Landscape Saskatchewan News

IN THIS ISSUE

Spring Workshop Wrap-Up

Landscape Awards Presentation

150 Garden Experiences Highlighted for Canada’s 150 Changes to Insurance in Saskatchewan

Federal Budget Highlights

Ninth Edition of Canadian Nursery Stock Standards Now Available New Certified Landscape Manager Manuals

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Happy Spring Everyone! 2017 is going to be another early spring!

Our Garden Centre is already busy with customers wondering where our new shipments of trees are. Early spring is challenging as we explain that the ground is only thawed out about 12 inches and our sleepy trees are in the same state as the ones in the customers own back yard. Our maples have not thrown any flowers yet so we know that it is going to freeze again and we will be ready with our trees still tucked into their beds until April 19; that is our companies magic date to bring out hardy winterized plants that can be planted the day they have the blanket taken off (as long as they didn’t get too carried away under the sheets and flush leaves!)

Education is the reason we know how to grow plants, it is the reason we know how to grade the land and it is the one thing that can set your company above the rest!

Get educated; you have winter in our country to take the time to further your education!

Landscape Saskatchewan spring AGM and Conference was a great success! Our speakers were engaging and we all learned a few new tips & tricks to be better at our chosen profession. Arnold Heuver shared best practices for tree care, by using the CLS and the newest Nursery Stock Standards. Education as a Landscaper will help you to be the best advocate for your clients. Nursery Stock Standards is now included in the Canadian Landscape Standards (CLS). Phil Paxton shared more about the CLS and why every Landscaper and Garden Centre need to have a hard copy to share with their clients. Clients need to understand there are standards and that your company abides by the standards, providing them with the best practices for their landscape. Tyler Wist held us captivated with information about the pests that are harming our trees and how to cope with the pest pressure!

Thank you to all our speakers and members that came out.

I can’t say it enough; keep educating yourself. Have a great 2017 season and I look forward to seeing everyone in the fall at the Green Industry Show and Conference in Calgary for more, (you guessed it), EDUCATION!

Leslie Cornell President, Landscape Saskatchewan

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 8-10, 2017 Grey to Green Conference Toronto, ON www.greytogreenconference.org

June 1-3, 2017 Skills Canada National Competition RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB www.skillscompetencescanada.com

June 17-19, 2017 Garden Days www.gardendays.ca

Board of Directors:

Leslie Cornell Cornell Design & Landscaping Ltd. President Robin Adair Arbour Crest Tree Service Ltd. Director Nancy Martin Dieter Martin Greenhouse Ltd. Director Lane Bullied Gardens By Design Inc. Director

Philip Rispens Rispens Landscaping Ltd. Director

Aaron Krahn Lakeshore Tree Farms Ltd. CNLA Representative

Administrative Support: Joel Beatson, CAE, CLM Executive Director

Marnie Main Member Services Director

Kyla Hardon Communications Coordinator Cheryl Teo Bookkeeper

Contact Us:

Landscape Saskatchewan c/o Landscape Alberta 200, 10331 - 178 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5 Tel: 780-489-1991 Toll Free: 1-800-378-3198 Fax: 780-444-2152 admin@landscape-alberta.com www.snla.ca

On the Cover: 2016 Landscape Award of Excellence Winner, See More Green Landscaping, Brandt Tractor Project

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Spring Workshop Wrap – Up Members gathered in Saskatoon on March 16, 2017 for our annual Spring Workshop. The day started off with Arnold Heuver giving a presentation on proper tree planting techniques, followed by Tyler Wist giving a pest update and Phil Paxton speaking on the Canadian Landscape Standards.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Sheridan Nurseries, the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and School of Horticulture, Pink Days in Bloom fundraising events, and 145 more. View the full list at www.gardencouncil.ca/150-2017-winners.php.

Changes to Insurance in Saskatchewan On March 22nd, the Saskatchewan Government issued their budget. Of importance to Marsh and its’ clients is that effective July 1, 2017 the Province of Saskatchewan will be the 5th province to implement a sales tax on Insurance. The tax rate will be 6%.

The PST base is expanded to insurance premiums effective for premium payment due dates on or after July 1, 2017. This includes all life, accident and health Landscape Awards Presentation insurance; all property, vehicle, liability and casualty Our annual Landscape Awards Presentation was also insurance; as well as all agricultural insurance. The tax held on March 16 at the Saskatoon Inn. The Landscape will apply where the insured is resident in Awards program featured two award-winning entries Saskatchewan or the premiums are paid in respect of this year - view these great projects on page 7. property located in Saskatchewan. Expanding the PST to all types of insurance from all insurance providers Congratulations to See More Green Landscaping whose will ensure fairness in its application to all consumers award-winning entry, Brandt Tractor, has been and businesses. nominated for the 2017 National Awards of Landscape Excellence!

Federal Budget Highlights After a delay, Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau unveiled a largely status quo budget as the Liberal government attempts to prepare for policy changes in the U.S.

150 Garden Experiences Highlighted for Canada's 150 In March, CNLA sponsored the Canada 150 Garden Experience awards that were given out during the North American Garden Tourism conference in Toronto, Ontario. Each of the 150 experiences were highlighted as "garden ways" to celebrate Canada's birthday year.

CNLA encourages everyone to view the list and take part in as many as you can!

Among the announcements that could impact employers were an option for parents to receive EI parental benefits over an extended period of up to 18 months at a lower benefit rate of 33 per cent of average weekly earnings. EI parental benefits would continue to be available at the existing benefit rate of 55 per cent over a period of up to 12 months.

For employers, a review of maternity and parental top up policies would make sense as the extended period at the lower rate could have an impact on the top up amounts. Employer costs for these leaves could increase as a result of this change.

Canadians can expect to see a five-cent increase in EI premium rates in fiscal 2018 -19, up to $1.68 per $100 Included in the 150, were Parkland Nurseries and of insurable earnings, with some of that additional Garden, the International Peace Garden in Manitoba,

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In addition, the budget did not include a tax on employer-sponsored health and dental benefit premium.

last edited in 2006. All seven manuals for: Corporate Financial Management, Technical – Exterior Landscaping or Interior Landscaping, Marketing and Sales Management, Leadership and Corporate Citizenship, Innovation, Strategic, Business and Succession Planning, Risk/Law/Contract/ Government, and Human Ninth Edition of Canadian Nursery Stock Standard Resource Management all were updated. Not to worry, Now Available! the written exams have not changed – as the testable Originally published in 1967 as a guide to minimum content is still relevant. The manuals themselves have production standards for nursery stock, the Canadian been changed to include better diagrams, updated Nursery Stock Standard continues to be one of the information, and an improved layout. Order yours industry’s most-referenced documents. The Standard today – http://cnla-acpp.ca. is reviewed regularly to ensure that it is consistent with modern production and marketplace practices. Under the guidance of the Nursery Stock Standard Committee, Member Benefits this current revision is the result of two years of work involving nursery growers with various production Petro-Canada: Save 2.4¢/litre off the posted retail price proficiencies and representing all production types and at retail locations only, 15% off car washes and 3% geographic regions of Canada. The revision process discount on propane. also included consultation with various user group organizations from across Canada, including landscape Employers First: Members receive a 10% discount on over 40 landscape and safety training courses. architects and municipalities.

Noted chair Brett Mattson (Mattson Tree Farms), the Committee acknowledges the efforts of all nursery grower participants, and extends thanks to the committee members of Bart Brusse (Sheridan Nurseries), Aaron Krahn (Lakeshore Tree Farms) and Harold Voogd (Sunstar Nurseries). “We are especially grateful to our committee members and editors Arnold Heuver and Dr. Glen Lumis for their many hours spent to review and incorporate changes and even to contribute to the new and improved format. Their efforts were above and beyond the high standards we have come to expect from our many dedicated volunteers.”

It is the intent of the Committee that this ninth edition will be a living document, allowing for changes and edits to be made as necessary. The Canadian Nursery Stock Standard will therefore be available as a downloadable .PDF document only. Download it at: http://bit.ly/2oyOlwE.

New Certified Landscape Manager Manuals The national Professional Development Committee thought that the Landscape Industry Certified Manager manuals needed a refresh from when they were

Landscape Industry Certification: Members receive discounted rates on training manuals and exam registration for landscape industry certified designations.

Garden Centre Gift Card: Offer customers an electronic gift card redeemable at any participating Garden Centres Canada retailer.

To take advantage of these or any of the other member savings programs, visit www.cnla-acpp.ca/benefits.

Welcome to our New Members Lynch Property Services Dominique Powers 132 - 6 Ave E, Regina, SK S4N 5A5 306-535-1076 Fax: 306-535-5076 dpowers@lynchpropertyservices.ca Mennie Landscapes Les Mennie Box 1819, Warman, SK S0K 4S0 306-203-2104 les@mennielandscapes.ca www.mennielandscapes.ca

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2016 Landscape Awards

The Landscape Awards reflect the association's commitment to creating and preserving the beauty of the urban landscape. The program is also designed to reward independent landscape contracting professionals who execute top quality landscape projects.

The Landscape Awards program has four main objectives: • Encourage landscape contractors to be the best in their field • Provide a marketing opportunity to those companies that receive an award • Encourage a company’s employees to aspire to excellence • Provide an opportunity to compete in the National Awards of Landscape Excellence

Members can enter projects into nine different categories covering construction, maintenance and design. Each entry is evaluated using a set of criteria; the submissions are not judged against each other.

There are two award levels: a Merit Award goes to an entry that earns 70-84 points, and an Excellence Award goes to an entry earning 85 or more points. Entries that achieve Excellence status are eligible to be selected for the National Awards of Landscape Excellence, a Canada-wide program developed by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.

This year, the Landscape Awards program in Saskatchewan received two entries. Congratulations to G & S Landscape & Excavation Services, and See More Green Landscaping on their Landscape Award wins.

And hat’s off to See More Green Landscaping whose award-winning entry, Manitou, has been nominated for

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the 2017 National Awards of Landscape Excellence!

Award of Merit Winner, G & S Landscape & Excavation Services, Tobin Residence

Award of Excellence Winner, See More Green Landscaping, Brandt Tractor

LANDSCAPE SASKATCHEWAN We would also like to thank this year’s volunteer judges for taking their assignment seriously and giving so generously of their time and expertise.

Julia Todorova, Julia’s Alpine Garden Adele Goodwin, Earthworm Landscape Design Co. Ltd Christian Houle, Terra Landscaping Ltd. Andrew Heighton, JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. John van Roessel, JVR Landscape (2006) Inc. Ken Ruddock, ULS Maintenance & Landscaping Inc. Cara Pagnucco, Sunnyside Greenhouses Ltd. Gord Koch, Olds College

Have a project you would like to show off? Take pictures - lots of pictures - including before, during and after shots to show the transformation of the project. Entry forms and guides for the 2017 Landscape Awards Program will be available soon, so start taking pictures today!

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Call Kyla at 1-800-378-3198 to book your space today!

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Executive Choice Award Keith Johns was presented with an Executive Choice Award at our AGM on March 16, 2017. A big thank you to Keith for his tireless work towards enhancing the professionalism of the industry, from the beginnings of the apprenticeship program and through the promotion of the industry certification. His work has had a lasting impact on the landscape sector and time spent serving on the board is, to this day, appreciated.

Thank you for your service and for all you’ve help build.

Note: Keith Johns was unable to accept this honour in person as he is in the hospital. Leslie Cornell, Landscape Saskatchewan President, accepted on his behalf, and the award was delivered to Keith following the AGM.

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