said that is still to come. Interviewed just prior to Congress, he quipped, “I just found out about this Tailgate at Congress.”

Loves interactionMichael Van Dongen says the biggest benefit he receives from his volunteer time at LO is interaction with other LO and industry members.

He is continually impressed by the amount of work he sees from many of the staff and volunteers. “Really, they all work tirelessly.”

Other volunteer work by Van Don-gen includes the United Way, although he says he doesn’t put in that much time in it. “I am still looking for that organiza-tion that works for only one month in the dead of winter. Perhaps I should begin my research in the Caribbean?”


The talents and creativity of landscape construction, maintenance and design contractors were acknowledged at the Awards of Excellence gala on January 8, 2013 at Congress. Winners portray a competitive spirit, strive for continuous achievement and improvement, offer services distinctly different from the competition and are stewards of the horticultural trades, sharing a vision for a vibrant and prosperous future.

From the winning entries, Ontarians can expect to see inspired outdoor living space designs, that build strong connections to the natural world and projects that incorporate respect, responsibility and community.

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The Awards of Excellence for Construction, Maintenance and Design fall into 41 categories. Landscape Ontario is pleased to recognize the winners.

2013 Winner for Balcony/Rooftop Gardens LANDSCAPES BY LUCIN

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONSHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE Water Features, Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction -- Under $10,000

J GARFIELD THOMPSON LANDSCAPE LTD Water Features, Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000

NATURE’S CHOICE LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION LTD. Water Features, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

PLANIT GREEN LANDSCAPES Water Features, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000, Web site: planitgreen.ca

TARRASCAPE INNOVATION INC Water Features, Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

GARDEN CREATIONS OF OTTAWA LTD Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

GREENTARIO LANDSCAPING (2006) INC Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

LANDSCAPES BY LUCIN Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

DIMARCO LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Landscape Lighting Design & Installation

ROYAL STONE LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000 , $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

VAUGHAN LANDSCAPING Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000, Web site: vaughanlandscaping.ca

CEDAR SPRINGS LANDSCAPE GROUP Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000, Special Interest Construction, Web site: cedarsprings.net

ADEN EARTHWORKS INC Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

THE SCOTT WENTWORTH LANDSCAPE GROUP LTD Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000, Residential Construction $250,000 to $500,000, Place of Business

OAKRIDGE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LTD Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

BEYOND LANDSCAPING Residential Construction -- Under $10,000, $10,000 - $25,000, $25,000 - $50,000

ELITE DESIGNED CONCRETE INC Residential Construction Under $10,000, $10,000 - $25,000, $25,000 - $50,000

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LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTIONSHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE Water Features, Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction -- Under $10,000

J GARFIELD THOMPSON LANDSCAPE LTD Water Features, Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000

NATURE’S CHOICE LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION LTD. Water Features, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

PLANIT GREEN LANDSCAPES Water Features, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000, Web site: planitgreen.ca

TARRASCAPE INNOVATION INC Water Features, Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

GARDEN CREATIONS OF OTTAWA LTD Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

GREENTARIO LANDSCAPING (2006) INC Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

LANDSCAPES BY LUCIN Balcony or Rooftop Garden, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

DIMARCO LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Landscape Lighting Design & Installation

ROYAL STONE LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000 , $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

VAUGHAN LANDSCAPING Landscape Lighting Design & Installation, Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000, Web site: vaughanlandscaping.ca

CEDAR SPRINGS LANDSCAPE GROUP Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000, Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000, Special Interest Construction, Web site: cedarsprings.net

ADEN EARTHWORKS INC Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

THE SCOTT WENTWORTH LANDSCAPE GROUP LTD Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000, Residential Construction $250,000 to $500,000, Place of Business

OAKRIDGE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS LTD Commercial Construction - multi-residential and industrial - Over $250,000

BEYOND LANDSCAPING Residential Construction -- Under $10,000, $10,000 - $25,000, $25,000 - $50,000

ELITE DESIGNED CONCRETE INC Residential Construction Under $10,000, $10,000 - $25,000, $25,000 - $50,000

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2013 Winner of the Don Salivan Grounds Management Award SHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

Residential Construction $25,000 to 50,000 SHIBUI LANDSCAPING

Private Residential Design 5000 sq ft or more THE LANDMARK GROUP


2013 Winner of the Casey van Maris Award THE LANDMARK GROUP

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BOFFO LANDSCAPING INC Residential Construction $10,000 - $25,000

BCH LANDSCAPING LTD Residential Construction $10,000 - $25,000

GELDERMAN LANDSCAPING LTD Residential Construction $10,000 - $25,000

SIPKENS NURSERIES (PALACE PERENNIALS) Residential Construction $10,000 - $25,000

GRIFFITH PROPERTY SERVICES LTD Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

GARDEN GROVE GROUP Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

MAPLERIDGE LANDSCAPES LTD Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000

HUTTEN & CO LANDSCAPING Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $100,000 -$250,000

SHIBUI LANDSCAPING Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

FOSSIL LANDSCAPES LTD Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000, $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000

PLANTENANCE INC Residential Construction $25,000 - $50,000

SACRED SPACE LANDSCAPE & DESIGN Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000

S REBELO LANDSCAPES INC Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000

BETZ POOLS LTD Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000, $500,000 to $1,000,000

OGS LANDSCAPE SERVICES Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000

DARSAN Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 - $500,000

LEASIDE LANDSCAPING Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000

KIVA LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUILD INC. Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000

DA GRACEY & ASSOCIATES Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000

BENJ ART INC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND CONTRACTORS Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000

THE GREAT GARDEN REVIVAL COMPANY Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000

LEISHMAN LANDSCAPING LTD Residential Construction $50,000 - $100,000, $100,000 -$250,000

THE LANDMARK GROUP Residential Construction $100,000-$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000

BK BAUN LANDSCAPE LTD Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

R J ROGERS LANDSCAPING LTD Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000

YARDS UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING INC Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

ARTISTIC SHADOWS LANDSCAPING Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

BOUWMEISTER LANDSCAPING LTD Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

MONARCH LANDSCAPE Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, Special Interest Construction

LANDCARE Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000

PRO-LAND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC Residential Construction $100,000 -$250,000, $250,000 to $500,000

EDENGROVE LANDSCAPES LTD Residential Construction $500,000 to $1,000,000, Web site: edengrove.ca

SOLID ROCK INC Special Interest Construction

CYPRESS HILL DESIGN AND BUILD Special Interest Construction

IT’S ABOUT THYME Web site: itsaboutthymelandscaping.ca

GREEN COLLAR LANDSCAPING Web site: greencollar.ca

SHADEMASTER LANDSCAPING LTD Web site: shademaster.net

INTERIOR PLANTSCAPINGTHE PLANT LADY INC Interior Maintenance — Greater than $2,500 service value per annum

STEMS INTERIOR LANDSCAPING INC Interior Maintenance

NEDLAW LIVING WALLS INC Interior Plantscaping Design and Installation

IRRIGATION GELDERMAN LANDSCAPING LTD Water Conservation Award, Non-Potable Water

SMART WATERING SYSTEMS Water Conservation Award, Non-Potable Water

DESIGN DEARBORN DESIGNS AND ASSOCIATES Commercial Design

PLANTENANCE INC Commercial Design



ADEN EARTHWORKS INC Private Residential Design Under 2,500 sq ft

CEDAR SPRINGS LANDSCAPE GROUP Private Residential Design Under 2,500 sq ft, 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft

BETZ POOLS LTD Private Residential Design 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft, 5,000 sq ft or more

THE LANDMARK GROUP Private Residential Design 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft, 5,000 sq ft or more

WELWYN WONG LANDSCAPE DESIGN Private Residential Design 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft

YARDS UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING INC Private Residential Design 2,500 to 5,000 sq ft

BENJ ART INC LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND CONTRACTORS Private Residential Design 5,000 sq ft or more

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SPECIAL AWARDSCasey van Maris Award 2013 THE LANDMARK GROUP

Don Salivan Grounds Management Award 2013 SHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE

Dunington-Grubb Award 2013 EDENGROVE LANDSCAPES LTD

Environmental Award 2013 Mark Cullen

Garden Communicator’s Award 2013 Larry Sherk

Honorary Life Membership 2013 Gord Shuttleworth

IPM Leadership Award 2013 Alan White, Turf Systems

Milestone Members 2013 Sheridan Nurseries - 100 years , OGS - 60 years, Lloyd’s Landscaping - 50 years

Past President’s Award 2013 Rita Weerdenburg, CNLA

Prosperity Partners Leadership Award 2013 Lindsay Drake Nightingale, Jason Gaw, Nicola Kamp

Trillium Award 2013 Carol Cowan and Michel Gauthier for Flora Niagara Project

THANK YOU to ceremony host Frank Ferragine, our judges and special presenters.And to...AV CanadaCamilla House ImportsDoubletree by Hilton Toronto Airport HotelDraglam SaltEarthco Soil MixturesLO Show CommitteeLO StaffPerfect Sphere ProductionsPermacon Sheridan Nurseries Ltd

For more information on the Awards of Excellence, visit www.loawards.com or contact Kristen McIntyre at [email protected] or 1-800-265-5656 ext. 321.

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Karl Stensson (left) and Tom Intven (right) present Gord Shuttleworth with an Honorary Lifetime Membership

Alistair Johnston (left) and Tom Intven (right) present Mark Cullen with the Environmental Award

The Awards of Excellence are presented by

Awards host Frank Ferragine



Bookmark www.horttrades.com/comingevents for up-to-date event information.

NEW MEMBERS

EVENTS

February 20Landscape Lighting Conference 2013Riga Hall, Latvian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, TorontoThis annual event will feature keynote speaker Nels Peterson from N Design Partners, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the morning, lunch and interactive panel discussions in the afternoon. For more information, go to www.horttrades.com/lighting-2013, or contact [email protected].

February 20Ornamental Growers Safety ProgramTLC Professional Landscape, 2026 Oxford St. E., LondonThis safety seminar is aimed at ornamental

growers to help establish prevention and due diligence practices. This risk management seminar will engage owners using interactive training techniques to establish a basic health and safety management program. Lunch is not included. LO member price is $25, while non-members pay $40. To find out more information, or to register, go to www.horttrades.com/ seminars/2013-02-20/LS021.

February 21Golden Horseshoe Chapter meetingAppleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line, BurlingtonThis meeting has something for everyone, so whatever sector you work in, or whether you’re an owner or an employee, this meeting is for

you. Consultants will talk about online marketing in the morning and Workplace Safety and Pre-vention Services will discuss safety issues dur-ing the afternoon. The meeting will include lunch and take place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, or to rsvp, contact Helen at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354, or [email protected].

February 27Contractors’ Lecture Series 2013Latvian Cultural Centre, 4 Credit Union Drive, TorontoLandscape Ontario’s annual Contractors’ Lec-ture Series is a gathering of landscape archi-tects, designers, contractors and other industry professionals. Featured speakers this year are Scott Wentworth OALA and Daria Nardone OALA. This special evening is an excellent plat-form for sharing information and exchanging ideas. Contact for this event is Kristen McIntyre at [email protected].

DurhamGary Vatcher Landscapes IncGary Vatcher, 1 Gilchurst Ct, Whitby, ON L1R 2P3Tel: 905-260-4763Membership Type: Active

GeorGian LakeLanDsMacLean Engineering (Ontario Location)Lynne Dixon1067 Kelly Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 5P5Tel: 705-670-8014-x480Membership Type: Associate

GoLDen horseshoeLighthouse Sales GroupRob O’Brien486 8th Concession E, PO Box 54, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H0Tel: 905-689-2734Membership Type: AssociateNew Nature LandscapingPaul Vandemerwe5376 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7M 0R1Tel: 905-335-3554Membership Type: ActiveNorth Shore Landscape FirmCody Kurpershoek303 Lakeview Ave, Burlington, ON L7N 1Y9Tel: 905-220-9939Membership Type: Interim

LonDonMaynooth Natural GraniteMark Hyland63 Elmwood Ave E, London, ON N6C 1J1Tel: 855-282-5895Membership Type: AssociateTirecraft Ontario IncDavid Eleyonich40430 Robinson Rd, Ingersoll, ON N5C 3J7Tel: 905-515-3555Membership Type: Associate

ottawaCandace Mallette Landscape & Garden DesignCandace Mallette1531 Bonneville Cres, Ottawa, ON K1C 7M9Tel: 613-203-6323Membership Type: Interim

J & A TruckingJeff Cox4275 Boulter RdGeneral Delivery, Boulter, ON K0L 1G0Tel: 613-332-1626Membership Type: Active

torontoJennifer Bloomfield351 Belsize Dr, Toronto, ON M4S 1M7Tel: 416-485-3929Membership Type: HorticulturalCharlie Ireton7241 Jane St, Concord, ON L4K 1A7Tel: 416-936-6722Membership Type: HorticulturalJason Rokosh149 Banff Rd, Toronto, ON M4P 2P8Tel: 416-518-8446Membership Type: HorticulturalDale Baranieski Well Drilling LtdBryon Baranieski2497 Vivian Rd, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W1Tel: 905-895-7342Membership Type: Chapter AssociateDiscounters Pool and Spa WarehousePaul Scanlan4630 Dufferin St, Unit 12A, North York, ON M3H 5S4Tel: 416-665-1100Membership Type: AssociateDreamworks Tree ServicesFrederick Allen18292 Durham Rd 30, RR 3, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0Tel: 647-261-2627Membership Type: ActiveEco-Pools Inc.Chris Gregory5 Plank Rd, Holland Landing, ON L9N 1C1Tel: 905-895-6209Membership Type: AssociateEvangreen LandscapingEvan Boyle14899 Dufferin St, King City, ON L7B 1K5Tel: 905-713-2853Membership Type: Active

Garden Rabbit Landscaping LtdMarek Krol7551 Kipling Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 1Y5Tel: 905-850-8222Membership Type: ActiveHilltop Property ManagementCarmine Costantino61 Golfwood Heights, Toronto, ON M9P 3L8Tel: 416-875-6765Membership Type: ActiveKnecht Landscape Associates LtdMarkus Knecht4 West St, Brampton, ON L6X 1V7Tel: 905-450-1105Membership Type: ActiveParamount Truck SalesMario Dimonte8800 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 6Z5Tel: 905-764-5252Membership Type: AssociateRafat General Contractor IncRick Lima8850 George Bolton Pkwy, Caledon, ON L7E 2Y4Tel: 905-951-1063Membership Type: Active

upper CanaDaColeman & AssociatesAlison Coleman4506 Rowsome Rd E, Brockville, ON K6V 5T4Tel: 888-697-8900Membership Type: Associate

waterLooGreen Collar LandscapingAl Perreault183 Orkney Rd, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0Tel: 289-339-8746Membership Type: ActiveJAL EntJohn Lawrence158 Cedarbrae Ave, Waterloo, ON N2L 4S3Tel: 519-240-3579Membership Type: Chapter AssociateNorthern Innovators IncLaurie Scott77 Dublin St S, Guelph, ON N1H 4M5Tel: 519-823-5549Membership Type: Horticultural


Growth and change have marked Land-scape Ontario’s history, but pride in the association shines throughout. The year 2013 is occasion for special pride, as

Landscape Ontario celebrates 40 years

your association’s 40th year. Landscape Ontario magazine is

searching its archives to publish nostal-gic annual highlight spreads through the end of next year.

LO’s first 25 years were documented in a special yearbook, available at www.

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horttrades.com/yearbook. Each issue this year will highlight a year of the association’s history.

Photos or material about LO’s history are appreciated; please send to Allan Dennis, [email protected].

1. The LO Growers Group celebrated its 25th anniversary by staging an extra-special Research Auction with a pioneers’ reunion. The event was held at Timm Enterprises in Oakville. Among some of the industry pioneers attending were Howard Stensson, Burke McNeill, Monica van Maris and Horst Dickert. 2. Karin Vermeer of Vermeer’s Garden Centre and Flower Shop in Welland accepted the Consumers’ Choice Award at the LO Awards of Excellence for garden centres, held at Expo. The year 2002 saw a 13 per cent increase in attendance at Expo with 3,000 people visiting the 256 exhibitors. 3. John Wright, president of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation, presented the Casey van Maris Scholarship Award to Tracey Adams, a first year student at the University of Guelph. The presentation took place at the Waterloo Chapter meeting. 4. Canada Blooms opening night recognized the top display gardens at the annual show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. In photo, the 2002 Canada Blooms co-chairs, Gerald Boot, of Landscape Ontario and Connie Hunter of the Garden Club of Toronto, announce the winning gardens.

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SECTOR THRIVES dESPITE ANTI-PESTICIdE PURSUITS London, Guelph, Lindsay, Oakville and Milton are just a few of the municipali-ties among a growing number of locales across Canada debating the merits of a ban on pesticide use.

During a 2002 council meeting in London, the city’s solicitor advised coun-cillors and about 60 members of del-egations that council did not have the authority to pass a by-law to restrict pesticide use. When that statement was challenged, the solicitor said those pur-suing such a by-law would be hit with a lawsuit, with the likely outcome of losing.

“It is clear that local involvement is the best way to tackle this issue for the time being,” said Ken Pavely, Landscape

Ontario’s Healthy Lawns information coordinator.

“It is abundantly clear that opera-tors here in Ontario are taking a more aggressive posture, and it is paying divi-dends,” he said.

Despite the many political pressures, the 2002 growing season’s heat and drought led to many new clients contact-ing lawn care opera-tors to address the weather-related prob-lems, including grubs.

“People are definitely more fru-gal than they used to be,” said Thom Bourne of Nutrilawn Ottawa. “But in the end, people realized they need the ser-vices of licensed pro-fessionals.”

Bourne was opti-mistic that much of the political noise would soon quiet down.

LO’S OFFICE PROPERTy RECEIVES

FAVOURABLE APPRAISALWhen Landscape Ontario purchased a 45-acre property located on Hwy. 401 at the Milton/Halton Hills border in 1994, the price was $1.23 million.

While that low figure may have been a pleasant surprise at the time, an even more pleasant surprise was the reas-sessment of the land in 2002. Value of the property had nearly tripled, to $4.25 million.

It was around the time of the favour-able assessment, that LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni received an invitation by Halton Hills mayor Kathy Gastle to speak to her council.

DiGiovanni assumed he’d be speak-ing on behalf of the industry to defend its position against the tabling of anti-pesti-

cide by-laws. The meeting had nothing to do with pesticide use, and was but a ges-ture by Halton Hills council to welcome LO to the community.

“After months of challenging meet-ings regarding pesticide use,” DiGiovanni said, “it was a wonderful change to be officially welcomed and enthusiastically supported by a municipality.”

LANdSCAPE CONSTRUCTION dEBUTS AT 2002 SkILLS COMPETITION More than 300 students across Halton competed in the region’s annual Skills competition at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville. This was the first year that a competition category for landscape construction was included.

The challenge was to build a sloped garden measuring 12 ft. x 16 ft., with each garden to include one deciduous tree, two coniferous shrubs, one decidu-ous shrub and five perennials. Student teams did not receive the plan until the onset of the day-long competition.

The end result of the inaugural land-scape construction competition was a 60-foot garden at the front of the school.

HORTICULTURE REVIEW CREATOR RETIRES AFTER 20 yEARSThe founding publisher and editor of Horticulture Review, Rita Weerdenburg, decided that her 20th year with the mag-azine she created would be her last.

Horticulture Review, or the Ontario Landscape and Nursery Trades News-letter, as it was first called, was an eight-page newsletter written, edited and mailed by Weerdenburg to the land-scape and nursery industry. The news-letter began in in 1983 and grew into a magazine and changed its name to Hor-ticulture Review.

“In late 1991, an agreement was reached between the then current board and myself, and the association acquired Horticulture Review,” Weerdenburg wrote in a December 2002 column.

“Of course, it is always difficult to leave one’s ‘baby’ behind, but at the same time I take great comfort in knowing that Horticulture Review is being left in very capable hands,” Weerdenburg said.

“It was always the association’s inten-tion that Horticulture Review should be the main communication venue to the industry it serves, and I believe it has and will continue to completely serve this role.”


Many people today have little experience with the incredible canopy that the Ameri-can, or white, elm (Ulmus americana) once produced over our cities and rural roads.

Few tree species have the ability to withstand the difficult conditions that white elm is able to endure. For this reason, it was once heavily relied upon as an urban tree. The introduction of the foreign patho-gen, Dutch elm disease (DED), into North America in the mid-twentieth century quickly killed off hundreds of millions of elm trees, and continues to today.

For decades, researchers from around the world have been working to develop elms that can once again be planted along city streets without the concern of suc-cumbing to DED. Early efforts resulted in the cultivar Liberty, which was actually a series of six apparently disease-resistant elm clones, that were randomly released under one name.

While these clones showed great initial potential, it was soon evident that a more

INdUSTRy NEWS

Research may bring white elm back to streets

virulent strain of DED was estab-lished than what was used to test the clones. Unfortunately, only one of the original six clones proved to show some tolerance to the more aggres-sive strain of the DED fungus.

The U.S. National Arboretum has been involved in elm selection programs for nearly 70 years and standouts from its efforts have included the cultivars, New Harmony and Valley Forge. Princeton is another strong performer that was initially selected in 1922 for its superior form. Time has also shown that it has a strong level of tolerance to DED.

Elm hybridizing programs have focused on utilizing the genetics of Asian elm spe-cies that possess natural disease toler-ance traits developed over thousands of years of co-evolution with the DED fungus in Asia. Hybrids between species includ-ing, Japanese elm (Ulmus japonica), Sibe-rian elm (Ulmus pumila) and smooth-leaf

elm (Ulmus carpinifolia) have led to cul-tivars such as Frontier, Homestead and New Horizon. These hybrids have proved durable in urban conditions, but don’t rep-licate the majestic canopy of a pure white elm. In addition, while some of these hybrids show resistance to DED, some have also proved very susceptible to elm leaf beetle feeding damage.

Research in Ontario includes two cur-rent projects at the University of Guelph. The Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation (GRIPP) is developing tis-sue culturing techniques, in addition to attempting to hybridize pure white elm with Chinese elm (Ulmus parviflora) in order to introduce a DED-resistant elm with the canopy characteristics of white elm. The University of Guelph Arboretum has been

undertaking the Elm Recovery Project for over a decade with the goal of survey-ing and archiving large surviving elms from across Ontario that exhibit signs of DED tolerance. Over 600 trees have been documented, with the long-term goal of developing a breeding program of genetically diverse, pure white elm.

When one views historical photos of elm-lined streets, or visits cities such as Winnipeg and Edmonton to wit-ness the elm cano-pies that remain

there, the desire to once again make white elm a regular part of our urban forests in Ontario can easily be understood. It is never advisable to rely too heavily on any one particular cultivar, no matter how suit-able it may seem. Diverse plantings will help provide insurance against other prob-lems that may affect elms in the future. — Sean Fox

This is part of a series of articles highlight-ing one of the 29 trees selected by the Landscape Ontario Growers’ Sector work-ing group as recommended alternatives to ash and Norway maple. Funded by the Agriculture Adaption Council, the complete list and the factsheets on each, may be found at www.landscapeontario.com/trees-for-urban-landscapes.

Elms still grace many streets in Edmonton.

This elm survives at the University of Guelph.


NEW PROGRAM REqUIRES SAFETy AWARENESS TRAINING The Ministry of Labour has revised the supervisor health and safety awareness workbook, as part of new requirements that will force employers to ensure that all workers and supervisors complete occu-pational health and safety awareness training programs.

The Ministry of Labour requirements will apply to everyone who meets the cur-rent definitions of ‘worker’ and ‘supervi-sor’ under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

The proposed regulation will include all workplaces currently covered by the OHSA, regardless of sector. The minis-try says there will be a transition period to allow employers time to ensure that workers and supervisors have completed awareness training programs, before the regulation comes into effect. It is antici-pated that the new regulation will be filed on or before July 1, 2013, and come into force on January 1, 2014.

Once the regulation comes into effect, employers will need to ensure that new workers who have not already completed an awareness training program do so as soon as practicable, after commencing work duties. Similarly, any new supervi-sors who have not already completed an awareness training program will need to do so within the first week of commenc-ing supervisory duties.

More information on this new program may be found at www.labour.gov.on.ca/ english/hs/prevention/shsa_pilot.php.

LAWN CARE CERTIFICATION ExAM NOW AVAILABLEThe Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician exam is now available to members of the sector.

Like all of the Landscape Industry Cer-tified designations, this exam is based on basic principles of industry standards.

The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions that focus on topics such as weed, pest, and disease iden-tification; basic soil science and soil sampling; application techniques; envi-ronmental and weather effects of applied products; and basic sales and customer communications

The next written tests will be offered during Canada Blooms, on Mar. 22; Fan-shawe College, London, Mar. 27; and St. Clair College, Windsor, Mar. 29.

The first outdoor testing will take place on July 18 and 19, at the Landscape Ontario home office, Milton. The testing involves softscape and hardscape instal-lation, turf maintenance and ornamental maintenance.

For more information, or to find test dates, visit www.landscapeindustrycertified.org.

U. OF G. RESEARCH ExAMINES WINTER SURVIVAL OF GREEN ROOFSA new University of Guelph study shows growers how they can help green roof plants survive southern Ontario winters without unnecessary fertilizer costs.

Finding ways to make Sedum (stone-crop) plants more cold-resistant would help growers eager to install green roofs in fall, as well as in spring and summer, says Professor Youbin Zheng.

Demand for hardy varieties of this suc-culent plant has increased as demand increases for green roofs.

“Green roof plant installations are typi-cally exposed to more extreme weather conditions than ground level plantings,” said Zheng. “Particularly in northern cli-mates, a late fall installation of green roof plants can result in cold damage or low

plant survival.”Zheng and research associate Mary

Jane Clark planted sedum green roof mats at the Guelph campus in October. “The effect of multiple rates and types of fertilizer were compared,” said Zheng. “We also evaluated the survival and growth of an unfertilized versus a fertil-ized Sedum-vegetated green roof.”

Clark and Zheng compared effects of balanced NPK fertilizers with those of added-P or added-K fertilizers on Sedum. They found that controlled-release fertilizers with balanced amounts of N, P and K can improve winter sur-vival of low-maintenance sedum plants in green roof systems installed in fall. Using fertilizer with added P or K made no significant difference.

“Plants in all the mats survived the first winter, and added P or K did not boost the Sedum plant performance compared to the plants treated with a balanced NPK controlled-release fertilizer,” Zheng said.

Clark added, “For climates similar to Guelph, our study showed sedum-vege-tated green roof mats can survive without extra P or K fertilization when planted in late fall. Reducing the amount of fertilizer applied at installation makes green roofs more cost-effective to install.”

ALLISON ACHIEVES CERTIFICATION FIRSTJohn Allison is the first in Ontario to achieve Landscape Industry Certified Technician, Designer and Manager designations.

Allison works for City of Brampton within the planning design and develop-ment department. “I review and comment on landscape plans submitted for site plan applications and new development projects. My main role though, is to coor-dinate and ensure that all city mandates


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LETTERS TO THE EdITOR APPRECIATION FOR CONGRESS SUCCESS I would like to thank everyone who gave of their time and provided great ideas to ensure the success of the Landscape Ontario 40th anniversary.

A special thanks should go to:• Thosewhogathered,sortedand

mounted all the old pictures for the LO booth and the Walk of Fame. This was a daunting and time consuming task, but well worth the effort.

• Themagazinestaffdidagreatjobofensuring the members were aware of our association’s milestones.

• TheCongressstaffandcommitteemembers brought awareness of all the festivities to the exhibitors.

• TonyDiGiovanniandhisstaffcreatedthe member video that not only reviewed where we come from, but looks to the next 10 years and the great things to come with Landscape Ontario. We should be proud to be one of the

largest horticulture associations in North America and look forward to being one of the largest in the world by the 50th anniversary.

On behalf of all the members, con-gratulations Landscape Ontario on 40 amazing years! Let’s make the next ten just as prosperous!

Regards, Monica van Maris, chair of LO’s anniversary committee

A CHALLENGE TO TAkE ON SqUASH CHAMPDear Editor,The Upper Canada Chapter is host-ing its annual I Was There Squash Tournament in Picton, on Feb. 28.

This is an open challenge to other members to travel on down and try to wrest the trophy away from our cur-rent champion Mike McKay. You can check www.horttrades.com and other LO communication sites for more information.

This is a fun tournament (except for the trophy business) where only members of the industry are invited.

On a personal note, I am very sur-prised at the fragile state of many of our members. Bad knees, sprained wrists, bad back, sore feet, fail-ing eyesight were all given as rea-sons for not being able to play. My response? You have to be fit for the work season, go to the gym, get fit now, then come down to our turf. We’ll be waiting for you!

Dan Clost, Upper Canada Chapter

and standards are achieved with regards to streetscaping/landscaping on capital road projects,” he says.

When asked why he pursued Landscape Industry Certified designa-tions, Allison stated, “Since coming to Canada back in 2001, I was intro-duced to both CNLA and LO through

trade shows and events. It became very clear to me that what the associations were doing in the industry was astonish-ing. Promoting the importance of contin-ued education and skills development is one of, if not the foremost, reason why I continue to practice and be proud of our industry.”

He said he was proud, honoured and excited to have achieved all three des-ignations. “It has taken a lot of time and effort over the last six years to get to this achievement. It certainly didn’t come easy, but the rewards definitely outweigh the sacrifices. This industry is fortunate to have such amazing talent and I’m just grateful to be a part of it.”

Allison advises industry members to go for it, if they enjoy and believe in the indus-try. “Certification is a sure win-win. Certifi-cation is there to challenge you, however, if you don’t succeed at first, get back in the saddle and try again. The rewards and ful-fillment of accomplishing a certification cer-tainly outweigh any earlier doubts.

More information on certification may be found at www.horttrades.com/ landscape-industry-certified.


An expert panel at Congress offered advice on customer service. They are, from left, Jeffrey Scott, Phil Harwood, Chris Heiler and Andrew Wall.

Promote yourself

PUBLIC RELATIONS

By Denis Flanagan CLDDirector of public relations and membership services

It’s not bragging. It’s good business!This was one of the statements made

at a panel discussion during this year’s Congress conference. A panel of industry

experts gave advice on the topic of cus-tomer service. They explained that if you are spending money and resources on great customer ser-vice, you should be proud to promote that fact in company

newsletters, client meetings, advertising, etc.

One panellist shared the story that he allowed his crews to spend the last 15 min-utes on each job site to come up with their own idea of how to leave a lasting impres-sion. This resulted in staff blowing leaves off the tennis court and in another instance contacting the client at work to check whether a back gate needed to be locked to keep the pets safe.

Perhaps small gestures, but in today’s competitive business world it can go a long way to build referral work.

There are many examples of how indi-vidual companies can make themselves stand out. One of the best tools that you have is the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence program. If your company received an award, you deserve to shout from the roof tops of those projects (figura-tively speaking).

Make sure you contact us to receive a press release template that can be custom-ized and sent out to your local media. Don’t wait too long, as media want up-to-date information.

Outside of work hours, many LO mem-bers and their employees spend hours of volunteer time on Chapter community proj-

ects. I know the real reasons are so that you can give back to the local area that supports you in business. But believe me, your community truly wants to thank you, reward you and encourage you to sign-up new business so that your company is suc-cessful and future community projects can be developed. This is just good business for all involved.

How is your staff support team in Mil-ton helping? In 2013, we will be constantly collecting good news stories and not only feature them in this magazine, but highlight them on our consumer website and in your local media (TV, radio and newsprint).

If you need some help in developing your own press releases, please contact us. We have editorial staff with years of experi-ence. Keep feeding us the good news sto-ries and let us brag on your behalf.

It’s good for business.

Denis Flanagan may be contacted at [email protected].

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Congress is great start to 2013By Sally Harvey CLT, CLPManager Education and Labour Development

Congress 2013 was a fantastic, all-round success! Weather was co-operative, participation was strong

and networking and sharing of ideas, sto-ries and products surpassed all past Congress events that I can recall.

The positive atti-tude that was evident is sure to inspire a very successful year ahead. Congress is intended to set the

stage for the winter when many of us plan for the next business year and embark on knowledge and skill development. Our winter seminars are sure to support you

towards that goal. To find out more go to www.horttrades.com/seminars. If you have an idea for an instructor, presenter or topic for a Congress conference or seminar, please don’t hesitate to contact me at my email address listed at the end of this column.

Landscape Industry Certification How professional are you? You might have heard about this fantastic video that was launched at Congress at the Awards of Excellence and the AGM. You have to see it – I smile every time with pride! Thanks go to Jason Wilton CLT and Clintar, who generously produced and sponsored the masterpiece for Landscape Ontario’s Landscape Industry Certification program. Check it out at: www.horttrades.com/ landscape-industry-certified.

New safety tools and resourcesLast month I wrote about a new suite of training that all employers are obligated to deliver to all workers. For more information, go to www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/worker_awareness.php.

We are pleased to announce that Land-scape Ontario has partnered with Work-place Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) to release a new tool to support the landscape and horticulture industry. It’s entitled, Landscaping and Growers Closing the Loop: Setting up a Health and Safety System in Your Small Business. The guide has been produced to support small busi-ness owners through a six-step common sense approach that helps to identify gaps and provide tools to establish systems that will help to keep your workplace healthy, safe and successful. To see the guide, go to http://bit.ly/safetyloop.

Tailgate TalksAnother resource provided to you by WSPS, in partnership with LO, is the Land-scape Ontario Workplace Safety Tailgate Talks. This revised resource promotes workplace and classroom safety. This sim-ple tool allows trainers and staff to include safety on the job, in the classroom, shop, or in the truck. Made available to you in a con-venient size, the topics are organized alpha-betically and provide important reminders on hazards and PPE. This tool should be in the hands of every worker, student and

trainer. To order your copies, go to http://bit.ly/safetytailgate.

MOL blitz results From Mar. 1 to 31, 2012, Ministry of Labour (MOL) inspectors conducted a blitz of con-struction projects, focusing on health and safety based on compliance requirements with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations. Yes indeed, many of us in the landscape industry fall under the construction regulation when we install pools, erect wood structures, irriga-tion and lighting, etc.

The blitz was held to raise awareness of key hazards, encourage employers to iden-tify and control hazards, address and rem-edy non-compliance with the OHSA and its regulations, deter non-compliant employers, enhance health and safety partnerships and promote compliance and improved health and safety in construction trades.

The final report revealed that workers are at risk due to unsafe use of equipment, slips, trips and falls and inadequate educa-tion, training and supervision of workers, especially of new and young workers.

The MOL will continue to focus on pre-vention and enforcement in regards to con-struction activities. For notice of upcoming blitzes, go to http://bit.ly/VbSkLM. Use the schedule to ensure that your employees are aware and prepared for a possible visit by an MOL inspector.

HR Toolkit and seminarsLast month we updated the Growing People resource, also known as the HR Toolkit, funded by Employment Ontario and writ-ten for the industry by HR consultant Vicky Smith. Download the toolkit and customize it to fit your firm’s needs. Go to www.horttrades.com/HRtoolkit.

Save the dateBack by popular demand, we are pleased to announce the return of the annual pre-apprenticeship and student job fairs. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet stu-dents, who are eager to gain experience and work for progressive employers in the GTA, starting this April. For more informa-tion, watch the Landscape Ontario weekly e-news, or contact Terrie Greco, [email protected], Sally Harvey, [email protected]. To subscribe to the weekly e-news, contact alindsay@ landscapeontario.com.

In closing, the professional development team looks forward to supporting the indus-try in developing their businesses to ensure continued and future success. Contact us with your ideas for improvement and expan-sion at [email protected].

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Best practices and lessons learned

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Seminars prevent underground hits

By Helen HassardMembership coordinator

In January, I was fortunate enough to attend two great member networking events. The first one was LO Congress

(I’ll call it one event even though it’s more like three days of events) and the sec-ond was the Upper Canada Chapter Best Practices and Les-sons Learned Round Table. This event was facilitated by Jason Partridge of The Scott Wentworth Landscape Group, and saw

almost half of Upper Canada Chapter mem-bers participate.

There was also a great mix of business owners and employees, which made for some very interesting discussions. Event

attendees were to send their discussion top-ics to Jason prior to the event. And, boy did they ever. We had a two-page agenda that covered topics such as finding time as a sole proprietor, hiring subcontractors, build-ing positive and loyal staff, charging for esti-mates, job site layout, marketing and more.

Now while there is no way I could report everything that was discussed (sorry there were way too many good ideas for me to catch), I do want to point out that some of the solutions members recommended to each other can be found at Landscape Ontario.

One item that was discussed was the Landscape Ontario HR Toolkit. The HR Toolkit came out just over a year ago and can be found on our website under resources, or use the direct URL www.horttrades.com/HRtoolkit. The Toolkit has resources to help hire the right people, retain your employees, develop a policies and procedures manual and develop an employee handbook.

Another discussion topic was banking hours; how to do so and why. This topic is also discussed on horttrades.com under the resources and services tab (www.horttrades.com/labour-resources). It contains an expla-nation of what banking hours is all about, as well as a sample agreement.

Lastly, I’ll mention that there was discus-sion around educating the consumer; how can we make the homeowners, building managers and government officials under-stand the importance of hiring qualified landscape professionals? While Landscape Ontario home office works to build relations provincially, at the local level this can be done by the members. Landscape Ontario and its sector groups have developed pam-phlets that you can give to your consumers.

For those of you who missed out on this meeting, I believe the Upper Canada board will be making it an annual event, as it was such a success. Keep an eye on the e-news. And for those who are thinking, “I don’t want to share my business secrets with my competitors,” I heard it put best at the meeting: “A piece of the pie is better than no pie.”

Contact me directly at [email protected], or at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354. Also, if you would like your staff members added to our e-news mailing list, all you need to do is ask.

By Terry Murphy CLP

Executing with efficiency and having your staff understand your business technical details contributes to your

company’s success. The particular suc-

cess that I am talking about is the reduc-tion in underground utility strikes by the landscape industry. Every time we dig, we have an opportunity to be more success-ful. There is also a

chance of doing more damage and increas-ing your firm’s operating costs.

Back in 2010, I set a personal goal of working towards a 50 per cent reduction over three years on the number of utility hits

by the landscape industry. I represent your industry on the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) with this goal in mind.

In year one, we reduced hits by 37 per cent. Year two, we had zero improvement. For year three, I am currently awaiting reports to see how we did. Every time we dig, we can improve our success, but only if we dig properly. The landscape industry’s average costs for utility strikes are esti-mated at $1-million every year. This should be zero.

Achieving goalsHow can we further enhance our suc-cess and achieve our goals in excavation work? It comes by knowing all the tricks of the trade. How can we further reduce our underground strikes? It comes by education and training in the Best Practices for work-

ing and digging underground.When we started our safety blitz to

reduce our WSIB premiums in 1998 (in rate group 190), we went from almost 10 per cent down to below four per cent in 2006. This saved millions of dollars for the indus-try. Our main tools were safety education and training through Farm Safety Associa-tion and seminars and meetings by LO.

There is one education program at the local level at the ORCGA’s geographic councils, which you should consider. These are the ORCGA winter meetings, which are similar to our LO Chapter meetings. These meetings and seminars offer free training for you and your supervisors. A schedule of free local seminars and meetings around the province may be found at ORCGA’s website, www.orcga.com/home.asp. You can also contact the association at 1-866-446-4493 to obtain more information.

With costs of underground strikes now running an average of $3,000 or more plus your time, a morning to avoid these costs is a great investment of one morning’s time.

Contact Terry at [email protected] with your comments


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Forest health reviewBy Jen Llewellyn, OMAFRA nursery crops specialist

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) hosts the Annual Forest Health Review in Orillia each fall.

Foresters and researchers come together to hear about forest health issues and network. It is always time well spent, with a lot of the information that relates to the arboriculture industry. A team of forest health technicians collects data and observations throughout the grow-ing season, which helps everyone better understand, and hopefully manage, these issues.

Defoliation from forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstrium) was detected in scattered pockets over the last few years. There was 8,000 hectares of light defolia-tion in the Owen Sound area in 2012, but 10,000 hectares of moderate to heavy

defoliation took place in other areas. Cat-erpillar egg mass counts are quite high in some of these areas, suggesting that populations are likely building and dam-age will be more severe in 2013. This is a common pest of oak, and recently an arborist found a heavy infestation on ornamental crabapple.

Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) popu-lations are still low and much of the popu-lation collapse can be attributed to the fungal disease Entomophaga maimaiga. In 2012, some pockets of severe defo-liation were in Sudbury and Manitoulin Island (8,000 hectares), but the 50-year trend indicates that we are still on the bottom of the outbreak scale. Where con-ditions are dry (such as this past spring), insect pathogens are much less suc-cessful, but insect survival can be much greater. We’ll see how the spring of 2013 treats the gypsy moth populations.

Larch casebearer (Coleophora lari-cella), another pest introduced in Can-ada, was found in several pockets last year and doubled its geographical range in 2012 to encompass over 5,000 hect-ares. Eastern larch beetle was often found associated with these infested trees as well, and were detected on over 3,000 hectares of forests in north-west Ontario. The eastern larch beetle is associated with larch tree mortality. In Minnesota, they detected this pest on a whopping 46,000 hectares of larch forest trees. This was the first I’ve heard of this pest. I hope I don’t ever meet one.

Spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) is still a significant pest in the Sudbury and Espanola areas, causing an estimated 5,000 hectares in tree mortality this past year. Forest health technicians say it is moving into Manitoulin Island. Large aspen tortrix is still causing dam-age in the Sudbury and Manitoulin Island areas, but it is in the collapse phase of its lifecycle and damage is down to 2,000 hectares. Pine false webworm (Acan-tholyda erythrocephala) has caused some small pockets of defoliation on white pine and is on the incline in Ontario. In 2012, more than 6,000 hectares of defoliation were mapped out in the Lake Nipissing area. In order to help survey, a sex pher-omone has been developed and Sylvar

Technologies out of New Brunswick sup-plied pheromone to MNR staff to test as a survey technique for male adults. Pine false webworm is also a periodic pest in conifer nursery production and this pher-omone could be useful for monitoring this pest in tree nurseries.

There’s no question that 2012 was a wickedly hot and dry growing season. Spring started in mid-March with lots of early spring growth that got hit by hard frosts in May. Many conifers that had foli-age killed by spring frost, actually leafed out again in late July.

Several areas went from six to eight weeks without any precipitation this sum-mer. MNR staff saw several signs of stress on deciduous and evergreen trees from aerial survey activities in mid-sum-mer. Needle mortality was especially high on red pine, and we also saw foliar des-iccation on red pine seedlings in nursery production. MNR also noticed significant populations of ips beetles with the symp-tomatic red pine, often with blue stain fungi associated with the wood. About 174,000 hectares of “desert” injury was detected aerially across southern Ontario. In some cases, it was severe enough to cause tree mortality (especially on shal-low soils around the Canadian Shield).

Cedar leafminer (various species of moths) is still an issue in some areas of southern and south-eastern Ontario. The MNR fielded a lot of media calls about this pest, and so did I. The ministry mapped over 31,000 hectares of cedar leafminer damage in the province. I saw several eastern white cedar trees in the landscape and in field production nurser-ies totally decimated by this pest. Dam-age was much more severe on sandy, drier soils. I have never seen cedar leafminer injury so severe.

MNR forest health technicians mapped over 67,000 hectares of ash trees exhibiting either decline or mor-tality due to emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis). Over 1,000 hectares were mapped in the Ottawa area, where it is killing ash trees. We can probably expect this area to increase significantly as EAB moves into more and more forest stands with a significant ash component.

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By Jacki Hart CLPProsperity Partners program manager

During Warm-up Monday in our Con-gress Week, the latest Prosperity Partners offering the Effective Man-

agement Short Course brought many new tools, ideas and group dialogue around the challenges of man-agement.

The group mem-bers, comprised of a fairly even mix of approximately 50 own-ers and managers representing all chap-

ters and most sectors, worked diligently throughout the day practicing new methods of problem solving, managing change and identifying strengths to lever and weak-nesses to mitigate in their role at work.

During the day, our past president and founder of Prosperity Partners, Bob Tubby CLP, stopped in to see how the day was proceeding. Bob’s original vision of the program was to assist members to become more deliberate about their own prosperity and work-life balance. We all did him proud with the high level of engagement and collaboration — mem-bers helping members to improve. We were also joined by our past committee chair and industry business leader, Hank Gelderman CLT. It was great to have these two industry greats join in the dis-cussions and engage face-to-face with us.

In keeping with the Prosperity Partners concept and language, participants dove enthusiastically into a long series of table discussions with their peers using the Pros-perity Pillars as the basis to determine their targeted must-change issue for 2013. Par-ticipants worked to challenge, mentor and empathize with each other throughout the day. A combination of self-reflective ques-tions, video presentations and group tasks encouraged a shift in thinking about why and how to manage people and moving parts in business.

In addition to rave reviews on the feed-back forms, several business owners have contacted us to bring the short course to

their business team for a one on one event. We also had many members in the room who shared that they have already used the Build Your Prosperity seminar content to form their business style. At least 15 per cent of the group members explained how their businesses have leaped ahead of where they would have been had they not had the Prosperity Partners language and mindset toward business on their side.

The attendees were asked the most memorable or valuable thing they expe-rienced during the day. Some of the responses included,

“Taking accountability and how to create more time to do what is more important.”

“That there are others who are feel-ing/experiencing the same things I am. I’m definitely not alone.”

“Networking with others/focus change on working on business more than in your business.”

It’s very exciting to keep hearing how Prosperity Partners as a concept and language is a viable and simple way to navigate business challenges with clear thinking. In our closing round-table discus-sion, I asked each member of the group to tell us what they would like us to do with this new short course. The message is clear – offer it on a continuing basis.

As a result of their feedback, I’d like to invite you to connect with your Chap-ter board at your next meeting to see if an Effective Management Short Course is on the horizon. The bigger the group, the better. Combining the strength of two or more chapters together for a regional short course would produce a nice-sized group for a powerful day of networking and learning.

My utmost thanks to Bob Tubby for his foresight in creating this concept eight years ago. Together we are all building stronger businesses as a result of Pros-perity Partners.

In closing, let me ask YOU: What’s your next step for improvement in 2013?

Jacki Hart may be reached at [email protected].


OMAFRA TURF

Fall fertilization revisitedBy Pam Charbonneau OMAFRA turfgrass specialist

Many of our turf agronomic prac-tices need to be revisited to focus on minimizing the environmen-

tal impact on water quality. One common practice is an application of a nitrogen-based fertilizer in the late fall when turf is still green, but no longer growing. In south-western Ontario, this is usually at the end of October, or the beginning of November. The benefits of this practice are to improve fall colour, early spring green-up without excessive shoot growth, more and deeper roots and increased carbohydrates in the plant for improved winter-hardiness.

The current late fall fertilizer recom-mendations for this application are 1.0-1.5 kg at nitrogen at 100 sq. m. The recommended nitrogen (N) sources are water soluble, or quick release N sources that do not rely on soil microbes (which are not active at that time of year because of the cool soil temperatures) for N release. These sources include urea, ammonium sulphate and IBDU. The rec-ommendations do not take into consid-eration the fate of nitrogen applied to turf at this time of year with abundant rainfall and low evapotranspiration.

At the 2012 Ontario Turfgrass Sym-posium, Dr. Soldat from the University of Wisconsin gave a talk that surprised many in the audience. Dr. Soldat, in col-laboration with Dr. Brian Horgan, Uni-versity of Minnesota and some graduate students, conducted an in-depth look at all the previous research in the fall. This review cited 36 studies on late fall fertil-ization in North America between 1930 and 2006, as well as two international studies (Italy and Turkey).

They discovered that many of the stud-ies were conducted in regions of North America that have a very different climate from Ontario and on different turf spe-cies than what we grow here. It is obvious that every study looked at something a little bit different, whether that was timing, rates, location, soil type, turf species and N sources.

Review reveals spring colourStudies in Rhode Island evaluated colour, growth and cold resistance of Kentucky bluegrass under various fall N timings. Treatments of 0.98kg N/100m2 were made every two weeks from Oct. 1 to Dec. 15. Applications of N made before Nov. 1, resulted in increased fall colour. All of the fall treatments provided good spring green-up and treatments applied after Nov. 1 had greener colour and greater clipping yield by spring. Fertilizer treat-ments applied before Nov. 1 produced a growth response in the fall, while later applications provided a growth response in the spring. This study again was in a cli-mate different than Ontario.

Studies in Wisconsin (Kussow, 1992) found improved spring colour, but they also found that spring growth response was observed from the late fall N applica-tions. This study site is a bit closer to win-ters we experience in southern Ontario.

More recently Mangiafico and Guillard (2006) conducted research in Connecti-cut that showed there were no differ-ences in early spring green-up between N applied on Sept. 15, Oct. 15 or Nov. 15. It did show there was less N uptake when applied after Sept. 15.

Increased root growthIn the mid-Atlantic, Hanson and Juska (1961) found that late winter root mass was significantly greater in the treatments that received 1.47 kg N/100m2 in Sep-tember, or when this rate of N was split between a September and October appli-cation, compared to the unfertilized con-trol. However, in May the greatest root mass was from turf fertilized in March. In Iowa, Moore et al. (1996) compared late fall N application with a heavy spring and a balanced N fertility program. Rooting studies conducted north of the mid-Atlantic (Kussow, 1992; Mangiafico and Guillard, 2006) did not find root mass differences from N applied in either September, Octo-ber, November or December.

Again, studies supporting the claim that late season N fertilization of turf produces more roots in temperate climates are not supported by the research.

Increased photosynthesis and carbohydratesWork by Moon et al., 1990, brings into question the possibility of turfgrass to photosynthesize at all during the late fall. They reported an 85-90 per cent reduc-tion on photosynthesis in perennial rye-grass with one single chilling event (8º C day and 5º C night). They also reported photosynthesis reduction lasted for five to seven days after plants were returned to more moderate temperatures (22º C day and 17º C night). Given this research and temperatures in Ontario after mid-late September, it is difficult to see much of a temperature window.

Environmental considerationsIf such a small percentage of the N is taken up by the turfgrass plant in the late fall, what happens to the other roughly 66-80 per cent? Petrovic (1990) con-cluded that there is greater potential for nitrate leaching in the late fall because of reduced evapotranspiration, increased precipitation and decreased microbial mobilization of N. Recent studies evaluat-ing late fall N applications found elevated nitrate levels in the leachate. The amount varied with each study, depending on the rate, nitrogen source, timing and rainfall with the greatest losses from applications made after Sept. 15. In another study that looked at different sources of N, the great-est nitrate losses were from season-long fertilization with ammonium nitrate (16.8 per cent), compared to 1.7 per cent with polymer coated urea and 0.6 per cent with an organic N source.

The only benefit from late fall fertiliza-tion of turf that has been demonstrated in the literature for temperate climates like Ontario is early spring green-up. The ben-efit of more roots and deeper roots has not been substantiated for our climate. In addition, research has shown there is a potential for nitrate leaching. We do not have all of the answers yet, but with the information that we do have, perhaps we should follow the precautionary principle and refrain from applying nitrogen after Sept. 15.

Based on the literature review, it is also prudent to apply a slow release form of N at that time of year (which is the indus-try norm anyway). There is still a need to have more locally-based research to help us understand timing, rates and N sources for fall fertilization that will maximize the agronomic benefits without a negative impact on water quality.

Pam Charbonneau may be reached at [email protected].


Celebration of life: Perry Molema

ExECUTIVE dESk

Tony DiGiovanni CHTLO executive director

I attended Perry Molema’s Celebration of Life tribute in December. For those of you who did not know Perry, he was

a lifetime member and supporter of the Landscape Ontario community, who tragically passed away in a car acci-dent just before Christmas.

It did not surprise me that there were hundreds of friends in attendance. Per-

ry’s positive outlook on life and his car-ing nature touched and influenced a lot of people.

Perry was involved in the Windsor Chapter for many years as president of Colonial Nurseries. About ten years ago he joined Aquascape as the Ontario president.

Here is an excerpt from his obituary:

“His job incorporated his passion for travel, which took him to every corner of the world. He left his mark creat-ing beautiful water features and landscapes that can be enjoyed throughout Chatham and Canada, as well as the U.S., Europe, Egypt, Turkey and Australia.

“He had many hobbies and enjoyed sharing his life with his family and many friends. He was engaging and compas-sionate; once you knew Perry you knew you had a friend for life. One cannot choose when we leave this world, but we can choose how to live it. Perry lived his life to the fullest and touched many hearts. He will be infinitely missed and forever loved and cherished by all who knew him.”

Years ago when he was speaking at a Windsor Chapter meeting, Perry said, “We are really in the business of enhanc-

ing lives.” These nine simple words influenced the way I look at my work and personal life. I have often repeated Perry’s words in articles and speeches because of the power, meaning and posi-tive outlook they convey. That simple perspective, “enhancing lives,” is such a wonderful way to live. Perry certainly enhanced my life and the many people he touched. His legacy lives on because he enhanced many of our lives.

This year’s word? WhyOn a related topic…Once a year at our Christmas luncheon, the staff collectively chooses one word that focuses our activi-ties for the coming year. Last year, the word was “service.” The previous year the word was “communication.” It’s quite

remarkable how choosing a word or theme actually helps to improve our activity defined by the word chosen.

This year’s word was influenced by a quote I had just read in a book, “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” I suggested we choose the word why. With puzzled looks on some faces of the staff members, they politely agreed. Lee Ann and Sally replied, “Why not?”

The word why is a power-ful filter. It begs an answer. It stimulates thought. Why do we exist? Why does Landscape Ontario exist? Why do we do what we do? For me Perry’s words, “We are in the business of enhancing lives,” provide a meaningful, universal, positive and uplifting way to answer the question, “Why?”

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Braun Nursery Ltd. Page 28 800-246-6984 www.braungroup.comCanadale Nurseries Page 12 519-631-1008 www.canadale.comG & L Group (Draglam) Page 13 416-798-7050 www.draglamsalt.comGreat Lakes New Holland Inc. Page 2 866-767-2958 www.glhn.caHillen Nursery Inc. Pages 15 519-264-9057 www.hillennursery.comLegends Landscape Supply Inc. Page 27 905-336-3369 www.landscapestore.caLimestone Trail Company Ltd. Page 13 800-810-8223 www.limestonetrail.comNewroads National Leasing Page 30 416-587-1021 www.newroadsleasing.comNisco National Leasing Page 26 888-634-9559 www.niscocanada.comOakville Dodge Chrysler Page 14 289-644-2250 www.lockwoodchrysler.comPotters Road Nursery Inc. Page 31 519-688-0437 www.pottersroadnursery.comRe/max Centre City Realty Inc; Brokerage Page 13 519-667-1800 www.londoncommercialrealestate.caSheridan Nurseries Page 36 416-798-7970 www.sheridannurseries.comSipkens Nurseries Ltd. Page 25 888-843-0438 www.sipkensnurseries.comStam Nurseries Page 33 519-424-3350 www.stamnurseries.comThe Investment Guild Page 16 800-459-8990 www.hortprotect.comTimm Enterprises Ltd. Page 31 905-878-4244 www.timmenterprises.comWinkelmolen Nursery Ltd. Page 7 519-647-3912 www.winkelmolen.com

for your recruitment and retention challenges! The Growing People Resource is a custom tool to help employers effectively recruit and retain their staff.

Help is here

Visit today: www.horttrades.com/HRtoolkitUse this new information — over 100 pages — to build strong teams and smart employees.

• Policy and Procedure Manual• Employee Handbook• Recruitment and Selection Resources• Retention Resources

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UPDATEDfor 2013!

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AdVERTISERS


100 YEARS

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Take a unique journey through horticultural history with

Sheridan Nurseries’ celebratory Feature Garden. Marking

the company’s 100th anniversary, this exhibit will not only

reignite memories of major Canadian gardening milestones,

but it will excite the senses of every avid gardener as they

explore what the future of horticulture has to offer.

Sheridan Nurseries RR#4 12302 10th Line, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4S7

Tel: 416-798-7970 E-mail: [email protected]

March 15th-24th, 2013

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