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December 2019
Previous Issues
Green Pencil
Come home to Congress
By Michael LaPorte
Michael LaPorte explains his personal connection to Congress.
Feature
Landscape wish list for 2020: Pollinator success
By Pat Kerr
Pros can make a real difference, plus satisfy client desires to help reverse declining populations
Congress opens doors
By Scott Barber
Congress welcomes young people to great careers.
Sustainability makes sales
By Sean James
Eco-friendly landscaping is not as simple and straightforward as traditional hort, and requires more training and understanding of how and why it needs to be done this way.
How other trades recruit: New ideas on new talent
By Jordan Whitehouse
Domestic recruitment efforts have to be focused on two groups in particular: young people and the underrepresented, including women and minorities.
Independence: Four years on
By Indira Kannan
Kevin McAulay and Dave Milburn, two contractors who launched on their own four years ago with their employers’ blessing.
Lessons learned
By Scott Barber
Industry pros shared some of the lessons they've learned.
Green professional gamechanger: Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide
The Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide captures years of research from around the world on tree survival and establishment in challenging environments.
Never forget nature
By Jim Landry
Gardens are integral to villages for dementia patients.
Atlantic designers tour Normandy
By Ellen Ruddick
The Atlantic Association of Landscape Designers (AALD) visited gardens in Normandy, France and discovered trees and shrubs that might be worth trying.
Sustainable turf is good business
By Katerina Jordan, Ph.D.
Ideas for more sustainable lawncare programs, that hopefully lead to healthier turf over a long period of time.
Tumber designs big and dreams big
Randy Tumber has earned a reputation for designing and building high-end, stylish landscapes for elite customers and he has some strong opinions about why.
New Products
New Products January 2020
A selection of new products on the market for landscape professionals
Provincial Update
Provincial update January 2020
Landscape Trades runs occasional updates on the activities of Canada’s provincial trade associations. This issue features Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association.
Road To Success
Collecting debts: Life is not always easy
By Rod McDonald
This month's column is about collecting monies owed.
Legal Matters
Remedies and the insolvent debtor
By Rob Kennaley
There are options and remedies available to contractors and subcontractors who are owed monies by a corporation or person who appears to be insolvent.
Management Solutions
Build a better business
By Mark Bradley
To build a better business, you can succeed with buy-in from your team, a commitment to keeping clean and organized, and a willingness to recognize when you are off track.
CNLA News
CNLA News January 2020
News from the federation of Canada's provincial horticultural trade association.
Newsscape
New approach to controlling invasives
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Vineland, Ont., discovered a new approach to control and eradicate invasive plants and weeds.
GreenTrade Expo comes to Ottawa
Delegates from the Ontario/Quebec border area are looking forward to GreenTrade Expo, coming to Ottawa’s EY Centre on Feb. 12-13.
Miska opens Atlantic pickup location
Miska Trailer Factory has opened a new pickup location in Dartmouth, N.S.
Ontario considers changes to slip-and-fall lawsuits
The Ontario government is poised to significantly reduce the statute of limitations for slip-and-fall claims from two years to 10 days.
Pesticide Act amendments proposed by Ontario Government
The Ontario Government is proposing amendments to province’s Pesticide Act, including the removal of the Ontario Pesticide Advisory Committee (OPAC).
AIPH releases grower shortlist
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) announced the finalists of the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2020, which takes place in January at IPM Essen in Germany.
MasonLift and Atlas Polar form ML-Truck Equipment
MasonLift has partnered with Atlas Polar Company to create a new authorized sales and service dealer network for Hiab cranes, Moffett forklifts, and Multilift Hooklifts in British Columbia.
Mentor Moment
Talent magnet
Jeff Foley, of Para Space Landscaping is being noticed for his success with recruitment and retention.
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