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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Working together benefits our entire profession

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elcome to 2016! I hope the new year finds everyone and their families healthy, happy and wellrested after a late season end to 2015.

Some companies intend to work well into the new year and how long the 2015 construction year can really be carried remains to be seen.

This shows how fast our profession is evolving. We can literally carry out construction throughout the entire year due to varied weather patterns and larger equipment to work through frost and snow.

As professionals, this should make it easier to entice young people into starting a lifelong career in one of our many green professions.

When I look at the vast array of intricate and detailed projects being designed

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and constructed across the globe, it shows just how much we truly are an industry of professionals. With all of our training (both in school and on the job) we accumulate enough hours to qualify as professionals in many different fields. For young people who are looking for a career, our green professions are no less complex, and I would argue just as important — if not more important than many other professions.

Today’s business model thrives on teamwork. Be it between colleagues within an office or between competitors and counterparts within the profession. The more members I speak to, the more common it seems that members are willing to call upon their competition to learn from them about best practices and also to truly help other members create the best product available for the consumer. Working together as a team is the best way for our industry to clarify to the world that it has become not just one, but multiple professions.

With an ever growing list of professional development classes through LO, it won’t be long before our own staff has more current education and information than we

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do as managers and owners. This is an excellent way for our teams to realize their potential and relevance to the big picture of where the company or firm is headed.

Since the level of detail in projects continues to improve, it is more important than ever to have specialized team members on staff that are up to speed on the latest technologies, products and guidelines involving those details.

Due to a labour shortage, we often hear from employers that when the right team member comes along, a position is often created in order to hire that person with specific skills. It is much easier to find work for a team member like that than it is to find a team member in general. This also allows the firm to grow and specialize into areas that may not have previously been part of the company’s repertoire. During the last economic downturn we were able to finally find those special skilled team members we were looking for because they had unfortunately fell victim to the economic slowdown.

Really, what all of this means is that working together with an open and honest teamwork policy allows all of us to thrive in our chosen profession and it brings us all forward in the eyes of the consumer. We are on the verge of becoming an indispensable group of professions. The ongoing care and maintenance of sites using sustainable practices is equally as important to the initial planning and implementation.

Wishing you a happy new year and a healthy and prosperous 2016.

Paul Brydges may be reached at paulbrydges.la@sympatico.ca.

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A new feature at Congress 2016, HardscapeLIVE, drew large crowds to an area of the show floor.

Industry gathers to learn and share at Congress New products, new suppliers, new services, new ideas and creating and maintaining relationships are the reasons nearly 12,000 people to attended Congress 2016, Jan. 10-12 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Once you start talking with people at the show, it’s clear most are looking for something new to help them, or their business — whether it’s a new product to improve efficiency, a new supplier with competitive pricing or a wider selection, or advice from an expert or colleague to help solve a problem or issue. Congress attracts highlyskilled people from across the country — each turning to Congress to elevate their success.

Andrew Fuller, Pro Mow Maintenance, from Campbellville, Ont. has been attending Congress for eight years and enjoys the ability to meet with salespeople and discover new products in his off-season. “It’s a very good time of year for us to be here,” he says. In the market for a new riding mower, Fuller brought his staff with him to give their input and feel comfortable with any purchases he made. “When I’m buying equipment, I want to make sure it’s something (staff) are comfortable with,” he says.

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tect with Belisle/Murray Landscape Architects, says Congress is a great place for her to meet with clients and see what’s new in the landscape industry. “I come to Congress to meet with the nurseries because developing that relationship is important for my business,” she says. “I also come to learn about new products.” As a landscape architect, Murray-Belise believes the more communication that occurs between architects and contractors, the more projects and clients will benefit.

Sean Trevisanutto of Trevisanutto’s Landscape & Design, Thunder Bay, Ont. attends Congress primarily to check out the various products, services and equipment that he doesn’t have direct access to in the northern part of the province where he works. After looking around the show Trevisanutto says, “We met lots of good people and are thinking about expanding into pools,” something he never really considered before. “We have been here for two days and we could have easily been here for three or even four days because there is so much to take in. It’s a lot of information,” he adds.

New this year, Landscape Ontario’s Hardscape Committee worked with show

organizers to bring a live, interactive demonstration to the show floor called Hardscape LIVE. Running twice-daily, the one-hour demos led by industry expert Pat McCrindle (see sidebar) garnered a lot of attention and drew large crowds.

A first time visitor to Congress, Amanda Anderson, owner of Lipstick Landscaping in Fredericton, N.B., says she attended Congress partly because the show was highly recommended to her by some industry colleagues back home. Anderson attended all of the hardscape demos. “They were all really good, especially for me because I am just starting out in that area,” Anderson says. “There were a lot of good tips and a lot of good tools — some I have never even seen before.”

One of the tips Anderson learned was to purchase an inexpensive lighting demo kit to show clients what her work would look like with lighting installed. The client can then choose whether or not to add landscape lighting and in most cases, it’s an easy upsell. “It was a good crash course on how to get started,” she says.

Congress show manager Heather MacRae was very pleased with the new hardscape event. “Having live, interactive demonstrations on the show floor brought more attendees to the show,”MacRae says.

“It shows how much our industry is willing to share ideas to improve the skill level for everyone. Congress is just one free educational lesson after another.”

The educational component of Congress actually begins the day before the show opens on Warm-up Monday, making Congress truly a four-day event. The Landscape Designer Conference, IPM Symposium and a Peer to Peer Network session all provided a wealth of knowledge to specific sectors within the industry.

At the Designers Conference, keynote speaker, Adam Bienenstock shared his design philosophy and perspective as it relates to keeping play in our lives via outdoor playgrounds. The full day of intense sessions by a number of industry leaders was followed by a networking reception that provided a great opportunity for colleagues and suppliers to share ideas and socialize. Organizers would also like to thank Dynascape, Ed’s Concrete Products, Connon Nurseries NVK, Select Stone and Unilock as partners for the event.

During the Peer to Peer Workshop, Jacki Hart and Tim Kearney engaged participants and left them with a lot to think about.

Leading up to the show, many participants

New products, showcased at Congress, continue to be a popular reason industry members visit the show.

who attended these sessions in 2015 said they found them to be one of the most valuable days of the year, so they couldn’t wait to attend this first session of 2016. Mentorship is becoming very popular in the industry and continues to improve those who get involved. Watch for more Peer to Peer Network events throughout 2016 and 2017.

At the IPM Symposium, a great line-up of technical presenters enabled some of those attending to qualify for six IPM Coun-

Lessons from a hardscape guru Featured speaker at Congress’ HardscapeLIVE provides tips to the trade

not using a geotextile fabric in-lieu of just putting stone on the dirt? Are they using a modified stone, or Over the past three decades, are they using a recycled Pat McCrindle has installed more blend from the crusher than eight million sq. ft. of pavers plant? These are all things and “laid everything but eggs.” that will distinguish the difference between a good Now an accredited instructor Pat McCrindle contractor and a fly-bywith the Interlocking Concrete night contractor. These are things that will Pavement Institute (ICPI) and the top-rated bring the standards up and allow contracspeaker at the Hardscape North America tors who work hard to charge a fair price for show, the New Jersey native spends most their work.” of his time sharing his hard-earned knowledge and experience with newcomers and Use the right equipment industry veterans looking for an edge on the “Familiarize yourself with the equipment competition. A steadfast proponent of efficiency and professionalism, McCrindle outthat’s available,” McCrindle says. “Whether lined the keys to success in hardscaping. you’re doing alignments, extracting pavers, screening sand, cutting pavers, movYour quote sets you apart ing pavers around the job site, you need “Clients are pretty savvy,” McCrindle says. to know what tools are out there that can “Often they’ll get several quotes and they make your job faster and easier. For example, on the average job site, a paver will be will already know the colour and shape of handled seven times. By using a paver cart the pavers they want and they probably you can eliminate three times. So as a conalready know the manufacturer they want to tractor, your competitive edge shouldn’t be use as well. But what is important is that the your price per square foot, but rather your client understands when they are looking ability to acquire knowledge that makes at the quotes they need to compare apples your more efficient and increases the proto apples and not apples to oranges. They ficiency level of everyone that is doing need to know if the other guys are using the work. Understanding what’s available a PVC edge restraint or are they using a and going to presentations and shows like troweled concrete edge restraint? Are they

cil of Canada CEU credits — the amount required annually. The closing keynote on the research related to the potential installation of real turf in the Rogers Centre from Dr. Eric Lyons, PhD was very interesting and kept delegates asking questions. Many delegates commented how they appreciated being provided the opportunity to renew their certification with this one-day event.

Wes Rutter, City of St. Catharines, won

Landscape Ontario Congress is important.

I asked the group of contractors that were here this week how many of them own a paver cart or an extractor. Out of 150 people who were in attendance, only two of the contractors raised their hands. Every contractor should be aware of those tools.”

Control the variables

“With everything that we do as a contractor in the handscaping industry, we’re fortunate in that we can control all of the variables.

When it comes to base application for example, putting down the proper amount of stone to ensure that the job isn’t going to sink. For another example, say I’m working on a job that is a 1,000 sq. ft. driveway, I have to excavate, base prep, lay screening, cut, edge, tamp and clean and each task leads to the next. And so we’re fortunate that in this industry, we control every aspect and every task that goes into a job, and we control the quality of each task and how it is executed. By utilizing the right equipment and knowing how and when to use it, you can implement the proper techniques and strategies into your business and become more efficient. People often say, ‘well, I can lay 5,000 sq. ft.,’ and I think, that’s nice, but what can you actually lay, cut, edge, tamp and clean and complete in a day because that’s when you’re making money. Anyone can lay a paver; it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to lay a paver, but it does take a sufficient amount of knowledge and education to be efficient at what you do.”

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Beth Edney (far left) brought her first-year design studio class from Niagara Parks to Congress to see things she could only tell them about in a classroom environment.

the door prize of a 40 in. Sony Bravia TV. The IPM Leadership Award, which recognizes leadership and contribution to the healthy growth of the industries represented in the IPM Symposium, was presented (posthumously) to John Wright. Accepting on his behalf was his son, Dave Wright.

Delegates enjoyed a complimentary reception following the technical sessions. The day was made possible through presenting sponsor Lawn Life, Reception Sponsor BASF, Keynote Sponsor JB&D and tabletop sponsors Allturf, G.C. Duke, Koppert Canada and Plant Products.

Many other individuals and companies were honoured at the Awards of Excellence Ceremony held after the trade show on Jan. 12 at the International Plaza Hotel. See page 8 for complete coverage of the Awards Ceremony and pages 13 to 16 for a full list of winning companies and individuals.

The LO Congress Show Committee hands out awards to exhibitors for various display categories and special promotion efforts of the show (see page 7). Show manager MacRae says the amount of skill and professionalism exhibitors put into their displays not only elevates the overall look of the show, but also attracts another small group of professionals from another industry to the show — those who run other shows.

“We’ve had a number of people from across North America come to experience the show not just for the content, but to learn how to improve upon other shows or elevate their exhibit to the level of the ones here,” says MacRae. “The level of expertise exhibitors have about their products is a definite reason to visit this show as well,” MacRae adds. “Our exhibitors are so educated, but also very realistic. Many times I overheard an exhibitor explaining to a prospective customer that their product many not be the best fit for that customer, and then directed them to another exhibitor in the show.”

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That share-all attitude within the show, of competitors helping one another, not only creates a sense of community, but also works to help everyone become more successful and more profitable — something also evident in the topics and sessions of the Congress Conference this year.

The 2016 conference line-up boasted many new and impressive presenters who brought new energy and a fresh perspective to their audiences. Kate Davis and her approach to work-life balance was extremely well received — especially her encouragement to inject a little humour into our everyday lives. Mark Bradley and Mike Lysecki, both from presenting conference sponsor LMN, represented the professionals’ perspective. Their lunch session, “The Landscape Open” was an open Q&A format encouraging discussion about real-life problems and issues, and they offered real-life solutions. The lunch sessions continue to be a success, providing a fantastic opportunity to get caught up with peers and meet new people all while learning.

The 2016 edition of the Irrigation Conference focused on rainwater/stormwater management. Ken Nentwig from CANARM and Eric Meliton from TRCA both presented keynotes on principles of sustainability, best practices, what’s happening now and what’s to come; each with very different perspectives. Jeremy Harris from the Region of Peel also highlighted the WSIP program and how contractors can get involved.

Lunch provided another occasion for delegates to get caught up and discuss the session content. Lunch was made possible through generous sponsors Rain Bird and Toro, and refreshments were courtesy of Hunter. Distributor sponsors were SiteOne, Turf Care and VBI. Students, the future of the industry, play a large role in Congress as well. The show is a wealth of both knowledge and experience for hundreds of students. Congress boats five student gardens: Fanshawe Col-

lege, Humber College, Niagara College, Durham College, and University of Guelph, all built and removed by the students.

“I wish the attendees could witness the process of the student gardens being built before the show,” says MacRae. “They work very hard and continue to raise the benchmark for the gardens each year.”

Congress Show Committee member Beth Edney brought her first-year design studio class from Niagara Parks to the show.

“I was first introduced to Congress by my instructor as a student back in my Ryerson days,” says Edney. “Congress was a place to see products hands-on and to meet people. It’s an ‘all-you-can-eat education in-a-day.’ For my students, it means things I have only taught in theory I can show in reality at the show — it’s actually right there in front of them,” says Edney. “The best type of learning is when you can actually see something or see someone who has accomplished what you want to accomplish.

It gives my students a taste of what is actually possible — that’s priceless.”

That “one free educational lesson after another” which MacRae described earlier continued on the show floor with another new educational event titled Speakers Corner. Presented by the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORGCA) in partnership with Dig Safe and HortProtect, this up-close and personal series provided valuable information to contractors on the damage prevention industry in Ontario and tips on avoiding underground utility hits as well as steps to take when damage does occur.

ORGCA board member Terry Murphy (and one of the presenters) says, “People who were there were very, very interested and asked a lot of questions. Anyone who attended really dug into it. They got good value out of it and stayed after the sessions to continue asking questions.”

Developing relationships between organizations and industry or within the industry is another big part of the Congress experience. Many networking events happen post-conference or after the show closes, like the aforementioned Awards Ceremony which had over 650 industry members in attendance and the ever-popular Tailgate Party which had over 800 delegates through the door.

Once again, Congress provided opportunities for the landscape industry to gather and share new products and expertise, raising the bar for all those involved. Canada’s green industry showcase shows no signs of slowing down.

Congress 2017 runs Jan. 10-12 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Visit LOCongress. com for updates on next year’s show.

LO Show Committee member Nathan Helder (far left) and its chair Michael LaPorte (far right), present Upper Canada Stone staff Anna Buchanan, Justin MacDonald (centre) and Perry Hartwick with the award for outstanding promotion of the show.

Congress exhibitors recognized for marketing profiles Seven suppliers to Canada’s thriving landscape industry received marketing awards at Congress 2016.

The show featured over 600 exhibitors, and all agree that landscape

industry suppliers’ marketing skills are improving – the show floor was stunning.

Matt Sandink of SiteOne Landscape Supply said, “There is a sparkle about this year’s show; I don’t know what it is, but

it’s a definite sparkle.”

Upper Canada Stone, winner of Best Promotion, connected with customers before, during and after the show using image-rich electronic media.

Connon Nurseris/CBV Holdings, recipient of the Paul J. Day Best in Show Award, used an actual roll-tight truck trailer as a stage for their product offerings. The trailer’s front panel automatically branded the three-sided booth, simply and authentically.

Other exhibitors who were recognized include: Big Green Egg Canada, for Best Booth under 100 sq. ft.; Ed’s Concrete Products, for Best Booth 100-400 sq. ft. excluding heavy equipment; Dozr, for Best Booth over 400 sq. ft., excluding heavy equipment; Battlefield Equipment Rentals, for Best Booth Heavy Equipment, and Ariens and Gravely, for Best Booth Small Equipment.

Congress Committee members Michael LaPorte and Nathan Helder presented the awards. Judges were Paul Day and Gilles Bouchard, both former Congress show managers, and Lee Ann Knudsen, Landscape Ontario communications director.

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Bob Tubby proudly displays his LO Honourary Life Membership award with wife Mitzi.

Awards ceremony reflects prosperity and passion of the industry The ballroom at the International Plaza Hotel became a testament to the prosperity of the landscape industry and the individuals who make up its solid foundation, on Jan. 12 at the Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence Ceremony.

Held in conjunction with Congress 2016, the annual event honoured the best landscape design, maintenance and construction projects by Landscape Ontario members in 2015. The Awards truly reflects the level of professionalism — and the amount of money being spent, on landscape services across the province.

The evening culminated with the announcements of the “top three” awards which earned the highest scores as judged from a panel of industry experts.

The most prestigious of these, the Dunington-Grubb Award for the most outstanding and highest overall scoring construction project, was presented to International Landscaping Inc. which took home a total of 12 awards including another big award, the Don Salivan Award for the best grounds management entry.

Monarch Landscape rounded out the top winners with the Casey van Maris Award for the project receiving the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping.

Not only were 169 awards handed-out for exceptional landscaping projects, but awards were also given to individuals who have contributed over many years to elevate and enrich the industry through their

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ing an organization called Trees for Life, whose goal is to achieve 40 per cent urban tree cover, as well as for giving birth to The Highway of Heroes Tribute and for pledging a considerable amount of money to be awarded as horticulture scholarships.

Community Leadership Awards were also given to Toronto Chapter members, Ryan Heath, Rich Hawkins, Karen Dobrucki and Jeanette McLellan for their collaborative work constructing the first universally accessible schoolyard at James Robinson School in York Region. Instructors, children and seniors all benefitted from the community project.

Bob Wiltons’ son Jason presented his father with the Legacy Award for his role in pioneering both the Grounds Management and the Snow and Ice Management sector groups. The award recognizes a lifetime achievement in the horticulture industry and is given to those who not only impart their knowledge on the people around them, but who also leave something for the generations behind them.

The Past President’s Award is a distinction awarded to individuals who, over many years, have made an outstanding contribution to the association. Jeff McMann received the award for contributing as an Awards judge, a volunteer, and for his contribution in developing guidelines and standards for the industry with the Grounds Management sector group. John O’Leary was also awarded for his work as a volunteer on the Snow and Ice sector group — focusing on education, risk management, and professional development.

The Horticultural Education Ambassador Award recognizes significant contributions made to furthering the educational mission and purpose within the horticultural

passion, dedication, leadership and vision.

Among these leaders, LO bestowed their highest award, an Honourary Life Membership to Bob Tubby of Arbordale Landscaping and Moonstruck Lighting. A past-president of both the Toronto Chapter and Landscape Ontario, Bob’s vision of LO was that of an organization that brought like-minded individuals together to prosper from one another financially, socially, and professionally. This award is reserved only for those members who have consistently contributed their time, passion, enthusiasm and energy over a period of many years, and have committed a lifetime to furthering the mission of Landscape Ontario. Bob becomes only the twelfth person to receive this high honour.

The Community Leadership Award is given to a member who makes a significant contribution to the community through horticultural work. Mark Cullen met those criteria with his participation over the years with both Canada Blooms and Landscape Ontario on various committees. Mark was also recognized for foundBob Wilton (left) accepts the LO Legacy Award from his son Jason.

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community. Aldo Cianfrini was recognized for being a trusted and respected advocate for the industry throughout his career at the Ministry of Education. Aldo developed a program that later became the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM).

The Prosperity Partners Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding individual that has worked through the program and demonstrated business leadership using the five pillars of the Prosperity Partnership model. This year, awards were given to Yorkshire Garden Services, Christine’s Touch Gardening, A Touch of Dutch Landscaping & Garden Services, and The Waterboys Contracting.

The Awards ceremony was hosted by well-known garden personality Frank Ferragine of City TV’s Breakfast Television who announced the winners and provided entertainment for the crowd.

Ferragine noted the significant increase in number of large scale projects in this year’s awards. Private Residential Construction, $100,000 to $250,000, saw 42 winners in that category alone. Private Residential Construction, $250,000 to $500,000, had only eight winners last year, but a staggering 34 winners this year, and finally, the $500,000 to 1 million dollar cat-

High value construction projects saw a huge increase in the number of winners this year.

egory had only one winner last year, but eight winners this year — an indication of the growth of demand for premium landscape projects.

Presenting sponsor G&L Group and supporting sponsor Connon Nurseries CBV also made the event possible. Thanks also to the judges, Chris Leconte, Corey Yourkin, Don Chase, Eli Paddle, Harry

Chang, Jamie Riddell, Jeff McMann, John Higo, Kara Gibbons, Martin Wade, Michael Pascoe, Paul Barker, Ron Iserhot, Ron Koudys, Steve Macartney.

For the second straight year, the Awards Ceremony was streamed live online and can also be watched via the Landscape Ontario YouTube channel or directly at http://bit.ly/1nefW1d

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Build a sense of team It takes purpose to take a large group of companies and individuals of diverse skills to be an effective team. The rewards of being part of an effective team are enormous. Accomplishing something together is a much greater reward then when we produce on our own.

Inspire students with an experience of excellence It is an honour to be able to work with postsecondary students on this project. This year, each post-secondary landscape program was invited to provide two students to participate in the build. For many, this is their first experience in working with such an allied and diverse group of landscape professionals. Working with these students is truly energizing, and their enthusiasm is contagious.

“Choose Your Path” is the theme of this year’s Landscape Ontario feature garden at Canada Blooms.

Canada Blooms — Building a feature garden with a purpose

By Jim Philip, John Hordyk and Scott Wentworth

This year’s Landscape Ontario feature garden, “Choose Your Path,” is intended to showcase the wide range of skills and expertise that makes up our profession.

The 4,900 sq. ft. garden designed by Paul Brydges, will educate visitors on the many benefits of our profession and appeal to young people about making a difference through the work they can accomplish by joining the outdoor living profession.

Through the process, dozens of professionals are involved in the planning and building of the garden with a specific purpose in mind and with the goal of achieving excellence with the final result. The challenges presented by the logistics of the build — the short timeframe, the large number of people required, the desire to take full advantage of the learning opportunities that can be gained — all provide exceptional opportunities for growth for everyone involved.

Being a part of building the Canada Blooms LO feature garden team offers a unique set of circumstances for individuals to accomplish the following:

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Upgrade project management technologies and skills Communicating easily to dozens of builders and suppliers before and during the build and incorporating timelines and identifying coordination points must be done effectively. Building a thorough and holistic plan covering every aspect of the build is vital for this to work. Building a broad consensus in how the plan will be executed is important to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities throughout the process.

Improve training skills The build provides a perfect opportunity to execute On the Job Training (OJT) principles, especially in developing junior project managers. It provides the opportunity to share best practices across companies, where everyone comes away with stronger technical skills.

Work with amazing peers The reality of how amazing the people are in this profession truly hits home when working together hand-in-hand. It is said that “iron sharpens iron,” and working together to complete a challenging project that represents our association is an experience that leaves everyone stronger as a result.

The end result of the Canada Blooms LO feature garden build is an incredible display garden that reflects the wide variety of technical and people skills that are prevalent in our profession. The garden will also educate the public on the many areas our profession positively impacts their lives — it is a tangible demonstration that our profession makes a difference. For those involved, the benefits are the opportunity to improve our project planning skills, our ability to train our trainers, and work with new materials and building techniques. We inspire students with a great experience of working in the profession and also help our educators establish a standard of excellence in not only the finished product we provide, but also the process we employ to get there.

This year’s build is co-managed by John Hordyk of Edengrove Landscaping and Jim Philip of Wentworth Landscapes. Both men are enthusiastic about working together with like-minded professionals to make Paul Brydges’ design a reality. John and Jim best sum it up with, “Out of this sometimes chaotic process, we hone our skills and build lasting friendships.”

The build itself takes an ambitious design and educational narrative, combined with a challenging timeframe and logistics, and builds a focused team that quickly and efficiently creates a display that lasts only days, but may impact many for a lifetime. Despite the best planning efforts, challenges will always arise — challenges that reveal not only the character of the team building it, but will also reflect the professionalism of Landscape Ontario, its membership and the diversity of all that we can all accomplish together.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Members of the Landscape Ontario Provincial Board of Directors took time for a group photo at the AGM on Jan. 13.

AGM reflects LO’s energy A spirited rendition of “O Canada” opened Landscape Ontario’s 2106 annual general meeting, held Jan. 13 at Toronto’s International Plaza Hotel – members launched into unaccompanied song when the sound recording failed. Longstanding members received special invitations to attend and receive plaques; this effort, at least in part, helped draw best-ever attendance.

In his last act as president, Dave Braun expressed satisfaction in achieving two major goals, growing membership to record levels and completing the sale of LO’s excess property. He thanked executive director Tony DiGiovanni and the Provincial Board for supporting his success, and offered a special thank-you to retiring staff member Allan Dennis.

DiGiovanni presented an impressive overview of association achievements and he predicted the horticulture industry will become known as the green infrastructure industry within the next decade.

Incoming president Paul Brydges

accepted the gavel, and announced “Drawing Together” as the theme of his term. He underlined the importance of presenting ourselves to the public as professionals.

Members brought up three New Business items. Tim Kearney urged LO, and its members, to support the creation of a national garden in Ottawa for Canada’s 2017 birthday. Monica van Maris challenged Paul Brydges to help unite landscape architects and the green industry.

And Jacki Hart suggested action on amending Awards of Excellence requirements to include a minimum percentage of plantings.

The Durham Chapter received the Golden Grout Award for largest membership increase, at eight per cent. Gregg Salivan and Blake Tubby were elected as Members at Large. Lastly, members enjoyed the reinstatement of a longstanding tradition: Jim Bauer moving to adjourn.

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The People Corporation, parent company of HortProtect, the Landscape Ontario endorsed supplier of group benefits and business insurance, recently launched an “ask the expert” wellness program available to anyone already enrolled in a HortProtect program.

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tions include: “Can you help provide food items to incorporate into my meal plan to help fight cancer?” And, “If I am on the road a lot and have to eat out, what are some healthier options I should choose?”

If you are already enrolled in a HortProtect program, simply e-mail wellness@ peoplecorporation.com and a wellness specialist will respond within two business days.

Allan Dennis retires from LO

NEW BRANCHES FOR GELDERMAN LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Gelderman Landscape Services has expanded its operation to include branches in Guelph, Kitchener and Mississauga. The Waterdown based landscape maintenance, design, construction and snow removal company recently named branch managers for each location: Mark Conrad, Guelph; Martin Horsman, Kitchener; Scott Maxwell, Mississauga; Mike Deboer, Waterdown.

Gelderman Landscape Services was founded by Jan Gelderman in 1955 with just $7.14 worth of tools and a Jeep Willys. Nathan Helder, Gelderman’s sonin-law, joined the company in 2006 and currently serves as president

Staff member Allan Dennis (left) has retired after long service as Landscape Ontario magazine’s editor. In addition to good wishes and appreciation from all, Dennis received a special pen, engraved “Thanks to Allan, from LO.” Robert Ellidge, at right, takes over the magazine’s editorial leadership with this issue.

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Announcing the 2016 Awards of Excellence winners in landscape construction, maintenance and design.

The inspiring talent and creativity of this year’s winners were acknowledged at Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association’s Awards of Excellence Ceremony, held January 12, 2016.

Over 650 industry professionals attended the gala awards ceremony at Toronto’s International Plaza Hotel,

held in conjunction with Congress, one of North America’s largest green industry events.

Winners portray a competitive spirit, strive for continuous improvement, offer services distinctly different from the competition and are stewards of the horticultural trades, sharing a vision for a vibrant and prosperous future.

INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC

‘Lake Rosseau Retreat’ DUNINGTON-GRUBB WINNER 2016

This award goes to the most outstanding and highest overall scoring project in the construction categories.

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The awards recognize the breathtaking design and master craftsmanship in landscape construction, maintenance and design projects created by Landscape Ontario members.

Commercial Construction

Residential Construction ABLOOM LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR INC $250,000 to $500,000

CEDAR SPRINGS LANDSCAPE GROUP $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000

EARTHSCAPE ONTARIO Multi-residential & industrial $100,000 - $250,000 $50,000 - $100,000

ADEN EARTHWORKS INC Under $10,000

DA GRACEY & ASSOCIATES $50,000 to $100,000

GRIFFITH PROPERTY SERVICES LTD $250,000 to $500,000

AQUASPA POOLS & LANDSCAPE DESIGN $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000

DAVID GAZE LANDSCAPING $100,000 to $250,000

GOBRO CON LANDSCAPING $250,000 to $500,000

EARTHSCAPE ONTARIO $25,000 to $50,000

IDEAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES $50,000 to $100,000

ELITE DESIGNED CONCRETE INC $25,000 to $50,000

INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC $25,000 to $50,000 $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 $1,000,000 and over

GARDEN GROVE LANDSCAPING Multi-residential & industrial - over $250,000

JEN-DAN LIMITED Multi-residential & industrial - over $250,000 RUTHERFORD CONTRACTING LTD Multi-residential & industrial - over $250,000

Water Features

QUIET NATURE LTD BLUE DIAMOND POOLS AND LANDSCAPING TUMBER & ASSOCIATES

Balcony or Rooftop Garden INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC

LAWRENCE PARK COMPLETE GARDEN CARE LTD URBAN GARDEN SUPPLY CO LTD

BALSAM CREEK LANDSCAPING $50,000 to $100,000 BEYOND LANDSCAPING $50,000 to $100,000 BETZ POOLS LTD $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 B.K. BAUN LANDSCAPE LTD $100,000 to $250,000 BLUE DIAMOND POOLS AND LANDSCAPING $100,000 to $250,000 BOUWMEISTER INC $100,000 to $250,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000

EXACT INTERLOCK LTD $100,000 to $250,000 FOSSIL LANDSCAPES LTD $500,000 to $1,000,000 (2) GELDERMAN LANDSCAPE SERVICES $50,000 to $100,000 $250,000 to $500,000 GREEN APPLE LANDSCAPING $10,000 to $25,000 $25,000 to $50,000 $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 GREEN THINGS LANDSCAPING 2010 (1893872 ONTARIO LTD) $50,000 to $100,000

GREENTARIO LANDSCAPING (2006) INC $50,000 to $100,000

IT’S ABOUT THYME INC Under $10,000 $25,000 to $50,000 JAY MCKINNON COMPANY $100,000 to $250,000 JC LANDSCAPING INC $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 JUERGEN PARTRIDGE LTD $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 KENT FORD DESIGN GROUP INC $25,000 to $50,000 KINGSCAPE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION GROUP $100,000 to $250,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000 KREATIVE WOODWORKING $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 LANDSCAPES BY LUCIN $50,000 to $100,000 LANDSCAPE PLUS LTD $250,000 to $500,000 (2) LANDSCAPING CONCEPTS $50,000 to $100,000 $250,000 to $500,000 LAWRENCE PARK COMPLETE GARDEN CARE LTD $50,000 to $100,000

MONARCH LANDSCAPE

‘Deer Ridge Residence’ CASEY VAN MARIS WINNER 2016 This award is given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscape construction.

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MONARCH LANDSCAPE $100,000 to $250,000 OGS LANDSCAPE SERVICES $50,000 to $100,000

INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC

PARADISE DECKS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC $250,000 to $500,000 (2)

‘Luxurious Lakeshore Resort’ DON SALIVAN GROUNDS MANAGEMENT WINNER 2016 This award recognizes maintenance skill and technique, that when properly executed, protects or even enhances the value of the original landscape investment.

PARKLANE NURSERIES LIMITED $25,000 to $50,000 $50,000 to $100,00 $100,000 to $250,000 PLANIT GREEN LANDSCAPES $25,000 to $50,000 $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 PLANTENANCE LANDSCAPE GROUP $25,000 to $50,000 POOL CRAFT $250,000 to $500,000 (2) PRO-LAND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 QUALITY PROPERTY SERVICES $100,000 to $250,000

STONELIFE LANDSCAPING INC $250,000 to $500,000 $500,000 to $1,000,000 TARRASCAPE INNOVATION INC $100,000 to $250,000 THE CLARK DESIGN GROUP $250,000 to $500,000 THE LANDMARK GROUP $250,000 to $500,000 TUMBER & ASSOCIATES $250,000 to $500,000

QUIET NATURE LTD $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000

Web Sites

R J ROGERS LANDSCAPING LTD $100,000 to $250,000 $1,000,000 and over

GARDEN GROVE LANDSCAPING GardenGroveLandscaping.com

ROGER WILLIS CONTRACTING LTD $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 (2) ROYAL STONE LANDSCAPING & DESIGN LTD $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 (2) $500,000 to $1,000,000 S REBELO LANDSCAPES INC $100,000 to $250,000 SHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE $10,000 to $25,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000

BOS LANDSCAPING BosLandscaping.com

HANK DEENEN LANDSCAPING LTD DeenenLandscaping.com QUIET NATURE LTD QuietNature.ca YARDS UNLIMITED LANDSCAPING INC YardsUnlimited.com

Special Interest Construction

B.K. BAUN LANDSCAPE LTD DUSTY MILLER LANDSCAPING EARTHSCAPE ONTARIO GRIFFITH PROPERTY SERVICES LTD

GREER DESIGN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC KREATIVE WOODWORKING PRO-LAND LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC QUIET NATURE LTD SEFERIAN DESIGN GROUP STONELIFE LANDSCAPING INC TARRASCAPE INNOVATION INC THE BACKYARD URBAN FARM COMPANY

Commercial Maintenance BOOT’S LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE LTD Multi-Residential Maintenance - Under two acres

STRATHMORE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Corporate Building Maintenance - Over two acres THE SCOTT WENTWORTH LANDSCAPE GROUP LTD Multi-Residential Maintenance - Under two acres

Private Residential Maintenance

DUSTY MILLER LANDSCAPING 15,000 sq. ft. to one acre One acre or more INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC. 15,000 sq ft to 1 acre Under 15,000 sq. ft. lot size LANDSCAPE PLUS LTD. One acre or more SHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE 15,000 sq. ft. to one acre SNIDER TURF & LANDSCAPE CARE LTD. 15,000 sq. ft. to one acre

Special Interest Maintenance

LAWRENCE PARK COMPLETE GARDEN CARE LTD STRATHMORE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS THE BACKYARD URBAN FARM COMPANY

Non-turf Maintenance

SWEETWATER LANDSCAPES INC THE SCOTT WENTWORTH LANDSCAPE GROUP LTD YORKSHIRE GARDEN SERVICES INC

Awards entrants are judged on originality, harmony of design elements and integration of plant and landscape materials.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

Bob Tubby receives his Honourary Life Membership plaque (left). Scholarship recipients were also recognized.

Landscape Lighting COPPER EXPRESSIONS LANDSCAPE LIGHTING AND DESIGN $10,000 to $30,000 Over $30,000

DIMARCO LANDSCAPE LIGHTING $10,000 to $30,000 Over $30,000 INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPING INC. Over $30,000 MARKVILLE LANDSCAPING & NURSERIES $10,000 to $30,000 MOONSTRUCK LIGHTING LTD Under $10,000 Over $30,000 ROYAL STONE LANDSCAPING & DESIGN $10,000 to $30,000 SHADES OF SUMMER LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE Under $10,000 $10,000 to $30,000 TARRASCAPE INNOVATION $10,000 to $30,000

Water Conservation TYDAN LANDSCAPE DESIGN INC. Non-Potable Water

Commercial Design

EARTHSCAPE ONTARIO

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

GELDERMAN LANDSCAPE SERVICES 2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft.

PLANTENANCE LANDSCAPE GROUP 2,500 to 5,000 sq. ft.

THE LANDMARK GROUP 5,000 sq. ft. or more GARDEN GROVE LANDSCAPING 5,000 sq. ft. or more VAUGHAN LANDSCAPING 5,000 sq. ft. or more EARTHSCAPE ONTARIO 5,000 sq. ft. or more

Special Award Winners

Community Leadership Award Mark Cullen, Ryan Heath, Rich Hawkins, Karen Dobrucki, Jeanette McLellan Honourary Life Membership Bob Tubby Horticultural Education Ambassador Award Aldo Cianfrini Legacy Award Bob Wilton Past Presidents Award John O'Leary, Jeff McMann Prosperity Partners Leadership Award Yorkshire Garden Services Inc., Christine's Touch Gardening Ltd., A Touch Of Dutch Landscaping & Garden Services, The Waterboys Contracting Inc.

For more information about the Awards of Excellence please visit LOawards.com, or contact Kristen McIntyre, CHT, CEM, Events@LandscapeOntario.com (800) 265-5656, ext. 321.

WELWYN WONG LANDSCAPE DESIGN 5,000 sq. ft. or more THE SCOTT WENTWORTH LANDSCAPE GROUP LTD 5,000 sq. ft. or more PLANTENANCE LANDSCAPE GROUP Under 2,500 sq. ft.

DJ RAIN & CO LTD. Non-Potable Water An initiative of

The Awards of Excellence ceremony was made possible through our presenting sponsor, G&L Group and supporting sponsor Connon Nurseries CBV. PRESENTING SPONSOR

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EVENTS

March 2

Waterloo Chapter meeting

Full details and registration for certain events at horttrades.com/comingevents February 16-17

Landscape Management Network Leaders Summit

Blue Mountain Dynamic speakers and engaging topics will teach you how to better communicate with your employees, increase your bottom line and reach your customers during this two-day event presented by LO and LMN. Cost is $495/person.

Register online at golmn.com/leaders-summit February 17

Upper Canada Chapter meeting Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd., Belleville Chapter meeting runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

February 18

Upper Canada Chapter “I Was There (V)” squash tournament

Trent River Fitness, 8 Trenton St., Trenton Players of all levels are welcome to this very fun and social sporting event that has become a tradition for the Chapter. Register online today at horttrades.com/uppercanada February 24

Landscape Contractors Lecture Series

Mississauga Grand Banquet and Convention Centre, 35 Brunel Rd., Mississauga This year’s lecture also includes topics for the ground management sector. Keynote speaker, Dr. Eric Miltner, PhD, will discuss Optimizing Nutrient Management with Fertilizer Technology.

Register at landscapelecture.ca

February 25

March 3

Ski and/or Spa with Georgian Lakelands

Osler Ski Club, 795534 The Blue Mountains, Clearview Townline, Blue Mountain A full day on the slopes or a relaxing day at the spa — or both! Take a break this winter and treat yourself to a full day of activity, or inactivity. Either way, you’ll still meet great people and have lots of fun in the middle of a Canadian winter. Register online at horttrades.com/georgianlakelands February 25

Upper Canada Chapter meeting

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 777 King St. E., Gananoque Tips on positioning your Awards of Excellence submissions and how to benefit from participating in the Peer to Peer Network with Tim Kearney and Jacki Hart. Plus and inside view of the HR Toolkit and how it can help your business.

Meeting runs 9:50 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full details at horttrades.com/uppercanada March 1

Durham Chapter meeting

Waterloo Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Pl., Waterloo This 6:30 p.m. meeting will be an open forum round table format. Sponsored by HortProtect.

Quality Hotel, 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa This 10 a.m. meeting will feature the latest updates from the Ministry of Transportation.

Find out about new rules and regulations that will affect your business this year. Don’t get fined, get informed! Register online at horttrades.com/ durham. Sponsored by HortProtect.

Landscape Designers coffee morning

Wasaga Beach A new products showcase for Landscape Designers is the focus of this event. Register at horttrades.com/georgianlakelands March 9

Upper Canada Chapter meeting

Invista Centre, Kingston (downstairs) This meeting will run from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature information from three major government agencies: MTO, MOL and WSIB. Elections and AGM are also on the agenda. A meeting not to be missed!

March 10

Georgian Lakelands meeting

Cranberry Resort, 19 Keith Ave., Collingwood MTO will give an update on permits, regulations and restrictions. Vital information that could save you from monetary fines, down time and frustration. Get informed! Register at horttrades.com/ georgianlakelands. Sponsored by Rinox.

March 11-20

Canada Blooms

Enercare Centre, Toronto The Toronto Flower and Garden Festival celebrates 20 years with the theme ‘It’s a Party!’

Don’t miss the spectacular display gardens, floral competition and presentations by industry experts. Members can purchase discounted tickets at gfl.me/h2JR. Industry Night runs Mar. 17.

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NEW MEMBERS

City of Markham

Barb Rabicki Membership Type: Horticultural

Credit Valley Conservation Authority

Christopher Lanese 150 Rockcliffe Crt Toronto, ON M6M 1J3 Tel: 416-658-1316 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

CORCON Property Maintenance Inc.

Stonehenge Design Build

DonRos Landscape Construction (2148323 Ontario Inc.)

Terra Landscaping

Liam Pritchard Membership Type: Horticultural

DURHAM

LONDON

Jade Construction Group

Luckhardt Landworks

Vincent Ho 62 Fernglen Cres Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z7 Tel: 416-835-4889 Membership Type: Active

GEORGIAN LAKELANDS Attainable Solutions Simcoe Shayne Hutchins 28 Foyston Park Circle Minesing, ON L0L 1Y0 Tel: 705-321-5514 Membership Type: Interim

Clearview Auto Centre Inc Doug Caldwell 5339 County Rd 9 New Lowell, ON L0M 1N0 Tel: 705-424-9421 Membership Type: Associate

Jameson Pro Builders Inc James Ward 286 John St Stayner, ON L0M 1S0 Tel: 705-790-9033 Membership Type: Active

Kelly Pools

Chris Kelly 52 Nicklaus Dr Barrie, ON L4M 6V8 Tel: 705-728-1080 Membership Type: Associate

GOLDEN HORSESHOE Best Boys Landscaping Ltd Pat Petrunti 3777 Hwy 6 Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0 Tel: 905-679-2697 Membership Type: Active

Eastgate Truck Centre

Mike Sharpe 1831 Barton Street E Hamilton, ON L8H 2Y7 Tel: 905-578-2000 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Ground Image Lawn Maintenance

Bryn Luckhardt 7 Meadowridge Crt St. Marys, ON N4K 1A9 Tel: 519-272-3408 Membership Type: Interim

Oakleaf Gardens and Landscapes David Vandersar PO Box 248 Beachville, ON N0J 1A0 Tel: 519-423-6034 Membership Type: Active

Stephens Diversified Inc.

Thomas Stephens 205 - 30 Adelaide Street N London, ON N6B 3N5 Tel: 519-433-7474 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

OTTAWA Brite Nights Inc

Scott Cockwell 348 - 900 Greenbank Rd Ottawa, ON K2J 4P6 Tel: 613-823-1135 Membership Type: Active

J.R. Drilling

Bill Moloughney C23 Mitchem Rd RR 5 Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 Tel: 819-647-5184 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

John McCrea Excavating Ltd

John McCrea 982 Watson St Ottawa, ON K2B 6C2 Tel: 613-820-4336 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Kerwin Property Maintenance Ken Kerwin 20 Hibiscus Way Nepean, ON K2J 6A6 Tel: 613-226-8858 Membership Type: Active

TORONTO

Paula Salverda 179 Concession 5 Rd RR1 Fisherville, ON N0A 1G0 Tel: 289-524-0084 Membership Type: Active

Catherine Geraats

The Clark Design Group

Kevin Mengers PO Box 252 Queensville, ON L0G 1R0 Tel: 905-478-2300 Membership Type: Active

Brent Clark 1956 Snake Road Burlington, ON L7P 4Y4 Tel: 888-850-4024 Membership Type: Active

Visport Contracting

Manuel Ribeiro 112 Unity Road Caledonia, ON N3W 1Y2 Tel: 905-961-2544 Membership Type: Active

Membership Type: Horticultural

Claudette Flury

Membership Type: Horticultural

Advanced Tree Care Inc.

City of Markham

James Bingham Membership Type: Horticultural

City of Markham

Matthew Busato Membership Type: Horticultural

City of Markham

David Plant Membership Type: Horticultural

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Senso Group Building Supplies

Cory Conant 6 Goldcrest Road Brampton, ON L6S 1G3 Tel: 905-799-6828 Membership Type: Active

Danelle Russillo 77 Green Manor Cres Woodbridge, ON L4L 9R7 Tel: 905-856-7432 Membership Type: Active

Galaxy Electric Motors Rebuit Ltd James Tasikas 84 Northline Road Toronto, ON M4B 3E5 Tel: 416-285-6600 Membership Type: Associate

Homeworks Landscaping Inc. Mike Lalonde 6 - 286 Attwell Dr Toronto, ON M9W 5B2 Tel: 416-747-9002 Membership Type: Active

John Eek & Son Ltd.

David Eek 190 Artesian Industrial Parkway PO Box 149 Bradford, ON L3Z 2A7 Tel: 905-775-4321 Membership Type: Active

Leisure Pools & Spas Distribution Canada Inc

Leanne Kennedy 7200 Hwy 27 Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A5 Tel: 866-208-7946 Membership Type: Associate

Niko’s Gardening

Greg Peker 21 Haley Ct Thornhill, ON L4J 6A3 Tel: 800-277-2114 Membership Type: Active

Optimal Irrigation Corp.

Mike Alati 22 Via Toscana Woodbridge, ON L4H 3V7 Tel: 647-868-5751 Membership Type: Active

Pro-Tech Property Maintenance and Construction Domenic Agostino 105 Chuck Ormsby Cres King City, ON L7B 0A7 Tel: 416-875-6383 Membership Type: Active

Redbeard Services

Jon Templeton 10299 Durham Rd 30 Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0 Tel: 416-303-5583 Membership Type: Interim

Eleanor Duthie 137 Raleigh Ave Toronto, ON M1K 1A1 Tel: 416-467-6059-x211 Membership Type: Active Andrew Walmsley PO Box 404 Don Mills, ON M3C 2T2 Tel: 416-449-7095 Membership Type: Active

Vis Viva Gardens

Christie MacFadyen 68 Mackenzie Cr Toronto, ON M6J 1T1 Tel: 647-896-0092 Membership Type: Active

UPPER CANADA 2223814 Ontario Ltd

Wally Earl PO Box 898 Brockville, ON K6V 5W1 Tel: 613-341-1870 Membership Type: Associate

WATERLOO Duench Custom Woodworking & Maintenance Rob Duench 23 Isabella St St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0 Tel: 519-574-0787 Membership Type: Associate

H. Bye Construction

Jen Morrison 395 Church St N PO Box 189 Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L0 Tel: 519-323-1520 Membership Type: Associate

Yard Worx Landscape Inc. Jamie Teply 102 Forfar Ave Kitchener, ON N2B 2Z8 Tel: 519-574-3666 Membership Type: Active

WINDSOR Keystone Lawn Service Inc Ray Proulx PO Box 231 Belle River, ON N0R 1A0 Tel: 519-965-5296 Membership Type: Interim

Town of Essex

Nathan Hamilton Membership Type: Horticultural

INDUSTRY NEWS

A new website provides one-stop shopping for students and includes a forum for educators to share information.

New resource connects educators, students and industry A new website aimed at connecting educators, parents, students and industry at all levels across Canada is now online at greencareerscanada.ca.

Developed by Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, the website provides many resources and illustrates the many types of jobs available in the profession.

Michael Pascoe, Program Coordinator at Fanshawe College, says a number of years ago he realized “college educators didn’t connect amongst themselves and

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“We look at Green Careers Canada as a way of bringing all of that together in one spot so that students can look at careers, schools and scholarships and industry can look for students, secondary schools can connect with colleges and educators can share material.”

The site has a section where educators

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The Find a Job section includes links to various industry websites where students can see what types of jobs are available anywhere in Canada.

There are also video interviews with both industry professionals and students who describe what education they completed and what type of job enabled them to begin their path in the landscape profession.

One of the interviews features Jake Dunning, a high school student doing his co-op at the Royal Botanical Gardens, who says going to Landscape Ontario with his high school teacher Allan Nason was a big eye opener. Dunning says, “The coolest thing about this industry is that there are so many types of jobs, it’s not just one thing.”

Dunning enjoys working outdoors and has discovered a love of plants but feels he will shift to working in a greenhouse for the rest of his life — first in greenhouse production and then moving up to be a greenhouse manager.

REPORTS ON SURVIVABILITY OF URBAN PLANTINGS AVAILABLE

The Marketing to Municipalities project has released two reports that identify the impact of environmental stresses on the survivability of trees and shrubs in the urban landscape. The first report, “The Impact of Environmental Stresses,” identifies 11 key factors that critically influence the establishment and survivability of urban trees, and also makes recommendations to deal with those and other influencing factors — including the development of best practices for species selection and site selection when planting urban trees.

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INDUSTRY NEWS estimated 80 per cent of problems faced by urban trees can be attributed to poor soil, which also works synergistically to increase damage from other stresses.

The research also looked at things like soil compaction, nutrient use, soil substrates, soil moisture, mulching, wind force, sunscald, pruning and water availability and how each of these factors contribute to the survivability of urban trees.

The report also identified the need for more research on optimal transplanting times as well as the long term benefits of reduction deflected root systems, and the possible benefits of more tree-friendly de-icing products that are not yet widely adopted.

Researchers Jason Lemay and Amy Lemay from VISTA Science and Technology will lead a free webinar on Mar. 2 to discuss the key findings and recommendations of the report. (See link at end of this article).

The second report summarizes possible

solutions and strategies brainstormed during the Finding Workable Solutions Workshop held back in October which brought together 32 participants from both the nursery sector and Ontario municipalities to improve their relationship and the procurement process to increase the survivability of urban plantings by municipalities. Participants identified the need for an on-going process that will be goal-oriented and build upon the work done in the first workshop.

The reports were issued by Landscape Ontario and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association with funding assistance obtained with the province’s Growing Forward 2 program.

Both reports can be viewed in their entirety at horttrades.com/m2m.

NEW ONLINE RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Leadership is a foundational pillar where the business and its people are enabled to reach their potential and soar to

success. The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario launched an interactive online leadership resource during Congress 2016.

Titled Effective Leadership, the website at ELpathway.ca provides insight into business management and effective leadership for the green profession.

The resource complements Landscape Ontario’s Prosperity Partnership Program, helping green industry business owners and managers to gain greater profitability and a more balanced lifestyle.

The central theme throughout the website is ‘development’ — the actions continually taken to move a business forward.

Several landscape and horticulture business managers and owners share their own experiences through each growth phase in their company. ELpathway.ca provides an opportunity to learn from peers while learning best practices in business.

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EXECUTIVE DESK Remembering John Putzer Tony DiGiovanni CHT LO Executive Director

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ust after Christmas last year, I was very saddened to receive the news that long-time LO member and industry pioneer John Putzer passed away. He was 91. Since John had such an influence on where we are today, it is my honour to share his accomplishments in my space here.

John started out as a landscape contractor and in 1959 he was one of the original founders of the Ontario Landscape Contractors Association (OLCA), which eventually became Landscape Ontario. John served as president of that group in 1966. It was the beginning of a lifetime of service to the industry he loved.

One of the goals of OLCA was to promote excellence and professionalism within the profession. Striving for excellence, elevating standards and doing things right was very important to John.

In 1960, full-colour brochures for residential landscape sales were made available through the association and it was John’s volun-

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teer job to distribute folders to architects and contractors. He also helped to prepare articles publicizing OLCA members in Canadian Architect magazine, Daily Commercial News and Toronto Telegram.

John was also the first chairman of the OLCA annual convention, which was held in 1961 at the King Edward Hotel.

Under John’s watch the association also prepared the very first Landscape Specifications and promoted them to landscape architects and municipalities. OLCA was also the driving force behind horticultural education and they participated in the effort that gave birth to the Apprenticeship Program as well as the Humber College and Algonquin College Horticultural Programs. John was heavily involved in this pioneering work. Many of us have benefited from it, including me.

It is a sobering thought that one person can change and inspire the lives of so many people in the future. This is, in fact, one of John’s legacies.

He helped change the industry for the better.

John left the landscape contracting business to start a nursery in Milton. It soon became one of the leading nurseries in Canada. It is also sobering to think that the plants and trees originating from that nursery have benefitted so many. This too is one of John’s legacies.

I first met John in 1989 when I started with LO. His passion for excellence never waned, nor his support for association activities.

He was part of a special committee of pioneers that developed the Landscape Ontario Guide to Planting Standards. I loved attending those meetings. They were much longer than they needed to be, because they always included discussions about the early days of the industry and debates about how to do things properly.

John was also a long time member of the LO Building Committee. He brought a conservative and cautious perspective to committee work. It was his contribution and gift to that committee.

When Landscape Ontario purchased the property in Milton, John was our “go-to” person on numerous occasions. When we needed a tree to commemorate our first Open House, John supplied the tree. When we needed equipment and expertise to move trees being forced for Canada Blooms, we called on John. When plants were required for the certification programs we asked John for them.

When we needed extra help with material handling, John was our man. When we got behind in weeding the trial gardens, more than once John saved us. And it was always without complaint and without charge. I wonder if John ever lamented the fact that the Landscape Ontario office was so close. If he did, he certainly did not let on.

In fact the opposite was true. I think John was proud of the fact that Landscape Ontario was so close. After all we are the collective representation of the industry he helped to shape.

A few years after we moved in, it was time to landscape the entrance. As part of the building committee John was privy to the design. One day, John, his son Bill, and a number of Putzer employees showed up with a crane truck and many trees. The alley of beautiful ornamental pears at the entrance of the LO home office was planted by Putzer Nurseries. This is another of John’s legacies and gifts to the industry. Doing a job properly was important to John.

Last year, we lost two other industry pioneers, John Wright and Peter Olsen. I called Bill Putzer to see if we could purchase some large trees to plant as memorials to these wonderful industry contributors. Bill immediately said he would supply the trees, at no charge, however, because memorial trees were priceless.

Landscape Ontario looks forward to planting another priceless memorial tree to celebrate John’s legacy. Thank you John.

Tony DiGiovanni may be reached at tony@landscapeontario.com.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

of the trade. Go figure! This is an LO member benefit — the opportunity to work and play with a fabulous group of dedicated, hardworking and caring people. Now that’s a member benefit that is impossible to put a price tag on.

New online training opportunity

Awards are just one of the many benefits available only to LO members.

How does one fit quality horticultural education into a green industry pro’s schedule? A great opportunity has just surfaced for LO members — My Garden School is online training with a real difference.

If you visit My-Garden-School.com, two things grab your attention. First, the instructors are true experts, and second, the pho-

ABCs of membership and online training

By Denis Flanagan CLD Manager of Membership and Public Relations

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s we continue our membership campaign for 2016 I have been talking and listening to dozens of Landscape Ontario members and potential members. Although it’s wonderful to hear all the reasons why companies join the association and renew their membership year after year (think big discounts on trucks, trade show space and equipment), the more I watch how members engage with the association, I am convinced that one of the strongest benefits of membership is in how we fulfill the needs of companies to improve their business through learning. We offer solutions to this insatiable appetite for self-improvement in many ways: A: Awards Through our main Awards of Excellence Program and various awards programs now in place at the chapter level, we have a province-wide network of member companies who are committed to raising the bar in the industry and showcasing their best work.

This was obvious by the long line of people viewing the awards display at Congress.

These same people were taking photos and making notes to learn about construction techniques, design tips and maintenance details. This invaluable tool for companies to learn is also powerful at inspiring them to

enter their own projects into the awards program to gain the recognition they deserve.

This is an LO member benefit. To enter the awards, your company must be a current LO member.

B: B ooks and Blackboards We still offer a more traditional way of learnin g through our ever-popular Professional Development series, as well as conferences and lectures. These courses are taught by industry professionals who keep up with current trends, technologies and practices. In addition to these, our magazines, e-news and e-blasts are timely methods that keep members informed, providing current updates on a variety of topics and events. This is an LO member benefit.

Members receive discounts on courses and conferences.

C: Chapters We continue to have an impressive list of knowledgeable speakers and relevant topics at regular Chapter meetings. Covering everything from safety to septic systems, these informal sessions, delivered at the local level and coupled with some panel discussions and networking opportunities, provide a unique way of learning about an industry that is constantly changing and evolving. Each year brings dozens of new plant varieties, paving materials and new regulations that successful, leading edge companies need to be aware of. Our Chapters also love to have fun and recognize that our hard working members and their staff and families deserve some downtime.

Designed to be local social events, I am amazed to attend these and still witness members swapping business ideas and tips

tography is stunning. Drill down into the course descriptions and you are sure to be impressed by their content and depth. For example, the four-week online course, “Pot and Container Gardening for Roofs, Balconies, Courtyard and Country Gardens” with Harriet Rycroft, covers container basics, principles for success, winter interest, spring joy and summer luxuriance. Students receive weekly video tutorials to watch at their convenience, optional critiqued assignments, personal feedback from the instructor, a course e-book, and credentials upon completion.

Other instructors include the likes of Andy McIndoe and John Brookes. It is worth looking at the blog postings on the site to get a taste for this enterprise. The U.K.-based school was actually launched for hobby gardeners, but the trade was quick to recognize and embrace its quality — marketing director Fiona Tyrrell says 50 per cent of its students are professionals from all fields of horticulture.

As a special benefit, the School is offering LO members a 10 per cent discount.

Get started today to jumpstart your professional offerings next season. Simply register with the promo code for members, LANDONT, and be sure to let me know how you enjoyed this exceptional opportunity.

Contact Denis Flanagan at dflanagan@landscapeontario.com.

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UNDERGROUND An interview with the ORGCA president

By Terry Murphy CLM

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ver the holidays, I had an opportunity to interview Ian Munro, President and CEO of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORGCA). Below are some of the questions I asked Ian and his responses. Hopefully this will give the landscape and fencing industries a better understanding of the damage prevention industry in Ontario.

Q. What were the key reasons you considered when you accepted your position with the ORCGA? A. Having been actively involved in the industry and a volunteer with the ORCGA for several years, enhancing the safety of Ontario and then being asked to consider this position was a plan come full circle. I was looking for a position that I could affect the most amount of positive influence on, and I believe this position does that.

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Also, the damage prevention industry is one that I’m most experienced and interested in; as a former utility owner representative, locator/dispatcher, excavator and most recently safety professional on major infrastructure projects in Ontario with education accomplishments in Civil and Electrical Engineering Technology, plus Ontario Business Management.

Relationships with the many members, sponsors and stakeholders in our industry prove they are in it for the same safety and damage prevention reasons, as well.

I believe the damage prevention industry is growing in public safety importance and it’s a pleasure to help lead Ontario to be the safest jurisdiction with the most reliable infrastructure in North America.

Q. W hat do you think are the major challenges that exist in the industry today?

A. Membership growth and stakeholder compliance in all stakeholder categories. Reduction in damages overall, and in particular as a result of insufficient excavating practices and excavators not calling before they dig.

Q. W ere any noteworthy accomplishments achieved by the ORCGA in 2015?

A. Yes. After several years of discussion and planning, the ORCGA office has recently moved to the GTA where a majority of our membership and damage prevention growth opportunities exists.

Membership growth in 2015 is greater than at any time in the previous 12 years, to more than 500 members in total.

Q. W hat are the goals that the ORCGA would like to accomplish in 2016?

A. Grow membership by at least 100 members and retain and grow sponsorship opportunities. The life blood of any non-profit group is new members.

Q. W hat are you doing to increase the membership in the ORCGA? A. Enhancing membership services, geographic councils and developing tangible reasons to join the ORCGA for different stakeholders and continue to show value to existing members.

Q. W hat are the other provinces doing to spread the damage prevention message?

A. The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA), which we are an integral part of, now includes members from all the western provinces, Quebec and Atlantic provinces to promote damage prevention.

The CCGA are using our Ontario-developed best practices and committee processes and resources as their base to build their alliances and spread the damage prevention message.

Also, other provinces are lobbying governments to enhance damage prevention throughout Canada.

Q. D o you think the current system of obtaining locates and preventing utility damages is effective, and if not, what would you do to change it?

A. I believe it is effective (the right thing to do). However, it is not as efficient as it could be. This is an opportunity to be improved upon.

Q. W hat advice would you give to an excavating contractor as we enter 2016?

A. Become an active member of the ORCGA and Dig Safe which includes:

• Call before you dig • Respect the marks

• Wait for locates • Dig with care My thanks to Ian Munro for taking time to answer my questions.

Our hope is that all excavating contractors are now more knowledgeable about the underground damage prevention industry in Ontario.

Terry Murphy may be reached at tvmurphy@ca.inter.net.

PROSPERITY PARTNERS Prosperity showcase indeed

By Jacki Hart CLM Prosperity Partners Program Manager

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hope that you were among the hundreds who attended the LO Awards of Excellence Ceremony during Congress last month. As members of Landscape Ontario, we are all very fortunate to be a part of this fabulous “community for mutual improvement” comprised of so many “trusted and ethical” professionals. We are equally blessed with outstanding leadership from our peers.

One of our greatest shining examples of leadership, professionalism and a desire to mentor our community, Bob Tubby was bestowed with an Honorary Life Membership Award during the ceremony. I am very honoured to have been included in the presentation of Bob’s award. To see the pre-

sentation, go to YouTube and search: LO Honorary Life Member 2016.

Bob’s comments on accepting his award were as usual, concise, humble and wise.

A highlight was his humorous observation that, “if you want to hold a meeting, feed them and they will come.” With over 500 well-fed people in the room, he was right. Perhaps more poignant was his comment, “If you want the definition of prosperity, ladies and gentlemen, look around this room, this is a prosperity showcase.” Again, Bob was right.

I have seen time and time again, the many benefits of engaging with each other — mentoring, sharing wisdom, challenges and successes. Surrounding yourself with success brings success; leading others inspires leadership; mentoring others brings mentorship; asking tough questions brings great wisdom, and sharing challenges creates a sense of relief, knowing that you’re not alone on your path.

That’s what membership, community and belonging creates — a sense of com-

panionship and knowing someone is there when you need help.

Our Peer to Peer Network is, after one short year, quickly becoming one of the most relevant and inclusive resources for owners yet to be offered by the Prosperity Partners initiative. Our original proposal was to call it the “You’re In Good Company” network.

Each month, I will share a short interview with a Peer to Peer Network member, showing just how much sharing with peers has had a positive impact on those people and those around them. Hopefully this will inspire others to join and contribute to our focus group discussions.

As we move into 2016, here’s our exciting line-up of Prosperity Partner Peer to Peer sessions: February 22, Barrie. Topic: Recruit, Interview, Hire, Better. Barrie.

March 30, Durham/Oshawa/Whitby. Topic: Delegate It! (to free up time for YOUR own job description) .

September, Ottawa, TBD. October, TBD. Topic: Manage your customers experience of everything.

For current information, visit horttrades. com/p2p-network

Prosperity among peers Lexi Dearbon, Dearborn Designs & Associates Q. I n what ways has being a member of the Peer to Peer Network been helpful to you as business owner?

A. I made two business decisions in 2015 — one was to apply for my CLD (got it) and the other was to join the Peer to Peer Network. These are two of the best decisions I’ve made in years – for me and my business.

Joining Peer to Peer was an eyeopening experience. I was a bit nervous about going to my first meeting. I wasn’t sure what I’d signed up for, however, a big hug from Tim Kearney helped calm my nerves, and sitting with such an amazing group of business owners who were also so willing to share their ideas and experiences left me feeling excited about my own business. As a sole proprietor, I think it’s easy to feel like I am the only one experiencing the ups and downs of business. Peer to Peer has given me the opportunity to meet with other business owners on an equal playing field. I’m not alone. I’m part of a group of business

owners. And it’s our differences that really make the group so interesting and fun.

Q. D escribe your biggest ‘Aha Moment’ from one of the workshop discussions A. M y ‘Aha Moment’ really is a bunch of moments all put together.

Learning to trust other business owners by opening up and telling them about some of the ‘ugly’ moments I’ve had in business is not easy. No one wants to show ‘their weak side.’ I trust this group will understand, be supportive and in the end, have my back. Now that’s trust. I’ve gained confidence from sharing what I know and from listening to others. Tapping into the collaborative wisdom is an amazing thing!

Q. H ow do you feel when you work face-to-face with peers on pressing business issues?

A. I ’m feeling inspired, more confident and more engaged in my business. It’s very exciting!Jackie and Tim have created an environment where it’s safe for sharing, where I’ve made wonderful business connections and where business owners germinate rich opportunities for amazing, innovative ideas. I find myself looking for solutions ‘outside the box.’

I’m thinking bigger. I’ve been able to create powerful visions and strategies for my business.

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To advertise: E-mail your name, phone number and ad to Robert at classifieds@landscapeontario. com. Online advertising: Website only ads are available for $67.80 (HST included) for Associaton members and $90.40 HST included for non-members. Website ads are posted for 31 days. View ads online at www.horttrades.com/classifieds. Post employment ads for free at landscape.jobs.

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