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President’s column
Accountability You know that kind of day – the one everyone has experienced. Nothing is going as planned and nothing is getting accomplished. From your perspective, the people in your office or on your crew who are supposed to be helping just don’t seem to be pulling their weight. You feel it is just easier to do everything yourself so it gets done right. You get angry and want to hold someone accountable for all the bad things happening. What do you do next? First, ask yourself this question: what exactly is accountability? “Accountability in the workplace is defined as doing the right thing consistently, day in and day out, in tasks and interactions to fulfill or further the mission of the organization. Accountability in business is very important as it costs U.S. corporations billions in inefficiency, employee theft, and return of defective products. Accountability in the workplace is when everyone is responsible for the tasks that they are assigned and if they do not
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perform the tasks properly then they are accountable for the repercussions.” Next, ask yourself how your company promotes accountability from its employees. (Sorry, the idea of “do this right or get fired” or “don’t screw up” doesn’t count.) Like any other part of a business this is an area that needs to be well thought out and put into action to create the work environment that allow everyone to flourish and for the company to grow and be successful.
You want to have clearly defined roles for all positions in the company.
You want to have clearly defined roles for all positions in the company. This includes job descriptions with detailed deliverables in all processes in which a person is involved. Whether it is a detailed end of month financial report or a plant purchase order, your people need to know who is responsible for completion, due dates and what follow up is expected. Clear roles and expectations outline accountability. With roles and expectations defined focus on teamwork. This is where goals and continued on page 6 The Growing Concern x November 2013 x 3
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President’s Column
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Plant Of The Month
Accountability
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Oak Trees Will Save the World
Fiscal Fitness
The New Retirement Math
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For Safety Sake
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Perennial Focus
What Every Employee Should Know Before a Safety Audit
Conifers for the Perennial Garden
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OLA Drainage Workshop Central Ohio NOVEMBER 6, 2013 Learn the latest techniques and products in drainage in this design and basic installation workshop. Instructed by Martha Hood of NDS, Inc. Held at Wolf Creek Company in Columbus. For more information or to register online, contact the OLA at 1-800-335-6521 or visit OhioLandscapers.org.
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Speaker: Bobbie Schwartz, FAPLD, Bobbie’s Green Thumb. Topic: Exciting Plant Combinations. Held at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Heights. For more information or to register online, contact the OLA at 1-800-335-6521 or visit OhioLandscapers.org.
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Plant Of the Month
Jim Funai, COLP Cuyahoga Community College
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Oak Trees Will Save the World Ok, perhaps a bit melodramatic for a headline, but it was better than our alternative, “Oaks are really neat everybody!” In truth, our discussion of great plants this month is inspired by Dr. Clem Hamilton, President and CEO of Holden Arboretum. We had the pleasure of joining a tree walk led by Dr. Hamilton recently where plants were discussed in a slightly different light than landscapers typically view plants. Clem presented the plants in the discussion with a focus on how they will respond to the changing climate. Let us be clear, our goal is not to persuade you about human impact on the changing climate, but simply to point out the observed, measured, and very clear… the climate of our world has changed in our lifetimes. A better statement may be – the climate of earth is always in a state of change, from ice age, to warm periods, back to ice age. If we zoom out far enough, we see a constant up and down, ebb and flow, of our global temperatures that look much like a living breathing animal. Well, at this point of the cycle we are in an upward trend. We all should be aware by now that the USDA has officially bumped us up
to Zone 6 on their hardiness maps. So, the concern isn’t so much that we are in a warming trend; it is the speed of the trend and nature’s ability to keep up with the rate of change. Prior to human interference, nature covered the entire earth. Think now, about how our population has impacted that coverage. We have limited nature to islands around ourselves, which makes plant movement (as a response to climate change) difficult. Alas, we could write a book about this topic, but we are here to discuss plants right? Our duty as landscape professionals is to act as stewards to nature. We use our knowledge and understanding to improve the ecosystem we are part of while also making beautiful landscape scenes. Part of our duty is to increase the biodiversity in the human continued on page 10
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Plant Of the Month continued from pg 8 landscape to help nature cope with climate changes. We must help build bridges of biodiversity across the human landscape to assist nature in adapting. We all have experienced the challenge of finding the appropriate plant for difficult landscape sites created by humans. Thus, we typically have a set of standard “go to” plants to deal with roadsides, parking lot islands, barren subsoil left by a builder, and swampy wet clay that are all part of our daily adventure in the landscape. We want to help you increase biodiversity to help Mother Nature while also making a more beautiful landscape! One great genus of plants to look to for help in saving the world from humans is Quercus. Oaks are a topic we have discussed twice before with Willow Oak (Aug ’11) and Chestnut Oak (Dec ’12). This month we are opening the floodgates of Quercus to spill out an arsenal of underused oaks that should be added to our landscapes to help us adapt to changing climate and difficult landscape sites that result from poor human planning. We will discuss them by a few situations they can help you overcome.
Poor Soil: Nearly every instance of construction, residential or commercial, will result in the most pathetic soil system we could possibly encounter. Compacted, stripped of all organic matter and living organisms, the subsoil is shoved around by a bulldozer and given its last rites with a sprinkling of “contractor grade” grass seed and a sprinkling of unholy water. Rather than fight this barren land, it may be wise to select plants that will help bring it back to health over time. When you are selecting trees for the site, consider these oaks: Quercus prinus – Chestnut Oak Toping out around 60 feet, this native shade tree is found in nature near upland sites with less than ideal soils and lower amounts of moisture. You can find a pair of them growing in two very small pavement islands at Stan Hywet and surviving the tough spot quite well. This oak has beautiful foliage and a natural pyramidal evolving to rounded habit that suits it well for parking lot shade. Q uercus shumardii – Shumard Oak Often confused as Northern Red Oak (Q. rubra) this native tree will do much better in the dry and infertile soils of a construction site turned landscape. Shumard is found in nature in a more mesic (moderate moisture) soil, but will be quite tolerant of dryer situations. This tree will also hold up better in a less acidic soil than the traditional use of Pin Oak.
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Quercus coccinea – Scarlet Oak Think of this as the Pin Oak for dry sites. Scarlet Oak is more tolerant of higher pH common to infertile soils and still reach into the 50-foot plus range with time.
Poorly Drained Soils: Another tough landscape situation thrown at us by human domination of the landscape is areas of very poorly draining soils. Many times, there is little one can do about this situation having nowhere to push the excess moisture. Our best bet is to find the right plant that will help mop up the mess and survive in the low oxygen environment of the soil. Quercus lyrata – Overcup Oak Usually staying under 40 feet tall and wide in the urban landscape, the Overcup Oak is a good option where space is a concern along with lowland soils. Another native oak, this tree is found in nature thriving next to swamps and wetlands where it will receive periodic breaks from the saturated soils. Quercus bicolor – Swamp White Oak Here is yet another great native oak that has the adaptability to keep up with our changing environments. As the name implies, this oak will grow in very poorly drained soils but can also survive in much more dry conditions as well. This tree is a good suggestion for the rain garden, which will also be the theme of all plants selected for our 2014 articles. Quercus michauxii – Swamp Chestnut Oak This oak is underused in the landscape and has perhaps some of the highest tolerance to standing water. Certainly a candidate for the rain garden, Swamp Chestnut Oak is found in floodplains and near wetlands where it will have its root system submerged for weeks at a time. This member of the white oak group is not an Ohio native, but is to the Atlantic coast and Southern U.S. Reaching into the 60 foot height range, the beautiful glossy green leaves with rounded lobes and smoother bark that may be branchless for two-thirds its height make a striking landscape shade tree.
Deicing Salts: As nice as it would be to eliminate the overuse of deicing salts in Northeast Ohio, that is a cultural shift not likely in our lifetimes. When speaking of a plant’s tolerance to salt, there are several items to consider. Salts are hydrophilic (they love water) and pull water out of
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plant tissues which causes the “salt burn” we see. Plants encounter deicing salts in both the soil from runoff, as well as in the air from salty water kicked up off the highway. Some oaks are known for the ability to survive both soil and airborne salt damage. Quercus macrocarpa – Bur Oak Bur oak is a native oak with a lot of forgiveness to humans. One of the larger oaks, growing into the 80-foot tall and wide range with time this tree is a landscape giant. It is good to note that macrocarpa means “large fruit” as the acorns of this tree may be as large as one and one-half inches long. Capable of survival in very tough situations it could be added to the list of oaks for dry soils as well as noting its adaptability to a wide range of pH. Bur oak is tolerant of both soil based salts as well as spray from the road.
there is a columnar form (‘Fastigiata’) that reaches the same 40-foot height as the species but maintains a spread of no more than 15 feet, as well as an interesting cutleaf form (‘Filicifolia’) that stays under the 30-foot range. Hopefully this brief discussion of eight great oaks inspires you to explore further into their attributes and uses in the landscape. Remember, our duty as landscape professionals is to act as stewards to Mother Nature and help her survive the curveballs we, as humans, throw at her.
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Q uercus robur – English Oak The only non-U.S.-native oak to make this list, the English Oak is an important part of the discussion for salt tolerance. Several cultivars of this oak make it useful in the urban landscape, as
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Fiscal Fitness
Michael J. Donnellan King Financial, Inc.
The New Retirement Math People are living longer, meaning assets need to last longer, too. In 1970, American men could expect to live to an average of 67.1, women to 74.7, according to the Centers for Disease Control. By 1995, those numbers were 72.5 and 78.9 respectively. In 2010, the numbers were 76 for men, 81 for women. But those numbers are life expectancy from birth. For those already 65, life expectancy today is actually 17 more years for men and 20 for women, making the average life expectancy for the newly Medicare-eligible 82 for men and 85 for women. And thanks to better health care, lifestyles and living standards, a 65-year-old man today has a 30% chance of living to 90—and a 65-year-old woman has a 40% chance of reaching 90, according to research by Ron Gebhardtsbauer, an associate professor of actuarial science at Penn State University. In addition, a 2011 report by the Census Bureau says that a person at 90 statistically has a further life expectancy of almost five years.
If you are already close to retirement, there is only so much you can do to address this new planning metric. It’s difficult to acquire more money once in or near retirement, and you can’t dramatically, nor efficiently, increase the rate of return without piling on unacceptable levels of risk. The next logical option is to cut back on spending. One current problem is that interest rates are near historic lows; and being held artificially low by the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Easing. Retirees are finding it difficult to get yields on bonds above 3% unless they want to look at long-term bonds continued on page 14
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Fiscal Fitness continued from pg 12 or head out farther on the risk curve. Ten years ago you could buy 6-7% bonds and live on the interest. This new economy means the standard assumption that retirement income should be equal to about 70% of pre-retirement income in order to maintain a client’s standard of living is also out the window. Dean Deutz, senior manager of wealth management initiatives at RBC Wealth Management in Minneapolis, says that 70% figure is also too low to provide a comfortable retirement. “Most of our clients are spending 100% of what they spent before retiring, sometimes 110% or even 130%.” Twenty years ago, Medicare covered most bills, and insurance, hospitals and drugs were cheaper, too, with Americans spending an average of $3500 per year on medical care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For a generation of people, many of whom worked for a single company for decades, company-sponsored retirement health insurance plans eliminated much of the worry and planning surrounding retirement medical issues. Even a decade ago, the cost of a year in a nursing home was just $48,000, a National Institutes of Health study says. But given our increasing longevity, abandonment of retiree health benefits by most major corporations, soaring medical costs (6%-7% on average per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics) and political threats to Medicare—and with long-term hospitalizations and
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If you are already close to retirement, there is only so much you can do to address this new planning metric. catastrophic illnesses looming like a shadow in every aging person’s mind—health care is suddenly a top issue in retirement planning. Now, over one-quarter of retirees will need nursing home care at a current cost of around $90,000 a year. Costs vary by state, but can easily be double or triple that for assisted-living or homes with private rooms. And try to project that cost in another twenty years! The bottom line appears to be that retirement is not a crisis, but it requires care, close periodic consultation, a willingness to pare expenses when markets slump and the ability to take on a bit more portfolio risk than planned. And stay as healthy and as fit as possible. Make sure periodic reviews are conducted on your portfolio. Talk with your financial advisor to review and rebalance when necessary.
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What Every Employee Should Know Before a Safety Audit by Charlie Bentson King Every employee in an organization should know how safety audits are to be conducted. The result of the audit affects everyone in an organization and it is imperative for every employee to be an integral part of the process to have the best possible outcome. Here are several points that every employee should understand before starting an audit.
Every employee should be trained on how the equipment breaks down and what to look for.
The goals of the process and how each employee will be part of the process should be the first part of every safety audit. Make sure that your employees know what is expected of them and how they will benefit from the process. It is important to put them at ease and get them on board.
Understanding the need and use of Personal Protective Equipment is part of every safety audit. The need for the protection is explained and a check of how the protection is working in the each specific work area should be examined. Many times additional PPE is needed.
Both administrative and engineering controls are used in a properly conducted safety audit. Administrative controls are the rules and guidelines set up in an organization’s safety policy and they should be checked first. Engineering controls are the actually safety devices and procedures that are conducted at the work station and they are the second thing to be checked.
Fixing tools and equipment on a regular basis and recognizing safety problems before they happen is next. Every employee should be trained on how the equipment breaks down and what to look for.
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F o r Sa f e t y Sa k e continued from pg 16 Emergency response procedures should be examined during an audit. Every employee should be intimately acquainted with the procedures. They should be examined to make sure the procedures are as efficient and appropriate as possible. The safety training procedures should be examined next. Regulatory compliance, safety and health training is imperative to preventing workplace accidents. All training is examined to make sure everything is included and covered. Understanding the importance of “Near-Miss� accident investigations should be covered. They are crucial to understanding and preventing future accidents. Every near miss should be reported and examined. A safety self assessment is next. Every employee should conduct one on a regular basis. This self-assessment should involve their work area and work practices to determine if a problem exists or a procedure could be added to make things safer. Everyone is an important part of a safety audit and every employee should know their part in the process and how it will be conducted. Everyone benefits from the information garnered in an audit. Safety audits are one of the most important ways to ensure a safe workplace.
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Perennial Focus
Bobbie Schwartz, FAPLD Bobbie’s Green Thumb
Conifers for the Perennial Garden On a typical late fall or winter day, when the sky is gloomy gray and the wind whirls through the trees, what is there to see that will renew the soul? Most of the perennials are either beige in their dormancy or have been cut to the ground. Is there any color? A bit, if the garden includes some evergreen perennials. In most landscapes, the most that can be hoped for is an overgrown Taxus or Rhododendron, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Good design creates a landscape that never stops giving inspiration and energy to the viewer. There are so many elements that can be included in a landscape or garden for winter interest. Conifers (other than Taxus) may be green but may also be blue or yellow or tipped with white or cream and have different textures. They may also change color during the winter.
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I have tried to intersperse conifers throughout my beds in a rhythmic pattern, using them for both color and textural contrast to the perennials and ornamental grasses. Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Shiva’ anchors the left side of the garage and shades the roots of the Clematis that clamber up the wall. It has soft, green, delicate foliage and left untouched would be five to eight feet tall and five feet wide, but I keep it pruned to about four feet. continued on page 24
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Perennial Focus continued from pg 22 On the right side of the garage, in the middle of the bed is Juniperus chinensis ‘Eternal Gold’ which I keep pruned to three feet high and about five feet wide. It would like to grow larger than that but would swallow my perennials. This juniper is bright yellow all year and is part of the series of yellows that I have in those two beds. Then at the far right end of that bed, in front of a stockade fence is Picea abies ‘Acrocona’. I love this spruce for its purple cones but also for its irregular but semi-upright form. To the left of it is a copper urn on a pedestal and Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’, in front of it are Sedum and mums and to the right is Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’.
about three feet in height and diameter. During the growing season, it is surrounded by alliums and Platycodon (Balloon Flower).
Good design creates a landscape that never stops giving inspiration and energy to the viewer.
In front, near the bottom of the west hill is a dwarf Chamaecyparis obtusa, the cultivar name of which I don’t know. It is a lovely shade of green and never needs to be pruned. When the nearby Spiraea ‘Magic Carpet’ and Rosa Oso Easy Cherry Pie are leafless and flowerless, the Chamaecyparis anchors the space. At the top of the west bed and moving slightly east across the front of the house is a Picea abies ‘Glauca Pendula’. It makes a blue statement during early spring before the surrounding perennials fill the nearby space. The blue is repeated at the top of the east hill with an unnamed Picea glauca which seems to stay at
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Almost centered at the bottom of the east hill is a weeping hemlock, Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’, given to me by a friend who was moving out of state. Just as the Chamaecyparis obtusa anchors the west hill, the Tsuga anchors the east hill. During the growing season, its texture and form contrast with the lax and small foliage of Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ and hardy geraniums. Thus, even when the ground is relatively bare during late fall, winter, and very early spring, the presence of the conifers is a reminder that the garden is merely dormant, not dead.
Bobbie Schwartz, FAPLD, owner of Bobbie’s Green Thumb in Shaker Hts., Ohio, is a landscape designer, consultant, free-lance writer, and lecturer whose specialties are perennial gardens and four-season landscapes. In addition to being an Ohio Landscape Association (OLA) member, she is an active member of the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) and Perennial Plant Association (PPA). Bobbie is a Past President of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). Bobbie currently serves as chair of the ONLA Plant Selection Committee. Bobbie can be reached at (216) 752-9449.
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9 Keys to Motivating Your Employees By Seomul Evans
If you’re a business owner, you know that one of the most difficult aspects of your job is finding and retaining good employees. After all, your business is only going to be successful if you have high-quality people working for you. Here are 9 keys to motivating your employees. 1. Make the Job Meaningful. Your employees won’t be satisfied unless they feel that the work they’re doing is meaningful. They need to feel like they add value to the company. Not only does the employee need to feel that his skills and abilities match the requirements of the job, but also that he has the
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opportunity to use his creativity and put his own stamp on the projects he completes. He needs to feel that his employer recognizes his contributions to the company’s success and that his contributions actually make a difference in the company’s bottom line. continued on page 30
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continued from pg 28 2. Make the Pay Fair. While pay is not the sole motivating factor for an employee, it is essential to job satisfaction. And it is by far the most difficult factor for an employer to monitor. Your employees must find their pay competitive and fair, and yet you must be able to pay your employees and still make a profit. This will be one of the most difficult motivating factors to control.
…make sure that your employees know that advancement is possible without pressuring them to take advantage of it.
3. Keep the Job Secure. Let’s face it, given the fast-paced environment of today’s business world, many, if not most, employees are insecure about whether or not they will be able to keep their jobs. This is another sticking point for their employers as they determine how to ensure a positive market share that will allow them to maintain existing staffing levels.
4. Make the Coworkers Positive. When you spend 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, with your colleagues, you want to have a good relationship with them. Make sure that you plan orientation programs around allowing people to get to know one another, and facilitate positive socialization experiences through recreation and times of rest. Using work teams is also a great way to allow for positive interactions.
5. Give Credit Where It’s Due. Praise your employees when they go above and beyond what you expect of them. Use monetary rewards when appropriate, and offer public recognition via bulletin boards and company newsletters. You will find that your employees are more loyal and more productive when they’re recognized for their contributions.
6. Provide Advancement Opportunities. Not all of your employees will want to advance, but they will feel more secure if they know the opportunity is there. So make sure that your employees know that advancement is possible without pressuring them to take advantage of it.
7. Make the Workplace Comfortable. You have employees who are going to spend a lot more of their waking hours at work than at home, so make sure the workplace is attractive and comfortable. When there is a high quality of life at work, people take fewer sick days, they experience fewer injuries, and they are willing to tolerate more pressure from the workplace.
8. Make the Leadership High-Quality. Nothing is more depressing to an employee than having a boss who has no idea what he’s doing and who refuses to get guidance from elsewhere. Competent leadership results in energetic, creative, transparent employees and assures employees that their job security is protected.
9. Make the Organization Relevant. Given the global nature and interconnectedness of today’s workplace, a high priority for employees is social relevance. Community involvement and development is a high priority for today’s workers, and few employees are willing to prioritize “making money” over making a positive difference in the community. You’re going to spend a lot of time and money in the process of recruiting and hiring your employees, so make sure you know how to motivate them once you’ve found them. These 9 keys are a great way to start ensuring loyal, productive, motivated workers.
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Membership Milestones November brings our Annual Business Meeting being held on November 21, where we elect our board of directors and celebrate the past. I am always excited to see the list of members celebrating their milestone years of membership with the Ohio Landscape Association. We recognize members for their longevity with the OLA as they reach each 5-year increment. Members who are celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 or 45 years of membership will be receiving a plaque at our Annual Meeting on November 21st. Here is the listing of those members:
Sandy Munley Executive Director Ohio Landscape Association
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Buyansky Brothers Landscaping, Inc. Garick Corporation Hobby Nursery Husney’s Landscape & Irrigation S.A.B. Landscaping, Inc. Schill Grounds Management Second Nature Landscape Services, Inc. TRC Landscape Services, Inc.
Aaron Landscaping, Inc. All About Groundcover, Inc. Buckeye Hills Landscape, Inc. Budding Artists, Ltd. Cameo Landscape & Design, Inc. Hegedus Hardscape LLC J & S Group, Inc. (The) Kendal at Oberlin McCaskey Landscape & Design Meyer Products, Inc. Mike’s Custom Landscaping Co. Mohawk Nursery Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. Power Equipment Distributors, Inc. Ready to Haul, LLC Royalton Supply Landscape Center Sasak Landscaping, Inc. Valley City Supply
40-Year Members Lucas Landscaping and Nursery, Inc.
35-Year Member Forest City Tree Protection Co., Inc.
30-Year Members Breezewood Garden Center, Inc. The Bremec Group Custom Landscaping Company, Inc. Rossi Landscaping, Inc. Willoway Wholesale Distribution Center
25-Year Members Art Form Nurseries J. Barker Landscaping Co. Crowleys Weed Man Lake County Irrigation Supply, Inc. Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc. NLCI Property Management Co. A.J. Nowac Landscaping, Inc. Nurturing Nature’s Knowledge by SJP Ltd.
15-Year Members Boyas Excavating, Inc. Briar Hill Landscape Brunner Landscape & Lawn Sprinkler, Inc. Connelly Gardens, Inc. Hietala Lawn Maintenance, Inc. Lakeside Sand & Gravel, Inc. Maiorana Landscaping, LLC Sal’s Landscaping Co. Summit Landscape
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CL A SSIFIED s For an up-to-date listing of all classified/ help wanted ads, please visit ohiolandscapers.org ACCOUNT MANAGER / SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design is in search of an Account Manager/Sales Representative to lead our grounds maintenance division. We are preparing for aggressive growth and need to fill this role. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in this role is required. Send resume to jacob@brothersgrimmlandscape.com. DESIGN/BUILD FOREMAN The Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design, an established, award-winning landscape firm, is looking for an experienced Design/ Build Forman. Competitive compensation and benefits. Applicants must have proven leadership skills and a clean driving record. A minimum of 3 years’ experience required. Send resume to jacob@ brothersgrimmlandscape.com. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION STAFF An Avon, Ohio landscaping company is currently seeking two full-time landscaping professionals to join our award winning team. Candidates must have a valid/insurance approved Ohio Driver’s License. Experienced snow removal operators, working knowledge of construction equipment, plant material, and hardscape installation and an ability to read blueprints a bonus. Email or fax resume to: Email: info@connellylandscaping.com Fax: (440) 937-6008 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc. has been successfully creating and maintaining distinctive residential gardens in northern Ohio for over thirty years. Our award-winning portfolio of work is built upon a unique combination of creativity, teamwork, craftsmanship and our outstanding clientele. We are currently seeking a career-minded individual who has the horticultural skills and knowledge to help maintain the gardens that we create. Prefer 3-5 years of experience with the technical ability to selectively prune ornamental shrubs and trees, install annual, perennial and woody shrubs, operate related power equipment and effectively communicate with clients, crew and sales team. Valid, insurable Ohio Driver’s License required.
Directions continued from pg 32 Members that have reached their first milestone of five years of membership will receive a certificate. They are:
5-Year Members 9th Avenue Designs, LLC Buckeye Outdoor Solutions Corso’s Flower & Garden Center CWS Wholesale Landscape Supply Davey Commercial Landscape Services Father & Son Landscaping Great Lakes Pblshng./Cleveland Magazine Guttliep Landscaping Hoffman Insurance Group (The) J.A.G. Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping LandOpt, LLC Lanhan Contractors, Inc. Luxury Landscapes, LLC Marketplace Events Meyers Landscape Services & Nursery New Vista Enterprises Ohio Pools & Spas Perfection Landscapes R.A.K. Sales, Ltd. Randy’s Lawn Care & Landscaping, Inc. Residex, LLC Rock Bottom Lawn & Landscaping Tri-R-Stone Wightman’s Lawn Care & Landscaping Yard Solutions, Inc. Zuk’s Tree Moving, Inc. It is great to look over such an impressive list! Congratulations to all. We have a great speaker lined up for the November meeting, too. Charles Vander Kooi will be presenting, People Management. Chuck is a nationally known consultant and speaker in the landscape and construction industries. He brings a wealth of knowledge and information, and is very entertaining as well. I highly recommend you attend! See page 7 for details of the meeting.
Compensation commensurate with experience. Health insurance, 401K, and a variety of company sponsored events throughout the year. Interested candidates can apply at:
Also, don’t forget that November 1st started our new membership year. I hope that we have earned your support and that you have renewed your membership, or plan to do so soon. Given the current economic and political conditions, it is more important than ever for your business to be a part of the Ohio Landscape Association.
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We strive to provide many educational opportunities for you and your staff to keep on top of your game and up-to-date with your skills. Check our calendar of events and our website for a full listing of what we have planned. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!
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