Landscape Ontario - May 2017

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pring is upon us and every member I have spoken with is extremely busy and booking new work daily.

The flurry of trying to find new staff is a dominant issue that is not going away any time soon.

Many companies are reaching out to potential staff in new and different ways than ever before. I was asked to engage our members and attend a student tech and trade fair at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute on March 9. We saw good member turnout to be in front of almost 1,800 students.

Some of the senior students were looking for summer jobs and others were looking for post-graduate jobs and careers.

Lutherwood Employment Services in Cambridge held a career fair in late February that also saw many member companies meet with potential employees.

Other member companies are holding

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their own career fairs in hopes of generating public interest in their firms.

Finding one key hire in any of these opportunities makes the time and effort worthwhile. The Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s Gear Up for Spring event in Jerseyville was a huge success this year with over 400 attendees. Congratulations to the many volunteers and members who supported the event, and the amazing efforts of members for all of our shows and conferences. As employers, we should take advantage of shows and events and bring staff out to engage in the association more.

On behalf of LO, I attended the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) annual general meeting in Ottawa on March 31. I was given the opportunity to have a brief discussion with the Attorney General about the Ottawa Botanical Garden which is in his home riding.

Our ongoing discussions with the OALA on the joint Practice Act/Name Act legislation are progressing well. LO members Chris Mace, Sabrina Goettler, Jen Cuddie and Jennifer Hayden are now part of the committee to help create

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a clear vision for all landscape designers. At the OALA AGM, Practice Legislation Committee member Glenn O’Conner spoke to OALA members and stated that “LO is‎ a critical partner” in the success of the OALA Practice Act pursuit. In reverse, the OALA will be a critical partner for our success at LO for a Name Act for landscape designers.

OALA has shared the draft act legislation wording with the LO committee for comment and discussion. Our next meeting will discuss this in detail. As it should be, the Attorney General will create the final wording for the act to be created.

OALA is working with LO and other allied professions to draft wording of the act, but it is out of theirs and our hands as to how the government will create the final wording. As we pursue our Name Act for landscape designers, we are using the wording of the existing OALA Name Act as our framework, but ultimately, the Attorney General has the final say on wording and implementation of our act as well.

There is still a lot of work to do on our end for Name Act success, but our collaboration with OALA is a key starting point for success.

Good luck out there this spring. Collaboration is the key to all of our success.

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

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BVG Landscape Contractors garden was judged best overall by LO members.

Gardens a big draw at Ottawa home show Landscape Ontario members wowed residents of the Ottawa area with their talent, expertise and creativity at the Ottawa Home and Garden Show March 23-26.

Living Landscapes by Landscape Ontario, a unique 30,000 square foot area within the show, contained nine feature gardens built by LO members that delighted visitors with the sights, sounds and smells of spring.

The quality and design of the gardens got a lot of media attention — from live radio broadcasts, to local television news segments and plenty of buzz on social media.

Ed Hansen, owner of Hansen Lawn and Garden, won the People’s Choice Award for his garden that demonstrated how a professional design can provide a place to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Hansen’s garden invited visitors to a small seating area with a focal point, that meant having their backs turned away from the busy home show area behind them. The result was an easy escape from the nearby noise and activity.

Hansen says his garden oasis took about 800 hours of work from start to finish and he had many inquiries from people who wanted a similar area in their own backyard.

Hansen has participated in many events over the years and says he

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of of BVG Landscape Contractor says he too has been participating in the event for many years (on the home show side), and recommends the move into Living Landscapes for other landscaping companies as the best way to showcase the work they do.

In addition to coordinating the feature gardens, Smalley did a tremendous amount of work for Living Landscapes that included securing and forcing plant material required for the show. Smalley says Richmond Nursery and Ritchie Feed and Seed really stepped up to the plate to make things happen and a lot of the plant material was supplied by NVK Holdings.

Smalley also worked closely with event organizers to ensure the LO message of professionalism was present within the show and in promotion of the event.

Smalley also teamed up with fellow Algonquin College teacher and Serenity Landscaping owner Chad Chambers to build a garden at the show, with help from the students.

“We are lucky we have huge involve-

always looks forward to the opportunity to show the public what is truly possible when working with a professional member of Landscape Ontario.

Hansen teamed up with Living Landscapes feature garden coordinator Jason Smalley, who also teaches landscape design at Algonquin College, and gave about 60 Ottawa and Upper Canada chapter members a tour of the gardens the day before the show opened on March 22.

The tour leaders explained the subsidies for garden builders, the amount of work and commitment involved, as well as the many benefits to showcasing their work through participation in the show.

While touring the gardens, members also had judging criteria in hand and evaluated the gardens for a new award. Congratulations go to BVG Landscape Contractor, winner of the Industry Profession Award.

Eleni Scharf got a lot of positive comments on the garden she Brian Geraghty, owner designed for Permacon.

ment from Algonquin College,” Smalley says, noting a lot of students volunteered to help with the build and even before hand taking care of the plant material.

Algonquin students were also involved in both the construction and design of the Permacon garden. As part of a term project last fall, Smalley’s students presented designs to a panel of judges that included representatives from Permacon, and a winning design by Eleni Scharf, Feighona Valencik and Tara Mills was chosen.

Scharf spent a lot of time in the garden during the show and got lots of feedback and positive comments from visitors. Now a recent graduate, Scharf says the process of bringing a paper design to life so early in her career is a thrilling and unique experience. In addition to coordinating materials for the build, Scharf says the process taught her things don’t always go according to plan, as some minor changes to plant material took place during the build.

The garden’s theme of “introspectum” (the Latin word for introspection), is all about creating a space where people can take the time to relax, reflect and escape, says Scharf, adding she chose plants also based on their smell to showcase how aromatherapy can be included in a garden.

Scharf says her studies at Algonquin included learning about the many therapeutic and health benefits of gardens, including a study that found people recovering in hospital did so faster when they had a garden view outside their window.

Scharf is excited about her possibilities for the future, and says she will pursue any path that involves her love of design and her passion to work with, and learn more about, plants to use in her designs.

Volunteers promoted LO members, shared their expertise and helped kids to plant seeds at the LO display.

Hansen Lawn and Gardens won the People’s Choice Award for their garden that offered a place to relax and escape.

Thank you to the following individuals who helped with Living Landscapes Aleisha Block, Erin Baun, Eric Brooks, Laura Dove, Stephanie Ann Fulcher, Morgan Fulcher, Sydney Fulcher, Elaine Gariepy, Guy Gariepy, Sandra Grella, Jerome Hamilton, Terrence Hills, Sonya Hirsig, Joan Johnston, Sarah Johnston, Chris Urquhart, Sharon Urquhart and Rob Windle.

Algonquin College students helped with many of the gardens, in addition to their own.

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Electric and hybrid vehicles can say a lot about your business philosophy.

Everyday green practises for landscapers

How one company implements policies for a greener future

By Kimberly Khoury Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services

Landscape Ontario member Clintar Commercial Outdoor Services, a national landscape and property maintenance service provider, believes all landscape management and property maintenance firms should practise sustainable solutions to support a cleaner, safer environment for the earth’s future and the people living in it. Some of the environmental practises Clintar implements every day that businesses and organization could consider including in their landscape management and property maintenance plans include the following: Conservation: One way to conserve resources for businesses and organizations that rely heavily on travelling is to plan the most efficient routes in advance. This limits idling time, improves fuel efficiency and reduces carbon emissions. In summer, organizations will benefit substantially with the installation of an effective irrigation system that can provide the right amount of water only when needed, avoiding wastage and runoff. During winter, businesses and organizations should inquire with their snow and ice removal provider about storing an ample supply of de-icing products rationed for extreme weather, as well as weather monitoring to ensure parking lots and sidewalks are never over or under salted.

Waste reduction and safe disposal: Recycling can go beyond your basic paper products and include items such as organics (shrub clippings, soil), plus con-

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crete and asphalt.

Instead of disposing of unwanted plant and tree materials, recycle them by chipping them into mulch. In perennial and shrub beds, wood mulch can reduce the need for irrigation by as much as 50 per cent as well as help reduce water evaporation from the soil.

Quality, energy efficient equipment

The integration of battery-powered, hybrid and energy-efficient equipment will help reduce an organization’s carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions into the ozone layer. There are many economical options available that can help decrease annual expenses on landscaping and property maintenance. Some of the equipment Clintar has invested in over the years to reduce thier own carbon footprint includes the use of hybrid vehicles, battery-powered equipment and state-of-the-art water conservation technologies.

Electric and hybrid vehicles: Branded electric or hybrid vehicles are a great way to publically demonstrate a businesses commitment to the environment, while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing fuel expenses for staff who frequently travel for clients, suppliers and site visits.

Battery-powered equipment: Using battery-powered equipment on a regular basis immensely reduces harmful emissions into the atmosphere and energy consumption. In addition, it improves health and safety conditions for landscaping staff and

the surrounding public. Gas powered lawn mowers can contribute up to 33 per cent of the total pollution in a municipality.1 Some examples of battery-powered equipment used by Clintar include: line trimmers, hedge trimmers, mowers, blowers (handheld and backpack versions) and chainsaws.

Water-saving equipment: There are numerous water-saving irrigation technologies which can be purchased by landscape management providers today. Since turfgrass is the number one irrigated crop in the world, businesses and organizations with vast landscape areas need to closely examine more efficient irrigation technologies in order to decrease water consumption and expenses. As much as 50 per cent of water used outdoors is wasted and approximately 70 per cent of the water used for irrigation in Canada is consumed2, meaning that once water is used, it is not returned back into a water course.

At Clintar, UgMO (Underground Monitoring) Technologies are used to measure soil moisture, temperature and salinity at the root level in real time, up to six times an hour, 24 hours a day. UgMO is considered the pioneer in root zone monitoring and irrigation management. The technology is a combination of wireless communication, patented in-ground sensors and advanced web applications. UgMO saves water by distributing water to only the areas that require water based on data submitted by underground wireless sensors. Additionally, it saves time and money by not overwatering in areas that don’t require watering and eliminates the needs for individuals to manually water or inspect the condition of the soil for watering.

Contributions to local and non-profit organizations

Getting involved with non-profit organizations centred around improving the local and global environment not only enhances a company’s knowledge on the environmental issues affecting the communities of their local and national clients, but can also create environmental opportunities for a landscape business to develop and take advantage of.

Some of the environmental initiatives Clintar participates in: The Smart About Salt Council, a notfor-profit organization which offers training to improve winter salting practises on facilities and recognizes industry leaders through certification.

Nature’s Pond, an all-natural pond care solution that is effective and environmentally-friendly. Together with Nature’s Pond, Clintar promotes a safe and green

approach to pond care.

Bring Back the Bees, a bee-friendly garden initiative by one of the Clintar franchises to enrich the community with native perennial plants and flowers that are also pesticide-free. This initiative was established in response to the declining bee population due to a loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction. Bees play an important role in the production of flowers, trees and fruits — in fact, two-thirds of the food crops humans consume every day require bees and pollinators to successfully produce a crop.

Seasonal practises

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A process used to control pests while minimizing risks to humans and the environment. IPM incorporates a variety of techniques involving biological, cultural, mechanical, physical and chemical controls, used in a structured manner to suppress pest populations in the most environmentally-effective way possible.

Eco-friendly landscaping

Unbeknownst to many organizations and businesses, there are numerous methods for creating an environmentally-effective

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landscape that can contribute to improving the earth’s natural resources. Some of the methods practised at Clintar include: Preventing runoff: Use plants and materials that work with the natural elevation of the property to limit runoff and reduce pollutants and particles entering the soil and water.

Promoting water conservation: Installing the right drainage system for a property keeps plant life and turf areas naturally hydrated. It also lessens the need for irrigation and reduces the resources required to maintain the property. As mentioned previously, investing in quality waterconservation and irrigation technologies such as UgMO are key to being an environmentally-conscious organization.

Protecting soil: Knowledge of various plant life is important for being recognized as a reputable landscape provider. Planting the appropriate plants in ideal locations for a solid root system can stabilize the soil

and slow the process of erosion. This will also decrease future work for landscaping staff and impress clients as well.

Sustainable ice and snow removal solutions: An environmental alternative to excessive salt use during the winter season is the use of brine, which can decrease the use of salt on a property with the same or improved results. At Clintar, liquid applications prior to precipitation have reduced bulk salt usage up to 40 per cent in some locations.

As landscape and property maintenance providers, working closely with the earth’s natural resources is a part of daily life. As such, we should take pride in being environmental stewards to the businesses, organizations and clients we serve and offer environmentally-sustainable solutions whenever possible. Informing clients about the benefits of implementing these solutions for their business, community and world is something we can all do.

Sources: 1 Kelly d. Norris, 2017, The Benefits of Battery-Powered Equipment, bhg.com/gardening/yard/tools/the-benefits-of-battery-powered-equipment 2 Environment & Climate Change Canada, 2013, Water-How We Use It, ec.gc.ca/eau-water/default.asp?lang=En&n=0BBD794B-1

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Protect yourself this season As the 2017 landscaping season ramps up to full gear, take a moment to ensure you and your staff are taking the necessary precautions to prevent injuries and illnesses caused by pests, toxic plants and the sun.

Sun safety

The Weather Network is forecasting another hot and dry summer for Ontario, making sun safety particularly important this season. According to the Canada Dermatology Association, outdoor workers “have a high risk for developing skin cancer because (they) are regularly exposed to the sun for long periods of time. Adding to the danger for outdoor workers is the fact that (they) are often in the sun during those times in the day when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which will harm the skin, is at its strongest, between noon and 2 p.m.” The CDA lists a number of ways outdoor workers can protect themselves: • Try to limit the amount of time you work in the sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Seek shade as much as possible, especially during lunch and coffee breaks.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Attach a back flap to a construction helmet to cover the back of the neck and a visor for the front of the face.

• Wear clothing that covers as much of the body as possible. Fabrics which do not

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let light through work best.

• Apply an SPF 30 or higher, broad spectrum (UVA and UVB) sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin before you go outside.

• Reapply at midday or more often if you are perspiring heavily. Apply a broad spectrum, SPF 30 lip balm.

Giant hogweed

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), also known as Giant cow parsnip, is a perennial plant and a member of the carrot family that is becoming more common in southern and central Ontario.

Giant hogweed can spread readily and grows along roadsides, ditches and streams. It invades old fields and native habitats such as open woodlands.

According to Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, “the clear watery sap of Giant hogweed contains toxins that can cause severe dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). You can get severe burns if you get the sap on your skin and the skin is then exposed to sunlight. Symptoms occur within 48 hours and consist of painful blisters. Purplish scars may form that last for many years.”

The best way to prevent injury if you come into contact with giant hogweed is to wear waterproof gloves, long pants and a long sleeve shirt, as well as eye protection. It is ideal to wear a disposable “spray suit” coverall over top of your nor-

mal clothing (spray suits are commercial grade waterproof coveralls). Remove protective clothing carefully to avoid transferring any sap from your clothing onto your skin. Wash your rubber gloves with soap and water, and then take off your spray suit or outer clothing. Wash your rubber gloves again and then take them off.

Finally, take off your protective eye wear.

Put non-disposable clothing in the laundry and wash yourself immediately with soap and water.

In the event of any direct exposure/ contact, or if you get sap on your skin, wash the area well with soap and water.

Keep the affected area out of the sun. If photo dermatitis (inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight) occurs, see a doctor. If you get sap in your eye, flush your eye with water immediately and see a doctor right away.

If you are removing a giant hogweed during the summer, and it has not yet flowered, dig the stems and roots out and dry them thoroughly before disposing of them. If the plant has flowered, remove flower heads before they ripen (when they are white) to prevent seeds from spreading and growing. Note: If the flower heads have changed from white to green, seeds are being produced and it will be very hard to remove the seed heads and/ or cut the plant without spreading the seeds. Return to the area regularly and remove any new growth.

Never burn or compost giant hogweed.

Carefully remove flower heads from stems and place them in black plastic bags.

Make sure not to drop any seeds while you are doing this. Seal the bags tightly

and leave them in direct sunlight for about a week. Allow stems and roots to dry out thoroughly before disposing of them. Call your municipality to find out if bags containing giant hogweed can be sent to your local municipal landfill site. In the event of any direct exposure/contact to this plant If you get sap on your skin wash the area well with soap and water. Keep the affected area out of the sun. If photo dermatitis (inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight) occurs, see a doctor.

If you get sap in your eye, flush your eye with water immediately and see a doctor immediately.

West Nile virus

While the chance of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus is small, it is still important to minimize exposure to mosquitoes in areas where West Nile virus activity has been documented.The Ontario Ministry of Labour recommends: • Wear light-coloured protective clothing (mosquitoes are attracted to darker, more intense colours) including a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Tuck pants into socks for extra protection.

• Reduce exposure by eliminating likely

breeding sites (ie: standing water, grounds, parking lots, ditches and flat roofs on a regular basis [or at least once a week].

• Take particular care at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

• Apply a mosquito repellent containing DEET or another federally approved personal insect repellant according to the directions on the label, before outdoor activities. The amount of DEET in the insect repellent should be no greater than 30 per cent for adults. If you are unable to use DEET products, you may wish to use one of the other federally approved insect repellents.

Ticks

Landscape crews working in wooded areas are at risk of contracting Lyme disease from infected blacklegged ticks.

Public Health Ontario has tracked high numbers of infected ticks in Eastern Ontario (Ottawa, Cornwall and Kingston), as well along the north shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour outlines how workers can protect themselves: • Wear light-coloured clothing to help find

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ticks more easily.

• Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and tuck pants into your socks. Wear a hat if contact with overhead vegetation cannot be avoided. Wear closed footwear.

• Use an insect repellent or bug spray containing DEET or Icaridin on clothes and exposed skin. Always read the label for directions.

• Avoid bushy areas and long grass if possible.

• Immediately after outdoor work, do a total body inspection for ticks, paying close attention to your scalp, ankles, armpits, groin, naval and behind your ears and knees. Use a mirror to check the back of your body or have someone else check for you.

• Shower soon after being outdoors to wash off a tick that may not be attached through a bite.

• Put clothes in the dryer for one hour on high heat to kill any ticks.

• Wear protective gloves when handling dead animals.

• If you find any ticks, report it to your employer so that other workers can be made aware of the hazard and recheck themselves.

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More members WSIP-certified on water efficiency Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Region of Peel and the Regional Municipality of York, developed the Water Smart Irrigation Professional (WSIP) program.

The program provides irrigation companies with specialized training and certification to provide “Water Smart” irrigation system efficiency and maintenance services to clients in the Region of Peel, York Region and the City of Hamilton. The program benefits

local businesses by providing the irrigation industry with enhanced training and knowledge, while supporting environmental protection and sustainable water use.

The 2017 training program ran March 7 and 8 at Landscape Ontario with 27 participants. Trevor Marriott, production manager at Burlington-based Turf Systems, took part in this year’s program after hearing about it at Congress.

“When I heard that the program had moved into the Hamilton/Carlisle area, I thought it would be a good way to save water and to save our clients some money at the same time,” said Marriott. “It’s also about getting our name out there, because we pride ourselves on being a front runner, and the best of the best, in everything that we do, and it seemed like a lot of good companies are getting into this.”

While Turf Systems has been implementing water conservation strategies for many years, focusing on plant health rather than the old “set it and forget it,” model, taking part in the program alongside colleague Mike Taylor gives the company a new credential to market to potential clients.

The Water Smart Irrigation Professional (WSIP) Certification Program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to optimize irrigation systems to be waterefficient, without sacrificing the health, wellness and aesthetic of the landscape asset.

In addition, the program provides resources and messaging to support each WSIP firm in marketing these services to clients.

The in-class component of the WSIP program also includes training for data management technology that makes irrigation assessments easier and faster.

The WSIP program also provides an executive summary tool that will be a valuable conversation starter with clients, said Marriott.

“I was really impressed with the return on investment figures on the summary,” said Marriott. “I thought it would take up to 10 years for some of these things to pay for themselves, but it can be as soon as two years.”

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Landscape Ontario, in partnership with the Region of Peel and York Region, received a conservation award of from Credit Valley

(L-R) Tony DiGiovanni and Cassandra Wiesner from Landscape Ontario accept an award from Deborah Martin-Downs, CAO of Credit Valley Conservation.

Conservation (CVC) for the Water Smart Irrigation Professional (WSIP) program.

The WSIP program provides select irrigation contractors with specialized training and certification to provide “Water Smart” irrigation system efficiency and maintenance services to clients.

Landscape Ontario staff attended CVC’s award gala on March 30, where they were presented with the award and recognized for their contribution to water conservation.

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SPRING IS HERE (Seated L-R) Second World War veterans Lawrence Tomkins and Michael Boyer were present for a special tree planting in Toronto.

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On April 9 commemorative ceremonies were held in Canada and France to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle for Vimy Ridge during the First World War. On April 7, a ceremony was held at the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto where a Vimy Oak was planted in the Veterans Therapeutic Garden and dedicated to Lieutenant Leslie Miller, a resident at the centre for four years who passed away in 1979 at the age of 90.

At the end of the Battle for Vimy Ridge in 1917, Miller collected a few acorns as a keepsake and later sent them home to his family in Canada.

Miller’s family planted the acorns on their fruit farm in Scarborough and upon Miller’s return in 1919, he affectionately named the growing saplings “Vimy Oaks.”

In January 2014, a group of volunteers came together with the goal to repatriate offspring of the oaks back to Vimy Ridge in France, where the battle had decimated the population of oak trees.

A French nursery has now been growing 600 acorns and the saplings will be planted in the Vimy Foundation Centennial Park near the Vimy Ridge Monument in France in 2017 or 2018.

CANADA BLOOMS AND CITY OF TORONTO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF DONATIONS

Residents of Kipling Acres were joined by Councillor Michael Ford (Ward 2 Etobicoke North) and celebrity gardener Denis Flanagan on March 20 to accept more than 600 plants, flowers and

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Plants from Canada Blooms are enjoyed by residents of city-owned, long-term care homes.

bulbs donated by Canada Blooms and transported by Procter’s Cartage.

The event marked the tenth year Canada Blooms has donated plants to a long-term care home owned and operated by the City of Toronto. It allows the many plants and flowers from the festival to continue to bring enjoyment to Torontonians. While many of the plants will remain in the home, some will be shared with clients of the adult day program at Kipling Acres and clients of the Kendleton Drive Supportive Housing site.

“I am so pleased that we have been able to carry on this tradition for a full decade,” said Terry Caddo, general manager of Canada Blooms. “Every year, after the success of the Canada Blooms festival, I look forward to seeing the joy that this donation brings to the residents and clients in long-term care.”

“This is a wonderful event to attend,” said Councillor Ford. “The celebration today at Kipling Acres means that all 10 of the City’s long-term care homes have now had a chance to experience the beauty of this generous donation.”

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Landscape Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe Chapter held their annual Gear Up for Spring event at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on March 28. Over 400 landscape professionals attended the event that included exhibitors, new products and free safety training from the Ministry of Transportation – Ontario and the Halton Police Commercial Vehicle Inspection Unit. Paul Zammit from the Toronto Botanical Garden (pictured here at right, with Glen Lumis) presented a seminar on container gardening.

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STIHL HOSTS DEMO DAY AT LO

Stihl Canada welcomed Greater Toronto Area outdoor power equipment dealers to the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton, Ont. on April 19 to demo and learn about the company’s latest offerings.

Stihl president Greg Quigg said the event was one of several demo days the company is holding this spring to educate dealers and their sales staff about their products.

“We are glad to have this opportunity to meet with the people that are working with consumers, and to help them in any way we can to do their job,” said Quigg.

“This year, we are focusing our attention on our battery lineup, which has seen a number of new additions for 2017.”

MILTON DECLARES APRIL DIG SAFE MONTH

Participants got a chance to use Stihl power washers, blowers, trimmers and chain saws at the LO site in Milton.

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A Dig Safe flag was raised at the LO home office in Milton to promote April as Dig Safe Month.

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NEW MEMBERS DURHAM Kromer Property Maintenance Eric Kromer 1801 Dundas St E, PO Box 70625 Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 Tel: 905-404-4772 Membership Type: Active

Metro Lawn Sprinklers

Charles Vasconcelos, CIT 9 Olives Gate, Stouffville, ON L4A 0E5 Tel: 416-286-3547 Membership Type: Active

Pristine Property Maintenance Ltd Jon Agg 381 Westney Rd S, Ajax, ON L1S 6M6 Tel: 416-737-8978 Membership Type: Active

GEORGIAN LAKELANDS 1468766 Ontario Ltd

Rick Toulouse 2164 Falconbridge Rd, Garson, ON P3L 1M2 Tel: 705-525-0779 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Carr Excavating Ltd

Tyler Carr 8709 8th Line, Utopia, ON L0M 1T0 Tel: 705-726-3253 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Dimitroff Outdoor Advertising

Bill Dimitroff 2547 Concession 10 N, Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Y9 Tel: 705-443-1849 Membership Type: Associate

Green Thumb Specialties

Patrick Robillard 3707 Hyrdo Rd, Hanmer, ON P3P 1R2 Tel: 705-698-8406 Membership Type: Active

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John Emsley 4 - 50 Howland Dr, Huntsville, ON P1H 2P9 Tel: 705-788-2112 Membership Type: Active

Hymask Roofing Ltd

Mark Hyatt 19 Centre St, Barrie, ON L4L 3L3 Tel: 705-792-5000 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Land and Stone

Mike Schenk 116 Boat Lake Rd, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 Tel: 519-362-5952 Membership Type: Active

North Country Landscaping

Jason Baguley 44 Bay St, Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0 Tel: 705-534-3147 Membership Type: Active

Northern Landscaping (Sudbury) Inc William Bretzlaff 447 Ester St, Sudbury, ON P3E 5C6 Tel: 705-522-5252 Membership Type: Active

Outdoor Design

Marina Maitland 20 Maplecrest Rd, Midhurst, ON L9X 0P8 Tel: 705-722-8393 Membership Type: Active

GOLDEN HORSESHOE 8 Days A Week Inc

Katelyn McKinnon 36 Thorpe St, Dundas, ON L9H 1K7 Tel: 905-628-3297 Membership Type: Active

DiLeonardo Construction Ltd

Luciano DiLeonardo 823 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y3 Tel: 905-730-8545 Membership Type: Active

JM Custom Products Inc

Joshua Gunby 52 Woodbrook Crt, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0 Tel: 905-574-8644 Membership Type: Associate

Kardia Contracting Inc

Brian Hartman 1187 Concession Rd 6 W, Millgrove, ON L0R 1V0 Tel: 905-981-1717 Membership Type: Active

MB Lawn & Garden

Michelina Broughton 805 Line 3 Rd, RR 2, Niagara- On-The-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 Tel: 905-933-8515 Membership Type: Active

Southbrook Consulting

Nathan Helder PO Box 82023, Waterdown, ON L0R 2M0 Tel: 905-689-4371 Membership Type: Associate

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Eric Wright PO Box 42, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4H3 Tel: 519-983-0322 Membership Type: Interim

Canton’s Mindful Gardens

James Canton 2825 Morningdove Dr, Kinburn, ON K0A 2H0 Tel: 613-222-2562 Membership Type: Interim

Easternhill Landscaping & Construction Zhanggen Chen 601 Dundonald Dr, Ottawa, ON K2J 5Y8 Tel: 613-867-6688 Membership Type: Interim

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Mike Thiebaud 23 Atlantic Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3E7 Tel: 905-622-6215 Membership Type: Active

Burtro Lawn Sprinklers Ltd

Randy Burnell 1365 Mid-Way Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5T 2J5 Tel: 905-670-3333 Membership Type: Active

Carina Cassidy Design

Carina Cassidy 2412 - 125 Western Battery Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3R8 Tel: 416-567-0067 Membership Type: Interim

Ernie Perfetto 2 - 270 Millway Ave, Concord, ON L4K 3W4 Tel: 905-761-7822 Membership Type: Chapter Associate Justin Berube 856 McKay Cres, Milton, ON L9T 6L3 Tel: 905-821-8857 Membership Type: Active

Sakura Gardens

Christine Smyth 389 Callaghan Cres, Oakville, ON L6H 5H3 Tel: 416-454-8878 Membership Type: Active

Saltcreek Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc

Domenic Lammatteo 11 - 30 Pennsylvania Ave, Vaughan, ON L4K 4A5 Tel: 416-909-2362 Membership Type: Active

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Raffaele Barone 750 Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4M 3M3 Tel: 416-865-9405 Membership Type: Active

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WATERLOO CMT Engineering Inc

Clintar Landscape Management Orangeville

Matthew Hand 246044 Country Rd 16, Mono, ON L9W 6K2 Tel: 519-940-8649 Membership Type: Satellite

Custom Pools & Landscaping

Mark Burger 145 Langstaff Rd E, Markham, ON L3T 3M6 Tel: 905-887-9174 Membership Type: Active

Done-Right Lawn Sprinkler & Landscape Lighting Inc

Andrew Cordeiro 11801 Cold Creek Rd, Vaughan, ON L0J 1C0 Tel: 416-848-1793 Membership Type: Active

Dura-Lock Inc

Tanios Bahsous 1466 Mansfield Dr, Oakville, Ontario L6H 1K4 Tel: 877-895-5625 Membership Type: Active

Ever Bin Green

Patrick Sprigg 10 Cheltonwood Crt, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0 Tel: 905-967-3445 Membership Type: Associate

Dale Bender 1 - 1011 Industrial Cres, St Clements, ON N0B 2M0 Tel: 519-699-5775 Membership Type: Associate

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Martin Excavating Ltd

Jason Martin 3547 Broadway St, PO Box 39 Hawkesville, ON N0B 1X0 Tel: 519-699-4400 Membership Type: Chapter Associate

Silverfern Landscape Group Inc Carl Anso 16 Pipe St, Guelph, ON N1H 1V3 Tel: 519-831-3376 Membership Type: Active

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EVENTS

August 17

Trial Garden Open House

Find full details and registration links at horttrades.com/comingevents May 15

Member Appreciation Day

Beaver Valley Stone, 8081 Woodbine Ave., Markham LO’s membership team will be serving a free breakfast from 7:30. to 11 a.m. and handing out free swag to LO members. Watch for details at horttrades.com.

June 9-18

Garden Days

Canada’s annual celebration of gardens has expanded to a 10-day event this year, with National Garden Day celebrated on June 16.

A variety of events are planned for gardening enthusiasts, families, schools and communities.

Take part in a local event or get inspired at your local garden centre or travel to a nearby destination garden. See a full listing of events or register your own event at gardendays.ca.

June 17

Landscape Industry Certification

Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line S., Milton A Landscape Industry Certification test will take place at the LO home office. Register four weeks

prior to the event and save $50.

To order study manuals or register, visit landscapeindustrycertifiedtechnician.ca or contact CNLA at 1-888-446-3499.

June 19-23

Public garden conference

The American Public Garden Association (APGA) conference — a celebration of connections, heritage, partnerships and progress will take place in Hamilton and Niagara Falls. Hosted by the RBG and Niagara Parks, special activities and events are planned to coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday. Visit the conference website at 2017.publicgardens.org.

July 20

Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Nobleton LO members will once again take over the Nobleton Lakes Golf Club this summer for the chapter’s annual golf event. Register now at horttrades.com/toronto.

Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line S., Milton University of Guelph trial garden manager Rodger Tschanz will reveal how plants performed in the gardens this year and give a tour of the site. In the afternoon, an open house will take place at the university site. Watch for details at horttrades.com.

August 18

Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament

Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church Rd., Hamilton Registration is now open. This year’s tournament will raise funds for the MS Society of Canada.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Visit horttrades.com/goldenhorseshoe.

August 18

Upper Canada Chapter Golf Tournament

This year’s tournament will be held at the Glen Lawrence Golf and Country Club in Kingston.

Watch for details at horttrades.com/uppercanada.

August 20

Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament

Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd. E., Richmond Hill Get your team together. Sponsorship and registration is now open at horttrades.com/toronto.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Companies are now marketing to Millennials through social media.

Latest plant breeder trends at CAST 2017 The California Spring Trials (CAST) is an annual weeklong event held at various locations throughout the state. The event is a launching ground for some of the newest plant varieties, signage and packaging products, merchandising programs and concepts. In addition, many locations include plant growth regulator experi-

ments, outdoor trialing and technical information. AmericanHort organizes and supports the development and execution of the annual California Spring Trials as a valuable and unique industry event.

CAST 2017 ran April 1-6, ranging from Watsonville in the north down to Oxnard in the south.

Jeremy Feenstra, owner of Floristerra Greenhouses and Landscape Centre in Elmira, Ont., visits the trials every couple years to “to keep up with the industry from a global level.”

“Not only is it important to keep up with trends in the industry,” says Feenstra, “but it’s equally important to keep up with industry people to get a feel for where the market is going. It’s easier to make decisions as a small business as to where to focus your marketing budget when you hear firsthand what has and hasn’t worked for others. Seeing the innovation and speaking to the best in the horticultural business is invaluable.

Also, existing and new clients appreciate it when they know you are constantly learning as a business and keeping up with trends.”

Feenstra says this year’s trials showed a renewed focus on quality breeding, as well as innovative marketing strategies.

“It was great to see the focus in good solid breeding,” he said. “Rather than rushing product to the market, more attention has been put in consumer success. There were some cool releases, but it was interesting to see the shift marketing tactics. Companies are paying attention to Millennials, and it was great to see a fresh company like Benary merge tech and plants. (We’re seeing a) shift towards social media and online sales. Although results are still limited, it will be interesting to see next year how this way of marketing and selling plants works.”

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“Dan” Flower Farm, Varinova, Pacific Plug and Liner, Bailey Nurseries, Cultivaris, HMA Plants, Speedling, Sakata, American Takii Floricultura and Ball Horticulture.

For more information, visit americanhort.org/springtrials.

NEW GUIDE FOR ONTARIO WEEDS

The new Weed ID Guide for Ontario Crops features over 120 species commonly found weeds in and around agricultural fields. Written by Mike Cowbrough, François Tardif and Jocelyne Letarte, the Guide’s introduction states, “This book is for people who work in agri-

culture and are hoping to minimize the impact that weeds have on their crops.

There are literally hundreds of other species we could have included in this book, but we wanted to focus on species that are commonly found in agricultural areas or that are common in Ontario and may pose risk to human health (such as rashes and blisters caused by giant hogweed or wild parsnip).”

The 266-page guide is available in 6x9” hardcopy for $37.51 with a 10 per cent volume discount on 10 or more copies. The guide is also available as a free download in a variety of electronic formats, including ePub (for Kindle, iBooks and other e-reader apps) and PDF format (both electronic and print-ready).

For links to download or purchase online, visit horttrades.com/weed-id-guide-forontario-crops.

ONTARIO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASING OCT. 1

Business owners and employees are reminded the minimum wage in Ontario will increase again this year, rising from the current rate of $11.40 to $11.60 per hour, effective Oct. 1.

The student minimum wage will also increase from $10.70 to $10.90 per hour.

A student is defined as someone under the age of 18 who works 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or during a school break or summer holidays.

Any changes to the minimum wage are announced by Apr. 1 each year and then take effect on Oct. 1, giving businesses and workers time to plan for any increases.

If the change to the minimum wage rate comes into effect partway through an employee’s pay period, the pay period will be treated as if it were two separate pay periods and the employee is entitled to at least the minimum wage that applies in each of those periods.

For an employee whose pay is based completely or partly on commission, it must amount to at least the minimum wage for each hour the employee works.

When an employee who regularly works more than three hours a day is required to report to work but works less than three hours, he or she must be paid whichever is highest: three hours at minimum wage or their regular wage for the time worked.

For more information on employment standards in Ontario, visit labour.gov.on.ca.

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH SEEKING ALUMNI INFO

The newly formed University of Guelph Landscape Architecture Alumni Committee, and specifically the school of landscape architecture and OAC (Ontario Agricultural College), would like to update their records for all alumni.

All alumni are asked to email their contact information to alumnirecords@ uoguelph.ca or review their contact info and provide updates via the alumni page found at alumni.uoguelph.ca/connect/updateyour-info2.

If you would like to hear more about what has been happening in OAC and LA (including the expected updates to the building) since graduating, please connect with Jen Langdon, Development

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GARDEN DAYS CELEBRATIONS SET FOR JUNE 9-18 Following a successful array of events and initiatives in 2016, Garden Days is expanding from a weekend celebration to 10 days of festivities in 2017. Organized by the Canadian Garden Council

with support from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association and Landscape Ontario, Gardens Days, set for June 9-18, is Canada’s coast to coast to coast celebration of gardening. The event

includes National Garden Day (June 16), which is held annually on the Friday before Father’s Day. Garden Days objective is to draw attention to our garden culture, history and innovations and to underscore the importance of public and private gardens, the values of home gardening and the promotion of environmental stewardship.

The program is designed to be a joyful, country-wide celebration of the role of gardens and gardening in our communities and in our lives.

Television personality Frankie “Flowers” Ferragine serves as the initiative’s spokesperson.

“I am pleased to be national spokesperson for Garden Days – a terrific opportunity for everyone to visit their nearby public garden, stop in at their favourite garden centre and above all, get outdoors and garden,” he said. “Why garden? From growing your own food to cutting a fresh bouquet of flowers or improving a commu-

nity space, gardening is the best way to be active and studies prove it makes you feel better too. Gardening is a blooming good time, so let’s get dirty, Canada.”

For more information, to get involved or to register an event, visit gardendays.ca.

CERTIFICATION COMING TO MILTON

The Landscape Industry Certified Technician program is designed for employees in the horticulture industry who are involved in the technical application of skill and knowledge. Landscape Industry Certified Technician is a national designation, with recognition across North America. It is an industry-developed program that sets and maintains standards for the landscape industry.

Tests will be held June 17 and Oct. 21 at the Landscape Ontario home office in Milton, Ont., for those who wish to take on the certification challenge.

Early bird registration is available up to four weeks prior to the test date and can save each participant $50.

To order study manuals or to register, contact the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association at 1-888-446-3499 or visit lansdcapeindustrycertifiedtechnician.ca.

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EXECUTIVE DESK Our profession builds communities Tony DiGiovanni CHT LO Executive Director

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s part of the green profession you provide enormous benefits. Not only do you make landscapes look good, your work helps raise the value of your customers’ surroundings economically, environmentally and socially.

You are in the quality of life business. You are also in the legacy business.

Your work outlasts you. Your efforts can produce joy, happiness, awe and wonder for generations of people of every age. You make the world a better place. You are (as others have described) a steward of nature, a member of a green force for beauty and a life enhancer. You are also a contributor.

Contributing to communities

Members of the green profession are known for their community contributions.

Recently, I was fortunate to be in the audience at an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing in Hamilton. A zoning lawyer and a professional planner were making the case for evicting 61 of our member’s businesses because of rigid zoning rules. It was a serious threat. One by one, our members stepped up to the podium and told their story. They were all very similar. The thread tying them together was community contribution.

Each person was engaged in making their community better.

Brad Paton, CLT, owner of Shades of Summer Landscaping & Maintenance talked about pride of place and how he has markedly improved his property since moving in. His neighbours love what he has done. His business is part of the community. There are very few complaints.

James Feenstra, owner of Millgrove Perennials, made his case for local economic impact as landscape companies purchase their supplies and services

close to home. He talked about local jobs generated. The environment is also improved as garden waste is converted into soil-enriching compost on agricultural properties. Small acreages are perfect for the horticulture profession. In addition, the community contribution from his local landscape customers is enormous and important.

Phil Zylstra, owner of Growing Gardens, talked about his involvement with the local public school, soccer association and other community groups. His company generates employment for many local residents (including the neighbours children) who don’t have to travel far to get to work. Growing Gardens has also put many employees through university.

Jamie Holmes from Crimson Leaf Landscaping talked about the many improvements he has made to his property. Many trees have been planted, berms constructed and rural land has allowed him to turn garden waste into compost. He has a great relationship with his neighbours. He sponsors local sports team and supports local parks and service groups.

Trevor Topolinski, operations manager at Topper’s Enterprises, is a contributor to his community as well. Trevor uses local suppliers and hires local talent. He is a long-time resident. His neighbours don’t complain.

Deborah Shelton from Outdoor Life Landscaping is also heavily involved with community building. She participates in school board activities and employs local people.

Craig Gaynor, owner of Evergreen Landscapes talked about his community involvement with a local youth centre.

He has never received a complaint from neighbours and his business employs many people.

Tammi Perrault from Green Collar Landscaping also spoke about the many improvements she made to her land and her community.

Members of the green profession specialize in beautifying the environment and enhancing lives of their customers and

community. In the end, the OMB was persuaded and 61 of our members can now breathe easier as a result.

What struck me most about the experience is how involved our members are in improving and enhancing the quality of life. This contribution ethic has been inspiring our home office staff for many years. We are continually impressed with the many community projects our members and chapters undertake.

Highway of Heroes Living Tribute

One of our most important projects is the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute (see hohtribute.ca for details).

The values and goals of this campaign resonate with members of the public. In late April, over 1,000 volunteers came out to Downsview Park in Toronto to plant trees.

Many of you have contributed cash, labour, trees, mulch and soil. Your generosity has allowed us to plant thousands of trees, but we have many more to go.

Our goal is to plant 2 million trees on both sides of Highway 401 from Trenton to Toronto, to recognize the sacrifice of all those who have died for our country. This project will help generations to remember the high cost of war and peace. To me, this is a sacred project and we need the help of every one of you to make it happen. Here are some ways you can help: • Engage your customers and employees.

Let them know about this amazing idea.

Ask them to promote the project to their friends, family and network. The more people learn, the more likely they will be to help.

• Consider buying a tree for every one of your customers or employees as a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.

• Adopt the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute as one of your company fundraising activities.

• Use the Highway of Heroes logo on your letterhead and email signature; helping us to spread the word.

• Volunteer for one of the community tree plantings.

• Contribute in-kind labour and products.

• Connect us with potential donors.

• Give us your advice and ideas on how to realize this wonderful project.

Our goal is to raise $20 million in cash and in-kind donations. Contact me if you can help.

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

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

division at Weall and Cullen, I began to get involved in Landscape Ontario and became aware of Parklane Nurseries. Not only did founders Casey and Monica van Maris build an innovative, first-class landscape business, they were both instrumental in developing Landscape Ontario into the world-class association it is today.

Monica became the first woman president of Landscape Ontario in 1987 and has spent countless volunteer hours their projects. over many decades, helping to develop the When I graduated from school and association. Through her tireless efforts, decided to move to Canada, I started she has had a positive influence and my career here at the original Sheridan inspired and mentored many, many people.

Nursery in Oakville where I was fortuIn March, the LO provincial board unanimously passed a motion to partner with the nate to learn about the legacy left by the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) to create Dunington-Grubbs. I got to tour several of a new award, called the Monica van Maris the sites they designed which helped me Award, and honour Monica van Maris as enormously when I moved on to work for the first recipient.

Weall and Cullen. With a solid knowledge Harry Jongerden, executive of hardy plant material and a director of the Toronto Botanical true sense of Canadian design, Garden, was delighted with the the Dunington-Grubb projects decision. had a large influence on me In future years, a joint comwhen Weall and Cullen owner mittee of LO and TBG memLen Cullen handed me my first bers will accept nominations large size commercial design for women who have made project which promptly had an outstanding contributions to the alley of lime trees included in green profession. the layout. I eventually became The award is part of the a manager at Weall and Cullen and also helped to develop TBG’s annual Woman to the staff training program. DurWoman celebration which Monica van Maris ing that time, I was fortunate to will be held on May 20 at the work with Claudia Baun, who at the time, TBG. I encourage as many LO members was the horticultural coordinator for the as possible to take a few hours out of their memorable Cullen Gardens site. As we busy spring schedule to help us celebrate taught together, I learned a great deal from another milestone in the green profession.

Claudia about the planning and implemenFor details and tickets, visit torontobotanicalgarden.ca/w2w. tation of large scale bulb and annual displays. Claudia went on to join her husband Brian, to operate a highly successful landDenis Flanagan can be reached at dflanagan@landscapeontario.com scape company; B.K. Baun Landscape. or at 905-875-1805, ext. 2303.

As I continued to manage the landscape

Celebrating women of influence in our profession

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y family home in Southern England was close to a site named Munstead Wood — a famous garden designed by the legendary landscape designer Gertrude Jekyll. In fact, Gertrude lived in the manor house and spent many years creating a wonderful cottage style garden for which she became well known.

I was fortunate to grow up in an area where there were many examples of her craft. I did not realize it at the time, but through osmosis, I was influenced by these gardens later in life when I decided to study horticulture and become a landscape designer. To this day, that particular style of garden remains my favourite.

Lorrie Dunington, another famous designer, was the first woman to graduate as a Landscape Architect in England.

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Lessons learned from membership

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his past month, Landscape Ontario trade show coordinator Linda Nodello (one of the key people who make Congress a success) shared a fantastic article with home office staff titled “3 Membership Lessons from a Kindergarten Basketball Coach” by Bruce Hammond, CAE. At first glance, the connection between kindergarten sports and professional membership may seem distant, however, the links Hammond found are very relevant.

The three membership lessons in the article were: 1) Like little kids, new members need to know the basics.

2) Everyone finds engagement and satisfaction in their own way, and that’s okay.

3) Kindergarten basketball is a place for development, just like an association.

Lesson 1: Learn the basics

Do you know where to find important information on the HortTrades website, such as who to contact for your truck discount letter? This is a very common question we hear from new members.

Important information is shared in LO’s new member package, but it also helps to be reminded. The first place to start is horttrades.com. Here you can get the details on coming events, edit your member profile, browse labour resources and education opportunities among countless other options. This is your resource hub.

If you have questions about where to find information and what business solutions are available to you, please contact the LO membership team.

Lesson 2: Find engagement

Some of the players on Hammond’s kindergarten basketball team were dedicated to learning how to play the game; others merely wanted to be with their friends. Some members want to join multiple committees and be on Chapter boards, others may find their level of engagement by taking a few courses throughout the year. In her book, The Art of Membership, authour Sheri Jacobs says there are nine different types of members, all of which have unique interests and values as a member of an association. Member engagement differs one company to the next and should be based on the needs of individual businesses. The different types of member engagement allow us to produce a variety of products to help meet member needs including publications, events, training and education, and many others. Our goal is to provide solutions for business

Lesson 3: Develop

Perhaps you first heard about Landscape Ontario through a truck discount program, or maybe you attended Congress several times before joining. Like players learning a new sport, your association is here to help foster the development of your company and provide resources as your business evolves. Regardless of your type of member engagement, we want you to feel you are getting value out of your membership and that LO is helping you to develop your business. How do you want to develop your business? What tools do you need to achieve this? This summer, will you be taking advantage of our marketing resources? What about safety and training for your staff? If there is an area of your business you are looking to develop and you’re not sure how LO can help? Just ask us!

Member Days

May marks the start of our Member Appreciation Days and job site visits.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to host us. We are looking forward to seeing you and your incredible work.

We are also very excited to announce that Landscape Ontario will be hosting the first annual province-wide Membership Day. Barbecues will be hosted simultaneously at the LO home office in Milton, as well as at satellite locations in Eastern and Western Ontario on June 27. Stay tuned for more details and mark your calendars for this exciting new event.

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APPRENTICESHIP Debunking the myths

Top five misconceptions about Apprenticeship

By J. Alex Gibson LO Eastern Ontario Apprenticeship Program Development Coordinator

Myth 1: Apprenticeship is time consuming and will take away an employee The Apprenticeship Program is a mix of 80 per cent onthe-job training and 20 per cent in-class sessions. An apprentice works regular hours on-the-job for his employer. Inclass sessions are held in winter months, and each apprentice is required to complete two 12-week sessions. The program encourages employers to move the apprentice into different roles within the company (ie: if they are on a maintenance crew, moving them to a hardscaping crew for a project to help meet training requirements). The only additional work is a training log book, which must be kept and signed off on.

Myth 2: There is no benefit to an employer In reality, there are a number of huge benefits to training staff through the Apprenticeship Program: • Increased retention and loyalty to your

company.

• Better performance and on-the-job knowledge.

• Improved quality of workmanship.

• Cost-effective and nationally recognized designation.

• Grant money and tax incentives.

On average, an employer receives a benefit of $1.47 for every $1 invested in apprenticeship training.

Myth 3: Apprenticeship is a job pool that you can hire staff from Unfortunately, Apprenticeship is not a labour pool. The program is designed to offer cost-effective training for current employees within your company. If you have staff you want to develop and train, Landscape Ontario can help you access the program. It is the most cost-effective method of training for employers and has a number of benefits beyond training.

Myth 4: Apprenticeship is just for people who did not attend college or post-secondary education While Apprenticeship is different from a traditional diploma program, it is not exclusively for those without post-secondary education. In successful business models, an employee can never have too much education. The Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide a more prac-

tical and hands-on approach to learning.

Even students coming out of a diploma program in horticulture can benefit from Apprenticeship.

Myth 5: I can wait until December to register my employees for the Apprenticeship Program You can register staff for the Apprenticeship Program year-round. However, as the program gains momentum across the province and enrolment increases, the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be for your employee to get into the classroom training for that year. The in-class sessions are held at many post-secondary institutions across the province, but the number of spaces within each college or university is very limited.

Also, the grants and tax incentives for the Apprenticeship Program are time sensitive, so the earlier you and your staff register, the quicker you can both access those benefits. Landscape Ontario is here to help with the registration process from start to finish, so there is no excuse not to get the paperwork complete.

For more information on apprenticeship, contact Alex Gibson at jagibson@landscapeontario.com or 613-809-5093 or visit horticulturetechnician.ca.

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UNDERGROUND WORLD How are we doing?

By Terry Murphy CLM

T

he 2016 DIRT Report (Damage Information Reporting Tool) is hot off the press and I have taken the opportunity to summarize and comment on some of the key data for the landscape and fencing industries. There are a lot of numbers to deal with, however, you will have this when you are dealing with statistics. Let me give you some definitions so you know what the terms mean and how we are comparing the data.

Hits: The number of events or damages to an underground utility.

Locate requests: A call to ON1CALL requesting locates for a property.

Notifications: The number of different utilities that exist on a particular property that have to be located.

In other words, one locate request to ON1CALL may generate notification requests to five or six different utilities to give markings for their underground utility lines or pipes on that property.

Each utility on that property provides an opportunity for an excavating contractor to create a hit. Every utility hit in Ontario is investigated by the Technical Standards and Safety Association (TSSA) and the utility affected fills out a damage information report which is submitted to DIRT. In this way, we have a solid tracking system for all utility hits in Ontario. Below are the results of that information for 2013 to 2016.

TABLE 1: PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

2013 2014 2015 2016 Hits 5,006 3,872 4,474 4,486 Notifications per 1,000 4,395 5,603 6,543 6,561 Hits per 1,000 notifications 1.14 0.69 0.68 0.68 The overall industry has leveled off and is at 0.68 hits per 1,000 notifications. This shows the overall damage prevention activities and work of the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) is effective. Yes, there is always opportunity for improvement, and the rating of 0.68 hits per 1,000 notifications has been the same now for three years and I believe this is because of the tireless efforts of the ORCGA and its members and geographic councils for advertising and promoting damage prevention. I give the Province of Ontario an A- rating.

TABLE 2: GREEN INDUSTRY 2013 2014 2015 2016 Hits 791 557 677 777 Notifications per 1,000 848 1,063 1,348 1,492 Hits per 1,000 notifications 0.93 0.52 0.50 0.52

The green industry is represented by the following sectors: landscaping, fencing, irrigation. agriculture and waterways. The two sectors of landscaping and fencing constitutes approximately 97 percent of the green industry, so I will report on these two sectors individually. The green industry totals have been pretty much the same over the last three years and closely follow the provincial trend. Hits per 1,000 notifications have leveled off and has been consistent in the last three years at 0.52 hits per 1,000 notifications. I give the green industry an A- rating.

TABLE 3: LANDSCAPING INDUSTRY 2013 2014 2015 2016 Hits 334 259 313 347 Notifications per 1,000 593 752 987 1,126 Hits per 1,000 notifications 0.65 0.35 0.32 0.31 The landscape industry continues to improve and the hits per 1,000 notifications have consistently been reduced. One important point to mention is that even though the actual hits have been going up (not good news), the number of notifications has gone up in the same proportion which means the key ratio number continues to improve. I give the landscape industry an A rating.

TABLE 4: FENCING INDUSTRY 2013 2014 2015 2016 Hits 424 258 352 419 Notifications per 1,000 256 313 362 365 Hits per 1,000 notifications 1.66 0.82 0.97 1.15 The fencing industry shows a negative trend and needs attention. The hits per 1,000 notifications has been rising quickly over the last three years. Hits are growing faster than the number of notifications. The key statistic of 1.15 hits per 1,000 notifications is more than 3.5 times the landscape sector number and almost double the provincial number of 0.68. I give the fencing industry a D rating.

Conclusion

The annual DIRT Report gives us a chance to sit back and analyze our performance over the last four years. The numbers tell their own story. These industry numbers are like analyzing the financial performance of an excavating company. They measure the performance of our damage prevention industry and our sectors. They tell us how we are doing and also that there are areas of our business we can improve upon. Thank you to ORCGA DIRT Report coordinator, Jennifer Parent, and to the DIRT Committee led by cochairs Richard Durrer and Brandon Denton of ON1CALL for their efforts this year in getting the report out in a very timely fashion.

All members of the ORCGA have been sent a copy of the 2016 DIRT Report (a $30 value), which is included free of charge as an ORCGA member benefit.

Terry Murphy may be reached at tvmurphy@ca.inter.net with any comments, suggestions, or questions.

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PROSPERITY PARTNERS Just pick up the phone

By Jacki Hart CLM Prosperity Partners Program Manager

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n an era of emails, texts, Tweets and Facebook posts, one of the most common sources of mis-communication in business happens when the receiver of a message perceives an unintended tone between the written words of an email or text.

Mired in the instant expectation of an answer or reply by the sender, is a perceived pressure placed on the receiver to respond immediately, without thinking. Now that we’ve shifted from ’90s technology, when a fax would be followed up with a voice mail left at the office to see if we received it, to receiving both a text and an email to see if we heard a voice mail left on our smartphones, the impatience our culture has adopted can be the kiss of death in business.

When the intensity (or the stakes) are high, many times I have re-read a reply I had just sent and thought ‘uh-oh.’ Even at times when you’ve slowed yourself down enough to check the tone of a text or email, that’s only half of the communication battle. The other half is the state of mind of the receiver.

Don’t respond too quickly

Here’s an example: I have sporadic communication with a business owner who always replies to my emails within five minutes, regardless of the time of day I send them. Every time, they either miss the point of my message, or mis-read it (i.e. misses information contained in

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my note) or both. This is a person with whom I have occasionally mentored over the past few years, and who is their own worst enemy in their business. They are pulled in many directions at once and micromanaging (aka demotivating) key team players. Their work style is chaotic and disorganized, resulting in having to frantically put out fires at every turn.

They are always changing everything to improve what is not broken and always promising to fix or work on something “today or tomorrow” and it never happens. I am sure you have met someone similar in your entrepreneurial travels.

Business owner is high risk

The reason I use this example is to draw the parallel in my observation over the years, that it’s the business owner who is actually scrambling the most and who is at the highest risk to either misread tone or miss important details, when both sending and receiving messages.

There’s always drama. And their chaotic style typically makes more problems to fix than there’d be if they had just picked up the phone instead of jumping on the keyboard in haste.

I am a firm believer in following up a verbal conversation with written communication to confirm key points and next steps. And I am a firm believer that when given the chance, most busy people frequently default to the keyboard instead of the spoken word. I believe at times, this creates more headaches and fires to extinguish than we realize.

Don’t hide behind email

I’ve repreimanded managers in the past for ‘hiding’ behind email… by being ‘too busy’ to stop and pick up the phone, to address in person an issue or concern,

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or a request expressed by a customer.

I know of many other business owners who have done the same. If the mirror were in front of each of us, I’m fairly confident that hind sight has, on occasion, told us things would have worked out better if we had just picked up the phone.

Too often, we become focused on our processes and systems, and forget the human side of customer loyalty. It’s a threat to managing your customers experience of how your company communicates with them.

Keep the human connection alive

So, in this busiest of our busy months, please consider my advice: resist the temptation to hide behind emails or send them in haste. Keep the human connection alive and thriving in your business.

It took me a long time after the advent of call display to realize how much more efficient it was to take every call that I could in the moment (but NEVER during a client meeting or a family meal), rather than ignore a caller. I often was so embroiled in my day, that I believed I was too busy to speak with them. An inefficient and frustrating game of phone tag would typically ensue, all the while a client often would become frustrated in trying to get a quick answer.

Listen to your intuition and teach/ empower your staff to do the same. Pick up the phone whenever you can, for a potentially smoother customer loyalty relationship.

Jacki Hart may be contacted at info.peertopeer@landscapeontario.com.

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