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Coming events

For more coming event listings, visit www.horttrades.com. July 16 CHT test days announced Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton Sign up now for the full CHT test or the re-test. Test days are: Milton on July 16 and 17, Ottawa, Kemptville College, on Aug. 13 and 14, and retest day in Milton on Sept. 24 and 25. July 16 Seminar deals with guaranteed growth Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton A seminar that promises a nine-step process to guaranteed growth, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jeffrey Scott will conduct the seminar. Costs are $45 for LO members and $65 for non-members. For more information and to register, go to www.horttrades.com/seminars/index.php?c=11. July 16 Jim Paluch webinar The next in the webinar series hosted by JP Horizons president Jim Paluch will feature

another group of experts sharing ideas on how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Create Success by Taking Action.â&#x20AC;? For more information go to www.jphorizons.com/ webinars/assoc_webinars.htm. July 17 Upper Canada Golf Tournament Briar Fox Golf Club, Marysville Join us for a fun day on the links. Cost of $100 per golfer, includes 18 holes of golf, cart and a steak dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are available. July 23 Toronto Chapter Golf Tournament Glen Eagle Golf Club, 15731 RR 50, Caledon Join the Toronto Chapter for the 41st Annual Dick Sale Memorial Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Sick Kids Foundation. Cost of $199 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and admission to post tournament celebrations at the Petersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residence. The day will also feature â&#x20AC;&#x153;Par 3 Pokerâ&#x20AC;? and lots of fun. Contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@landscapeontario.com.

July 23 Big Boys Toys Garage Texas Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em Poker 5225 Boston Mills Rd., Caledon East Join the Toronto Chapter for the aprĂ¨s golf party at the Petersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; residence. This year the event will raise as much money as possible for Sick Kids Hospital, so the poker tournament proceeds will go directly to the charity. Go to www.horttrades. com to purchase entry tickets and view the flier. There will be a $40 buy-in at the door. Entry tickets are required to participate. July 28 - July 29 Intensive irrigation bidding seminar Landscape Ontario, 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton What you need to know to be able to bid on irrigation projects can be learned in just two days. This seminar is for those who are thinking about adding an irrigation division or starting their own irrigation business. For more details and to register go to www.horttrades.com/seminars.

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Executive board

Windsor Chapter

E-mail suffix for all staff members: @landscapeontario.com Executive director Tony DiGiovanni CHT, ext. 304, tonydigiovanni@ Executive assistant Kathleen Pugliese, ext. 309, kpugliese@

President

President: Karl Klinck, kklinck@ Board rep: Garry Moore

Past president

Designers

Controller Joe Sabatino, ext. 310, jsabatino@

Chair and board rep: Beth Edney CLD, bedney@

Administrative assistant Jane Leworthy, ext. 301, jleworthy@

Garden centre

Project and event coordinator Kristen McIntyre CHT, ext. 321, kristenm@

Robert Adams, robertadams@ Bob Tubby CLP, bobtubby@ First vice-president

Tom Intven, tintven@ Second vice-president

Chair and board rep: Bob McCannell, bmccannell@

Secretary/treasurer

Grounds management

Provincial Board

Growers

Tim Kearney CLP, tkearney@ Phil Charal, pcharal@

Durham Chapter

President: Brian Marsh, bmarsh@ Board rep: Mark Humphries, mhumphries@

Georgian Lakelands Chapter President: Michael Laporte Board rep: Mark Goodman

Golden Horseshoe Chapter

President: Tim Cruickshanks, tcruickshanks@ Board rep: Walter Hasselman

London Chapter

President: Tim Cradduck, tcradduck@ Board rep: Peter Vanderley

Ottawa Chapter

President: Sarah Johnston Board rep: Bruce Morton CLP, CIT

Toronto Chapter

President: Fiona Penn Zieba Board rep: George Urvari, gurvari@

Upper Canada Chapter President and board rep: Paul Doornbos CHT, CLP, pdoornbos@

Waterloo Chapter President: David Wright Board rep: Mike Hayes

Chair: Mike DeBoer, CHT Board rep: Brian Marsh Co-chairs and board reps: Bart Brusse, Dave Braun

Interiorscape

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Irrigation

Chair: Chris LeConte Board rep: Steve Macartney CIT, smacartney@

Landscape contractors Chair: Peter Guinane Board rep: Bruce Warren

Lawn care

Chair: Gavin Dawson Board rep: Alan White, awhite@

Lighting

Chair: John Higo Board rep: John Scanlon

Snow and ice management

Chair: Ed Hewis Board rep: Gerald Boot CLP, geraldboot@

Members at Large Jacki Hart CLP Gregg Salivan

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Random thoughts on association life Tony DiGiovanni CHT LO executive director

e are a fortunate association, or should I say we are a fortunate community. Sometimes the analogy of a church is appropriate. Contributions of time, resources, ideas and goodwill are enormous. I am constantly inspired by our members’ willingness to coach and nurture each other. I have often described the association as a club for mutual benefit and improvement. This is Tony DiGiovanni the essence of why the association exists. However, it goes beyond mutual benefit and improvement. One of the highest levels of contribution is doing something that will provide benefit to others, even when there is no direct benefit (like the act of planting a tree). Many members, who take the time to encourage high school students, provide scholarships, promote youth apprenticeship programs, become involved in community-building projects, etc., go beyond mutual benefit and improvement into the realm of life enhancement and legacy. The Landscape Ontario membership is full of life-enhancers. This is why after 20 years of working for Landscape Ontario, it still feels fresh for me. Random thoughts about communication Manager of education and training Sally Harvey and membership events coordinator Kristen McIntyre are taking an association management course. This is prompting some

observation and contemplation of Landscape Ontario’s mission, culture and processes. Sally asked me the other day if I thought our staff and members could recite the vision statement of Landscape Ontario. Would they be able to describe our priorities for the year? In my mind, I am constantly repeating and communicating the vision and priorities, even to the point where I am starting to think I am annoying. However, when I tested the assumption by asking a few staff members what the priorities of the association were, I was a little surprised they struggled with the question. So I am going to take the time to repeat our purpose. The purpose of Landscape Ontario We have already described the association as a community for mutual benefit and improvement and for enhancing lives. Let’s get more specific. From a member’s perspective, our job can be summarized in five adjectives: We exist to grow a prosperous, professional, ethical, recognized and trusted industry. Everything we do, relates to these five words. It really is that simple. From a public perspective, our job is to raise awareness for the Green for Life benefits of our occupation (economic, aesthetic, pride, therapeutic, environmental, life enhancement, spiritual, recreational benefits) and to promote our members as trusted professionals who have high standards of competency and character. It is no more complicated than this. Priorities and themes for the year 1. Professional Development (Using the Prosperity Partnership template).

2. Public Awareness (Using our members’ millions of points of contact to communicate a collective Green for Life benefit). 3. Chapter Development (Working to ensure that programs and influence are enhanced in local areas). Thanks are due Thank you to Warren Patterson for chairing the new membership recruitment committee. Warren put together a great planning template to guide his committee to reach out and bring more members into Landscape Ontario. Thank you to the many suppliers and members who assisted in building our new trial gardens and installing state-of-the-art irrigation systems to keep them watered. Lorne Haveruk coordinated the many donations. All of the companies are listed in the article in this issue. Thank you to Leon Denbok and Terry Murphy for their tireless effort to visit every municipal councillor, mayor and planning staff member in Halton to ensure they are aware of the importance of horticultural businesses to the community concerning the landscape business zoning initiative. Thanks to Frans Peters and Humber Nurseries for the unsolicited contributions of annuals and hanging baskets for the LO site. Humber also donated plants to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Milton. Thanks to Landscape Ontario’s Green for Life walk for cancer relay team. Rachel Burt, Robert Ellidge, Lorraine Ivanoff and Stephanie Smith made us proud. Thank you to Peter Guinane, Gerald Boot, Jeff Olsen, Mark Cullen and Gerry Ginsberg for providing guidance to Canada Blooms, as they move into their exciting new home at the Direct Energy Centre at the CNE. Thanks to Tim Kearney for tireless energy and ideas in promoting Landscape Ontario. Tim will be investigating the concept of an “Accredited Company.” I could fill these pages with many other names who deserve a thank you. I know I have missed a number of names. And, because there are so many, we truly are a blessed community. Have a great season. Tony DiGiovanni may be reached at tonydigiovanni@landscapeontario.com.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

Back to basics: Green for Life, for YOU! By Denis Flanagan CLD Director of public relations

hances are, if you’re reading this column, we have probably met. Over my years in the green industry, I’ve had the privilege of meeting literally thousands of horticulture professionals. I count all you folks among my valued acquaintances, and many of you are close friends. Where am I going with this? That I am hearing, over and over, your new customers are finding you through the member listings Denis Flanagan on our public website, www.landscapeontario.com. Even before our Green for Life re-vamp, the site was wonderfully effective at generating business for members. With our new look, and our huge selection of articles and photos, it’s more popular than ever – and our web traffic reports are proving it. The LO database automatically publishes your company name, phone number and web address (if you have one on file) on www.landscapeontario.com, and indicates if you have any certifications or awards. Now, improvements allow you to upload information and photos to create your own profile – which is really your own personal web

page on the site! The illustration, a member profile from Ottawa’s Rockcliffe Landscaping, shows how effective Green for Life profiles can be. It features a live link to the company’s own website at upper right, the company logo and a certification logo for each credential earned within the company. “We had no problem uploading the information at all,” says Marc Arnold of Rockcliffe. The company uses many points of contact in its marketing program, including truck wraps, neighbourhood flyers, jobsite signs, its profile on www.landscapeontario. com and its own website. Arnold says, “It’s great that you can jump on the site. Would you take advantage of a free web page if it was offered? Rockcliffe Landscaping of Ottawa recognizes the value; this is We believe in multiple expo- what its member profile looks like on www.landscapeontario.com. sure; every piece of visibility helps a customer say, ‘I think I’ve heard of Retreat, Your Garden.” And this is all free to LO these guys.’ members! Rockcliffe staff member Stacey Duguay As Marc said, uploading the information took full advantage of the member profile. She for your profile is easy; visit www.horttrades. uploaded the company’s logo, areas of opera- com/GFL for instructions. And next time I see tion, project scope, client types and a summary you, let me know how it’s working for you! highlighting Rockcliffe’s specialties. Twelve pictures tell Rockcliffe’s story in full colour. She Denis Flanagan can be reached at dflanagan@ even included its tagline, “Your Lifestyle, Your landscapeontario.com

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PROFESSIONAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

What is CHT? Sally Harvey CHT, CLP Education and labour development department

fter making many telephone calls to members in one of our chapters to promote certification, it quickly became apparent that CHT remains a best kept secret. So, I want to take this opportunity to explain CHT and its value to you and the future of our industry. The Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT) designation provides an individual employed by the landscape industry or parks department with a means of proving a minimum standard of Sally Harvey expertise in tasks typically required within the horticultural industry. It’s a national designation, with recognition across North America.

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Currently, CHT evaluation and designation are available in the following horticultural sectors: Softscape installation, hardscape installation, ornamental maintenance, turf maintenance, retail garden centre and interiorscape. To qualify to challenge the CHT designation, you must obtain proof from your employer(s) that you have a minimum of 1,000 hours of landscape industry experience. Currently there is no prerequisite to take part in the interiorscape evaluation. Evaluation process The certification of an individual’s competency is accomplished through a series of written and practical evaluations. Written evaluations are designed to measure overall comprehension of the sector, are typically taken prior to the practical evaluation and generally last up to one-half day. Landscape Ontario offers the written tests at any time of the year, providing a convenient time for our members. The practical evaluations measure an individual’s level of competence through a series of timed, hands-on exercises in the presence of a qualified industry judge. A minimum grade of 70 per cent is required at all stations before certification status can be obtained. Many candidates do not pass all stations or sections of the written test in the first attempt. At the next evaluation, the candidate will challenge only those test sections and stations that were not passed previously. Test orientation sessions are available in Milton and Ottawa each year to review the itinerary and the structure of test day. Attendance at the orientation sessions is highly recommended for new candidates in order to gain a comfort level with the test site and to put the candidate at ease. The value of the CHT is immeasurable to both the certified individual and the employer. I can tell you that it has gained our company the opportunity to bid on projects that others were not invited to, due to our certifications. Education and training are keys to the success of and future of your business and our industry. Landscape Ontario offers courses that provide training on the various components during the fall and winter months to help prepare candidates for their CHT. The 2009 and 2010 season will offer even more of these opportunities. In addition, we will offer train-

ers a training program that will help them to train their own staff to become more competent at providing the services that you offer your clients. This will also help to prepare them for opportunities, such as CHT, apprenticeship and other designations they may wish to pursue. As you should know by now, I truly consider education and training as part of an excellent retention package that will motivate and inspire staff. I know that it helps me. You will reap the benefits! I encourage you to register for CHT today: July test: Milton, July 16 and 17, 2009; August test, Ottawa’s Kemptville College, Aug. 13 and 14; Sept. test, Milton, Sept. 24 and 25. How to proceed Go to www.horttrades/cht and select the application form for new test candidates: 1. Complete and submit the application form with payment. 2. Order study manual (strongly recommended). 3. You will receive a study guide, plant list and descriptions of the practical stations, if applicable. 4. After you are certified, plan your renewal credits to continue your horticultural training and development. 5. Permanent records are maintained for certification and renewal. In closing, I leave you with two messages from industry leaders who speak of CHT and its benefits: “Education and training are vital part of our business’s future. The CHT program is the centerpiece of a well-run training program and is another way of raising the bar of expectation at our company. This also separates us from our competition,” Vic Krahn CHT, Lakeshore Tree Farms, Saskatoon, Sask. “The CHT program helps me and my business, because it sets a standard of knowledge and safety expectations. Our customers know that with CHTs on staff, they are dealing with a professional company that cares about the health, safety and professionalism of their staff,” Mike Malleck CHT, Clintar Groundskeeping Service, London, Ont. Sally Harvey may be reached by e-mail at sharvey@landscapeontario.com.

State-of-the-art irrigation systems installed in LO trial gardens

Lorne Haveruk looks over the variety of irrigation systems he installed at the LO trial gardens.

It’s not just the plants growing in the University of Guelph’s trial gardens at the LO home office that will benefit from a newly installed state-ofthe-art irrigation system. Designed and constructed by Lorne Haveruk, the new irrigation system is what all contractors will use in the future. “The system at LO is something everyone in the association can be proud of,” says Haveruk. “This is the way irrigation systems should be. We must seriously understand the issue of efficient water use.” Haveruk says that water restrictions will be the next target on the horizon. “Our industry must react before the government starts imposing restrictive laws.” He says everyone must work towards using as little water as possible, but still complete the task of properly watering plants. “We have accomplished that here at the LO gardens.” The pride factor inspired Haveruk to become involved in the trial gardens project. LO’s Irrigation sector group looked at getting involved in the project, coordinated by the Grounds Management group. “Our group wanted to show the best systems available,”

says Haveruk. “At the same time, we also wanted something that could be used as teaching devices for education seminars at LO.” The new system will be used as a tool to help students improve their knowledge of irrigation. Seminars have already been scheduled, with the first held on June 24 and two others scheduled for July 28 and 29 and Aug. 25 and 26. See www.horttrades.com for details. For ten days, Haveruk and LO summer student Tom Seymour did some heavy handdigging to install the systems. They found an old road bed, which made the going even tougher. Haveruk says installing efficient irrigation properly is labour intensive. “It takes time to do the job properly.” Even the best detective would have a tough time to locate the spray heads hidden in the garden bed. That is until it’s time to irrigate the plants, and then the entire bed is covered. Each section of the trial garden has different irrigation systems donated from three companies, Toro, Rain Bird and Hunter. Point source low volume irrigation components, provided by Rain Bird, supported by Vanden Bussche, now

water the perennial plants in the front entrance planter island. Each of the more than 150 perennial plants has its own emitter buried at 250 mm, making it difficult to see that irrigation has been installed. Haveruk considers this the most water efficient delivery system, because the water is not evaporating above the plant. “The water is where it should be down at the plant’s roots.” The system waters 60 plants with the same amount of water many people use to brush their teeth. It’s a system that wouldn’t work for annuals, because the location changes each year, but for perennials it’s the ideal system. John Deere and Hunter provided the product at the same location’s subsurface for the annual bed irrigation system. The Hunter dripline is buried at 100 mm. This provides water to the roots through capillary action. A rain sensor will prevent watering in the rain, saving 12 per cent or more of the water, plus preventing drowning plants by overwatering. The results are reduced runoff, lower water use very uniform coverage. “I had two contractors, Neil Whitehall of Watertight Home Services and John Lamberink of Aquality Irrigation, donate time, staff and machinery to help with the south garden,” says Haveruk. Toro, with the assistance of Turf Care, provided a new spray sprinkler nozzle known as Precision Series H20 chip technology spray nozzles. During installation, 12 people took part in the process that required 42 of the 12-inch Toro pop-up spray sprinklers, plus all the lateral lines and irrigation control wires, including the controller. “This was all done in seven hours. The guys did amazing work,” said an enthusiastic Haveruk. The other garden beds are covered by systems that have timers, with some based on the amount of rainfall received. The water is drawn from the nearby pond, which provides the plants with warm, nutrient-rich water. It should make for some impressive looking gardens which are very visible from the 401. Visitors can see the plants up close, when an open house is held to tour the LO trial gardens on Aug. 20. Lorne Haveruk is past president of the Canadian Irrigation Association’s eastern region, which ten years ago voted to join Landscape Ontario, resulting in the creation of the Irrigation sector group. The Toronto resident owns and operates DH Water Management Services and writes a column in Landscape Trades. HORTICULTURE REVIEW - JUly 15, 2009 9

Can you believe it’s already golf season? By Stephanie Smith Membership and chapters coordinator

veryone’s favourite season is back. Once again the chapters are swinging away and organizing their annual golf tournaments. Lots of exciting prizes are being offered this year and the golf courses chosen are some of the best in their areas. Upper Canada Chapter is having its golf tournament on July 17, at Briar Fox. This

is always a fun-filled day on the golf course. Join us for great food and prizes, plus a lot of laughs! The Toronto Chapter has moved to Glen Eagle this year for its tournament on July 23. There will be lots of surprises this year! The CLD group has committed to joining the tournament and helping raise even more money for SickKids. Featured special guest star for après golf is Pinball Clemons of the Toronto Argonauts, who will be on hand at the tournament to show

his support for this great charity and event. Don’t forget about the poker tournament after the Toronto tournament. If you are a nongolfer, we have you covered. Join us at the Peters residence for Texas Hold’em. Proceeds will go to SickKids! Visit locc.ca for tickets. If neither golf nor poker appeals to you, why not join the baseball tournament with your company? Last year’s tournament was a sell out and we still have a few team entries available. Visit horttrades.com under the Toronto Chapter

Visit www.horttrades.ca/golf to view a listing of tournament dates. for the registration form. Georgian Lakelands Chapter is having its golf tournament on August 20 at the Innisbrook Golf Course in Barrie. Proceeds from this tournament will go to Gilda’s House, an important local charity. The tournament is reasonably priced and promises another fun day on the course, while raising money for a good cause. Waterloo Chapter is having its third annual tournament on August 26. This tournament is an early sell-out every year, so book now to avoid disappointment. Ottawa Chapter’s theme is go big or go home. The members have booked the very exclusive Loch March Golf and Country Club for August 27. There are limited exclusive sponsorships available. All the information is online at horttrades.com, under the Ottawa Chapter. The London Chapter golf tournament is set for Sept. 11 at the Pine Knot Golf Course in Dorchester. Chapter organizers are guaranteeing a fun time at the event. Sponsors have been very generous and everyone is invited to come out. Fox Glen Golf Club in McGregor will be the site of the Windsor Chapter’s annual Bob Girard Memorial Golf Outing on Sat., Sept. 12. There is an early bird draw by registering a foursome before Sat., Aug. 15, to receive $50 off! The Golden Horseshoe Chapter tournament was held on June 24th. More on the results can be found in this issue on page 14. We thank everyone for supporting LO tournaments and local charities. Without your generous support, we would not be able to donate and give back as an industry. You make us all look good!

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LO members part of historic home makeover

Calipre Designs holds open house Tom and Anne Cavan celebrated the new showrooms at their business, Calipre Designs, with an open house on June 11. The business, located in Erin, includes a landscape design and education centre. It will bring together a co-op of professionals and suppliers who will provide their respective skills for each project taken on by Calipre. In photo, the Cavans offer a toast to friends, family and co-op associates at the open house.

Landscape architects mark 75th year The Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto from Aug. 13 to 15. Organizers say the historical roots, the current state of the profession and an exploration of the CSLA’s future will all be discussed

through a series of workshops, sessions, panel discussions and tours. A trade show is scheduled for Sat., Aug. 14th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further details, including the preliminary program, visit the CSLA and OALA websites. www.csla.ca and www.oala.ca.

Toronto Congress Centre Toronto, ON, Canada

A few members of LO had a chance to show off their skills during the Junior League of Toronto’s Showcase in the month of May, involving a top-to-bottom makeover of the historic McLean House. The event is the organization’s major fundraiser, as visitors paid to tour the finished home that was refurbished by “Toronto’s finest designers.” LO member Connie Cadotte CLD was one of 47 designers involved in the event that was a joint venture between the Junior League and the Interior Designers of Ontario. Along with touring the house, located within The Estates of Sunnybrook, there were many presentations over the course of the May showcase. Cadotte spoke on Sustainable Landscapes from Installation to Maintenance. The Junior League of Toronto is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Cadotte handled the garden design and had help involving construction and material donations. Donors include Beaver Valley Stone, Blue Sky Nursery, Luna Lighting, Sheridan Nurseries, Unilock, Camilla House Imports, JB Stonework, Jules Pietras Sculptor and Kingsway Landscape Contractors.

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Green for Life raises funds to fight cancer

Two members of the LO relay team, Rob Ellidge and Stephanie Smith, were part of the large crowd in attendance at this year’s event.

On June 19 and 20, a number of Landscape Ontario staff and family members participated in the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life at the Milton Fairgrounds, raising over $4,000. Through the help of generous LO member companies and suppliers, the office staff raised the money in a variety of ways, including a barbecue lunch, gift basket draw, garden raffle and donations from friends and family. Staff also contributed by donating hand-made quilts to the cause. The relay team, that called itself, the Green for Life team, sold $5.00 raffle tickets to the

community and the over 2,000 relay attendees for a chance to win a complete garden, valued at over $5,000. The elements in the garden (trees, shrubs, perennials, interlock, mulch and stone) were all generously donated by LO member companies. The complete garden was set up by Clayton Markham of Fern Ridge Landscaping, beside the walking track, where it inspired and attracted a lot of attention. LO members donated so much material to the garden raffle, a few of the items had to be sold separately in a silent auction. Over 350 raffle tickets were sold and a highlight of the closing ceremonies was the draw

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for the winner of the garden raffle held on the main stage. Winner Kathleen Hoto of Milton received lots of cheers, as she was present when her ticket was drawn. Information on the Green for Life program and LO member companies was handed out at a booth, located next to the garden. Staff explained the many ways the association and its members give back to local communities across the province. A huge thank you to the following members and companies who graciously donated product, time and services to the garden raffle and silent auction: Cerelli Tree Farm, Fern Ridge Landscaping, Gro-Bark (Ontario), Hanson Hardscapes, Harmony Printing, Humber Nurseries, PAO Horticultural, Taylor Nursery, Van Dongen’s Garden Centre and Vanden Bussche Irrigation. Relay team members include Rachel Burt (captain), Robert Ellidge, Lorraine Ivanoff, Stephanie Smith, Michael Cerelli, Meredith Brown and Sanja Mehta. Special thanks go to Landscape Ontario employee Rachel Burt, who championed the event and whose countless hours made it all come together.

New manager appointed for OPA

Paul Ronan, recently named general manager of the Ontario Parks Association (OPA), brings over 26 years of public and private service in the parks, facility and landscape sectors to his new position. OPA and LO have jointly hired Paul Ronan. Both associations raise awareness for the economic, environmental, aesthetic, therapeutic, recreational, tourism and life enhancement benefits of green space, gardens, landscapes and parks. LO assumed the management services for the OPA last year. Ronan is also past president of OPA, and owner/operator of his own landscape business.

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“I am pleased to announce that Paul Ronan is joining the OPA and the LO families,” said LO executive director Tony DiGiovanni. “He takes on the role of general manager of OPA, as well as working with Sally Harvey in LO’s education and training department. Paul brings many years of management experience to the job, most recently as a highly respected director of Toronto Parks.” Ronan will manage OPA and assist Sally Harvey in developing and delivering education and training programs to the green industry. “Both LO and OPA are in the green space business and there is a great deal of overlap between the two distinct but separate sectors,” says Ronan. The new OPA manager explains that he wants to expand the network of industry professionals across the province and across Canada. “Our slogan is protecting tomorrow today,” says Ronan. Areas that he plans to focus on include re-connecting the OPA with municipalities, expanding liaisons with like associations involved in parks and recreation and improving safety training for park workers. Former OPA manager Ken Tomihiro is assisting in the transition and will be taking on new challenges and special projects within LO. Paul Ronan’s email addresses are pronan@ landscapeontario.com, paulr@landscapeontario.com, and paul@opassoc.on.ca.

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Chapter News Golden Horseshoe chapter opens LO golf tournament season

The golfers enjoy some great scenery at the Willow Valley Golf Course in Mount Hope.

The winning foursome from Silent Impressions are, from left, Lance Callbeck, Jamie Carmen, Geoff Milliar and Sean Barridge.

The Golden Horseshoe Chapter held its second annual golf tournament on one of the hottest days of the year, June 24th. The event is the first of eight golf tournaments organized by LO chapters this year. The LO golf season’s inaugural tournament was held at the Willow Valley Golf Course in Mount Hope. Nearly 140 golfers braved the heat that hovered around 30 degrees. The winning foursome was the Silent Impressions, with team members, Lance Callbeck, Jamie Carmen, Geoff Milliar and Sean Barridge. Greg Asmussen from Envirobond won the longest drive competition and received a deluxe pool cleaner and a day to drive around in a BMW. Steve Macartney of Raintree Irrigation won the draw for $100 gift certificate from Landscape Safety. Winner of the putting green challenge was Rui Carvalho from Cap Brick. He sunk three consecutive five-point holes to give him the maximum score of 15. Fellow golfers say he never made a good putt all day long on the golf course, but he made it happen when it really counted, resulting in him winning a Yamaha home theatre package sponsored by Hamilton Builders Supply. Golden Horseshoe golf tournament organizers thank the sponsors for the generous

donations that made the day a great success: lunch sponsor, Permacon; dinner sponsor, Hamilton Sod – Greenhorizons Group; premium sponsors, Bobcat of Hamilton, Budd’s Automotive (Hamilton),Commander Industries, Landscape Ontario Green for Life, Lawlor Safety and Windmill Power Equipment; putting green sponsor, Hamilton Builders Supply; equipment sponsors, Grand River Brick and Stone and Eloquip/Sheehan’s Truck Centre; hole-in-one sponsors, Limestone Trail, Agraturf

and Landscape Safety; hole sponsors, A. Linde Sod, Clintar Landscaping Management, Connon Nurseries – NVK, Day and Campbell, Envirobond, Go GPS, Hanson Hardscape Products, Nelson Aggregates, Nutrite, Oaks Concrete Products, Petrie’s Quality Topsoil, Select Sprinklers, Select Stone Supply, Techniseal, Unilock and Wintergreen Grounds Management. Commander Industries was a premium sponsor for the day. They offered non-alcoholic cold beverages to all golfers, plus a chance to enter a raffle to win a great golf bag. The new owner of the golf bag is Andrew Dancsak from Permacon. We hope Andrew puts the new golf bag to good use! The next LO golf tournament is the Upper Canada on July 17 at Briar Fox Golf Club in Marysville and the Toronto chapter will hold its event on July 23 at Glen Eagle Golf Club in Caledon. To see flyers on any of the golf tournaments, go to www.horttrades.com.

The registration tent was a busy place throughout the day.

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Keeping your chapter connected Cuddy Gardens welcomes 800 to open house

The public took advantage of the open house at Cuddy Gardens.

In keeping with Mac Cuddy’s tradition of opening his gardens to the public for garden tours, Fanshawe College held an open

house of the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens on June 6 and 7. The weekend was a resounding success,

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Vines - 1, 2, 3 gal.

Akebia quinata ‘Silver Bells’ Ampelopsis glandulosa ‘Elegans’ Aristolochia durior Campsis ‘Balboa Sunset’ Hydrangea anomala petiolaris Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ Lonicera X ‘Mandarin’’ Lonicera per. ‘Belgica Select’ Lonicera per. ‘Serotina’ Polygonum aubertii Parthenocissus quinq ‘Engelmannii Parthenocissus tri ‘Veitchii’

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Evergreens - 1, 2, 3 gal. Azalea ‘Golden Hi Lights’ Azalea ‘Orchid Hi Lights’ Buxus microphylla Buxus semp. ‘Green Mound’ Buxus semp. ‘Green Gem’ Buxus ‘Green Mountain’ Buxus ‘Green Velvet’ Buxus micr.’Faulkner’ Chamaecyparis pis ‘Filifera Aurea Chamaecyparis pis ‘Aurea Sungold’ Cotoneaster adpressus ‘Compactus’ Cotoneaster ‘Coral Beauty’ Cotoneaster dammeri ‘Major’ Cotoneaster microphyllus Cotoneaster salicifolius ‘Repens’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Canadale Gold’ Euonymus fort.’Emerald Gaiety’ Euonymus fortunei ‘E.T.’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald n Gold Euonymus fortunei ‘Goldtip’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Sunrise’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Sarcoxie’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Surespot’ Euonymus fortunei ‘Vegetus’ Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Prince’ Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Princess’ Juniperus media ‘Mint Julep’ Juniperus media ‘Pfitz.Compacta’ Juniperus procumbens nana Juniperus communis ‘Repanda’ Juniperus conferta’Blue Pacific’ Juniperus hor ‘Blue Horizon’ Juniperus hor ‘Blue Prince’ Juniperus hor ‘Icee Blue’ Juniperus hor ‘Andorra Compact’ Juniperus hor ‘Torquoise Spreader Juniperus hor ‘Wiltonii’ Juniperus hor ‘Yukon Belle’ Juniperus hor ‘Youngstown’ Juniperus sabina Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’

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Botanical Name Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ Larix laricina Microbiota decussata Metasequoia glyptostroboides Myrica pensylvanica Picea abies Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ Picea glauca Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Picea pungens ‘Baby Blue’ Picea glauca ‘Densata’ Picea omorika Picea pungens kiabob Pieris jap ‘Mountain Fire’ Pinus mugo mughes Rhododendron ‘Northern Starburst’ Rhododendron Aglo(PJM) Thuja occidentalis Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Wintergreen’ Thuja plicata ‘Spring Grove’ Tsuga canadensis Tsuga canadensis ‘Jeddeloh’ Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ Taxus cuspidata ‘Aurescens’ Taxus cuspidata nana Taxus media ‘Densiformis’ Taxus media ‘Hicksii’ Taxus media ‘Hillii’ Taxus media ‘Wardii’ Yucca filamentosa Yucca flaccida ‘Golden Sword’

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Deciduous Shrubs - 1, 2, 3 gal Acanthopanax sieboldianus Acer campestre Acer ginnala Alnus rugosa Amelanchier laevis Aronia melanocarpa Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic” Aronia melanocarpa ‘Viking’ Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ Buddleja ‘Ellen’s Blue’ Buddleja davidii ‘Ile de France’ Buddleja davidii ‘Nanho Purple’ Buddleja davidii ‘Pink Delight’ Buddleja davidii ‘Petite Plum’ Buddleja davidii ‘Purple Prince’

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Botanical Name Buddleja davidii ‘Royal Red’ Buddleja davidii ‘White Profusion Berberis thunbergi’Rose Glow’ Betula papyrifera Caryopteris cland. ‘Dark Knight’ Cephalanthus occidentalis Cercis canadensis Cercidiphyllum japonicum Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Nivalis’ Chaenomeles superba’Texas Scarlet Clethra alnifolia ‘Paniculatum’ Clethra alnifolia ‘Pink Spire’ Cornus alternifolia Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’ Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’ Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’ Cornus amomum Cornus kousa chinensis Cornus racemosa Cornus stolonifera (sericea) Cornus stolonifera ‘Bud’s Yellow’ Cornus stolonifera ‘Kelseyi’ Corylus avelana Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ Corylus avellana ‘Red Majestic’ Cotinus coggygria’Royal Purple’ Cotoneaster acutifolius Cotoneaster horizontalis Diervilla lonicera Deutzia crenata ‘Nikko’ Deutzia gracilis Deutzia x ‘Strawberry Field’ Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea’ Forsythia X int. ‘Goldtide’ Forsythia int.’Lynwood’ Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ Forsythia ‘Kumson’ Forsythia ovata ‘Ottawa’ Hibiscus syr.’White Chiffon’ Hydrangea arbor. ‘Annabelle’ Hydrangea macroph.’Forever Pink Hydrangea macroph.’Nikko Blue’ Hydrangea’Endless Summer Blushing Hydrangea mac.’Endless Summer’ Hydrangea macroph.’Glowing Embers Hydrangea macroph.’Merritt’s Beau Hydrangea macr’Princess Beatrix’ Hydrangea macroph.’Penny Mac’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Grandiflora’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Kyushu’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Little Lamb’ Hydrangea pan.’Limelight’ Hydrangea pan.’Pinky Winky’ Hydrangea pan. ‘Tardiva’ Hydrangea serrata ‘Bluebird’ Hydrangea serrata ‘Little Geisha’ Hamamelis virginiana

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Botanical Name Ilex verticilata Ilex vert.’Afterglow’F Ilex vert.’Winterred’F Ilex vert.’Southern Gentleman’M Kolkwitzia amab ‘Pink Cloud’ Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’ Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’ Lonicera xylost.’Clavey’s Dwarf’ Lonicera xylost.’Emerald Mound’ Magnolia loebneri ‘Leonard Messel Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ Philadelphus coronarius ‘Aureus’ Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ Philadelphus ‘Natchez’ Philadelphus schrenkii ‘Snowbelle Philadelphus ‘Minn.Snowflake Dwar Physocarpus opulifolius Physocarpus opulifolius’Coppertin Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ Physocarpus opulifolius’Dart’sGol Physocarpos opulifolius ‘Luteus’ Physocarpus opulifolius’Summer Wi Populus tremuloides Prunus cistena Prunus virginiana Potentilla frut ‘Abbotswood’ Potentilla frut ‘Cor.Triumph’ Potentilla frut ‘Dakota Sunrise’ Potentilla ferrari ‘Gold Drop’ Potentilla frut ‘Goldstar’ Potentilla frut ‘Pink Beauty’ Potentilla frut ‘Tangerine’ Quercus bicolor Quercus robus ‘Fastigiata’ Quercus rubra Ribes alpinum Ribes aureum Rosa Bonica Rosa Carolina Rosa Henry Kelsey Rosa X ‘J P Connell’(ex) Rosa ‘Pavement Scarlet’ Rosa rugosa Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’ Rosa x ‘Champlain’ Rosa X ‘The Fairy’ Rubus odoratus Rhus aromatica Rhus aromatica ‘Low Grow’ Rhus typhina Salix bebbiana Salix discolor Salix eriocephala Salix exigua Salix gracilis ‘Purpurea Nana’ Salix integra ‘Flamingo’ Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nashiki’

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Botanical Name Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ Salix nigra Sambucus canadensis Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ Symphoricarpos chenaultii ‘Hancoc Spiraea alba Spiraea arguta Spiraea bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ Spiraea bumalda ‘Crispa’ Spiraea bumalda ‘Froebelii’ Spiraea bumalda ‘Goldflame’ Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’ Spiraea fritschiana Spiraea japonica ‘Alpina’ Spiraea japonica ‘Dakota Goldchar Spiraea japonica ‘Dart’s Red’ Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’ Spiraea japonica ‘Golden Princess Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ Spiraea japonica ‘Manon’ Spiraea japonica ‘Neon Flash’ Spiraea japonica ‘Shirobana’ Spiraea japonica ‘White Gold’ Spirea tomentosa Spiraea vanhouttei Sorbaria aitchisonii Sorbaria sorbifolia Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ Syringa hyac. ‘Pocahontas’ Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ Syringa vulgaris Syringa vulgaris ‘Beauty of Mosco Syringa vulgaris ‘Monge’ Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ Tilia cordata Tamarix pentandra Viburnum dent.’Chicago Lustre’ Viburnum ‘Emerald Triumph’ Viburnum lantana Viburnum lentago Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’ Viburnum recognitum/dentatum Viburnum trilobum ‘Bailey Compact Viburnum trilobum ‘Compactum’ Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ Weigela ‘Elvira’ Weigela florida ‘French Lace’ Weigela florida ‘Minuet’ Weigela florida ‘Purpurea Nana’ Weigela florida ‘Rumba’ Weigela florida ‘Victoria’ Weigela florida ‘Nana Variegata’ Weigela ‘Red Prince’ Weigela ‘Polka’ Weigela ‘Tango’

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Evergreens - 5 gal.

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Chamaecyparis nootk ‘Green Arrow’ Chamaecyparis nootkatensis’Pendula’ Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ Juniperus scop. ‘Blue Haven’ Larix laricina Metasequoia glyptostroboides Metasequoia glyp. ‘Goldrush’ Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Pinus mugo mugo Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Wintergreen’ Tsuga canadensis

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Botanical Name

Evergreens - 15 gal. Chamaecyparis nootkatensis’Pendula’ Metasequoia glyptostroboides Thuja occidentalis ‘Brandon’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Thuja occidentalis ‘Wintergreen’ Thuja plicata ‘Spring Grove’

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Chapter to maintain Survivors’ Park In a great move for the people of Ottawa, LO volunteers have successfully completed an arrangement that gives Landscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter exclusive management of the gardens at the Cancer Survivors’ Park. The chapter made a significant donation of product and manpower to help build the park in the spring of 2008. Chapter members now feel that having exclusive management of the gardens will ensure that the park remains in the top condition that it deserves. Richard Rogers, Bill Bitz, Jim Bauer, Bud Bauer, Sonya Hirsig and Tim Kearney worked with the board of directors of the Cancer Survivors’ Park to ensure that the park and gardens are professionally maintained until the fall of 2009. “This is a wonderful win-win-win situation,” says Kearney. The citizens of Ottawa will have beautiful gardens in the heart of the city, the board of the Cancer Survivors’ Park will rest easy knowing the park is being taken care of by professionals, and Landscape Ontario’s Ottawa Chapter receives great public promotion through being associated with this wonderful monument.

Your help is needed Bill Bitz and Jim Bauer have agreed to lead the way in recruiting members to help take care of the park throughout this season. Each Wednesday morning, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., LO members are asked to come and volunteer their time in the gardens. “If you can contribute anywhere from 30 minutes to four hours, it would be appreciated. Anyone who can contribute once a month or four times a month, their contribution is needed. We need as many people as possible to help each week,” says Bitz. To date, Bitz has done a lot of work, that includes a few visits to the park and taking care of administrative details. “Bring your own cultivating and pruning equipment to help with maintaining trees, shrubs and beds and managing perennials, along with fertilizing and pulling weeds,” he says. The organizing committee looks forward to hearing from all the LO lawn care and grounds management companies in Ottawa. Call Bill Bitz today at 613-791-6572 to volunteer.

Congress announces new partnerships Two strategic partnerships will be part of LO’s annual trade show and conference, Congress 2010. The Canadian Fence Industry Association will return to host Fencecraft, while a new partnership has been formed with the Ontario Parks Association that will co-locate its annual Explorations trade show and education conference with Congress. The 38th edition of Congress will take place Jan. 12 to 14, at the Toronto Congress Centre. “Co-locating events is a strategic decision designed to expand existing business and to present opportunities for new business from allied professionals,” notes Paul Day, Congress show manager. Each year, Congress attracts more than 10,000 industry professionals. Surveys show that 72 per cent of them say product and technical knowledge is the primary reason for attending the event. For more information on Congress 2010, visit www.locongress.com.

Canada Blooms moves to Direct Energy Centre Canada’s largest flower and garden festival’s new home is in Canada’s largest convention facility. On June 12 the official announcement came at a press conference revealing that the 13th annual Canada Blooms would move to the Direct Energy Centre from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “Canada Blooms, as a leader in the greening of Canada is pleased to move to one of the world’s most environmentally responsible exhibition facilities,” said Canada Blooms general

manager Gerry Ginsberg. Toronto deputy mayor Joe Pantalone was on hand at the press conference to welcome Canada Blooms. Pantalone, who is also chair of the facility’s board of governors, said, “We welcome such an amazing event as Canada Blooms to this fantastic facility.” Peter Guinane, co-chair of Canada Blooms, was pleased with the improved access for garden builders, exhibitors and guests. “It provides an easy one-level access.” Many others commented on the large (7,000 vehicles) and less-

expensive parking areas along with easy access off the Gardiner Expressway. The 2010 version of Canada Blooms is scheduled to take place over March Break, from Mar. 17 - 21. The theme for the show, as chosen by the board of governors, is “passion.” Over its 13 year history, Canada Blooms has contributed over $500,000 to community horticultural projects. The show is one of the major avenues used by Landscape Ontario to communicate the many benefits of horticulture to the public.

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Damaged nozzles dampen profits By Dr. Jason S.T. Deveau OMAFRA application technology specialist

The potential impact of damaged nozzles

ou have the best sprayer on the market. You know everything there is to know about how the weather affects spraying. You scouted your crop and today is a perfect time for spraying. You spent a LOT of money on your product. So, why did you get crummy coverage and poor control? Did you check your nozzles? All of that work, planning and money comes together when the spray leaves the nozzle, so it’s surprising that the most critical part of the sprayer, the nozzles, are so often neglected. Monitoring nozzle performance pays financial dividends because tip damage has a direct impact on product effectiveness and cost (see chart). If the application is seriously compromised, the operator might have to re-spray, which incurs additional labour, time, fuel, and wear-and-tear on equipment. The solution lies in proper maintenance and early detection. Tip orifices have delicate edges,

Nozzle damage

Result

Possible causes

Potential impact

Worn nozzle

Over application

Regular use (particularly with wettable powders)

Higher product cost

Under application

Debris Dirty carrier water

Inadequate protection Increased risk of resistance

Product build-up

Increased risk of resistance

Regular use Improper cleaning

All of the above

Phytotoxicity (particularly on heat- or moisturestressed plants) Unacceptable residue level

Plugged orifice

Distorted orifice

Uneven application

so clean them with a soft-bristled brush, or use a can of compressed air. Even a wooden toothpick can distort some plastics, so imagine what a wire does. Better still, carry spare nozzles for quick field replacements and clean them later in the workshop where they won’t get lost. Be sure to clean nozzle screens with a brush, as well, because flushing does not dislodge buildup. Nozzle performance should be tested during each calibration (before and midway through the season at minimum), or whenever damage is suspected.

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Testing is simple, quick and inexpensive. Temporarily install a pressure gauge on the boom behind the nozzle (commercial or homemade). Installing quick-connects along the line is a handy strategy to make this easier. If the pressure at the nozzle is different from your intended operating pressure, adjust the regulator to compensate and accurately set nozzle pressure. Use a graduated container or commercial tip tester to measure the discharge of clean water over a one-minute interval. Compare the rate to the manufacturer’s rate, or compare the flow rate from the used tip to the flow rate of a new tip of the same size and shape. Detach the gauge and repeat the sequence on each nozzle. If the flow rate is 10 per cent (or even five per cent) more than the ideal rate, replace all nozzles, not just the ones that appear damaged. Replace them once a year or at the first signs of deterioration, whichever is first. The cost of renewing an entire set of nozzles is a fraction of the potential cost of wastage and potential crop damage. As an example, an airblast sprayer with 16 nozzles sprays a product that costs $150/ hectare (~$60/acre). Nozzle tips are worn by an average 10 per cent, which sprays an additional $15/hectare ($6/acre). Sixteen new ceramic hollow cone tips and gaskets cost $80 at $5 each. The nozzles pay for themselves in 5.3 hectares (13.3 acres), and you get better coverage and protection. The rate of tip wear depends on spray pressure, product sprayed, and the material of which the nozzle is made. Upgrading to a harder, more durable tip can reduce maintenance costs. Never mix nozzle materials on a boom. From softest to hardest: brass, stainless steel, today’s new plastics, hardened stainless steel, ceramic. Inevitably, all nozzles wear out, so include regular nozzle maintenance and replacement in every spray program.

LO has role in plantscape coalition PLANET, the national Professional Landcare Network that serves lawn care professionals, landscape management contractors, design/ build/installation professionals and interior plantscapers in the U.S., has announced a “reenergized interest and support of the interior plantscape segment of the green industry” through the funding of Green Plants For Green Buildings (GPGB) and involvement in the formation and leadership of the Interiorscape Industry Coalition (IIC). The IIC was formed as a result of an interiorscape industry summit held in November 2008 and consists of representatives from across the U.S. and Canada. Landscape Ontario is the lone Canadian representative on the IIC. The organization is leading the charge to increase awareness of interior plantscapes, raise industry professionalism, and promote the inclusion of plants in the interior environment through collaborative efforts with participating organizations. The June issue of PLANET News — Interior contains an article about the IIC. Both Stephen Schell, LO Interiorscape sector group president, and Sally Harvey, LO’s manager of education and labour development, appear in the photo and within the article. To see the magazine go to http://landcarenetwork.org/planetFile/ pdfs/PNI/PNI-09-06.pdf.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Welland The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Welland. The infested trees are located in the Carl Road and Darby Road area. The CFIA is carrying out increased surveying of trees in the area to determine the extent of the infestation. There have been numerous finds of this pest in Ontario and in one location in Quebec. The CFIA continues to work towards slowing the

Vineland launches new website Vineland Research and Innovation Centre has launched its new website www. vinelandresearch.com, which features the new Vineland Blog. Dr. Jim Brandle, CEO, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, says, “Through the introduction of our new blog and other interactive features on our new website, guests are welcome to interact with our scientists, industry professionals and some of Ontario’s finest master gardeners.” Focusing on Vineland’s three areas of excellence, research, business and destination, the website offers industry-driven, leading-edge research, a repository for horticulture resources, an all-inclusive calendar outlining horticulture events and happenings across the country and around the world,

Mississauga tree committee honoured On Apr. 8, the Ontario Heritage Trust and Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion and council presented Mississauga’s Heritage Tree Subcommittee with the Ontario Heritage Trust’s Certificate achievement award. The subcommittee was recognized for its dedication to preserve natural heritage. Members of the Heritage Tree Subcommittee wrote the Mississauga Heritage Tree proposals, which recommend a Mississauga heritage tree protection bylaw and a tree recognition project. Members of the subcommittee were Councillor George Carlson, Bernie Hu, Matthew Wilkinson, Peter Dmytrasz, Don McDiarmid, Min Ku Kim, Peter Lyons and Gay Peppin (chair).

spread of the pest. The emerald ash borer does not spread quickly on its own. The key to limiting the spread of this beetle is to get people to stop moving potentially infested ash materials, such as logs, branches, nursery stock, wood chips, and firewood of all species to non-infested locations. Area residents can play a key role to control EAB by avoiding actions that promotes its spread.

information on how to become a part of the Vineland vision, details on Vineland as a science and leisure destination and a forum for two-way communication with the new Vineland blog. With its blog, Vineland hopes to provide information on what’s new in horticulture science, the science and pleasure of gardening, as well as what’s new at the centre. The blog will include news, images, videos and interesting conversations taking place around the globe relating to horticulture. It will also be introducing some guest bloggers from time to time. “The new website offers the industry an easy-to-use, interactive and informative place to find the latest buzz surrounding horticulture science,” said Darlene Webb, the centre’s director of public relations and communications.

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Know your pests and diseases Francesco Pacelli Nursery technical analyst

nsects and diseases can threaten plant health. As soon as you notice any abnormality in your plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance, begin a careful examination of the problem. By identifying the specific symptoms of damage and understanding the causes, you may diagnose the problem and select appropriate treatment. Horticulture Review Francesco Pacelli will begin publishing articles on pests and diseases to assist growers understand pest and disease identification. Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth) Gypsy moth is native to Europe and southern Asia, being first introduced to North America in the Boston area around 1869. It has since spread over much of eastern North America. In Canada, it was first found in QuĂŠbec in 1924. The first Ontario record is 1969. Eggs Gypsy moth egg masses are typically laid on branches and tree trunks, but egg masses may be found in any sheltered location. The egg is the over-wintering stage. As the female lays them, she covers them with hair-like setae from her abdomen. Many individuals find these hairs irritating, which may offer the eggs protection. Egg masses contain from a couple of hundred to about 1,200 eggs. Larva The hatching of gypsy moth eggs coincides with budding of hardwood trees. Larvae (caterpillars) emerge from egg masses from early spring through May. Newly hatched

Lymantria larva

larvae are typically hairy and about 2-3 mm long; mature larvae are up to 60 mm long, with two rows of large spots along the back, usually arranged in five pairs of blue and six pairs of red from head to rear. Many long hairs cover the body. The young larvae crawl up the tree and begin feeding on the expanding foliage. Young larvae chew small, round holes in leaves. Older larvae feed from the leaf edges, consuming the entire leaves except for the larger veins and the middle rib. They feed mainly during the night and rest during the day, congregating in large masses on the underside of the major limbs or on the lower main stem. Pupa The pupa is dark reddish brown, usually with some yellowish hairs attached. The length of females varies from 15 to 35 mm. Males are often smaller, measuring 15 to 20 mm. They are found in protected places such as bark fissures or crevices, loose moss and on foliage or hanging from branches.

Lymantria dispar pupa

Adult The brown male gypsy moth emerges first, flying in rapid zigzag patterns searching for females. The males are active at night and even daytime. When heavy, black-and-white eggladen females emerge, they emit a chemical pheromone that attracts the males. After mating, the female lays eggs in July and August, close to the spot where she pupated. Then, both adult gypsy moths die. Lifecycle A gypsy moth has one generation per year, overwintering in the egg stage. Hatching depends on warming weather, commonly occuring from mid to late-April, occasionally to late May. The newly-hatched, small and hairy larvae move up host plants to newly emerged foliage where they begin feeding. Feeding continues for six to eight weeks, varying with weather,

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Lymantria dispar female

host conditions and location. There are normally five male and six female larval instars. Larvae in the first three instars feed mainly at night; those in later instars feed day and night and consume the largest quantity of foliage. Feeding is usually completed by late June or early July and most larvae move to protected locations to pupate. Moths start emerging in July, peaking about mid-month and extending into August in eastern North America. After mating, adult females indiscriminatly lay egg masses from late July to September. Hosts There are over 300 known host plants for the gypsy moth. In North America, the list of preferred hosts includes oak, linden, cherry, white birch, maple, alder, willow, elm, hazelnut, hemlock, pine, poplars, hawthorn, walnut, plum, peach, pear, apple, apricot and trembling aspen. Natural control Larvae have several predators that help decrease the population. Among the predators are deer mice, Tachinid flies and Braconid wasps. There is no evidence that releasing or enhancing gypsy moth predators or parasites will reduce moth populations. Biological and microbial control Microbial and biological pesticides contain living organisms that must be consumed by the pest. Microbial include bacteria, viruses and other natural organisms; biological include man-made synthetics of naturally

Lymantria dispar male

occurring organisms. These pesticides should be applied before the larvae reach the third stage of instars of development. Mature larvae become more resistant to microbial pesticides and therefore, more difficult to kill. The most famous biological and microbial pesticide to

control gypsy moth and other pests is Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaky (BTK). With Bt, the insect becomes paralyzed, stops feeding and dies of starvation or disease.

series of molting stages are often sensitive to this pesticide.

Chemical control The most commonly used chemical pesticides currently registered against the gypsy moth, contain spinosad carbaryl, diflubenzuron. Malathion, methoxychlor, phosmet, trichlorfon, and synthetic pyrethroids (permethrin). Diflubenzuron represents a new class of pesticides, called insect growth regulators. It kills gypsy moth larvae by interfering with the normal molting process. Diflubenzuron has no effect on adult insects. Aquatic crustaceans and other immature insects that go through a

Diflubemzuron

Dimilin

Spinosad

Success 480 SC

Malathion

Carbaryl

Sevin XRL Plus

Active ingredient

Representative trade names

To reach Francesco Pacelli, contact Landscape Ontario at 1-888-211-5606, ext. 2377, or e-mail fpacelli@landscapeontario.com.

Garden & Floral Expo to honour its past

Members in the News

To celebrate a decade of success at Garden & Floral Expo, industry stakeholders, who have been integral to shaping the organization’s vision and success, will be honoured with a special event. Landscape Ontario plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary with a reception, complete with refreshments and entertainment on Oct. 20, when stakeholders will be recognized for their years of support. A complete list of stakeholders can be found on the Garden & Floral Expo website, accessed on www.gardenexpo.ca. This year Garden Expo is scheduled from

Horsing around! Claus and Anne Zander of Zander Sod take time from running their business to enjoy their love for equestrian riding. They also own and operate Cedar Peaks Farms, a year-round equestrian training centre in Cookstown. The facility provides education of both horse and rider on a year-round basis. The centre provides fences, banks, ditches, sunken roads and a water complex with over 60 cross-country jumping opportunities for riders. There is also a sand ring for dressage and stadium jumping, two 20 metre round pens and a 20 x 50 metre indoor arena. A story on the couple appeared in the Turfgrass Producers International’s (TPI) June newsletter. Claus Zander is secretary/treasurer of TPI.

Oct. 20 to 21 at the Toronto Congress Centre. The show unofficially kicks off on Mon., Oct. 19th with a number of special events, including Garden Centre Symposium and Awards of Excellence presentations. It is followed the next day with the Designers’ Breakfast and on the 21st with the Interiorscape Breakfast. Both events will include dynamic speakers and great networking opportunities. Registration forms are available by going to the above-noted website. Master Gardeners of Ontario will conduct information ceremonies throughout the day on the Floral and Garden Stage on Oct. 20.

Safety vest rules Rules concerning the wearing of safety vests, as legislated through the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), are as follows: A worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic shall wear a garment that covers at least his or her upper body and has the following features: 1. The garment shall be fluorescent blaze or international orange in colour. 2. On the front and the back, there shall be two yellow stripes that are five centimetres wide. The yellow area shall total at least 500 square centimetres on the front and at least 570 square centimetres on the back. 3. On the front, the stripes shall be arranged

vertically and centred and shall be approximately 225 millimetres apart, measured from the centre of each stripe. On the back, they shall be arranged in a diagonal “X” pattern. 4. The stripes shall be retro-reflective and fluorescent. If the garment is a vest, it shall have adjustable fit. Nylon vests to which this section applies shall also have a side and front tear-away feature. In addition, a worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic during night-time hours shall wear retro-reflective silver stripes encircling each arm and leg, or equivalent side visibility-enhancing stripes with a minimum area of 50 square centimetres per side.

Sheridan Nurseries excited about new website Sheridan Nurseries launched its new website, www.sheridannurseries.com, saying, it will provide answers to horticulture questions and to help make gardening aspirations become a reality. The new site offers material about Sheridan and its products, and allows visitors to ask questions, visit Sheridan stores, talk to staff and much more. The site will also feature an online gift registry, blog feature, new shopping cart services and multimedia. Says Sheridan’s Valerie Stensson, “Our new site was designed with our guests in mind.” HORTICULTURE REVIEW - JULy 15, 2009 23

Giant dandelion root Two technicians from Turf King in Sudbury showed great determination in extracting a dandelion root from a client’s lawn. In photo, Matt Faught (left) and Mitch Montgomery show off the 7 foot, four inch root. Marylou Hargan of Turf King in Sudbury, says, “I bet no one can beat this dandelion pulled by our specialized, super professional, Batman-like weed extracting technicians!” It took both guys time and skill to pull out this amazing root. Faught is a medical student. According to Hargan, his training in that field came in handy to extract the super root.

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LO prepares for snow and ice symposium The Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario will host its annual symposium and equipment display program on Sept. 15. This year’s symposium, at LO’s home office in Milton, will feature two education tracks to help operators make their operations more efficient, reduce costs and improve the bottom line. There will also be a large display of equipment, technologies and services for the snow and ice industry and plenty of opportunity to network with industry colleagues throughout the day. One of the education programs, Builda-Bid, was put together by members of SIMA (Snow and Ice Management Association) to address one of the greatest business challenges members face. This full one-day program will help participants create and sell snow and ice proposals that fit their respective business model. Primarily for owners and managers, this detailed workshop will cover everything from understanding your numbers to qualifying customers to detailing your costs. The second education track involves

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technical programs, such as a hands-on calibration workshop, liability and contracts, technology update, using liquids, educating your customer, MTO info session, Smart about Salt and a snow and ice sector group update. Keynote speakers include, Paul Johnson, Vince Arone, Jim Monk, Colin Ellis of MTO and Rob Kennaley. Manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of products services and technologies for the snow and ice contracting and removal industry are invited to participate in this event. The outdoor display area will be open during the extended luncheon and coffee breaks and at the conclusion of the seminars. The Snow and Ice Symposium has many sponsorship programs that your company can participate in and every option gives your company additional signage, logo recognition in printed materials and special mention. For further information on sponsorship, call Ken Tomihiro at 647-723-5451.

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Spring brings plethora of pests By Jen Llewellyn OMAFRA Nursery Crops Specialist

e’ve just made it out of a soggy and cool spring, with some climatologists forecasting the possibility of a hotter-than-average summer in Ontario. Our crops could certainly use the heat. As a grower, retailer or landscaper, I’m sure you have been pretty frustrated by the weather and the plethora of pests this spring. I cannot remember a spring where aphids, of several species, could be found just about everywhere you looked. In the landscape, we commonly see green peach aphid, foxglove aphid and other species that are host specific (e.g. snowball aphid on Viburnum). This spring I received countless inquiries about aphids and honeydew. I think the slow spring had a hand in our aphid situation. Aphids have delicate, sucking mouthparts which they insert into soft plant tissue to feed on plant sap. This is why you will often find them on the newest leaves, flowers and stems. Once the plant’s cuticle develops and tissues harden off, aphids have a much more difficult time feeding on this tissue. During a cooler spring, plants take longer to leaf out and harden off. This means that aphids and other sucking insects have a longer window of opportunity. Plus, aphids can develop from immature to reproductive adults in a matter of days. This pest obviously managed to fit in several generations this spring. Several pesticides are available to help manage aphids in nursery production. Make sure you are rotating between chemical families. Under the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban (regulation 63/09), insecticidal soap may be used to manage this pest in the landscape. There are exemptions for tree health, as long as certain criteria are met. See www.ontario.ca/pesticideban for more information. Diseases and insect pests in mid-July to mid-August Check out OMAFRA Publication 383, Nursery and Landscape Plant Production and IPM for more detailed monitoring tables (Chapter #3). To order, call 1-800-668-9938. Monitor insects and diseases a) In areas where the following phenology plants (700-900 GDD Base 10oC): Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’, flowers white to green Daucus carota, full bloom Hibiscus syriacus, early bloom Sorbus aucuparia fruit yellow Monitor for the following insects and diseases: PLANT

PEST

pine needle scale2nd gen crawlers

pine sawflylarvae

European pine shoot mothlarvae

rose

rose chaferadults

rose slug (sawfly)larvae

two spotted spider mite

rose, linden, cherry

Japanese beetleadults

spruce

strawberry root weeviladults, eggs

white pine weevillarvae, pupae

yew, cedar

Taxus/Fletcher scalenymphs

black vine weeviladults strawberry root weeviladults

b) In areas where the following phenology plants (900-1100 GDD Base 10oC) Solidago canadensis are in early to full bloom Hibiscus syriacus are in full bloom Hydrangea arborescens ‘Grandiflora’ are in late to finishing bloom Viburnum lantana are fruiting Sorbus aucuparia have orange fruit Monitor for the following insects and diseases: PLANT

PEST

ash

leopard mothlarvae

emerald ash boreradults, eggs, larvae

fall webwormlarvae

cherry

peach tree borerlarvae

deciduous trees

aphids, plant bugsnymphs, adults

leafhoppersnymphs, adults

euonymus

black vine weeviladults, eggs

euonymus scale2nd generation nymphs

honeylocust

honeylocust mite

magnolia

magnolia scaleeggs, crawlers

pine

white pine weevilpupae, adults

pine needle scale2nd gen crawlers

pine sawflylarvae, pupae

European pine shoot mothlarvae

rose

rose chaferadults

rose slug (sawfly)larvae

two spotted spider mite

rose, linden, cherry

Japanese beetleadults

spruce

strawberry root weeviladults, eggs

white pine weevilpupae, adults

yew, cedar

Taxus/Fletcher scalenymphs

ash

leopard mothlarvae

black vine weeviladults, eggs

emerald ash boreradults, eggs, larvae

strawberry root weeviladults, eggs

fall webwormlarvae

deciduous trees

aphids, plant bugsnymphs, adults

leafhoppersnymphs, adults

euonymus

black vine weeviladults, eggs

euonymus scale2nd generation crawlers

honeylocust

honeylocust mite

pine

white pine weevillarvae, pupae

Contact Jennifer Llewellyn at 519-824-4120, ext. 52671, fax: 519-767-0755, or e-mail: jennifer.llewellyn@ontario.ca. See the Nursery-Landscape Report at http://apps.omafra.gov.on.ca/scripts/english/crops/agriphone/index.asp.

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HORT PROTECT

Legacy or executor fees By Michael Thomas CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., R.F.P.

t is vitally important that your will is properly drafted in order to minimize any doubt later as to the capacity in which an executor is receiving his or her funds. Will the amounts received by the executor from the estate be considered taxable executor’s fees, or considered a tax-free legacy from the estate? In one such recent case, it was demonstrated how such doubt can arise in “Messier et al v The Queen, 2008 TCC 349.” Jean-Claude Messier and Pierre Messier were the liquidators (Quebec terminology for executors) of their uncle’s (Raoul Messier) estate. Each of the nephews received $15,000 from the estate. Canada Revenue included this $15,000 in each of their reported incomes in respect of remuneration received for their services as liquidators of the estate. Both Messiers argued, however, that the $15,000 they each received was a tax-free legacy bequeathed to them by their uncle in his will and was not “remuneration for services rendered,” or executor fees.

Laws in Canada dictate that any additional fees received by a beneficiary of an estate for the performance of executor’s duties are fully taxable. In this case, what the court had to determine was whether the $15,000 that each executor received was a taxable “remunerative legacy” (similar to an executor’s fee) or a tax-free legacy. The court began the analysis by examining the late uncle’s intention, as demonstrated by relevant wording in his will. Article V of the will entitled “Liquidators,” clearly appoints both nephews as liquidators of the estate. It states that in return for services rendered, they should not only be reimbursed for their “expenses, travelling costs and loss of salary” but, in addition, each liquidator should receive “for fulfilling the duties of his office….a legacy in the amount of $15,000, which may be collected from the estate capital.” The nephews argued that since the will clearly stated that the amount is a “legacy,” it should not be considered remuneration but rather a gift from the state. Unfortunately, this was not what was clearly indicated in the will. The judge concluded that, despite the fact that

the term “legacy” was used, the $15,000 was clearly meant to be remuneration for fulfillment of executor duties and thus fully taxable. This case is one that could have been ruled the other way if the wording in the will had been less ambiguous. If the $15,000 was truly meant to be a legacy, then it should have been included in the section of the will dealing with legacies rather than in the section dealing with liquidator remuneration. If you have any questions, contact Michael Thomas at the address below. W. Michael Thomas is a partner with The Investment Guild, endorsed provider of the HortProtect Group Insurance Program, and is a director of Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation. The Investment Guild HortProtect Insurance 1-800-459-8990 11 Allstate Parkway, Suite 100 Markham, ON L3R 9T8 www.hortprotect.com info@hortprotect.com

Echo partners with Fanshawe College

Echo Power Equipment (Canada) will supply a range of new power tools for students of Fanshawe College at both the London campus and the A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens.

The tools will be replenished each year to provide training opportunities. This donation has an approximate value of $8,000 for the current year.

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Tools donated to Fanshawe College include Echo’s power pruner, trimmer with pro-sweep, pro-paddle and tiller cultivator attachments, edger, power blower power vac, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and powered sprayers. The company is also donating three sets of safety equipment for operating the chainsaws. Fanshawe and Echo representatives celebrate the donation, pictured from left, Mary Flannigan-Hockin, development coordinator, Fanshawe College; Michael Pascoe, coordinator, Horticulture Technician program, with some students of the Horticulture Technician program; Ed Zynomirski, president of Echo Power Equipment (Canada); Lawrence Kinlin, vice-chair of Fanshawe College Foundation; Brent Baer, district manager of Echo, with Horticulture Technician students; Mario Scopazzi, co-operative education consultant, School of Design; Jack Parker, faculty, School of Design, and Catherine Finlayson, executive director, Fanshawe College Foundation.

LEGAL ISSUES

Rates of interest and contract By Rob Kennaley and Michelle Kunnel McLauchlin & Associates

ou have completed your contract and sent your invoice, but no payment appears to be forthcoming. Upon reflection, you remember that your invoice references a healthy rate of interest, which you think can work in your favour. Stating a rate of interest on an invoice, however, might not be effective. Recovering a contractual rate of interest in the event of continued non-payment, or a dispute, can help off-set collection costs. Accordingly, it is important to understand how interest rates will, and will not, apply in particular circumstances. It is not sufficient to simply insert the interest rate on an invoice. Rather, in order to receive a specified rate of interest, the interest rate should be expressly provided for in the contract. Further, section 4 of the federal Interest Act states that the rate of interest must be expressed on a per annum basis in a contract, and that, if it is not, the applicable interest may generally not exceed five per cent per annum, or year. Accordingly, stating in a construction, supply or maintenance contract that interest will be charged at a rate of five per cent per month will not be effective, as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;per annumâ&#x20AC;? rate must be specified. It should also be noted that section 347 of the Criminal Code of Canada establishes a criminal rate of interest of, currently, 60 per cent per annum. You are therefore prohibited by law from charging a rate of interest in Canada which exceeds this amount. ETEL07_BA Hort.Review.qx 1/30/07

The Interest Act recognizes that interest might be payable by law, even if the contract is silent on the issue. It recognizes, for example, that the Courts of Justice Act in Ontario specifies a pre-judgment interest rate to be paid on judgments obtained by parties through litigation in the Ontario courts. These rates, however, are nominal in comparison to what you might otherwise be entitled to charge under your contract. Since January of 2008, for example, the annual rates in Ontario have varied between 0.5 per cent and 4.8 per cent. The courts will generally recognize a contractual rate of interest, so long as it is applied on a per annum basis and is not at, or above, the criminal rate. In other words, if the Courts of Justice Act would only give you 0.5 per cent per annum, but your contract states you are to be paid 12 per cent per annum, the courts will generally allow the contractual rate of 12 per cent to apply. The difference, of course, can be very significant. The Ontario courts might also award compound interest, but only if it can be shown that the parties agreed that, and how, the debt would bear compound interest as damages for default of payment. Interest is compounded, of course, as the applicable rate is applied not only to the principal amount owing, but also to the interest that has previously built up over time. The easiest way to show that the parties agreed to the compounded rate is to expressly provide for it in the contract. The courts, in fact, will rarely apply compound 7:43 AM interest Page 1where the contract does not

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expressly provide for it. Providing for interest at a rate which exceeds the relatively nominal rates established by the Courts of Justice Act can better protect your position in the event of a dispute. Further, if you state that the interest will be compounded (for example, monthly), your position will be even further strengthened should litigation be necessary. Given the amount of time it can take to bring litigation through our court system, the interest can add up quickly and put significant pressure on the other side during the process. In summary, we suggest that you always include a provision in the contract which specifies the interest rate to be applied on a per annum basis. Also, if you wish the interest be compounded, you should make sure to include a provision in the contract which expressly provides this. (Whether or not you want to state this might be a business decision, based on how you believe your clients will react to the requirement). Robert Kennaley and Michelle Kunnel are members of McLauchlin & Associates, a construction law practice. Robert Kennaley is a former landscape design-build contractor and an honorary member of Landscape Ontario. They can be reached at 416-368-2555, 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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Used Lerio 15, 20 & 25 gal pots $4.50 each Fax requests to: (905) 898-0360 Tel: (905) 898-6856 Attention: Frank Matos BOWIE HYDROMULCHERS (New and Used) FLEXTERRA FGM HYDROBLANKETS BFM F4 NETTLESS ECB MULCH IT P.O. Box 100, Putnam, ON N0L 2B0 Tel: (519) 425-0342 • Fax: (519) 425-4195 www.mulchit.on.ca

GROUND COVERS UNLIMITED Your Ontario source for ornamental and native ground covers. Call, fax, or write for the 2009 Catalogue and planting guide. GROUND COVERS UNLIMITED 1045 Porter Road, P.O. Box 190 Bethany, ON L0A 1A0 Tel: (705) 277-3005 Fax: (705) 277-9213 Ornamental Grasses, Perennials, Groundcovers Hofland Gardens Tel: 905-355-3392 E-mail: hoflandgardens@phc.igs.net

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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ONTARIO LANDSCAPING LIMITED Experienced landscape labourers required to perform manual work. To assist in cultivating, digging and planting of trees. Labourer hourly rate $15.00. Also required driver – class A licence, Z certificate and mobile crane operator 0-8. Driver hourly rate $17.50. Seasonal employment starting April 1/09 to Nov 30/09. Job Site Keswick, Ont. Fax resume to (905) 898-0360 or call (905) 898-6856

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING INFORMATION All classified ads must be pre-paid by VISA or Mastercard. Rates: $42.00 (GST included) per column inch Min. order $42.00. 10% discount on 6 consecutive insertions of the same ad. Annual rates available. Box Numbers: Additional $10.Confidentiality ensured. Deadlines: 20th day of the month prior to issue date. (eg: June issue deadline is May 20th). Space is limited to a first come, first served basis. To advertise: E-mail your ad to Robert at classifieds@ landscapeontario.com or fax to (905) 875-0183. Online advertising: Website only ads are available for $42.00 (GST included). Website ads are posted for 30 days and are limited to 325 words.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Nursery Sales Professional At Kobes Nurseries Inc. in Bowmanville, we are committed to making a positive contribution to the environment, our employees, our suppliers and our customers each and every day. In an effort to expand our current nursery team we are seeking a qualified, dedicated and enthusiastic sales professional. This sales professional will report to the current Sales Manager and will work with the existing and potential clients of Kobes Nurseries Inc. promoting and selling nursery stock. In addition, this self-motivated sales professional will work directly with the Sales and Shipping Supervisor to ensure focus is directed on achieving customer satisfaction and service excellence. Key Responsibilities • Responds to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders, requests for prices and quotations. • Follow-up on leads, referrals and quotations • Assist the Sales Manager in determining the pricing for nursery stock. • Visit potential clients to stimulate interest in the nursery. • Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails to gain a clear understanding of our customers businesses and their requirements to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. • Assist in the monitoring of nursery stock to assure adequate supplies for customers. • Represent the nursery at trade show and trade association meetings to promote Kobes Nurseries Inc. and its products. • Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans. Key Qualifications • Three years experience or related experience • Background in plants/horticulture. • Must possess a valid drivers license. • Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Tools (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.). • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent customer service skills. • Ability to handle multiple tasks with interruptions. • Self-motivated with a proven track record of working well with limited supervision. • A passion for excellence. If you would like to be part of a fun, lively and hard working team that strives for excellence please send your resume in confidence to ben@kobesnurseries.com Please note that while we appreciate your interest in Kobes Nurseries Inc., only those candidates who successfully meet our criteria will be contacted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your employment search!

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Braun Nursery Ltd ...............................................6 .......... 905-648-1911.......................... www.braungroup.com Caledon Hills Perennials .....................................8 .......... 905-473-1145.........www.caledonhillsperennials.com G & L Group (Brock Aggregates Inc.) ...............27 ......... 416-798-7050..................www.brockaggregates.com

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Heritage Green Landscape Contractors (Easy-Flo)....18 ......... 866-507-8348....................................www.easy-flo.ca Hillen Nursery Inc ............................................16-17 ......519-264-9057 IGC Show .......................................................... 2-3................................................................. www.igcshow.com Landscape Safety ..............................................12 ......... 877-482-2323...................www.landscapesafety.com Limestone Trail Company Ltd............................24 ......... 905-563-8133........................www.limestonetrail.com M. Putzer Nursery ..............................................31 ......... 905-878-7226....................putzernursery@primus.ca Mankar Ontario Inc.............................................15 ......... 647-309-7826.................................... www.mankar.ca NewRoads National Leasing .............................24 ......... 866-414-8151................. www.newroadsleasing.com Oregon Association of Nurseries ........................4 .......... 800-342-6401.........................www.farwestshow.com Riverbend Farms (Ontario) Ltd..........................21 ......... 519-765-2130......... riverbendfarms@amtelecom.net Sheehan’s Truck Centre ....................................15 ......... 800-254-2859.................... info@sheehanstruck.com Sipkens Nurseries Ltd ........................................12 ......... 866-843-0438................. www.sipkensnurseries.com Stonemen’s Valley Inc ........................................19 ......... 905-841-8400..................www.stonemensvalley.com Uxbridge Nurseries Ltd ......................................29 ......... 877-655-3379................www.uxbridgenurseries.com V. Kraus Nurseries Ltd .......................................29 ......... 905-689-4022.....................www.krausnurseries.com Vanden Bussche Irrigation .................................10 ......... 800-263-4112................... www.vandenbussche.com Winkelmolen Nursery Ltd....................................7 .......... 519-647-3912.........................www.winkelmolen.com Zander Sod Co Ltd.............................................20 ......... 877-727-2100............................www.zandersod.com

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Growers Research Auction Thursday, September 10, 2009 Somerville Nurseries, Loretto Farm Live Auction begins at 1 pm Bid on top quality plant material at below wholesale prices and tour the production farm while helping raise funds for industry research and scholarships. Bring your trailer! NEW THIS YEAR: Win a Northern Ontario weekend getaway or golf package! Fantastic silent auction items - something for everyone!

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PROSPERITY PARTNERS

Staying at the top of your game — and on top of it By Jacki Hart CLP Prosperity Partners program manager

his is the time of year when we are all at the top of our game. Out the door early in the morning, cell phone in hand, charged and ready for another day of action. We answer countless questions, give countless instructions (which may or may not be interpreted as we intended them) and are generally in the thick of the business. You have your rhythm and stride – even though you might be exhausted Jacki Hart – and you forge ahead, riding that wave of adrenalin, passion and drive for success. It’s exactly at this time of the season that you should take time to step back for a few hours, and evaluate what’s working, and what’s not, in your operation. Here’s a brief e-mail I received in late May from one of our Prosperity Partners, Mark Fisher, who was featured in this column earlier this year. It’s a great example of how the content of this program is making a difference in businesses, and teaching our members how to work smarter rather than harder: “I am really using your lessons to step back from the chaos and break the flow of things coming at me like crazy. I took last weekend off, despite anxious customers wanting me to work through the weekend. “I am 100 per cent honest when I say that your guidance and that of LO/Prosperity Partnership are what have allowed me to survive to this point and continue building a solid foundation. The information that I have gathered from the collective experiences has enabled me to formulate new thoughts - drawn from the lessons learned - when I face challenges that I haven’t encountered before, or when I simply don’t know what to do. “Trying my best to work on, not in the business, the team is getting quicker and better with every job and having the guys from one year to the next allows them to build on their skills which helps everyone!” Off the treadmill This is a great example of how the Prosperity Partners program gives you the skills to think differently about your business, so that you get

off of that exhausting chaotic treadmill, and learn to manage your business effectively. In this month’s Q and A, I am featuring Hetty Teuber, and her company Silverthorn Landscape Supplies. This business gradually evolved as an extension of Silverthorn Landscape Contractors, started by her late husband in 1980. The landscape supplies division has been growing for the past 17 years. Silverthorn Landscape Supplies is a fullscale hardscape supply outlet. Products include soils (they produce their own mixes), mulches, natural and manufactured stone, pond kits and all pond supplies and garden ornaments. It serves St. Thomas and surrounding area and employs 12 to 15 people during the peak season. Q. What is your company vision (what are you ultimately creating)? A. We aim to be a destination shopping adventure, where customers love to be. The atmosphere is good, the grounds are maintained and beautiful and inspiring. But most of all, our vision is to have a business where the customers are treated so well, that they want to come back. They enjoy being here. We also aim to serve our contractors as efficiently as possible and we want to be a business that encourages personal growth and happiness for each employee. Satisfied employees are productive employees. Q. What are the core values that are nonnegotiable in your everyday business dealings? A. Our core values are condensed into the word ROCK. R - Respect for customers, for each other, for equipment, policies, etc. O - Optimism. Believing that there is a lot of potential out there and by having the right attitude it will help to achieve our goals. C - Customers are our number one priority. Create ways to WOW them! K - Knowledge. Supply information that customers seek and need. Q. What things about your business keep you awake at night? A. I am constantly aware of the need to change, be proactive and to keep on top of the game. Implementing the ideas that I have is always a challenge. Transferring those ideas into reality takes a lot of knowledge, skill and the ability to give up complete control of a project. No one does it the way you would yourself!

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Q. What stuck with you the most from the Prosperity Partners introductory seminar? A. Understanding where you stand as a business owner within the framework of your business. Are you the technician, manager, or the visionary? You realize you need to be all three, but in differing amounts, depending on the stage of your business.

Hetty Teuber from Silverthorn Landscape Supplies

Q. How have you been able to improve your business from the information you learned in the program? A. Good question! Luckily enough, in the Prosperity Partners’ second seminar (Best Practices), we were able to learn about the Mechanics of Change and how to ensure that the change you worked so hard to implement, actually sticks. Q. What are your next steps to improve your business, and did the program help you to clarify what they are? A. In the future, we will implement the Mechanics of Change and also focus on leveraging what we need. Stepping back and taking time to look at the business on a more consistent basis is also a very important step to prosperity. Taking the seminars is helping me to become the type of leader/business owner I want to be. It opened my eyes to new and better ways of running a business. These answers are a great opportunity to see how this program is helping our members to succeed. To arrange a Prosperity Partners seminar in your local Landscape Ontario chapter, please contact me at prosperity@landscapeontario.com.

NEW MEMBERS DURHAM CHAPTER

Fourseasons Landscaping and Property Maintenance Garry Edwards 4099 Front St, PO Box 285 Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0 Tel: 416-209-3271 Membership Type: Active Hepburn Landscape Contractors Michael Hepburn 79 Division St Coloborne, ON K0K 1S0 Tel: 905-801-4438 Membership Type: Active GEORGIAN LAKELANDS CHAPTER

Natural Images Gardening & Landscaping Ltd. Debbie White 1294 Hwy 118 W, RR 1 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W8 Tel: 705-646-0610 Membership Type: Active Vogel Landscape Design & Consulting Group Ltd. Rob Vogel PO Box 544 Collingwood, ON L9y 4B2 Tel: 705-445-9000 Membership Type: Interim

JC Landscaping Inc. Justin Siemens 6 Richelieu Crt Bolton, ON L7E 2M3 Tel: 905-859-7956 Membership Type: Active Landscape Management Network Janna Bradley 940 - Columbus Rd. W Brooklin, ON L1M 1P5 Tel: 905-655-2217 Membership Type: Associate Muzzle Group Inc. Derek Nemi 287 PO Box Bolton, ON L7E 2T2

Tel: 647-226-6364 Membership Type: Active Tropical Plant Concepts Inc Lee Curtis 12 - 2857 Sherwood Heights Dr Oakville, ON L6J 7J9 Tel: 416-747-9537 Membership Type: Active WATERLOO CHAPTER

Botany Bay Plants Robert Peters 2190 28th Sideroad, RR 1 Moffat, ON L0P 1J0 Tel: 519-780-1599 Membership Type: Active

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GOLDEN HORSESHOE CHAPTER

JCB Inc Gary Lisson 6 - 3375 North Service Rd Burlington, ON L7N 3G2 Tel: 912-447-2267 Membership Type: Associate LONDON CHAPTER

Supurbia Ted Collins H - 3537 White Oak Rd London, ON N6E 3A1 Tel: 519-668-0011 Membership Type: Active

Sylvite Agri-Services Adrien Gallant 2740 Couch Rd Putnam, ON N0L 2B0 Tel: 800-265-1902 Membership Type: Associate

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OTTAWA CHAPTER

Peloso Landscaping Mario Peloso 3883 Autumnwood Ottawa, ON K1T 0A2 Tel: 613-260-9566 Membership Type: Active

Thunderbolt Contracting Inc. Andy Mcneely PO Box 72052 Kanata, ON K2K 2P4 Tel: 613-831-4449 Membership Type: Active Robert Bourdeau Long Sault, ON Membership Type: Horticultural TORONTO CHAPTER

Green Forever Green José Lemos 40077 - 373 Marlee Ave Toronto, ON M6B 3H9 Tel: 800-585-5004 Membership Type: Active

Purple Fountain Beech

7314 Sixth Line Hornby, ON L0P 1E0 Phone: 905-878-7226 or 905-878-7367 Toll free: 800-337-3363 Fax: 905-878-8737 putzernursery@primus.ca

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