Horticulture Review - June 2008

Horticulture The Voice of Landscape Ontario

Review

June 15, 2008

Thanks Terry!

Terry Murphy retires after encouraging new careers in horticulture for 18 years

Coming Events - Page 3 • New Members - Page 11 • Chapter News - Page 18 • Board Highlights - Page 23

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Landscape Ontario and industry events LO chapters host an array of great events! To publicize your chapter’s event, please e-mail chapterevents@landscapeontario.com June 18 - June 21 SIMA’s 11th Annual Snow and Ice Symposium Hyatt Regency Hotel, Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY SIMA’s annual Snow and Ice Symposium moves to Buffalo this year and features some great speaker sessions, a special bid building program and eight hour of trade show time where delegates can check out the latest snow and ice management products. LO members are eligible for a registration discount. For more information, or to register, visit www.sima.org.

June 25 Waterloo Chapter Annual Golf Tournament Rebel Creek Golf Club Registration starts at 8 a.m., with shotgun start at 9:15 a.m. followed by dinner after the tournament at 3 p.m. Cost is $175 per golfer.

Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, or to register, call Paul Draves at 519-888-9992 or e-mail chapters@landscapeontario.com.

July 10 Ottawa Chapter Golf Tournament Canadian Golf & Country Club, 7842 Hwy. 7, Ashton The Ottawa Chapter’s social event of the season. Registration starts at 11:00, golfers can enjoy a barbecue lunch, shotgun tee-off at 1:00 p.m., and return to the clubhouse for dinner after their game. Cost is $130 per person, or $500 for a foursome. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Patrick Charest at Permacon at 613-836-6194, ext. 230.

July 17 - July 18 Certified Horticultural Technician installation and maintenance Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton The written exam will be held Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m, with the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

July 17 Certified Horticultural Technician Interior and Certified Irrigation Technician The written exam for CHT interior and CIT

will be held Thursday, July 17, at 9 a.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

July 18 Upper Canada Golf Tournament Briar Fox Golf Club, Marysville Join Upper Canada chapter members for a day of fun on the links. Cost of $100 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, cart and steak dinner.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with a 10:00 a.m. tee off. Sponsorship opportunities are available, for more information contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.

July 19 CHT Training Session University of Guelph, Kemptville College To help CHT candidates prepare for their evaluations, the Ottawa chapter of LO offers a preview of the testing stations from 9:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m. at the CHT test site at Kemptville College. For more information, or to register for the preview, contact Lynn Lane at llane@landscapeontario.com.

July 24 Toronto Chapter Dick Sale Memorial Golf Tournament Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 11742 Tenth Line, Georgetown Enjoy a day on the links at Eagle Ridge, followed by dinner at the Peters’ residence. Cost is $199 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available for $125. Book early, space is limited, contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.

August 13 Golden Horseshoe Chapter Golf Tournament Willow Valley Golf Course, 8475 English Church Road, Mount Hope Join the members of the Golden Horseshoe chapter for its first ever golf tournament.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. with shotgun start set for 1:00 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact Stephanie Smith 1-800-2655656, ext. 354, for details.

August 14 - August 15 Certified Horticultural Technician Installation and Maintenance University of Guelph, Kemptville College Evaluations will be held for ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, softscape installa-

tion and hardscape installation at Kemptville College. The written exam will be held Thursday, August 14, at 1 p.m., with the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

August 17 Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament Richmond Green Ball Diamond, corner of Leslie and Elgin Mills Join the Toronto Chapter for its annual baseball tournament. Cost $500 per team, includes lunch, trophies and prizes. For information contact Stephanie at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 354.

August 20 - August 21 Certified Horticulture Technician Retail Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton The written exam will be held Wednesday, August 20 at 1 p.m., with the the practical evaluation on the following day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.horttrades.com/cht, or contact Ashleigh Woodhall at awoodhall@landscapeontario.com.

August 21 Georgian Lakelands Trade Show and Golf Tournament Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, 4730 Sideroad #25, Thornton Join the Georgian Lakelands chapter for a combined trade show and golf tournament. The $135 cost includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes.

An outdoor trade show on site runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Stephanie at 1-800-2655656, ext. 354 or Nick Solty at 705-458-9111.

August 22 Awards of Excellence Garden Centre Program Deadline Enter online at www.loawards.com after June 30. Categories and entry guidelines are listed under Programs. Watch for details in the mail.

Contact awards@landscapeontario.com or call Kathy at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 306, or Kathleen at ext.309.

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Landscape Ontario’s mandate is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable environment for the advancement of the horticultural industry in Ontario.

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Lawn care

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Manager, Pesticide Industry Council Tom Somerville, ext. 351, tsomerville@ Manager, human resource development Terry Murphy, CLP, ext. 317, terrymurphy@ Human resources assistant and certification coordinator Ashleigh Woodhall, ext. 326, awoodhall@ Trade show manager Paul Day, CDE, ext. 339, paulday@ Conference coordinator, exhibit sales Ken Tomihiro, ext. 319, ktomihiro@ Trade show sales Lorraine Ivanoff, ext. 366, lpi@ Trade show coordinator Linda Nodello, ext. 353, lnodello@ Manager, member services and public relations Denis Flanagan, CLD, ext. 303, dflanagan@ Administrative assistant Jane Leworthy, ext. 301, jleworthy@ Seminar coordinator Kathy McLean, ext. 306, kathym@

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

LO is a vital resource

By Robert Adams LO president

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ith summer well on its way, this month’s message will be short and sweet: “Don’t forget us.”

To clarify, don’t forget the resources that Landscape Ontario has to offer. This organization exists entirely for its members.

As with any industry, we are all distracted with budgets, time constraints, keeping staff members, and ensuring they are Robert Adams all knowledgeable and productive, along with overall industry-related issues.

LO has a wealth of information and resources that are at your disposal — you just have to ask. Remember, if there is something you don’t know, another member has probably

Quote of the Month

“No one can prepare you for what heights you will soar until you spread your wings.”

— Anonymous been in the same boat. If we share our information, we all learn to everyone’s advantage. It makes us a strong, unified organization.

If there is something we can assist you with, please take a moment to e-mail me or the staff at LO. Wishing you all the best during this busy season.

Robert Adams can be reached by e-mail at radams@landscapeontario.com

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Honouring Terry Murphy on his retirement

He came with the building

By Tony DiGiovanni, CHT LO executive director

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n 1994 Landscape Ontario purchased the home office site from Shemin Nurseries (Weyerhaeuser Corporation). Our contact for the sale was Shemin’s general manager, Terry Murphy.

I had met Terry four years earlier, in 1990. At the time, Shemin Nurseries was a member of Landscape Ontario. Terry would always invite the association to participate in the Shemin’s cusTony DiGiovanni tomer education and mini-trade show events. I was so impressed by Terry’s detailed, logical and thorough approach to organizing these events that I thought he would make the perfect chair for our statistics committee. He turned down repeated recruitment requests because of time commitments.

After the purchase of the home office site, we needed help with understanding the site’s operations. Terry wrote a report (which I still have) documenting all of the systems: wells, irrigation, fire pumps, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, septic, etc. This thorough document came complete with historical data, maintenance schedules, supplier contacts and other useful information that saved us countless hours. Again I was impressed with Terry’s thoroughness and his helpfulness.

In 1995, we had the opportunity to run a Youth Initiatives Program. Terry was hired (on a six month contract) to coordinate the program that took 50 unemployed youth, between the ages of 18 to 24, and put them through a threemonth intensive training program. The program was hugely successful. Jobs were found for all 50 youth. Some continued on to community colleges. Others entered the apprenticeship program. A number eventually started their own businesses and are now successful members of Landscape Ontario. Lives were changed. The industry benefited. I still remember the graduation ceremony held in a garden the students had built in the warehouse. Parents, the mayors of Halton Hills and Milton, the MPP, MP and media were all on hand to watch as young HORTICULTURE REVIEW - JUNE 15, 2008

enthusiastic students graduated into the industry. Terry was in the centre of it all. He had done an amazing job.

“I was impressed with Terry’s thoroughness and his helpfulness.”

After this initial contract, we hired Terry full-time to be the executive director of the Ontario Horticultural Human Resource Council.

There was no looking back. As director of the council, Terry has made enormous contributions to Landscape Ontario and the industry.

Here are some brief highlights: 1. Helped organize the secondary and postsecondary schools’ horticultural teachers into organizations, known as Horticultural Ontario Secondary Teachers Association (HOSTA) and Ontario Horticultural Educators Council (OHEC).

This was done to optimize synergies between all horticultural programs and to improve connections and communications with the industry.

2. Developed and distributed horticultural career posters and brochures to thousands of young people encouraging them to enter the industry.

3. Worked with Skills Canada to develop a horticultural skills competition at the high school and postsecondary school level.

4. Participated in numerous job fairs, encouraging young people to consider horticulture as a career.

5. Developed partnerships with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program in order to link high school co-op students with the industry. This has evolved into Canada’s first High Skills Landscape Major program and has now expanded to over 10 high schools.

6. Developed a high school skills certification program based on the Certified Horticultural Technician Program.

7. Developed and executed a high school communication and awareness program that utilizes regular visits to high schools and participation in guidance counsellor conferences in order to get the horticultural message out to young people.

8. Developed a website called http://hortcareers.com.

9. Developed an interactive CD that explains the benefits of a horticultural career 10. Developed a career power-point presentation that can be used by employers at local career fairs.

Owner/manager training and education 11. Assisted in the development of a series of owner/manager human resource guides that were distributed to all horticultural operations.

12. Started the Winter Workshop Program.

The program has been hugely successful, attracting over 1,700 people per year.

13. Presided over a seasonality study, which has been instrumental in helping the industry develop retention programs such as Banking Hours.

14. Developed a safety plan that has been instrumental in promoting a safety culture and reducing accidents in the horticultural sector. It has saved the industry millions of dollars.

15. Developed a safety manual and video used by the industry as a guide for tailgate sessions with employees.

16. Worked with WSIB to develop pioneering safety training programs for the industry.

The Safe Communities Program and Safety Groups Program have been instrumental in reducing WSIB premiums by almost 50 per cent, because of fewer accidents in our sector.

17. Administered the science and technology grants program 18. In partnership with the Agriculture Human Resource Council, developed a safety audit program that has helped farmers and horticulturists implement safety systems in their unique workplace.

19. Written numerous articles appearing in the trade magazines, dealing with all aspects of Human Resource Development.

Employee development 20. Promoted and organized the Certified Horticultural Technician Program (CHT) practical evaluation program for horticulturists.

21. Developed and executed a plan to ladder and integrate training programs at all levels of the education system from co-op, pre-apprenticeship, youth apprenticeship, apprenticeship, technology, university and professional development.

22. Coordinated activities of the Industry Advisory Committee to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.

23. Executed communication programs to encourage employers to sponsor apprentices.

24. Coordinated the Red Seal program aimed at connecting apprenticeship programs across Canada.

25. Developed the “Adopt an High School” program.

Space limitations make it difficult to list all of his accomplishments, but it’s obvious Terry has served the industry very well.

Terry Murphy will retire on June 30, 2008.

The industry has benefited from Terry’s focus, productivity and most of all his service-oriented caring and nurturing nature. I have personally benefited through his modelling and mentorship. He is one of the most productive people I know.

In recent years I have watched Terry struggle with the concept of retirement. It took him a long time to make the decision to cut back a little. Selfishly speaking, I am hoping he will make a little time for some short-term projects.

In the meantime, and on behalf of the thousands of people he has touched, we wish him and his wife Valerie a happy and healthy retirement.

On more than one occasion, I have had young people come to me to say that Terry has “changed my life.” Terry has made a significant impact on many individuals in the industry. He has made a positive difference. His legacy is assured. He will be missed.

LO’s original “Safety Man,” Terry Murphy has worked on many initiatives over the years to educate the industry in safety awareness.Terry appeared on the cover of Horticulture Review in June 2001, dressed in full safety gear.

Tony DiGiovanni can be reached by e-mail at tonydigiovanni@landscapeontario.com For more accolades on Terry Murphy, see Terry Murphy on page 23.

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MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE

What a difference a year makes

By Denis Flanagan, CLD Manager, membership services

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ust over a year ago, Ken Pavely and I gave public presentations in a number of communities across the province. Healthy Lawns and Gardens provided information from Health Canada and other sources on how to develop and maintain gardens with minimum use of pesticides and herbicides. Those meetings were

fairly well attended. Often several people in the audience expressed anger with their local council for banning the use of products upon which they had always relied.

This spring we did a similar road show, and we experienced a whole new attitude from the public.

Most sessions were jam-packed, with people genuinely interested

in learning how to garden from a different perspective. I think this was the result of a lot of work from many levels, including municipalities and our members’ involvement in educating public on the basics of good gardening practices.

The use of water barrels, green bins and composters has exploded. The Denis Flanagan garden revolution has begun in earnest, and our LO members are in a prime position to be leaders. The consumer is looking to green professionals for guidance and service.

Let’s not disappoint them. We have the opportunity to make a difference in how we design and maintain landscapes, what products we sell, how we train our staff and how we educate the present and future generations of gardeners.

If we connect our expertise in horticulture with our new commitment to branding LO, members should take their rightful position at the tip of the canopy of the green business world.

Denis Flanagan can be reached by e-mail at dflanagan@landscapeontario.com

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New digital era for Horticulture Review Horticulture Review is now available in an electronic edition, offering some important advantages to readers and the industry.

Starting with the May issue, a link to the electronic HR has been broadcast to all members. The issues look exactly like the print edition on screen, letting readers enjoy HR’s content about two weeks earlier — the time it takes to print and mail copies. Several members have already requested to receive electronic HR only, thus conserving resources. Members are welcome to add staff or associates to the electronic mailing list by contacting stherrien@landscapeontario.com.

To view the electronic issues, visit www.horttrades.com, and click on Horticulture Review under the Resources heading.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Members proudly display LO logo

By Stephanie Smith Membership and chapter coordinator

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he LO logo can be e-mailed to you directly if you are an active or associate member. Simply contact me via e-mail or telephone, and I will send you the logo form to fill out. Once you have signed everything, the logo is sent electronically.

Did you also know that LO provides free items to promote the fact that you are a member?

Order forms can be sent out to order the type and Stephanie Smith quantity required. From truck decals to window clings, we are happy to send those items free of charge.

Again, contact the home office and we will e-mail or fax the form to you.

Remember, there is no cost for any of these services. Show your pride in your association!

Below is a list of some members proudly displaying the LO logo on vehicles, ads or websites: Acorus Restoration Native Plant Nursery, Walsingham www.ecologyart.com NutriLawn, Burlington www.nutri-lawn.ca/halton.htm Ground Effects Landscaping, Hanover www.groundeffectsinc.ca Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance, Hamilton www.evergreenlandscaping.on.ca

All Care Landscaping, Oakville www.allcarelandscapeinc.ca Arcadia Garden & Landscape, Toronto www.arcadialandscape.com Green Valley Landscaping, Etobicoke www.greenvalleygardening.com Courtland Gardens and Landscaping Centre, Tillsonburg www.courtlandgardens.ca Global Arch Inc, Bolton www.globalarchinc.com Omorika Organic Lawncare, Toronto Proud Member of Landscape Ontario on brochure and www.omorikadesign.com

Bedrock Landscapes, Bala www.bedrocklandscapes.com Michael Scott’s Landscaping, Orillia www.michaelscottslandscaping.com

Keep up the great work!

Stephanie Smith can be reached by e-mail at ssmith@landscapeontario.com

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MOTIVATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Understand your goals

By Terry Murphy, CLP Manager, human resource development

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agreement and the most danger for misapplication. It can be a real de-motivator, if not well thought through. If you set a profit goal for one or more people, are you prepared to show your company’s financial statements? Ultimately,

hen you are drafting a chart of incentives, always keep in mind the Golden Rule of Incentive Plans: “Incentive payments are “Employees must for results achieved and goals accomplished.” realize that the People are paid company’s profit a salary or wage to do their jobs. Payouts allows them are not automatic. An to have a job.” incentive plan rewards employees for performance above and many owners tell me they do not want to show Terry Murphy beyond the norm. It is people their private P/L statements. Some sharing extra improvement or profit, because of employees will see that a profit was made, then an individual’s personal effort. It is a thank you all they can think about are pay raises and the for being a solid, performing employee. fact that the company is making all this money, Think of the key elements of any goal, etc. Many employees do not understand hidtarget or desired result. Goals must be clear, den costs in a business, such as machinery and specific and easily understood. There must be equipment replacement costs and other future no doubt at the end of the incentive period as considerations of risks and returns. If you only to what the goal was. And, the goals must be pay incentives on profit improvement, how can achievable. Goals must not be designed to an you have this plan without disclosing financial unachievable level. They must be measurable. statements?

At the end of the day, you either achieved the One way is to report to the employees a goal or you didn’t. Goals must also fit the cul- percentage change from the last financial period. ture of the organization.

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protects the owner’s financial confidentiality and allows the employee full assurance that the results are accurately reported.

Another way is job costing per project.

This allows a specific crew to have an incentive based on its own team’s results. One must make sure the target is clear and that the final comparison is explained to the crew. A plan must be verifiable in order that participants may compare their results to the original plan.

Team incentive plans that involve all employees are good, because they require the group to work together to achieve the objective.

However, there are also some negative fallbacks. You will always have some who contribute less and expect the same reward, as those people who may have had more to do with the successful end result. You can’t get away from this. You can expect some dissention in team plans.

Employees must realize that the company’s profit allows them to have a job. No profit, no company; no company, therefore no job.

Incentive plans can motivate an organization to improve and sustain profit. Having employees strive for continuous profit improvement is what management is all about. If they achieve it, shouldn’t they share in it? A good incentive plan can go a long way to help profitability.

Terry Murphy can be reached by e-mail at terrymurphy@landscapeontario.com

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NEW MEMBERS

Thank you to these new members for joining LO DURHAM CHAPTER Betz Pools Ltd Marc Luff 5688 Main Street Stouffville, ON L4A 7Z9 Tel: 905-640-1424, x235 Membership Type: Active Durham Truck & Equipment Sales & Service Emily Paterson 610 Finley Ave Ajax, ON L1S 2E3 Tel: 905-426-6225, x209 Membership Type: Associate Set in Stone Landscape Construction Andrew Macdonald 31 Bentonwood Cresent Whitby, ON L1R 1K6 Tel: 800-313-5609 Membership Type: Active Van Staveren’s Harry Van Staveren 34 Regency Cres Whitby, ON L1N 7V1 Tel: 905-688-5634 Membership Type: Active GEORGIAN LAKELANDS Arbrux Limited Peter Barbe 6 - 33 Alliance Blvd Barrie, ON L4M 5K2 Tel: 705-739-7878 Membership Type: Associate Artistic Landscaping (Thunder Bay Ltd.) Paul Artist 159 Ada Ave

Thunder Bay, ON P7G 2E9 Tel: 807-626-2909 Membership Type: Interim Planet Pals Inc Dan Galea Concession 6, RR 2 Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0 Tel: 705-426-7045 Membership Type: Associate GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHAPTER Superior Stone Designs and Installation Mitch Mckechnie 310 - 399 John St Burlington, ON L7R 2K3 Tel: 905-691-2186 Membership Type: Interim TORONTO CHAPTER Action Anytime Building Services Ltd Didar Singh Nijjar PO Box 278 Stn B Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L3 Tel: 416-740-2242 Membership Type: Active

Dan Luc Contracting Paulo Carvalho 33 East Dr Toronto, ON M6N 2N8 Tel: 647-896-2813 Membership Type: Active

Sycamore Landscape Jason Gaw 30 Rowe Crt Brampton, ON L6X 2S2 Tel: 905-452-0234 Membership Type: Active

Ecocut Services Inc Jamie Shanks 608 Davenport Road Toronto, ON M5R 1K9 Tel: 416-792-3438 Membership Type: Interim

Taylorscape Landscape & Construction Inc Kevin Taylor 12 Coral Creek Cres Uxbridge, ON L9P 1Z9 Tel: 905-852-0388 Membership Type: Active

Garden Rabbit Landscaping Ltd Marek Krol 7551 Kipling Ave Woodbridge, ON L4L 1Y5 Tel: 905-850-8222 Membership Type: Active Northern Stone Design Inc Aris Cokinos 39 Batchford Cres Markham, ON L6B 0C2 Tel: 416-509-9471 Membership Type: Active

Communities In Bloom Raymond Carrière 112 Terry Fox Kirkland, QC H9H 4M3 Tel: 514 694 8871 Membership Type: Special

Northwood Landscaping and Construction Inc Abdikarim (Moe) Mohamed 10 North Eaton Way, Unit 201 Toronto, ON M6M 5B3 Tel: 647-280-4799 Membership Type: Active

DDRI Landscape Solutions Remi Cormier Unit 5 - 427 Crawfors St Toronto, ON M6G 3J7 Tel: 416-854-0279 Membership Type: Interim

Springview Landscaping Vince Tropiano 149 Gidleigh Park Cres Woodbridge, ON L4H 1H9 Tel: 905-850-1443 Membership Type: Active

Vaughan Landscaping Giuseppe Agrippa 72 Patna Cres Maple, ON L6A 1N5 Tel: 416-991-9333 Membership Type: Active UPPER CANADA CHAPTER Modern Earthscapes Land Design Andre Ypma 92 Taft Rd Carrying Place, ON K0K 1L0 Tel: 613-848-6344 Membership Type: Active WATERLOO CHAPTER Dan Prosser Landscape Design Don Prosser, CLD 5 Meadowrose Lane Ayr, ON N0B 1E0 Tel: 519-696-2286 Membership Type: Active

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For Bareroot and Container Grown Trees • Native • Shade • Ornamental 148 Lynden Road, P.O. Box 190 Lynden, Ontario L0R 1T0 Tel: 519-647-3912 • Fax: 519-647-3720 www.winkelmolen.com HORTICULTURE REVIEW - JUNE 15, 2008 11

LO MEMBER PROFILE

Earthscape brings small town values to create award-winning landscapes

By Allan Dennis

T

he formal definition of engineering is the “application of science to design.” In the case of Earthscape of Elmira, some additional words, such as creativity, enthusiasm and sense of team, must be added.

After 19 years in computer engineering, Mark Schwarz sold his share in the business in 2003. He moved to Elmira, and began work in a career for which he had great passion, landscaping.

He started as wheelbarrow operator for a local landscaping company, moving quickly from there into management.

He also took course at Humber in the Horticulture Apprenticeship Program.

One of his classmates who made The team creates another beautiful waterfall. the drive with him to school was Sam Bauman. At that time they didn’t realize they Mark says his engineering background would become partners in their future busi- helps greatly when it comes to operating the ness, Earthscape. Sam, now 22, began his own company, including management and designlawncare business at the age of 14. He has been ing. Mark utilizes the CAD computer system involved in the landscaping business ever since. to create his 3D designs. Clients can easily see A horticultural technician, Sam is considered an and understand exactly how their property will excellent stone mason and loves plants of all kinds.

“One should listen The community of Elmira describes itself as “a world away from busy urban Ontario. It’s to the client and sometimes a century away from today’s fastuse all forms paced society, an oasis of rural tranquility.”

Although Mark and Sam live in a small town, of material.” the quality of their work is big time. It wasn’t long after beginning Earthscape, that their work garnered a number of Landscape Ontario appear once Earthscape has created its magic. awards in residential design, website and speThere is a four-step process involved in cial interest construction. One of Earthscape’s every project: verbal consultation, concept projects was featured on the cover of LO’s 2007 design, master plan and reality. It begins with Garden Inspiration magazine. the interview to determine the client’s requirements and budget. The interview usually takes between one and two hours. Mark says, “It is very important that I leave understanding what my client visualizes as the finished product. “I want to know how people spend their time on their property: Do they enjoy maintaining their garden? Do they entertain a lot? Do they want water features? We (Mark and client) must be on the same path towards the concept.”

Once an understanding is reached with the client, then the conceptual design phase begins. “Many designers will use their portEarthscape team Sam Bauman (left), folio of work to create designs, but I believe and Mark Schwarz.

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in order to maintain a varied design style, one should listen to the client and use all forms of material available to arrive at the end result,” says Mark. He also believes that the landscape style needs to reflect what the client wants. “I don’t want to impose my views them.”

Once the concept has been agreed upon, Mark creates the master plan. “This is the final stage of design. At this point the design must be agreed upon by us and the client.

It could start to be expensive if too many changes are required at this stage.” Many of the plans are completed during the winter months, when Mark estimates he spends between 30 to 35 hours a week creating the CAD images.

The reality stage of the project, is the client sitting back enjoying the new outdoor living space. And, there have been some pretty happy clients. You can check some of Earthscape’s winning creations by going to the website at www.earthscape.ca.

Mark and Sam and their staff members begin their outside work around the first of April. The staff members include, office manager Rosely Schwarz, a wood crew of Joel Martin, Don Wiens and Terry LaChance, along with Jared Martin, Josh Ruppert, Lyndon Brubacher, Dawson Bott, Bob O’Brien, in landscape construction, and Barb Smith and Myrna Bauman in maintenance.

Earthscape has created an informal advisory board that includes George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping in Toronto, president of the Toronto Chapter of Landscape Ontario, and Bert Frey of Frey Building Contractors of Elmira.

Earthscape has been a member of Landscape Ontario since 2006.

Another contribution to the success of the business is the review process at the end of each project. The crew all sit down to discuss the good points and bad points of the project. “It’s an open forum that is used, not to attach blame for those things that went wrong, but to correct issues that will improve the process,” says Mark. He explains that it’s a good opportunity to for all the crew to contribute to the ongoing success of the company.

Trial gardens expanded The May 6th meeting of the Landscape Ontario Grounds Mangement Commodity Group was a hands on experience, with comittee members and volunteers working to expand and reshape the trial gardens on the south lawn of LO’s Milton office.

After a very successful annual trial last The gardens’ new circular design and expansion will be visible from year, committee mem- the busy Hwy 401 corridor. bers Rodger Schantz, University of Guelph trial garden manager, and from 1,000 to 5,000 square feet.

John Hewson, Greenscape Lawn Maintenance, The circular design will be easier to navicreated a new design to expand the gardens gate when media and growers attend the open house, scheduled for August 20th, to hear the results of the trial.

Special thanks to Halton Turf and Tractor for providing a sod cutter for the day, and to Tony DiGiovanni, LO executive director, for his excellent sod cutting skills.

Watch for details on the open house in the On May 3rd, Landscape Ontario held July issue of Horticulture Review. its first public garage sale to benefit Conservation Halton.

LO holds massive garage sale

Large pot sizes available for summer sales.

Give us a call

For a catalogue or availability: Tel: (905) 473-1145 Fax: (905) 473-1242 info@caledonhillsperennials.com www.caledonhillsperennials.com

Quality and Selection

Buyers check out the goods at the sale.

All staff at the Milton site (Landscape Ontario, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Ontario Parks Association and Vanden Bussche Irrigation) were asked to bring in items for the sale, in addition to the many items for sale from the LO greenhouse. Old filing cabinets, desks and tables, as well as books, toys and tools were sold from the greenhouse area.

Despite the threat of rain, initial sales were good. Organizers held a sale the following Saturday in an effort to sell off the remaining items.

Leftover items will be donated to local charities and Landscape Ontario will donate $650 to Conservation Halton.

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LO members learn from safety inspection rodeo

By Terry Murphy, CLP

Twenty Landscape Ontario members, with 30 trucks and trailers, participated in our first annual safety inspection and information day in Milton. Members made comments such as “What a great learning session,” “Wow, if inspected on the highway, it would have cost me big time!” and “I’m really glad I took the time to come.”

Our LO members were very pleased with the event, featuring MTO officers performing actual safety inspections at the LO home office.

Inspectors warned ahead of time that unsafe trucks and trailers could be impounded, but fines were waived for the event. We probably saved members about $10,000 in fines that day, and MTO inspectors answered many questions.

As an organizer and observer, I will give you my thoughts and observations on the day. Here is my report!

Need Pre-Trip Inspections First, according to MTO inspectors, the landscape industry needs to focus on Pre-Trip Inspections. New forms are mandatory, must be completed daily and carry a judge’s summons if not completed. The court may also fine you.

The new forms are available bound in a booklet from the Ontario Trucking Association, 555 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 1H8. Telephone 416-249-7401, fax 1-866-238-7705 or visit the association’s website at www.ontruck.org.

If you driving on personal business on a Saturday or Sunday, and your tools are in your truck (under 6,000 kg), it will be considered a work day. If no tools or equipment are present, then it is generally considered personal use of the vehicle, and no Pre-Trip Inspection is required.

The following mandatory paperwork MUST be in your truck (If items are missing, the fines you face are in parentheses.

• Driver’s license ($70) • Original insurance policy, not a copy ($70) • Vehicle registration ($110) • Copy of CVOR Certificate ($110) • Pre-Inspection Report c/w Schedule 1 items (Summons to see a judge plus fine).

In certain instances, fines can be assessed against not only the driver but also the owner.

Gross registration vehicle weights over 4,500 kg or vehicle + trailer + load weights that total more than 4,500 kg require a Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Registration from the MTO.

MTO’s Mark Bonner goes over documents with a driver.

Annual inspections of vehicles and trailers are mandatory, and the yellow inspection sticker must be displayed.

Most individual fines range between $390 and $500.

Fines generally total over $2000 when vehicles are towed or impounded.

Dollar-per-pound fines exist for carrying weights that exceed registered weight.

Most violations carry demerit points. If you receive nine demerit points, MTO may request a meeting. You lose your driver’s license with 15 demerit points.

A common violation is “load securment,” where tools, machinery and supplies are not secured with strapping. Gravity alone is not considered securment.

A ‘G’ license is acceptable for total weights under 4,600 kg. Weights over 4,600 kg require an ‘A’ licence, and if the vehicle is equipped with air brakes, a ‘Z’ licence is required. If your vehicle is found to be over weight, you are fined, and a driver with the proper license must come to drive the vehicle.

Two braking systems There must be two braking systems on your vehicle. Most inspections will verify that parking brakes work, in addition to regular

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hydraulic brakes. If not, a $390 fine applies to each violation.

The Pre-Trip Inspection Schedule 1 lists Minor and Major violations. Download Schedule 1, daily inspection requirements here.

All violations observed must be written on the form during the inspection. You may drive with a Minor violation, but Major violations must be corrected before the vehicle can be driven on the highway. Your vehicle will be impounded with a fine and towed if a highway inspection uncovers a Major violation.

Secondary chains that provide a safety connection between truck and trailer cannot be worn, and no dents on links are allowed. This is a Major violation with a $190 fine.

Most individual fines range between $390 to $500. Fines generally total over $2,000 when vehicles are towed and impounded.

Conclusion Road safety and MTO regulations require your attention and review. As an industry, we must make sure our drivers are doing daily Pre-Trip Inspections, have completed all the required paperwork and carry it in the vehicle. Both the driver and the owner can be fined for noncompliance.

In general, the rodeo was a very worthwhile day. We will certainly do it again next year. Thanks to MTO inspectors Mark Bonner, Edie Strachan and Carman Zambri for their great work and for their expertise in answering all our questions. LO and the landscape industry very much appreciate the fantastic cooperation with MTO, as we partner to make our highways safer in Ontario. Thanks also go to the LO members who took part in this day. Questions or comments can be directed to Terry Murphy at 1-800-265-5656, ext. 317.

Carman Zambri inspects a vehicle.

SHOWCASE YOUR WORK AT NIGHT Sheridan celebrates grand re-opening

Sheridan Nurseries celebrated the completion of a renovation project at its Unionville store with a gala grand re-opening on April 17th. The project included a 3,000 sq. ft. covered outdoor shopping area. The Unionville location now features a 5,000 sq. ft. store, eight acres of outdoor shopping area, a 10,000 sq. ft. greenhouse housing over 200 varieties of indoor plants, and is complete with a fully landscaped indoor waterfall.

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LO auctioneer helps raise over $21,000 LO’s manager of membership services, Denis Flanagan, was at his entertaining best when he served as auctioneer for the Mississauga Garden Council’s 7th annual Earth: A Celebration event.

The April 18th event took place at the Oasis Convention Centre in Mississauga. Over $21,000 was raised for the Council’s Education Naturally and Learning Through Nature programs.

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Trade shows move up The continued growth of Landscape Ontario’s trade shows was confirmed with the release of the list showing Canada’s top 50 trade shows.

Published by Tradeshow Week, the standings saw Congress move from 12th place to 11th, while Garden/Florist Expo went from 43rd to 42nd.

Paul Day, show manager, says both events continue to see growth. He reflected that when Expo began in 2000, many thought it would take away from Congress. “Over that time both shows have prospered and grown. It turned out Expo complemented Congress, instead of taking away.”

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Hillen Nursery Inc Botanical Name

1 gal 2 gal 3 gal price price price

Vines - 1, 2, 3 gal.

Akebia quinata ‘Silver Bells’ 8.00 Ampelopsis glandulosa ‘Elegans’ 8.00 Aristolochia durior 6.00 8.00 11.00 Hedera helix ‘Baltica’ 11.00 Hedera helix ‘Thorndale’ 11.00 Hydrangea anomala petiolaris 6.00 Lonicera heckrottii ‘Goldflame’ 8.00 Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ 8.00 Lonicera X ‘Mandarin’ 8.00 Lonicera per. ‘Belgica Select’ 6.00 8.00 Lonicera per. ‘Serotina’ 8.00 Polygonum aubertii 6.00 Parthenocissus quinquefolia 6.00 Parthenocissus quinq ‘Engelmannii’ 6.00 Parthenocissus tri ‘Veitchii’ 6.00 Vitis riparia 8.00 Wisteria ‘Aunt Dee’ 8.00

Evergreens - 1, 2, 3 gal.

Azalea ‘Mandarin Hi Lights’ Azalea ‘Golden Hi Lights’ Azalea ‘Orchid Hi Lights’ Buxus microphylla 5.00 Buxus semp. ‘Green Mound’ Buxus ‘Green Mountain’ Buxus ‘Green Velvet’ Buxus ‘Falconer’ 5.00 Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Compactus’ 5.00 Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Major’ 7.00 Cotoneaster microphyllus 5.00 Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Repens’ 7.00 Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ 5.00 7.00 Euonymus fort. ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Sarcoxie’ 7.00 Euonymus fortunei ‘Vegetus’ 7.00 Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ 5.00 Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ 5.00 Juniperus media ‘Armstrongii’ 5.00 Juniperus media ‘Gold Coast’ 5.00 Juniperus media ‘Mint Julep’ 5.00 Juniperus media ‘Pfitz.Compacta’ 5.00 Juniperus procumbens nana 5.00 Juniperus chinensis ‘San Jose’ 5.00 Juniperus communis ‘Alpine Carpet’ 5.00 Juniperus comm ‘Green Carpet’ 5.00 Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’ Juniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacific’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Bar Harbor’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Blue Horizon’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Icee Blue’ 6.00 Juniperus hor ‘Andorra Compact’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Prince of Wales’ Juniperus hor ‘Torquoise Spreader’ Juniperus hor ‘Wiltonii’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Yukon Belle’ 5.00 Juniperus hor ‘Youngstown’ 5.00 Juniperus sabina 5.00 Juniperus sabina ‘Scandia’ 5.00 Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ 5.00 Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ Juniperus scop ‘Blue Arrow’ 5.00 Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ 5.00 Larix laricina 7.00 Microbiota decussata 5.00 Metasequoia glyptostroboides 7.00 Myrica pensylvanica 7.00 Picea glauca 5.00 7.00 Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Picea glauca ‘Densata’ 7.00

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Picea omorika 7.00 Picea pungens kiabob 7.00 Picea pungens glauca 5.00 7.00 Pieris jap ‘Mountain Fire’ Pinus mugo mughes Pinus strobus 5.00 7.00 Rhododendron ‘Northern Starburst’ Rhododendron Aglo (PJM) Rhododendron ‘Regal’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’ 5.00 8.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ 5.00 Thuja occidentalis ‘Wintergreen’ 5.00 Tsuga canadensis 5.00 7.00 Tsuga canadensis ‘Jeddeloh’ Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ Taxus cuspidata ‘Monloo’ Taxus cuspidata nana 5.00 Taxus media ‘Densiformis’ 5.00 Taxus media ‘Hicksii’ 5.00 Taxus media ‘Hillii’ 5.00 Taxus media ‘Wardii’ 5.00 Yucca filamentosa 5.00 Yucca fil. ‘Aureomarginata’ Yucca flaccida ‘Golden Sword’

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Deciduous Shrubs - 1, 2, 3 gal.

Abeliophyllum distichum 7.00 Acanthopanax sieboldianus 7.00 Acer campestre 7.00 Acer ginnala 8.00 Acer rubrum 7.00 8.00 Acer tataricum ‘Bailey Compact’ 7.00 Amelanchier alnifolia 7.00 Amelanchier canadensis 7.00 8.00 Amelanchier laevis 7.00 Aronia melanocarpa 7.00 Aronia melanocarpa ‘Viking’ 7.00 Buddleja ‘Ellen’s Blue’ 7.00 Buddleja davidii ‘Ile de France’ 7.00 Buddleja davidii ‘Nanho Purple’ 7.00 Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’ 7.00 Buddleja davidii ‘Petite Plum’ 7.00 Buddleja davidii ‘Purple Prince’ 7.00 Berberis thunbergi ‘Ruby Carousel’ 9.50 Berberis thunbergi ‘Royal Cloak’ 9.50 13.50 Betula papyrifera 7.00 Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethis’ 7.00 Caryopteris cland. ‘Dark Knight’ 7.00 Caryopteris X ‘Grand Bleu’ 7.35 Caragana microphylus 7.00 Caryopteris cland. ‘Kew Blue’ 7.00 Celtis occidentalis 7.00 Cercis canadensis 7.00 Cercidiphyllum japonicum 7.00 Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’ 7.00 Clethra alnifolia ‘Paniculatum’ 7.00 Clethra alnifolia ‘Pink Spire’ 7.00 Cornus alternifolia 8.00 Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ 7.00 Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’ 7.45 Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ 8.00 Cornus amomum 7.00 Cornus foemina 7.00 Cornus kousa chinensis 7.00 Cornus racemosa 7.00

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Many More Cultivars and sizes available 1 gal 2 gal 3 gal price price price

Cornus stolonifera (sericea) 7.00 Cornus stolonifera ‘Bud’s Yellow’ 7.00 Corylus avelana 7.00 Cotinus coggygria 7.00 Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ 7.00 Cotoneaster acutifolius 7.00 Cotoneaster horizontalis 7.00 Cotoneaster preacox ‘Boer’ 7.00 Deutzia crenata ‘Nikko’ 7.00 Deutzia gracilis 7.00 Deutzia x ‘Strawberry Field’ 7.00 Elaeagnus angustifolia 7.00 Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ 5.00 Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ 7.00 Forsythia X int. ‘Goldtide’ 7.00 Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ 7.00 Forsythia ovata ‘Ottawa’ 7.00 Hibiscus syr. ‘Lavender Chiffon’ 5.60 Hibiscus syr. ‘Diana’ 5.00 Hibiscus syr. ‘Pink Giant’ Hibiscus syr. ‘Woodbridge’ Hydrangea arbor. ‘Annabelle’ 7.00 Hydrangea macroph. ‘Nikko Blue’ 7.00 Hydrangea arb. ‘Whitedome’ 7.60 Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer Blushing Br.’ Hydrangea mac. ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangea macroph. ‘Penny Mac’ 7.00 Hydrangea pan. ‘Grandiflora’ 7.00 Hydrangea pan. ‘Kyushu’ 7.00 Hydrangea pan. ‘Little Lamb’ 7.60 Hydrangea pan. ‘Pinky Winky’ 7.60 Hydrangea pan. ‘Tardiva’ 7.00 Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ 7.00 Hamamelis virginiana 7.00 Hypericum inodorum 7.00 Ilex vert. ‘Afterglow’ 7.00 Ilex verticilata 7.00 Ilex verticilata ‘Winterred’ 7.00 Itea virginica ‘Little Henry’ 7.45 Juglans reglea ‘Carpathia’ 7.00 Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ 7.00 Ligustrum vulgaris 7.00 Lonicera xylost. ‘Clavey’s Dwarf’ 7.00 Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ Magnolia ‘Susan’ Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ 7.00 Philadelphus schrenkii ‘Snowbelle’ 7.00 Philadelphus X virginalis 7.00 Philadelphus ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ 7.00 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ 7.60 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’sGold’ 7.00 Physocarpos opulifolius ‘Luteus’ 7.00 Physocarpus opulifolius nanus 7.00 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Summer Wine’ 7.85 Populus tremuloides 7.00 Prunus cistena 5.00 Potentilla frut ‘Abbotswood’ 7.00 Potentilla frut ‘Cor.Triumph’ 7.00 Potentilla frut ‘Dakota Sunrise’ 7.00 Potentilla ferrari ‘Gold Drop’ 7.00 Potentilla frut ‘Goldstar’ 7.00 Potentilla frut ‘Pink Beauty’ 7.00 Potentilla frut ‘Tangerine’ 7.00 Quercus robus ‘Fastigiata’ seedlings 1.00 Ribes alpinum 7.00 Ribes aureum 7.00 Rosa Bonica 7.50 Rosa Carolina 7.00 Rosa Henry Kelsey 7.00 Rosa X ‘J P Connell’ (ex) 7.00 Rosa ‘Knock Out’ 8.00

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Rosa ‘Pavement Scarlet’ 7.00 Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’ 7.00 Rosa x ‘Champlain’ 7.00 Rosa X ‘The Fairy’ 7.00 Rubus odoratus 7.00 Rhus aromatica 7.00 Rhus typhina ‘Tiger’s Eye’ 5.50 12.50 Salix bebbiana 7.00 Salix bebb. ‘Crispa’ 7.00 Salix discolor 7.00 Salix eriocephala 7.00 Salix exigua 7.00 Salix gracilis ‘Purpurea Nana’ 7.00 Salix integra ‘Flamingo’ 7.00 Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nashiki’ 7.00 Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ 7.00 Salix nigra 7.00 Sambucus canadensis 7.00 Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ 7.00 Sambucus nigra 7.00 Sambucus nigra ‘Thundercloud’ 7.00 Sambucus nigra ‘Guincho Purple’ 7.00 Symphoricarpos chenaultii ‘Hancock’ 7.00 Spiraea fritch ‘Pink Parasols’ 7.45 Spiraea arguta 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ 5.00 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Crispa’ 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Flaming Mound’ 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Froebelii’ 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Gumball’ 7.00 Spiraea bumalda ‘Goldflame’ 7.00 Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ 7.00 Spiraea fritschiana 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Alpina’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Dakota Goldcharm’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Dart’s Red’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Genpei’ 7.00 8.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Golden Princess’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Halward’s Silver’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ 7.25 8.25 Spiraea japonica ‘Manon’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’ 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘Shirobana’ 5.00 7.00 Spiraea japonica ‘White Gold’ 7.00 Spirea tomentosa 7.00 Spiraea vanhouttei 7.00 Sorbaria aitchisonii 7.00 Sorbaria sorbifolia 7.00 Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa hyac. ‘Pocahontas’ 7.00 Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ 8.00 Syringa prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’ 7.00 Syringa prestoniae ‘Minuet’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa vulgaris 7.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Beauty of Moscow’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Monge’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Prince Charming’ 8.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Primrose’ 7.00 Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ 7.00 8.00 Syringa ‘Sugarplum Fairy’ 8.00 Syringa ‘Thumbelina’ 7.00 Stephanandra incisa ‘Crispa’ 7.00 Viburnum dent. ‘Chicago Lustre’ 7.00 Viburnum ‘Emerald Triumph’ 7.00 Viburnum lantana 7.00 Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ 7.00 Viburnum lentago 7.00 Viburnum plic ‘Mariesii’ 7.00

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1 gal 2 gal 3 gal price price price

Viburnum plic ‘Shasta’ Viburnum recognitum/dentatum Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ Viburnum X rhyt. ‘Allegheny’ Viburnum trilobum Viburnum trilobum ‘Bailey Compact’ Viburnum trilobum ‘Compactum’ Viburnum nudum ‘Winterhur’ Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ Weigela ‘Bristol Ruby’ Weigela florida ‘French Lace’ Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ Weigela flor. ‘Naomi Campbell’ Weigela florida ‘Purpurea Nana’ Weigela florida ‘Rubidor’ Weigela florida ‘Rumba’ Weigela florida ‘Victoria’ Weigela florida ‘Variegata’ Weigela florida ‘Nana Variegata’ Weigela ‘Red Prince’ Weigela ‘Java Red’ Weigela ‘Polka’ Weigela ‘Tango’

Botanical Name

Evergreens - 5 gal.

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Chamaecyparis nootk ‘Green Arrow’ Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ Tsuga canadensis

36.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 33.00

Deciduous Shrubs - 5 gal.

Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’ Amelanchier canadensis Betula papyrifera Cercis canadensis Cornus kousa chinensis Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Hydrangea mac. ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Grandiflora’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Kyushu’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Limelight’ Juglans reglea ‘Carpathia’ Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ Magnolia ‘Susan’ Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ Populus tremuloides Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ Spiraea bumalda ‘Flaming Mound’ Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ Syringa pres ‘James Macfarlane’ Syringa prestoniae ‘Minuet’ Tilia cordata Viburnum ‘Emerald Triumph’ Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ Viburnum trilobum ‘Compactum’

Botanical Name

Evergreens - 15 gal.

51.00 19.00 19.00 19.00 20.00 16.00 21.70 16.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 16.00 25.00 13.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 16.00 16.00

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Thuja plicata ‘Spring Grove’

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Chapter News Winter Blooms benefits Hospice Village

By Wendy Harry, CHT Membership coordinator, Windsor chapter

The third annual Winter Blooms will help bring some joy to residents of Hospice Village of Care in East Windsor.

The Landscape/Garden Expo and Symposium, hosted by St. Clair College and the Windsor Chapter of Landscape Ontario, held the event on Sat., Mar. 29.

Winter Blooms was officially opened

by Robert Adams, LO president, and Paul Bezaire, president of the Hospice Board of Directors. A ribbon was cut The Healing Gazebo Garden was enjoyed during at the entrance of The Healing Gazebo the show, then dismantled to be reinstalled at the Hospice Village of Care in Windsor.

Garden. The gazebo was donated to the hospice, and will be ‘transplanted’ there. included cooking demonstrations by the culiIn addition, students in St. Clair College’s hor- nary students from St. Clair College, a pruning ticulture program and local LO members will demonstration, a children’s play and a creativinstall a garden this fall. ity area that provided face painting, crafts, and The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County a sandbox. Clairol the Clown floated around is the largest community-based palliative care the show greeting all who attended. facility in Canada. It supports people living with The symposium offered a full line-up of life-threatening illnesses and their loved ones. guest speakers. Paul Zammit spoke in the mornJohn Lein, Professor of Horticulture at St. ing on annuals and perennials, past and recent, Clair College and the garden’s designer, gave and in the afternoon on planning and planting a tour of the garden. He explained the gazebo for all-season interest. His dynamic personality garden is designed to provide a healing space, and creativity left everyone inspired to create which can be viewed and experienced by people wonderful, lush, exciting gardens and containwho visit Hospice Village. Lein is a believer in ers with pizzazz — the envy of the neighborthe powerful benefits nature can have on human hood. healing. For more information about the hosMichael Pascoe brought the gardens of pice please visit www.thehospice.ca.

England to life, showing Canadians how to use Approximately 1,000 people attended the same design elements in their own gardens. the one-day event. A trade show featured over His humour and wit had everyone laughing. He 20 exhibitors who displayed their wares and even brought a rare Wollemi pine (Wollemia promoted their businesses. Other attractions nobilis) for everyone to view.

Ken Parker talked about incorporating native species in the home landscape. He gave ecological solutions for garden enthusiasts, plus an introduction to the culinary, medicinal and spiritual uses of indigenous North American flora.

Jamie Munger educated everyone on creating awe-inspiring lush lawns the natural way, using organic products.

Proceeds from this event will ben-

efit the Hospice of Windsor and the St. Clair College Foundation towards horticultural bursaries and scholarships.

Thanks go to all who volunteered their time and energy before, during and after the show, to help make the third annual Winter Blooms the best to date. Stay tuned for an even bigger show in 2009.

Don Tellier and Jay Terryberry (Windsor Chapter board and St. Clair College professors/ coordinators of the horticulture programs) put a lot of volunteer time into this show, as well as Garry Moore (Windsor board) who worked with the Hospice board to promote the garden. Appreciation is also directed towards the board.

Thank you to the following companies who sponsored Winter Blooms: Platinum Bellaire Landscape Canadale Nursery Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Orchard Farm Nursery Santerra Stonecraft St. Clair College Horticulture Club St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology St. Clair College Student Representative Council Yoder Canada

Gold Aquatic Gardens and Landscape Bezaire and Associates Creative Homescapes Frank Dupuis Trucking and Landscaping Lakeshore Landscaping Maidstone Tree Farm The Pond Store Topgrade Landscape and Garden Solutions Williams Nursery

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Silver Always Green Irrigation Systems AMA Plastics Dufour Landscaping Flood’s Nursery Lifestyle Fitness Lil’s Country Gardens MGS Horticultural Northern Exposure Deck and Fence PreDawn Nursery and Garden Centre

Bronze Blue Star Nursery Canadian Tire – Walker Road Essex Ford Tractor Sales Flora Gardens Heritage Perennials John Deere Landscapes LaSalle Landscape Supply Patio Palace

keeping your chapter connected

London Student Chapter donates plant to Fanshawe On behalf of LO’s London Student Chapter, president Renee Kendel presented a Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese umbrella pine) to the gardens of Fanshawe College. The tree was received by Michael Pascoe, professor and program coordinator of the horticulture technician program and director of the gardens of Fanshawe College.

Every year the student chapter donates plants to assist the ongoing development of a series of demonstration gardens and landscape projects on the campus. The mission of the garden is to introduce unique and unusual plants to students, as well as the public. Several

areas of the campus have already been developed and include the Hope Garden (a planting of 15,000 daffodils), the perennial garden, the Burr German iris garden, the Carolinian garden, and the new, Weeks rare and unusual perennial garden.

These gardens act as a living laboratory for the horticulture and landscape design students enrolled at the college and are a key component to the plant identification courses. The next area Pascoe hopes to develop further is a dwarf conifer collection. He already has a few specimens to begin the project.

Members of the London Student Chapter help improve the college’s gardens.

Waterloo Chapter greens another school yard When the staff and parent council at École Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyere in Waterloo looked for funds to plant three or four trees in their barren school yard, they didn’t think that within a year, the school would receive 26 trees with work underway on a plan to further green the school yard. With the help of the Waterloo chapter of LO and Toyota Evergreen’s Learning Grounds Program, the school turned a $2,000 grant into a selection of caliper trees and some armour stone

seating, which was installed on May 14.

Before its makeover, the school’s playground had only three shade trees and a barren, patchy playing field. Members of the Waterloo chapter planted groups of trees and installed fencing around each to protect them from rough play.

Dennis Wendland of Toyota Evergreen worked with the teachers and parent council to ensure the new plants would receive correct

Georgian Lakelands Arbour Day planting

Kindergarten students help with mulch.

Georgian Lakelands Chapter had a successful Arbour Day, planting ten 70 mm maples at Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School in Barrie. The Chapter members had

the help of 40 students in grade 6 and 7 and 20 kindergarten students helping with the mulch. The grade 6 and 7 students showed up at 8 a.m. to dig the holes, allowing the Chapter members to simply drop in the trees. The group sold 240 T- shirts bearing their own ‘Tree 60’ logo, which helped raise funds to purchase some of the trees. The chapter donated two 70 mm sugar maples.

The kids were very grateful for the donation of the trees.

“It was great to see the kids take ownership of the project,” said LO president Bob Adams, who with Mark Goodman spoke to the students on the importance of the green movement.

Dennis Wendland celebrates the improved school grounds with students and teachers.

care. Each classroom has adopted a tree until the end of June, and families have signed up to make sure the trees are watered during the summer months. Dennis praised Waterloo Chapter members for stepping in to help the school’s plan become reality and said they embodied the saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

The students at École Mère-ÉlisabethBruyere already have a horticultural champion in their grade three teacher, who uses the school’s greenhouse in her lessons and teaches her students to plant and care for living things.

Thanks to the following members of the Waterloo chapter for their support of this project: Adams Landscape Supply, All Green Tire Service, Kerr + Kerr Landscaping, Native Plant Source, Sheridan Nurseries, Snider Turf and Landscape Care, TNT Property Maintenance and Wright Landscape Services.

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Landscapers susceptible to tetanus Most of us think that tetanus is something we get when stepping on a rusty nail. As a matter of fact, in a recent survey 85 per cent of Canadians named rusty nails as a source of tetanus. But any rough, uneven surface of rusted metal provides good habitat for the tetanus bacteria.

Landscapers should know that tetanus occurs naturally in soil, compost or packaged potting mixtures. It typically enters the body

through an open wound in the skin, such as you receive by cutting yourself on sharp tools or jagged objects buried in the dirt.

Medical experts say that if you haven’t had a tetanus booster within the last ten years, you may be at risk of contracting this serious disease.

In fact, three in 10 Canadians are not protected against tetanus. In recent years, approximately 11 per cent of reported tetanus cases have been fatal. The highest mortality rates are in unvacci-

nated persons and persons over 60 years of age.

The Canadian Coalition of Immunization Awareness and Promotion is urging Canadians to check their immunization records, and to visit their doctor or local clinic if they are due for a booster.

While 78 per cent of Ontarians have received a tetanus shot, 24 per cent last received it more than 10 years ago. For more information see www.immunize.cpha.ca.

Plastic recycling project coming to LO Landscape Ontario will host a pilot project to kick off an exciting recycling project to divert thousands of pounds of plastic pots, trays, tags and film from the landfills toward new products.

LO’s Garden Centre Commodity Group is proud to announce that a partner has been found to pick up and recycle plastic materials. The company is Re-Source Ontario of Toronto.

During the week of June 16 to June 20, a demonstration of the system will coincide

with the monthly board to drop-off their recyclable of directors meeting, plastic at LO’s Milton offices.

Members are invited as well as the Congress to drop-off plastic pots, Participants are asked to committee and finance keep the items as separate as trays, tags and more committee meetings. possible: ALL pots and trays at the Milton office Four gaylords in one container, all tags in June 16-20 (heavy-duty cardboard another, and the shrink wrap boxes) will be dropped and plastic covers in another. off at the Milton office of LO. This demonstration will be used to evaluate the An invitation will go out to all members feasibility of the project and spread the word to who might want to participate in the project and LO members and non-members alike.

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Perennial retailers: win a free trip Interested in a free round trip for two to Holland? It could be yours, simply by photographing your retail display of perennials. Any North American perennial retailer is eligible to enter the Perennials Marketing Award contest.

The contest is sponsored by Plant Publicity Holland and the Perennial Plant Association. Its purpose is to encourage retailers to create an outstanding perennial merchandising display in a prominent area of their retail garden centre. Points will be awarded for creativity, effective use of colour and imaginative use of POP material. There is no fee to enter.

The trip will be take place in mid-2009, and includes three night’s accommodations as well as visits to several Dutch garden centres and nursery locations. Last year’s winner was LO member, Canadale Nurseries of St. Thomas.

Second prize is a threeday registration for two at the 2009 Perennial Plant Association Symposium in St. Louis, Mo., while the third prize is a set of four hardcover perennial design books by Piet Oudolf.

For full contest details, or to download and entry form or enter your display online, visit www.perennialandnurserynews.com.

Landscape Standards change in name only Landscape Ontario’s Landscape Standards have undergone a minor name change, to become Landscape Guidelines. The Guidelines were created to provide the landscape construction, maintenance and related sectors with a set of

recommendations for practices within the industry, and are intended as a reference for acceptable performance for the landscaping industry.

The Guidelines can be found under the under References tab at www.horttrades.com.

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LO’s position on pesticide ban Following the announcement of the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act, Landscape Ontario immediately released its position on the new provincial pesticide legislation.

In a press release, Gavin Dawson, chair of the Landscape Ontario Lawn Care Commodity Group, stated, “The professional lawncare industry in Ontario supports the concept of a strong, province-wide pesticide law to replace a patchwork of contradictory municipal bylaws. While we recognize there is more work to be done on the details of this initiative, the McGuinty government has delivered on its promise with a Bill that ensures consistent standards everywhere, which apply equally to professionals servicing our green infrastructure and the do-it-yourself market.”

The proposed Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act was introduced on April 22, 2008, by Environment Minister John Gerretsen.

Over the past few years, many Ontario municipalities introduced a variety of standards to regulate lawncare treatment. Inconsistencies and varying interpretations made it difficult for many companies to operate across city boundaries. The public was confused as well.

“The fact that homeowners could simply purchase and apply chemicals still readily avail-

able at retail outlets meant these bans accom- address more detailed issues in the regulation, plished virtually nothing in terms of reducing including the defined list of active ingredients pesticide loads, while severely impacting the and products to be banned, sign-posting stanability of highly-trained, professional operators dards and reasonable approaches to treat potento serve their clients in the creation of healthy tially damaging pest infestations, from grub lawns and landscapes,” outbreaks to emerald ash stated Dawson. borer for the protection of “Our industry’s role Landscape Ontario’s our lawns, landscapes and a and value in position is that the new greener planet. maintaining a green, legislation will add impe“Our industry’s role tus to bring new environhealthy environment and value in maintaining a mentally-friendly products green, healthy environment will only add to the and techniques to market. will only add to the success success on this “The professional lawncare on this initiative,” Dawson initiative.” industry is on the forefront, concluded. and we are more than preInitially, the premier pared to do our part to advance green alterna- said he would allow municipalities to install tives,” said Dawson. “We are calling on the even tougher laws over and above the provinprovincial government to invest and partner cial law. As of May 9th, McGuinty says he with us to speed up the development and com- won’t change Ontario’s proposed pesticide mercialization of the next generation of eco- ban to allow municipalities to keep tougher safe alternatives for dealing with lawn and laws. garden pests.”

For further information, contact Gavin Dawson noted that there are many impor- Dawson at (905) 290-1844. A list of proposed tant details to be worked out. “We will be dili- products within the Act may be found on gent in ensuring that the intent is reflected in www.horttrades.com; click on the story, the final package of rules,” he said. “We look “Landscape Ontario supports new provincial forward to working with Minister Gerretsen to pesticide legislation.”

Acclaimed speakers at Garden Centre Symposium Two dynamic speakers on busiObarski is executive direcness, sales and marketing for the tor of Merchandise Concepts in Garden Centre nursery trades, Anne Obarski and St. Louis, Mo., and the author Symposium Roy Prevost, will headline LO’s runs October 20 of Applied Retail Mathematics Garden Centre Symposium. This and Surprising Secrets of education event for garden cenMystery Shoppers. Prevost is a tre and nursery professionals takes place the Vancouver-based consultant and strategist with day before Garden and Florist Expo on Mon., more than 25 years of experience in marketOct. 20, at the Toronto Congress Centre. ing, wholesale, retail and manufacturing for the

giftware industry. He forecasts consumer trends and his upcoming book, Competing with a 700 lb. Gorilla, focuses on the tools and techniques retailers need to thrive and prosper in the big box retail environment.

The Symposium will also feature other education sessions, an awards luncheon recognizing the industry’s top achievers, and a sneak peek of Garden and Florist Expo.

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LO Provincial Board highlights The following is a report on the Provincial Board meeting held March 13, 2008 at Canada Blooms in Toronto.

Delegations Gerry Ginsberg, general manager of Canada Blooms, informed the board about new initiatives at Blooms, including Industry Night, the partnerships with VIA Rail, CN Tower, City of Toronto and Communities in Bloom.

Josie Wintersinger of the Christmas Tree Growers Association presented her organization’s request to be brought under the umbrella of Landscape Ontario as a commodity group.

The Christmas Tree Growers feel they would benefit from closer integration with LO. Initially, the Christmas Tree Growers are to be a sub-group of the Growers Commodity Group.

Donald Ziraldo and Debbie Whitehouse presented plans for the new Vineland Centre for Innovation and urged LO to take a leadership

role in the project. One of the focuses of the rejuvenated centre is to promote and advance the ornamental horticulture industry, which ties in with LO plans. The Vineland centre received $12.5 million in funds from the provincial government this year, with another $12.5 million allocated in the new budget. The business plan is available at www.vinelandontario.ca.

Branding Committee update Laurie Scullen from Floragem was introduced and presented a consumer branding proposal for LO. The challenge of the program is to develop a public message that all members from all commodities may adopt and co-brand along with their own company. The message will be tested on the public this spring, and formally launched at Canada Blooms in 2009.

Prosperity Partners Jacki Hart gave the board an update on the

Prosperity Partners initiative. Representatives from 50 companies attended one of her introductory seminars. There are now 20 mentors available. The goal of the program is to improve business skills in the green industry.

Membership Committee Paul Doornbos, chair of the membership committee, explained the review of membership categories. The committee hopes to streamline and simplify the membership process and remove any redundancies.

Garden show at Ontario Place LO is involved in the planning and promotion of a world class flower and garden show on the lakefront in Toronto, proposed as the catalyst for the renewal of Ontario Place. The proposed event would coincide with the 40th anniversary of Ontario place in 2011.

Terry Murphy receives education honour many students to engage and The Ontario Co-operative focus their careers in landscapEducation Association (OCEA) ing through co-op programs, recently presented LO’s Terry OYAP and post secondary proMurphy with its Friends of OCEA gramming,” say the teachers.

Award.

The educators explained This group oversees coop programs in the high school that Murphy consistently showed system. The nomination came his dedication to assist teachers from co-op teachers Mary Davis in all levels of education, along and Pat Evans. with sharing his knowledge and Murphy has been an instrusupport, particularly the attenmental force in developing pathtion and interest that he brought ways for students in landscaping Terry Murphy to landscaping. “He has been across Ontario. “His tireless work instrumental in developing the and enthusiasm provided opportunities for Specialist High Skills Major in landscaping,”

read the nominating papers.

Murphy has been a role model and mentor for many students who chose an apprenticeship or workplace pathway to landscaping. He consistently offered students a sense of personal pride and desire to dream.

As far as the two co-op educators are concerned, Murphy will always be synonymous with Landscape Ontario. After Murphy’s retirement, his presence will be sadly missed as will his knowledge, dedication to educating students, and tireless energy to promote landscaping as a career.

The teachers say, “Thanks, Terry, for being a friend of OCEA!”

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Tornado hits Canadale

Sheridan Nurseries plays important role in changing the life of Jamaican family

Canadale Nurseries in St. Thomas had a close call on Sunday, May 18th, when a tornado touched down at around 11:30 a.m. Fortunately, damage to the facility was only minor.

The tornado ripped out several polyhouses and tore the poly off many others. Thousands of plants were also damaged.

“We consider ourselves lucky that the tornado took the path it did and didn’t hit any permanent buildings, heated greenhouses or the garden centre,” said owner Tom Intven. No one was injured.

The words astonishing and would occur, and the Shriner’s amazing have been used to Hospital for Children, where, at describe the process that saw no charge, Michael would stay Sheridan Nurseries and a 13 while completing a period of year old boy from Jamaica rehabilitation. impact each other.

In the meantime, the story The story began back in was outlined in Sheridan’s December of 2004, when Bill staff newsletter. It wasn’t long Stensson, president of Sheridan before funds started to pour Nurseries, visited the Jamaican in, and the campaign to Stand home of his employee, Ron up for Michael began. Various Campbell. During the visit, Bill events at Sheridan retail stores met Ron’s son, Michael, who across Ontario raised thousand suffered from acute scoliosis. Michael Campbell before of dollars. As of this year over It’s a disease that affects the cur- surgery and rehabilitation. $125,000 has been raised. The vature of the spine. Although total cost for what became an 18Michael could walk, his future looked grim in month procedure totaled $115,000. The money Jamaica, as doctors there would not conduct the over and above that amount is being set aside to complicated procedure to correct the problem. help with Michael’s education.

The encounter with Michael affected Bill Michael is now back home in Jamaica. It Stensson to the degree that upon his return was a proud moment for him and everyone else to Canada, he decided to work to help the when he walked onto the airplane without any family. Two Montreal hospitals were found, assistance, thanks to all the work and generosity the Children’s Hospital, where the surgery of the people from Sheridan Nurseries.

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HORT PROTECT

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anadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is pleased to announce Alanna Wolf is the new HortProtect marketing coordinator. A recent graduate of the University of Guelph, Alanna is excited about the opportunity to work with the association’s members and with such a well-established program. Working closely with program brokers Sinclair-Cockburn and The Investment Guild, Alanna aims to increase brand recognition and Alanna Wolfe provide unique coverage for the horticulture industry.

HortProtect was developed by the CNLA to provide a comprehensive group of insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals and companies operating within the horticulture industry. HortProtect is the only insurance program endorsed by Landscape Ontario and the CNLA. The program is closely monitored to ensure that members receive the best possible products and competitive pricing.

The HortProtect program is managed by two brokers, Sinclair Cockburn and The Investment Guild. Sinclair-Cockburn manages the business insurance side of the program, while The Investment Guild manages the life and health benefits. Both brokers have years of experience in the horticulture industry and have been working with Landscape Ontario for over 20 years. This experience allows them to fully understand which coverage is needed, and to create custom coverage for the horticulture industry. Sinclair Cockburn and The Investment Guild are proud sponsors of the CLP program and many other industry initiatives. In an industry that has many risks, it is important to choose a broker who understands your exposure and is able to offer the protection you require.

Industry specific coverage Sinclair-Cockburn has developed industry-specific coverage, not found in regular policies.

Because of HortProtect’s buying power, the company has been able to create additional coverage not found anywhere else, at no extra cost, while still providing preferred rates. SinclairCockburn is an active member of the LO snow and ice commodity group. Its expertise in this field makes the company the right choice if you

do any sort of snow removal. For example, if a vehicle with a snow plough and salt spreader attached were stolen and you could not complete the regular scheduled work, HortProtect would pay for you to hire another contractor to complete the job, so you would not break your contract. As well, HortProtect offers a single occurrence deductible on vehicles and equipment. This means in that situation you would not need to pay a deductible for each of the three stolen pieces. With HortProtect, you pay only one deductible per claim on vehicles, trailers, and equipment. These are just some of the additional coverages you can receive. Ask your current provider what would happen in that situation, and then compare the value of being with HortProtect.

Benefits for seasonal businesses The Investment Guild has also developed group life, health and disability benefits that are customized for the horticulture industry.

It is important to protect your business, but you cannot forget to protect yourself, employees and family. Group life and health benefits through HortProtect offer your business a flexible, affordable program. HortProtect will work with you, the employer, to develop a plan that works for your business. As the company sponsor, you will have the option of a group benefits program, in which only the employee pays for

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Many of the employees you hire may be seasonal. With HortProtect you can offer fulltime seasonal staff benefits year-round. Seasonal staff may be laid off for up to six months a year and still be eligible for benefits. If you have a staff member you would like to attract back next season, consider HortProtect benefits. Being perceived as a good employer is an effective way to recruit and retain good employees.

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LEGAL ISSUES

Managing the risks of rising fuel costs and scarce materials

By Rob Kennaley, McLauchlin & Associates

that materials shortages could impact their ability to perform.

ecent events in relation to fuel prices and materials availability lead us to revisit ways in which contractors can better manage the risks associated with these concerns.

As a starting point, it is important to understand that, absent severe and unanticipated circumstances, generally attributable to an ‘act of God’, the contractor will assume the risk of materials availability or price changes in his contract. This is because a contractor is expected to satisfy himself in providing a price Rob Kennaley to perform his scope of work. In this regard, the contractor is required to anticipate and include for all of his costs of performing the work he prices.

Contractors can, of course, anticipate that gas prices may change. Accordingly, the contractor bears the risk of these changes, unless the contract expressly provides otherwise. If prices escalate, the contractor may not request increased compensation unless his contract expressly allows for such additional payments.

The assessment of risk under a contract is the same with respect to materials availability.

(Recent examples of materials shortages include steel for construction and salt for use by winter maintenance contractors). Generally, contractors who agree to provide a certain scope of work must perform that work, and they assume the risk that, for whatever reason, they cannot do so. In this regard, contractors can anticipate

Exceptional circumstances unlikely An exception to this general rule can include circumstances where the price increases or materials shortages are due to what might be described as a ‘force majure’. Force Majure includes acts of God and any other significant event that was clearly outside the realm of what either side would have anticipated. They might include hurricanes and tornadoes, as well as civil insurrection or revolution, for example.

Absent such unusual circumstances, however, force majure will not arise and the contractor will not be relieved of his obligation to perform due to materials shortages or price increases unless his contract has placed some, or all, of this risk on the other party.

Another exception would be ‘frustration’, where it can be argued that the contract cannot be performed and is therefore ‘frustrated’.

The problem with such an argument is that if the ‘frustration’ can be anticipated, the contractor will generally be held to assume the risk of the shortage occurring. In such a case, the client will often be entitled to damages.

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Contract catch-all In the end, the best way to address the issue is to deal with it in the contract. With respect to fuel escalation, contractors can include clauses which provide that their contract price will change in certain circumstances. If the contractor is being paid monthly by way of a unit price, for example, the contract might provide that the unit price will increase by a certain amount or percentage during any month in which the gas price in the vicinity of the place of work exceeds

a certain threshold per-litre cost. The contract might also provide that the contractor must provide evidence that fuel was purchased at the increased cost in the vicinity of the place of work before he in entitled to the extra payment.

(Even if the contract did not provide for this requirement, of course, the contractor should none-the-less retain this type of documentation to protect himself in the event of a dispute). A similar clause would provide that the contract price be renegotiated in the event that gas prices hit so-much-per-litre in a certain area.

Where contracts have already been signed without such a clause, the contractor will not be entitled to additional compensation due to increased fuel costs unless the client agrees to a change. While clients will not generally welcome such a change they might consider such a change if they know the alternative is the contractor’s inability to continue to perform the work. This is something to consider in negotiating such changes.

Clauses to relieve contractor With respect to materials shortages, contractors are generally well advised to include in their contracts a clause which will relieve them of responsibility where the material in question is not available. These clauses should relieve the contractor of responsibility where the material is not commercially available at commercially reasonable prices. (This addresses, for example, the circumstance where salt is unavailable in bulk, but is available in small bags at the local store). In addition, contracts can also provide that alternative materials may be used where the specified materials are not. The alternatives may be specified, at agreed upon prices, or the contract may simply provide that, in cases of shortages, alternatives will be negotiated.

Robert Kennaley is a former landscape design build contractor and an honourary member of Landscape Ontario who now practices construction law in Toronto. He can be reached at (416) 368-2522 or at kennaley@mclauchlin.ca. This material is for information purposes and is not intended to provide legal advice. Readers who have concerns about any particular circumstance are encouraged to seek independent legal advice in that regard.

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OMAFRA NURSERY-LANDSCAPE REPORT

What’s bugging your plants?

By Jen Llewellyn, OMAFRA Nursery Crops Specialist

Diseases and insect pests In mid-June to mid-July a) In areas where the following phenology plants (250-400 GDD Base 10oC): Kolkwitzia amabilis (beautybush) are blooming Philadelphus coronarius (mockorange) are blooming Syringa reticulata (Japanese tree lilac) are blooming Catalpa speciosa (Northern catalpa) are blooming Monitor for the following pests and diseases: PLANT PEST

ash birch cedar cherry (Prunus)

deciduous trees elm euonymus

evergreens juniper larch lilac mountain ash pine

rhododendron, yew rose

viburnum

oystershell scalecrawlers, nymphs bronze birch borerlarvae cedar leafmineradults, larvae peach tree borer adults, eggs, larvae Eastern tent caterpillarpupae, adults plant bugs, aphids, leafhoppers, Gypsy mothlarvae, pupae elm leaf beetle larvae Euonymus webwormlarvae, pupae Euonymus scalecrawlers black vine weeviladults spruce spider miteadults, eggs, nymphs juniper scalecrawlers larch casebeareradults lilac boreradults, eggs mountain ash sawflylarvae European pine shoot mothegg hatch pine needle scalecrawlers black vine weeviladults rose chaferadults rose slug (sawfly)larvae viburnum leaf beetlepupae, adults

b) In areas where the following phenology plants (500-700 GDD Base 10oC) Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ are in full bloom Sambucus canadensis are in full bloom Yucca filamentosa are in full bloom Monitor for the following insects and diseases: PLANT PEST ash (green)

deciduous trees

elm euonymus

honeylocust juniper maple, silver

leopard mothlarvae emerald ash boreradults, eggs, larvae Lecanium scalenymphs aphids, plant bugsnymphs, adults leafhoppersnymphs, adults European elm scalecrawlers black vine weeviladults, eggs euonymus scale2nd generation crawlers honeylocust mite juniper scalenymphs cottony maple scalecrawlers, nymphs

PLANT

mountain ash pine

rose

pine

spruce

viburnum yew, cedar

PEST

mountain ash sawflylarvae , rose chaferadults redheaded pine sawflylarvae white pine weevilpupae, adults Japanese beetleadults, rose chaferadults rose slug (sawfly)larvae , two spotted spider mite pine tortoise scalecrawlers, pine sawflylarvae European pine shoot moth adults, larvae spruce bud scalecrawlers strawberry root weeviladults, eggs viburnum leaf beetleadults, eggs Taxus/Fletcher scalecrawlers, nymphs black vine weeviladults strawberry root weeviladults

Check out OMAFRA Publication 383, Nursery & Landscape Plant Production and IPM for more detailed monitoring tables (Chapter #3). To order, call 1-800-668-9938.

The Nursery-Landscape Report may be found at: http://apps.omafra.gov.on.ca/scripts/english/crops/agriphone/index.asp Jen Llewellyn can be reached at (519) 824-4120, ext. 52671 or by e-mail at jennifer.llewellyn@ontario.ca

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Advertising is available only to current Landscape Ontario active, associate and chapter associate member companies.

Space closes July 7 Material deadline July 14 Contact:

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PERENNIALS Large assortment of perennials, ground covers and native plants.

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ADVERTISER’S INDEX COMPANY PAGE PHONE WEBSITE Adams Landscape Supply........................................ 9..............519-744-0151....................www.adamslandscapesupply.ca All Treat Farms......................................................... 21.............908-875-3310 Braun Nursery Ltd.................................................... 26.............905-648-1911................................... www.braungroup.com Caledon Hills Perennials.......................................... 13.............905-473-1145...................www.caledonhillsperennials.com Canadian Nursery Landscape Association............... 8..............888-446-3499.............................. www.canadanursery.com Certified Horticultural Technician Program............... 28.............800-265-5656................................www.horttrades.com/cht Christmas Decor...................................................... 25.............905-823-8550............................... www.christmasdecor.net Clintar Groundskeeping Services............................ 29.............800-361-3542............................................www.clintar.com Connon Nurseries/NVK Holdings Ltd....................... 32.............905-628-0112.......................www.connonnurseries.com Dutchmaster Nurseries Ltd....................................... 7..............905-683-8211....................www.dutchmasternurseries.com Earthco Soil Mixtures............................................... 10.............416-789-4749.................................. www.earthcosoils.com Estate Lighting Supply Ltd....................................... 15.............905-874-1022................................... www.estatelighting.ca Farwest Show 2008.................................................. 2..............800-342-6401..................................www.farwestshow.com Forest Green Landscaping Ltd................................ 13.............888-345-4968............................................ www.fgl-ltd.com Garden Expo............................................................ 31.............800-265-5656..................................... www.gardenexpo.ca Gro-Bark (Ontario) Ltd............................................. 24...........888-GRO-BARK......................................www.gro-bark.com Hillen Nursery Inc...................................................16-17..........519-264-9057 Hort Protect............................................................... 8........................................................................ www.hortprotect.com Limestone Trail.......................................................... 7..............905-563-8133................................ www.limestonetrail.com LO Awards of Excellence......................................... 30.............800-265-5656....................................... www.loawards.com LO Membership Handbook...................................... 27..... 800-265-5656, ext. 316............................. www.horttrades.com LO Ottawa Golf Tournament.................................... 20.............613-821-0898..................................... www.horttrades.com LO Toronto Chapter Baseball Tournament............... 29..... 800-265-5656, ext. 354............................. www.horttrades.com LO Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament...................... 21..... 800-265-5656, ext. 354............................. www.horttrades.com MS Sprayer Inc........................................................ 20.............800-767-2050........................................ www.msspray.com New Roads National Leasing.................................... 5..............416-587-1021...........................www.newroadsleasing.com PF Software.............................................................. 22.............905-975-1833........................................www.pfsoftware.ca Sinclair-Cockburn Financial Group........................... 8..............800-328-7887.................................... www.hortprotect.com Sipkens Nurseries Ltd.............................................. 24.............866-843-0438...........................www.sipkensnurseries.com Stonemen’s Valley Inc.............................................. 23.............905-841-8400........................... www.stonemensvalley.com The Investment Guild................................................ 8..............800-459-8990.................................... www.hortprotect.com Turf Revolution.......................................................... 5..............800-823-6937.................................www.turfrevolution.com Uxbridge Nurseries Ltd............................................ 21.............877-655-3379......................... www.uxbridgenurseries.com Clintar Nursery Hort Ltd..........................................11.

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Zander Sod Co Ltd................................................... 15.............877-727-2100.....................................www.zandersod.com

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PROSPERITY PARTNERS

Expanding the prosperity circle

By Jacki Hart, CLP Program manager, Prosperity Partners

“The world belongs to the energetic.”

If you haven’t yet joined the Prosperity Partners program, attend an introductory seminar, and join the 100 company owners who have.

They are working at their own pace with new

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Introductory Prosperity Partners Seminars Milton: August 12 London: August 19

A

s I sit on my porch typing this in early May, listening to songbirds chattering away in the wetland across the road, swatting blackflies, and enveloped in a cloud of mosquito coil smoke, I am thinking, “Just how energetic am I going to feel when this publication lands in my hands?

Will I have tons of energy to multi-task and solve every challenge Jacki Hart thrown at me creatively, like I am forging ahead now?” Truthfully — not bloody likely. By the time you read this article, you too may be wearing down your reserves. So let’s take a minute, yank your boots out of the mud, and look ahead to the next steps for your business. That way, by this time next year, you will have different resources in your tool box to run your business smarter, leaving you with more energy and space at this time of year.

Best Practices Seminars Milton: August 14 and 20 Napanee: September 16 Supplier Seminars Milton: August 13 London: August 20 Napanee: September 17 Register online at www.horttrades.com tools to improve their business operation and prosperity. Here are the upcoming Introductory Prosperity Partners seminar dates to get you started: Aug.12, Milton home office, and Aug. 19, London (check www.horttrades.com for

ENTER YOUR WORK AND Be recognized by the industry Garden Centre Program closes August 22 Interior Program closes August 22 Growers Program closes September 19 Construction, Maintenance and Design Program closes October 3

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more info or to register).

If you have completed the first seminar, and want to keep gathering useful resources for your journey to prosperity, the Best Practices Seminar is your next step. I have compiled best practices from industry champions for each of the prosperity pillars: financial health, professional operations, sales success, leadership and developing customers for life. These practices will form the basis for group discussions, and you will also get how-to implementation hints. We hope to have prosperity mentors on hand to help facilitate discussions and answer questions on each of the five pillar topics. Watch for more info at www.horttrades.com and join us in this NEW interactive workshop to continue your business and prosperity development. The Best Practices Seminar is at the Milton office on Aug. 14 and 20, and in Napanee on Sept. 16.

Attention suppliers!

If you are a supplier to our industry, and wish to become a part of the Prosperity Partnership program, we are now ready to invite you to attend the introductory Prosperity Partners Seminar. Our goal is to deliver this great program to you at no charge, so your company can benefit from this business training. We hope you will consider the benefits of offering this business education to your customers as a bonus for doing business with you.

As your customers’ businesses become more prosperous, so will yours. It is a win-win to create partnerships within our industry, suppliers and customers, so that all can benefit from professional business development programs in the most accessible way. Join our Prosperity Partners program, and add the Prosperity Partners logo to your advertising and storefront. Please check the horttrades.com website in the weeks to come for more info.

Supplier seminars will be held Aug. 13 in Milton, Aug. 20 in London and Sept. 17 in Napanee.

Have a great month — and remember that it’s the very time that you believe you can least afford to take a few hours away from your business, that you should.

Jacki Hart is available by e-mail at prosperity@landscapeontario.com.

Jacki’s earlier columns are available on-line at www.horttrades.com/prospart

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