Landscape Ontario - March 2020

LANDSCAPE ONTARIO

March 2020

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Ottawa Chapter board expands both trade show and awards program with Steve Neumann at the helm.

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March, 2020 • Volume 38 - No. 03 HortTrades.com

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

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A little bit of sharing can go a long way

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Departments 8 Association News 14 New Members 15 Events 16 Professional News 19 Columns 23 Classifieds/Advertisers

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construction and maintenance, but not enough snow to keep the current crews busy. The balancing act begins.

It’s the time of year to keep employees interested with home and garden shows and small shop projects, while trying to manage the non-billable hours. Companies that have that balance figured out fall into another category altogether, while those of us still trying to figure out the right mix fall into just the “good” category. What will it take to move us from good to “great”?

Bold ideas, innovation, forward thinking, leadership.

I have found that sharing the company financials with employees helps them to understand the ups and downs of the company experiences. It helps to pull us together (in times of need and when we are too busy for it to be on our minds). If you get a chance, I highly recommend reading, The Great Game of Business, by Jack Stack. It is a great story and a textbook about sharing the numbers with employees.

You may not agree with sharing everything, but an employee that knows what is going on financially, can help pull things in the right direction.

Good luck preparing for spring. I challenge you to be more open with your employees in order for them to help you to move things forward.

ast month, I was invited to, and attended our Ottawa Chapter’s GreenTrade Expo and Awards of Distinction events. I was impressed with the level of professionalism shown by the chapter in putting everything together. It was on par with our Congress Trade Show and Conference that gathers industry folk from across Canada and the U.S. Every exhibitor I spoke to said that it was as good, if not better, than Congress with regards to quality sales leads.

The evening awards presentation was well put together and made much more special with peers presenting awards to other peers. Chapter president Steve Neumann received the Joan Johnston Community Leadership Award for his outstanding commitment and quiet leadership to both the chapter and his Algonquin College students. The Best Employer Award once again went to Ed Hansen, of Hansen Lawn and Garden, another exceptional individual. My experience in Ottawa showed me how strong that chapter really is, and how dedicated their volunteers are.

And now it’s already March! By now, members have gone over their budgets for the season ahead, ordered equipment that is needed for spring, and hiring is in full-swing. The wait is on. It’s too early for

Dave Wright LO President davew@wrightlandscape.ca

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Over 100 exhibitors displayed products and services at the two-day event.

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andscape Ontario Ottawa Chapter held a successful 27th edition of Green Trade Expo, Feb. 12-13, 2020 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. Previously a one-day show, the expanded, two-day event offered twice the number of seminars, prizes and activities, much to the delight of attendees and over 100 exhibitors.

First-time exhibitor, Louis Philippe Métail, owner of Charpenterie DaVinci in Trois-Rivières, Que., participates in about 7 or 8 shows a year, and says he was very impressed by his first visit to Green Trade Expo. “I was expecting more of a local crowd,” Métail says, “and some of the exhibitors are driving six to eight hours to be here, so I am actually able to meet new people in new areas from a large part of Ontario.” Métail says attending the show allows him to check out the latest products, trends and equipment, which is crucial to

The Plant ID Challenge and Hardscape Challenge put the knowledge of attendees to the test.

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the development of his product and his business.

Lana Doss, owner of The Fine Gardener in Ottawa, says she got a lot of good tips from attending the seminar on social media

by Mike Pennington. “I’m trying to improve my own social media presence with my business,” Doss said. “I took a ton of notes because I wouldn’t be able to remember all of the information I got out of it.” Doss says she was able to find a supplier at the show two years ago and “loves networking with people and companies in the industry.”

The education component of the event kicked off before the trade show, with the popular, early-morning MTO Contractor’s Breakfast. The free education sessions continued once the trade show opened, via a main stage and several meeting rooms at the facility.

Ottawa board members, Lindsey Ross and Steve Neumann welcomed guests to the awards dinner.

GreenTrade offered over 24 seminars, including Nathan Helder’s session on achieving freedom and profit.

Well-known landscape designer Julie Moir Messervy headlined a special ticketed keynote lunch on Feb. 12, following up her full-day designer workshop from the day before to give those at the show a taste of her inspiring projects from around the world and her design philosophy.

The Ottawa Chapter held its annual Awards of Distinction in the evening of Feb. 12 after the show. About 160 people enjoyed dinner, a live band and the announcement of nominees and winners of both contractor and supplier awards and a number of individuals within the chapter chapter were also recognized with awards. A new award this year, the Bruce Morton Student Leadership Award, was presented to Jennifer Leblanc, and a new series of contractor awards recognized the outstanding projects of LO members in various categories. (See sidebar for a list of winners).

Green Trade Expo ran smoothly in part due to the many student volunteers from Algonquin College, under the leadership of instructor and chapter president, Steve Neumann, who incorporates the event as part of his learning curriculum.

Recognized with the chapter’s Joan Johnston Community Leadership Award, Neumann was surprised to receive the recognition.

Erik Tammisto, a level-two horticultural industries student at Algonquin said, “Steve brings more than his knowledge of just the product, but the processes of building. He knows from the ground up every level and every layer, how it is supposed to be built and he was able to explain that to all of us in a very simple way.”

Kayla Church, a first-year student at Algonquin College says she was originally overwhelmed with the technical aspects of the Horticultural Industries course and after reaching out to Neumann outside of class time, he was able to “break things down into a logical frame of thought” to set solid expectations of the students that didn’t necessarily have the same amount of industry experience.

The Ottawa Chapter held its annual AGM the morning of Feb. 13, which included elections for the 2020 chapter board. The board members are: Randi Lee Bell, Marc Carriere, Mike Fulcher, Ed Hansen, Joan Johnston, Kim Kavanagh, Stephanie LeBlanc, Cory MacCallum, Steve Montcalm, Steve Neumann, Tyler Owen, Mary Stewart.

Day two saw the continuation of activities that included axethrowing, hardscape challenge, plant ID challenge, booth bingo and a free lunch.

Exhibitors, attendees and the chapter board are very pleased with the change to a two-day show and are already looking at making improvements to make next year’s event bigger and better.

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Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction winners Individual Awards Joan Johnston LO Community Involvement Award: Steve Neumann Jim Bauer Legacy Award: Carriere & Poirier Equipment; Green Thumb Garden Centre; Strathmore Landscape; Yates Sprinklers Bruce Morton Student Leadership Award: Jennifer Leblanc Charitable Campaigns of the Year: Bernwood Contractors; Hansen Lawn and Garden Employer of the Year: Hansen Lawn and Garden

Supplier Awards

Plant Material Supplier of the Year: Artistic Landscape Designs Hardscape Material Supplier of the Year: Cohen and Cohen Natural Stone Landscape Equipment Supplier of the Year: Battlefield Equipment Landscape Accessory Supplier of the Year: Geosynthetic Systems Business Support Supplier of the Year: Bradley’s Insurance; LMN Landscape Management Network Salesperson of the Year: Mossy Fallah, Landscape Designs; Ryan Zullo, Alliance Designer Products

Contractor Project Awards

Maintenance: Living Green Landscaping Hardscaping: Exact Landscaping Softscaping: Artistic Landscape Designs Lighting: Cityscape Woodworking: Abloom Landscape Contractor Water Feature: Roger Willis Contracting Landscape Design: Abloom Landscape Contractor; Wild Ridge Landscapes Planters & Annual Display: Living Green Landscaping Special Interest: Exel Contracting

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ASSOCIATION NEWS McMann recognized with Maple Leaf Award

Jeff McMann (left) accepts his award from John Stewart, Past President, ISA Ontario.

Congratulations to Landscape Ontario member and volunteer, Jeff McMann, who was recently selected as 2020 recipient of the Maple Leaf Award. The award is presented by the International Society of Arboriculture Ontario (ISAO) to an “individual who has provided exceptional energy, leadership and commitment to promoting and improving arboriculture and urban forestry for more than 10 years.”

An ISA member, McMann received his award at the annual awards banquet held Feb. 14 at RBC Place in London, Ont., in conjunction with ISA

Ontario’s annual education conference and trade show.

“I was very surprised to find out that I was receiving this prestigious award,” McMann told Landscape Ontario magazine, “but it is very satisfying at this point in my life to have my career of promoting the industry recognized. You do not begin a career with the goal of receiving accolades from your peers. I hope to continue to be involved in the promoting of the care of our trees.”

Those nominated for various awards were selected by an awards committee.

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In Memoriam — Bernie Langendoen Bernard Andre Langendoen passed away Jan. 18, 2020. He was 59.

Beloved husband of Rita for 37 years, Bernie was a faithful man of great family values.

He loved the Lord and looked to Him for grace and guidance. He was so very Bernard Langendoen thankful for his wife and his large family and for the privilege of having them nearby. This is a family that works together and plays together. His skill at design and construction saw him completing many projects big and small over the years, at home, and at Limberlost Point, his home away from home. His sons were always willing and happy to help him in construction, learning so many valuable lessons along the way.

He loved the process of finding a solution to any problem, and this made him a huge asset to Maple Leaf Nurseries, where he was a co-owner with his partner and friend, Ted Sikkema for many years, and a strong yet kind boss to his employees, many who are in Mexico and will be sad to hear of this loss. Three of his sons worked alongside him at the nursery and his daughter Sarah, the apple of his eye, worked with him in the office. His colleagues will miss him.

Bernie was level-headed and wise.

Many sought him out for advice, and he was quick to ask for advice from others if need be. He was widely respected by his business acquaintances and community.

In his spare time, he used his gifts serving on various school and church committees.

He loved to vacation at the cottage, and had many wonderful trips with his wife and friends over the years.

Memorial donations can be made to Jordan Christian School.

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2020 London Chapter Plant Symposium Over 200 people (including 100 students from the Fanshawe College design and horticulture programs) attend the fourth edition of the Landscape Ontario London Chapter Plant Symposium in partnership with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) on Feb. 7.

Attendees packed the Crystal Ballroom of the Lamplighter Inn to hear a full-day of expert speakers, including: Sean James, Jen Llewellyn, John Gaydos and Dan Cooper, and to check out various vendors.

Fanshawe College also ran a plant identification contest.

The chapter would like to recognize the following event sponsors: Grand River Natural Stone (breakfast), Baseline Nurseries & Garden Centre (lunch), SiteOne Landscape Supply, Canada Nurseries (table arrangements), Parkway Garden Centre (décor/ door prizes) The chapter would also like to thank volunteers Michelle Peeters, Pam Cook, Cindy Buelow, Hunter Beamish, Wendy Harry and Bob Reeves (emcee). Plans are already underway for the return of the event next year.

Landscape Ontario’s Denis Flanagan (right) caught up with Sean James, owner of Sean James Consulting & Design, at the London Plant Symposium to present him with the 2020 Garden Communicator’s Award.

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Annual Growers Short Course provides wealth of information and ideas Over 200 growers gathered at the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) in Burlington, Ont., on Feb. 5 for the annual Nursery Growers Short Course. Hosted by Landscape Ontario’s Growers Sector Group, the event provides many educational and networking opportunities, as well as updates from various research projects and from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

Jennifer Llewellyn, OMAFRA Nursery and Landscape Specialist, led off the event with updates on several pesticides and herbicides, as well as oak wilt, box tree moth and hemlock woolly adelgrid.

Llewellyn also presented a video showing several students analyzing nursery grower websites, offering a unique perspective on

Keynote speaker, Brian Decker spoke about efficiency in nursery production, and on marketing trends and sale strategies at this year’s Growers Short Course.

what younger generations are attracted to online.

Speakers throughout the day included: Sylvia Greifenhagen, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, results from an oak wilt vector survey; Darrell Bley, Niagara Parks, pruning for structure

and beauty; student forum, nursery crop research; Brian Decker, Decker Nursery, efficiency in nursery production and marketing trends and sales strategies; Mackenzie DiGasparro, spotted lattern fly; Glen Lumis, University of Guelph, root flares; Sean Fox, University of

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Capping off the day was the popular “grower’s good idea” session where individual growers share homegrown innovations or solutions to common production practices in unique situations.

This year’s ideas included: John Morse of Verbinenn’s Nursery with a tool to help wrap trees, Paul Rapai of Fox Hollow Farms with site maps, John Vandenberg of Kobes Nursery with a safety when working at heights solution, and Jeff MacDonald of Clearview Nursery with a cold storage solution. The winner, by way of an audience vote, was Bill Beni of Environs Nursery with unique equipment designs.

For more information on the LO Growers Sector group, visit HortTrades.com/ growers-group.

Association calls for input on educational events Do you have an idea for a session at an upcoming Landscape Ontario event?

Do you know of an engaging and entertaining industry expert that others could learn from? If so, Landscape Ontario would like to hear from you.

Organizers of Landscape Ontario’s

Congress Conference and other educational programs want input from members and industry pros to help raise the level of education for all.

Full details and an online form for all potential speakers is available on the association’s website at gfl.me/h5Bd.

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In Memoriam — Werner Kolb Werner Heinz Kolb passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2019 at the age of 90.

Beloved husband of Martha for 63 years, loving Dad to Barry (Cindy), Grandpa to Andrew (Brianna) and Amy (Dave).

Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Werner grew up in a beautiful garden city. He immigrated to Canada after the Second Werner Kolb World War and settled in Kitchener, Ont., with the help of his aunt and uncle. There he met and married Martha, started a family and continued to ply his trade as a barber. But his true passion kept calling.

In 1958, they started Kolb’s Green Thumb Nursery, which his family continues to operate. This allowed Kolb to never really have to retire. He could be seen putzing around the garden centre until his mobility diminished. He was proud to be a founding member of Landscape Ontario.

The family wishes to thank the numerous care givers and organizations that helped with Kolb’s care, including the fabulous staff at Innisfree House.

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Georgian Lakelands Chapter provides outdoor winter fun Landscape Ontario’s Georgian Lakelands Chapter hosted a successful Ski, Spa and Snowshoe Day at Craigleith Ski Club in The Blue Mountains, Ont., on Feb. 5.

A chapter tradition for over 20 years, over two dozen people attended the fun mid-winter event that caters to those who enjoy getting outdoors in winter. This year, snowshoeing was added to the list of activities, which also included an afternoon Fun Race for skiers and snowboarders.

Thanks to the support of many sponsors (listed below), the day included breakfast, lunch, après ski, networking and prizes.

The day ran smoothly thanks to the chapter’s organizational team of Laurie-Ann Stuart, Margot Byers, Teresa Matamoros and Lynne Barnes.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their support: Draglam Salt (Event Sponsor), Arbourdale (Breakfast Sponsor), Alliance Gator (Lunch Sponsor), Synlawn (Lunch Sponsor), ProPower (Apres Ski Sponsor), Bobcat Barrie (Race Sponsor), Jackson GM (Transportation).

Swag sponsors: 13 Forty Landscape Supplies, Diamond Studio, GB Outdoors, Gro-Bark (Ontario), No. 1 Auto, Vanden Bussche Irrigation.

Prizes donations: CarQuest, Connon Nurseries NVK, Ladybird Garden Designs, Lechuza Planters, Root Rescue, SC The Depot, Squire Johns, Sunbelt Rentals, The Diamond Studio, Vanden Bussche Irrigation.

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EVENTS Full details and registration information for all events can be found online at HortTrades.com/events or at specific chapter or sector pages.

Mar. 13-22

May 10

Enercare Centre, Toronto Don’t miss the 10-day festival showcasing the landscape and horticulture profession. Volunteer at CanadaBlooms.com.

Evergreen Brickworks, Toronto Join grandparents, parents and youth across the GTA for the inaugural walk to raise funds for tree planting initiatives. Visit grandtrees.org.

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Mar. 26

Toronto Chapter Meeting Latvian Centre, North York Annual safety update at 9:00 a.m.

Register by March 20.

Mar. 31

Gear Up For Spring Ancaster Fairgrounds Free admission includes trade show, seminars, lunch, networking, chapter AGM and prizes.

Apr. 15

Toronto Chapter Shop Talk Session The Busholme Restaurant and Bar, Erin No agenda, no speakers. Network and learn from others.

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PROFESSIONAL NEWS

Exciting new alliance for Communities in Bloom

Board of Directors (l-r): Scott Wentworth, Susan Ellis, Alan White, Bill Hardy (Treasurer), Paul Brydges (Chair), Bob Lewis, Darlene Kalawsky, John Lohuis (Vice Chair) and Rene Thiebaud.

The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) announced an agreement to acquire Communities in Bloom (CiB), bringing the governance and ownership of the CiB Program under the CNLA umbrella.

This strategic alliance will deliver an

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The new Board of Directors is comprised of five Directors from CNLA and four Directors from the former CiB Board: Bob Lewis, Susan Ellis, Darlene Kalawsky and John Lohuis (Vice Chair). The CNLA members on the Board are: Paul Brydges (Chair), Bill Hardy (Treasurer), Rene Thiebaud, Alan White, and Scott Wentworth.

The CiB board will take this opportunity to review the program and develop new strategies, while maintaining the important relationships with communities, provincial organizations, existing sponsors and other partners. More details will be shared as the program rolls out over the upcoming year.

“As Chair of CiB, I hope to further develop a strategic alliance between CNLA and CiB to help municipalities and private individuals create and enhance greenspace of all sizes and further educate the public on the value of protecting our environment,” said Paul Brydges.

Past Chair, Bob Lewis said, “We are confident that CNLA will provide a strong support base for the future, and we look forward to working with CNLA to take Communities in Bloom to new horizons.

As we have done in the past, we will continue to assist greening communities while showcasing and celebrating their achievements and civic pride throughout Canada and internationally.”

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Region of Peel no longer accepts grass clippings The Region of Peel is advising residents and lawn maintenance contractors that grass clippings are no longer accepted at the curb or at any Peel Community Recycling Centre. The Region is encouraging the practice of grasscycling: leaving grass clippings on the lawn during and after mowing.

Grasscycling takes less effort, acts as natural fertilizer, reduces frequency of watering, and saves time and money. It also helps build an environmentally-sustainable community.

Residents can also consider placing grass clippings into a backyard composter.

Composters are available at Peel Community Recycling Centers, yearround. Property owners can also consider reducing the overall size of turf areas by creating a Fusion Landscape or garden.

See watersmartpeel.ca/fusion for help on how to get started.

For more information, including tips, benefits and common myths on grasscycling, check peelregion.ca/waste.

Help to spread the Dig Safe message The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in Ontario.

The month is dedicated to raising awareness of safe digging practices across the province to improve safety and reduce damages to underground infrastructure.

Dig Safe Month serves as a reminder to contractors and homeowners that they need to call or click for locate requests before digging.

Throughout April, ORCGA members will lead various campaigns across the province to spread awareness about safe digging practices and the “Call or Click Before You Dig� messaging.

To organize an event in your community, please contact the ORCGA at 1-866-4464493 or office@orcga.com.

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City of Burlington now requires permit prior to tree removal As of Jan. 27, 2020, anyone within the City of Burlington’s urban boundary will need to apply for a permit and on-site consultation to remove a tree greater than 20 cm in diameter (8”) measured at 1.4 m from the ground, or to remove more than five trees between 10 and 20 cm (4-8”) measured at 1.4 m from the ground in a calendar year.

Heritage trees and endangered species are also protected. Permits are also needed for any activity that may injure or damage a tree.

A private tree task-force is being assembled with a goal of creating an incentive program for homeowners to plant trees on their private property. Details of the task-force and the incentive program are still being finalized.

When do I need a permit?

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• A tree greater than 20 cm diameter measured at 1.4 m from the ground • More than five trees between 10 and 20 cm measured at 1.4 m from the ground • Any size of tree that is a designated Heritage Tree* • Any size of endangered, at risk, or threatened tree species* • If the tree is dead** • If the tree is diseased with no chance of recovery** • If the tree is within 2 m of an occupied dwelling** *Additional permits and regulations apply. **Permit is still required; fees and compensation are waived.

When do I not need a permit?

• Removing trees of less than 20 cm in diameter measured at 1.4 m above the ground (no more than four per year) • Tree maintenance (pruning) • For emergency work, such as utility repairs • Trees at high-risk of injuring a person or damaging property • If the tree is located in a nursery or orchard • If the tree is an invasive species*

Replacement trees Trees that are injured or removed under the Tree Removal Permit will need to be replaced. The tree’s diameter, measured at 1.4 m above ground, as well as the overall condition rating will impact the total number of cm required to be replaced. Generally, one replacement tree is required for every 10 cm diameter removed. The on-site consultation will determine measurements and replacements.

If there is no room for the replacement trees to be planted on the property, there will be a charge of $400 per replacement tree.

This money will be used toward the Private Tree Incentive Program, where private homeowners will be encouraged to plant trees on their property.

Fees and fines

• Tree Permit, Development Related Application: $680/property • Tree Permit, Non-Development Related Application: $390/ property • Cash-in-Lieu of Replacement Compensation (Cash-in-Lieu): $400/tree • Private Tree Bylaw fine: $680/tree

The full bylaw, permit application and full details can be found online at burlington.ca/privatetree.

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Mentors lead through selfless contribution

Margaret Stinson

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f you look closely, the world is full of mentors. As I look toward the next stage of life, I find myself looking at others older than me. What are they up to? Where do they get their energy and inspiration from? How are they making the world a better place?

The first of these is Margaret Stinson.

Margaret and her late husband Ivan, adopted Landscape Ontario after we met at a Communities in Bloom event in Nova Scotia.

Margaret is not a horticulturist (I think she is a retired school teacher), but she is passionate about people and the community she lives in. She has volunteered at many events for decades and she is not even from the profession.

The other day, I looked out my office window to see Margaret (aided by daughter Lisa) struggling to navigate her walker through the snow to enter our building. I quickly went out to greet and hug one of my favourite people. Margaret was attending a meeting of the Green Cities Foundation, of which she recently accepted a position on its board. It is very inspiring to see her still accepting volunteer positions even in her late 80s.

Later that day, I gave Paul Zammit a tour of our new building. As we entered the CNLA offices, we noticed Margaret in the board room. Margaret had never met Paul before, but within two minutes it seemed like they

Michael de Pencier

were special friends. It does not take long for Margaret to warm up a room.

The next day, I received a wonderful email from Margaret titled, “Sunshine.” It talked about how the previous day had many aspects of “Sunshine.” It was “sunshine” to be greeted by LO’s living wall, and by a hug.

It was “sunshine” to be involved with all the positive relationships within LO and CNLA. Margaret is always quick to send uplifting and inspiring emails.

Margaret is focused on making positive changes for individuals. It’s about people, not things. It’s about positive relationships and encouraging words. It is about caring. It is about the little things.

Margaret is an inspirational role model with an unlimited amount of positive energy to spread around. Our organization has been enriched by her example of selfless contribution. I have been enriched by her example as well.

Another of my favourite mentors is Ken Jewett. Ken is also special. In his mid-60s Ken started Maple Leaves Forever (MLF). The purpose of this remarkable organization is to encourage the planting of native maples.

When Ken realized native maples were disappearing from the landscape, he did something about it.

In a very short time, MLF has been very effective at reminding us that the maple

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leaf is an important symbol of our national pride and identity. MLF has developed a network of growers to ensure native maples are propagated and readily available. The Foundation is working to persuade all levels of government to specify native maples more often in their plantings. The Foundation also provides a subsidy to those who plant native maples.

Ken’s actions will provide a legacy of benefit for generations. He is the grandfather of the Native maple. He is a great mentor.

Michael de Pencier has a storied entrepreneurial background. He is former publisher of Toronto Life magazine and founder of the Green Living Show. His business accomplishments would fill volumes. I met Michael through Mark Cullen.

We serve as fellow board members to the Highway of Heroes Living Tribute campaign.

Michael is a remarkable individual. He never stops thinking about ways to make the world a little greener. He is driven by a need to protect and enhance the environment.

He is always floating ideas and comes to meetings with folders full of articles.

Even as he was making enormous contributions to the Highway of Heroes project — negotiating millions of dollars worth of free media, he was already on to another great project called Grand Trees Climate Change Solutions. With Michael’s inspiration, Grand Trees has already raised more than $700,000 to support tree planting efforts in the GTA. See grandtrees.org.

Even in his mid-80s, Michael is a very energizing force for positive change.

I have learned many things from these three mentors. Retirement and age are just words. Everyone, at any age, can make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Mentors voluntarily take action, make positive choices and take-on tasks, issues and causes even though they don’t have to.

They are focused on others, not themselves.

They have a desire to help people they don’t even know. They have what appears to be an unlimited amount of positive energy. They care and they contribute. They take aim, set goals for themselves and then work to achieve those goals. They are collaborative and generous. They have empathy.

These wonderful individuals have taught me that we are more than our businesses and organizations. Our organizations exist to be a conduit for caring and positive change.

They exist to leave a positive legacy.

Tony DiGiovanni LO Executive Director

tony@landscapeontario.com

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A thank you to mentors

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his April will mark my sixth year working at Landscape Ontario. It is hard to believe how fast those years have gone by. I have been privileged to have spent my time thus far under the leadership and guidance of LO’s Manager of Membership and Public Relations, Denis Flanagan. As you may have heard, Denis will be closing the chapter on his time with Landscape Ontario after more than 20 years of service. It is in this spirit that I wanted to reflect on my time with Denis, and celebrate all mentors that have made a difference in our lives.

One of my first encounters with Denis dates back to the Canadian National Exhibition of 2004. Landscape Ontario built a ‘King Arthur’s Court’ themed garden and was in need of a pony to add some extra wow factor to the display. The wild idea of including a live pony in a garden display could only have come from Denis. Fastforward 20 years and as a soon-to-be university graduate, I was looking for an interim position between an undergrad and a masters degree. My first day on the job I attended a Waterloo Chapter meeting, which went well, until I was locked out of my car and Denis and I had to cover my key in Vaseline to get it unstuck. This set the tone for the next six years.

If you have spent more than five minutes with Denis, you know that he is a creative, imaginative, humorous and caring individual.

He has been a terrific mentor for many individuals, and a tireless advocate for green professionals.

Mentors encourage you to push boundaries and step out of your comfort zone. Denis has been there for many of my new experiences, including: first airplane ride, first round of golf, first stamp in my

Denis Flanagan (centre), Adam Day and Myscha Burton (Stafford) pose with Nikkelodeon the pony and the Best Feature Garden award at the CNE in 2004.

passport, and many more. Although not always appreciated in the moment, Denis has pushed me outside of my comfort zone in the form of impromptu presentations and public speaking, or trying out exotic foods.

Mentors allow you to make mistakes.

Thinking back, I cringe at some of the notso-impressive mistakes I have made over the last few years. Through it all, Denis made each one a learning opportunity for me to grow. Rather than a scolding or punishment, Denis is always able to see the light-hearted side of any situation, and can transform the scenario into a chance for improvement.

Mentors are more than just a boss. They become friends, confidants, and teachers. A good mentor recognizes your strengths, as well as areas that need improvement. They create opportunities for you to develop your

Myscha Stafford LO Membership and Chapter Coordinator myscha@landscapeontario.com

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skills. Mentors want others to succeed and teach you the skills to thrive independently.

Denis’ positive attitude is felt throughout the office. He is a friend to everyone in ways no one else is. Like other great mentors, Denis calls a spade a spade. What you see is what you get, and there is no worry of hidden agendas or politics. Mentors truly want what is best for you and help to give you the tools and opportunities for success.

Thank you, Denis, for teaching me there is room for humour in every situation, that making a wrong turn is not a reason to panic (but a chance for adventure), that there is always time for a photo op, and to keep striving for new learning opportunities.

On behalf of the LO members, we wish you the very best in whatever the next chapter may bring. Thank you!

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Late locates are unacceptable

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andscape Ontario’s Congress 2020 was another very successful event, drawing over 15,000 visitors. I spent three days at the show in the Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) booth where I met several old friends and many new landscape contractors. I was very surprised to hear both groups mention a very serious on-going problem: late locates. In the spring rush, this is a perennial problem, but until Congress, I was unaware of the exact magnitude of this issue.

After hearing about this issue, I inquired about the number of fines that are regularly issued by ON1CALL for late locates. The answer I received was that they did not think there were any fines issued on a regular basis. Do you know of any law that is regularly broken without any consequences or fines? This is ridiculous! It is very difficult to establish any standard practices without a deterrent or consequence for non-compliance. Even when bringing up children, you have to establish a standard practice and if they do not follow, there will be some form of corrective action or consequence.

If non-compliance is not challenged with corrective action, what is the incentive to change the performance? It’s no wonder locates are late when there is no consequence for the locate provider to make sure it is done on time. There needs to be some form of penalty for locate providers who are not following the law. ON1CALL needs to review their position in this regard and you will surely be hearing more about this issue over the coming months.

History

About 13 years ago, Landscape Ontario was asked by ORCGA president, Jim Douglas, to join the ORCGA Board of Directors to represent the landscaping, fencing and irrigation industries on the board. I, in turn, was asked by Tony DiGiovanni and continue to be your industry representative to this day. At that point, the allotted time for the locate industry to have utility locate markings on the ground was three days from the time a contractor called ON1CALL. About five years ago, Bill 8 was introduced to the Ontario Legislature which then made it law to have locates marked within five days. This timeframe was deemed fair and agreed upon by all industry stakeholders. It was assumed by all that five days was reasonable and acceptable and to this day, the law still stands.

Conclusion

The issue of late locates has already been discussed by the ORCGA Board (which includes representatives from ON1CALL and the locate providers). ON1CALL recently brought 25 damage prevention industry people together to review the late locate problem and to look for possible solutions. The ORCGA Damage Prevention Symposium in February also included a panel discussion on this issue. Hopefully, dialogue will lead to some positive solutions.

At this time, my advice to contractors is to get their locate requests in early and to assume it may take up to 10-15 days to get locate markings on the ground. Keep me posted on any late locates so I can make sure your feedback gets noted into the system. Get you requests in early so you are not wasting your valuable time and hard-earned money.

Current status

At Congress this year, almost every contractor that came into the ORCGA exhibit complained about late locates. I was surprised. Their comments were very upsetting because nothing seems to have changed over the last decade. Many contractors indicated that in some cases, locates were up to 15-20 days late. Late locates cost contractors time and money.

When I get a call from a contractor in trouble over lack of locates, I help them out by first calling the locate company, and then referring them to Rob Matthews at ON1CALL (519-265-8006, ext. 8820). Matthews is the locate police, with the power to issue a fine to the locate company for not complying to the five-day Ontario law for locater providers.

Terry Murphy CLM

tvmurphy@ca.inter.net

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Top five reasons your team isn’t engaged

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ne of the best authors on team engagement is Patrick Lencioni. His books include: the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Ideal Team Player, Three Signs of a Lousy Job, and more. His writing is brilliant — and comes full circle. Some were written well-before we even knew what a Millennial was. Lencioni’s wisdom and advice couldn’t be more relevant if he’d written it last month. It’s about the human condition – and I believe the main disconnect lies in the ‘screen-time’ factor of our lives.

We’ve forgotten how to connect and value others in a sincere way, let alone at work where there are targets and deadlines.

Last month I ran a full-day workshop on “Working Together” at Ottawa’s GreenTrade Expo. I also spoke about Employee Engagement — a topic on the minds of many business managers who are looking ahead to a busy spring season — and spending lots of energy trying to become better employers, recruiters and career providers.

So, why do so many company managers struggle with finding, engaging and keeping great team players? I think it boils down to a few key issues, all of which have roots in the generation gap of preferences and communication styles that represent the average company demographic.

Everyone wants to know their efforts make an impact, and that they’re valued and appreciated. It’s important for everyone to know what they’re supposed to be doing, what they need to know/learn, when they’ll learn it, and how. This is pretty tough to do if there’s a lack of clarity on what’s expected and how performance will be measured.

To be honest, most employers I know (myself included for many years) really suck

at being clear on job responsibilities, desired results and providing constant feedback.

Now more than ever, it’s crucial. Our younger employees just won’t cope well without clarity. They’re digital natives. Information has never been inaccessible to them until they hit the workforce. Younger staff (under 25), leave school where they’ve had structured learning and regular feedback (report cards, test scores, essay/project grades) and jump into the workforce where they are left to fend for themselves and find their own way. They end up disengaged, feeling undervalued and it then shows in their work.

Here are five key things that may be happening in your business that could result in disengaged employees that are eluding you: They’re in the wrong position and have been unintentionally set up to fail. With it becoming increasingly challenging to fill various positions, it’s tempting to put the best person you can find (not necessarily the properly-trained or most experienced person) into a vacant position. Maybe you’ve taken an employee and promoted them once, or twice… until they reach the level of their own incompetence – it’s called the Peter Principle, and it’s a recipe for disaster.

They feel like just a warm body or a commodity. In his book, Leaders Eat Last One, Simon Sinek says, “Money is a commodity to be managed to help grow your people, not the other way around.” By this he means you can no longer treat front line or junior employees like worker bees (or worse) who are expendable. If you expect to make profit off of the backs of your underpaid employees, you’re going to have a revolving door in the HR department. You need to invest in your people, grow their skills, give

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them hope, lift them up, and great results will follow. They will appreciate being appreciated. They will step up and engage.

Their work has no meaning to them.

Everyone needs to feel proud, every day.

When you set people to tasks without them having the big picture or an understanding of what part their own effort will play in the overall success, they’ll feel useless and leave. Or they may only show up when they feel like it.

You give them no hope, and no relevance.

They don’t feel valued or safe to learn.

If staff is intimidated, embarrassed or wrong when they ask questions, you might as well say good-bye. If they have a poor trainer (impatient, condescending, flippant) then they’ll be poorly trained. This leads to being discouraged, feeling dumb and inadequate.

Who would stick around for that?

There is no path to personal success. Again, it’s about creating hope. This starts with a living wage. Not what you think that should be, but what they need it to be.

They’ll ask themselves daily, “Why should I stay? Will I succeed here? What’s in it for me?” If your hiring, onboarding and training system leaves them unable to answer these questions, then sooner or later, they’ll leave.

Take a look at these five factors and think about them one by one. Ask your team what they experience. Does any of this take place without (or with) you realizing it? Can you engage your team to help design a better system for information sharing, feedback, job position clarity, career options and continuous improvement? What would be different if you had all of five of these banished from your company? I think you’d have a rockstar team and I hope that you agree.

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