OL031: 5 Key Steps to an Efficient Morning Roll Out
This online session will help you understand how to greatly improve communication in your company so you can organize your crews in advance of the rollout.
You will learn how to engage your crew leaders and their labourers so they have buy-in to be highly efficient. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing all your crews packed up and heading directly to their jobs within minutes of arriving at work. See the impact this can have on your bottom line with the implementation of a few simple tools!
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This online session will help you understand how to greatly improve communication in your company so you can organize your crews in advance of the rollout.
You will learn how to engage your crew leaders and their labourers so they have buy-in to be highly efficient. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing all your crews packed up and heading directly to their jobs within minutes of arriving at work. See the impact this can have on your bottom line with the implementation of a few simple tools!
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LD049: A Practical Approach for Designing and Creating a Sustainable Landscape
Clients are looking to create sustainable landscapes, but don’t necessarily know what that involves.
In this full day seminar we will look at practical ways of designing and implementing beautiful and functional landscapes that also provide environmental benefits.
Participants will be provided with a wealth of specific ideas on how to create landscape systems that really work for property owners and for the environment.
Professional designers and contractors will understand the range of profitable business opportunities that open up to them by incorporating sustainable landscaping principles into their projects.
Topics will include: the use of permeable pavements, managing stormwater runoff, amending native soils, best practices for planting trees, pollinator gardens and great plant combinations using natives and nativars.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday January 30, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Clients are looking to create sustainable landscapes, but don’t necessarily know what that involves.
In this full day seminar we will look at practical ways of designing and implementing beautiful and functional landscapes that also provide environmental benefits.
Participants will be provided with a wealth of specific ideas on how to create landscape systems that really work for property owners and for the environment.
Professional designers and contractors will understand the range of profitable business opportunities that open up to them by incorporating sustainable landscaping principles into their projects.
Topics will include: the use of permeable pavements, managing stormwater runoff, amending native soils, best practices for planting trees, pollinator gardens and great plant combinations using natives and nativars.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday January 30, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL055: A Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video's
Hear from one of the industry's finest Randy Tumber as he offers a detailed look at what is involved to design and build natural-looking water features that are effectively integrated into the landscape.
Participants will benefit from technical expertise that creates a completed aesthetic that takes a design beyond the visual to an emotional level.
Segments covered in OL055, the complete Integrating Water Features package include Design, Construction, Rocks, and Placement along with Liners and Leaks
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video links.
LO member price: $615.00
Non-member price: $715.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - Thursday January 1, 1970 3:30 pm
Pre-recorded YouTube video's
Hear from one of the industry's finest Randy Tumber as he offers a detailed look at what is involved to design and build natural-looking water features that are effectively integrated into the landscape.
Participants will benefit from technical expertise that creates a completed aesthetic that takes a design beyond the visual to an emotional level.
Segments covered in OL055, the complete Integrating Water Features package include Design, Construction, Rocks, and Placement along with Liners and Leaks
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video links.
LO member price: $615.00
Non-member price: $715.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - Thursday January 1, 1970 3:30 pm
LA010: Advanced Pruning Seminar
Many landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Many landscaper professionals hesitate to prune small trees and shrubs. They feel that may injure or permanently disfigure the plant. In this seminar you will review the basics of pruning then learn some advanced strategies and techniques so that you can encourage proper plant structure, reduce long term maintenance and hazards that can arise from improperly pruned plants.
Learn the reasons and timing for pruning of many different types of shrubs and small trees. We will look at restoration, structural and fruit tree pruning. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Please dress for the weather and do not forget your secateurs and PPE.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL036: Aggregates,Soil Conditions and Drainage Efficiency
Use the right tools for the right job.
The same applies to when building a garden. To ensure that your project is built correctly, you need to understand the environment, soil conditions, and what materials to use to do the right job. This session will cover aggregates, their drainage properties, and how your site conditions will affect your choices for your build.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Use the right tools for the right job.
The same applies to when building a garden. To ensure that your project is built correctly, you need to understand the environment, soil conditions, and what materials to use to do the right job. This session will cover aggregates, their drainage properties, and how your site conditions will affect your choices for your build.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL071: An Introduction to Tree Biology, Health and Stress
The key to ensuring landscape trees thrive is understanding the basics of how they grow. Participants will learn the fundamentals of tree development from roots to shoots and all the plant parts in between. Learn what trees require to reach optimum health and how to provide it for them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The key to ensuring landscape trees thrive is understanding the basics of how they grow. Participants will learn the fundamentals of tree development from roots to shoots and all the plant parts in between. Learn what trees require to reach optimum health and how to provide it for them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL099: Basics of Planter Design
The presenter will cover the basics of planter design (culture requirements, locations, and layouts) along with various examples of the work they've done. Briefly covering the benefits of offering the service to your clients.
This is a condensed version of the in person presentation.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Spencer Hauck, Sandhill Botanical
Date: Friday February 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The presenter will cover the basics of planter design (culture requirements, locations, and layouts) along with various examples of the work they've done. Briefly covering the benefits of offering the service to your clients.
This is a condensed version of the in person presentation.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Spencer Hauck, Sandhill Botanical
Date: Friday February 2, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LBM139: Building Winning Teams: Hire them! Coach them! & Train them to Succeed!
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will share and discuss proven strategies, resources, and tools used to create successful team members during four critical phases - recruitment, the “first” day, training, and team member evaluations.
We will discuss management/leadership styles & the importance of company culture to get the most out of your new & current team members.
Learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Rob Redden, Carr Landscape Depot
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will share and discuss proven strategies, resources, and tools used to create successful team members during four critical phases - recruitment, the “first” day, training, and team member evaluations.
We will discuss management/leadership styles & the importance of company culture to get the most out of your new & current team members.
Learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Rob Redden, Carr Landscape Depot
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL075: Building Winning Teams: Keep Them and Train Them to Succeed
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will discuss strategies used to create successful team members from their first day of employment. Sharing proven strategies, resources, and tools: learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Rob Redden, Carr Landscape Depot
Date: Tuesday March 26, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In this dynamic and interactive session, we will discuss strategies used to create successful team members from their first day of employment. Sharing proven strategies, resources, and tools: learn how to get the most out of team members while keeping them engaged, motivated and productive
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Rob Redden, Carr Landscape Depot
Date: Tuesday March 26, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LE012: Chainsaw Training
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs
NOTE: The condition of the chainsaw is an important requirement for this training. For participants to effectively learn in a safe environment, their chainsaw must be in safe operational order. Saws that do not meet the requirements below will not be approved for use during the seminars.
-Functioning chain brake and rear trigger interlock.
-Front and rear handles must be free of structural cracks.
-No fuel leaks present.
-Chain catcher tab/pin is present and intact.
Each participant will required to supply and bring:
Chainsaw.
CSA approved work boots.
CSA approved hardhat in good condition.
CSA approved safety eye wear.
Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario.
Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear).
Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder.
Chainsaw wrench (scrench).
Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers.
Lunch not included.
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $430.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Davey Tree
Dates: Wednesday March 27, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 28, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs
NOTE: The condition of the chainsaw is an important requirement for this training. For participants to effectively learn in a safe environment, their chainsaw must be in safe operational order. Saws that do not meet the requirements below will not be approved for use during the seminars.
-Functioning chain brake and rear trigger interlock.
-Front and rear handles must be free of structural cracks.
-No fuel leaks present.
-Chain catcher tab/pin is present and intact.
Each participant will required to supply and bring:
Chainsaw.
CSA approved work boots.
CSA approved hardhat in good condition.
CSA approved safety eye wear.
Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario.
Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear).
Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder.
Chainsaw wrench (scrench).
Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers.
Lunch not included.
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $430.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Davey Tree
Dates: Wednesday March 27, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 28, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LE012: Chainsaw Training
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs
NOTE: The condition of the chainsaw is an important requirement for this training. For participants to effectively learn in a safe environment, their chainsaw must be in safe operational order. Saws that do not meet the requirements below will not be approved for use during the seminars.
-Functioning chain brake and rear trigger interlock.
-Front and rear handles must be free of structural cracks.
-No fuel leaks present.
-Chain catcher tab/pin is present and intact.
Each participant will required to supply and bring:
Chainsaw.
CSA approved work boots.
CSA approved hardhat in good condition.
CSA approved safety eye wear.
Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario.
Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear).
Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder.
Chainsaw wrench (scrench).
Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers.
Lunch not included.
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $430.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Davey Tree
Dates: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
To promote the safety of landscape professionals using chainsaws, the MOL requires training on safe chainsaw operation by a competent instructor. This two-day seminar satisfies that requirement.
Day 1 will cover:
*Safety
*Operation
*Maintenance
Day 2 will cover:
*Hands on
*Sharpening
*Cutting/bucking limbs/logs
NOTE: The condition of the chainsaw is an important requirement for this training. For participants to effectively learn in a safe environment, their chainsaw must be in safe operational order. Saws that do not meet the requirements below will not be approved for use during the seminars.
-Functioning chain brake and rear trigger interlock.
-Front and rear handles must be free of structural cracks.
-No fuel leaks present.
-Chain catcher tab/pin is present and intact.
Each participant will required to supply and bring:
Chainsaw.
CSA approved work boots.
CSA approved hardhat in good condition.
CSA approved safety eye wear.
Chainsaw pants or chaps approved for use in Ontario.
Hearing protection (muff style or in-ear).
Leather gloves, flat file, depth gauge tool, round file, file holder.
Chainsaw wrench (scrench).
Fuel and chain oil in appropriate containers.
Lunch not included.
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $430.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Davey Tree
Dates: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
OL115: Chasing Growth Without Systems
The thrill of marketing and selling 'magazine-worthy' projects gets all of us fired up. During this two-part session learn about the latest products, tools, and fancy pieces of equipment that keep our inner-kid excited. Chasing high profits as your number one goal satisfies your ego's need to prove that you could do it, and do it on your own.
But, it's the systems, key people, and overhead needed to create a legitimate business that will keep you in the game for the long haul. Pursuing the wrong things in the wrong order can put you out of business in a heartbeat, or at the very least have you chasing your tail and wasting years without improving your business.
Having made the mistake of chasing growth without being systemized, Derek has recently taken a step back, reduced the size of his company, and placed the focus on running a much tighter ship. It's a multi-year journey but one that is essential to your business and personal survival.
Join this online session to gain a high-level view of the key systems, protocols, and strategies needed to operate a successful landscape business.
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Derek Lippert, Quiet Nature Ltd.
Dates: Tuesday February 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday March 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The thrill of marketing and selling 'magazine-worthy' projects gets all of us fired up. During this two-part session learn about the latest products, tools, and fancy pieces of equipment that keep our inner-kid excited. Chasing high profits as your number one goal satisfies your ego's need to prove that you could do it, and do it on your own.
But, it's the systems, key people, and overhead needed to create a legitimate business that will keep you in the game for the long haul. Pursuing the wrong things in the wrong order can put you out of business in a heartbeat, or at the very least have you chasing your tail and wasting years without improving your business.
Having made the mistake of chasing growth without being systemized, Derek has recently taken a step back, reduced the size of his company, and placed the focus on running a much tighter ship. It's a multi-year journey but one that is essential to your business and personal survival.
Join this online session to gain a high-level view of the key systems, protocols, and strategies needed to operate a successful landscape business.
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Derek Lippert, Quiet Nature Ltd.
Dates: Tuesday February 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday March 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LC026: Chiseled in Stone: An Introduction
This two- day introductory seminar is suitable for those seeking greater insight and skill development in the art of stone masonry.
Topics covered include construction techniques, selection and application of various building materials, relationship of design to stone selection, and the hands-on skills of working with natural stone.
Participants can expect to leave the seminar with the knowledge and basic skills required to successfully complete any stone masonry project, but not the years of practice required to hone masonry skills.
Participants are required to bring: personal protective equipment (PPE) work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, dust mask, etc., along with a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel. You are asked to help clean up at the end of the day.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Monday January 29, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday January 30, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This two- day introductory seminar is suitable for those seeking greater insight and skill development in the art of stone masonry.
Topics covered include construction techniques, selection and application of various building materials, relationship of design to stone selection, and the hands-on skills of working with natural stone.
Participants can expect to leave the seminar with the knowledge and basic skills required to successfully complete any stone masonry project, but not the years of practice required to hone masonry skills.
Participants are required to bring: personal protective equipment (PPE) work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, dust mask, etc., along with a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel. You are asked to help clean up at the end of the day.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Monday January 29, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday January 30, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LC064: Chiseled in Stone: Intermediate Seminar
For the landscape construction pro, this intermediate stone masonry seminar is designed for those already familiar with basic masonry concepts, tools, and techniques.
Participants will learn the next steps in cutting, chiseling, and layout techniques, reinforcing best practices required for installing wet- or dry-laid natural stone walls and pillars, setting natural stone coping, plus layout and construction of curved walls.
Participants are required to bring: personal protective equipment: work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, dust mask, etc., along with a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel.
Prerequisite: Participants should have some experience in this area before attending.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For the landscape construction pro, this intermediate stone masonry seminar is designed for those already familiar with basic masonry concepts, tools, and techniques.
Participants will learn the next steps in cutting, chiseling, and layout techniques, reinforcing best practices required for installing wet- or dry-laid natural stone walls and pillars, setting natural stone coping, plus layout and construction of curved walls.
Participants are required to bring: personal protective equipment: work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, dust mask, etc., along with a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel.
Prerequisite: Participants should have some experience in this area before attending.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OL102: Common and Uncommon Problems in the Landscape for Woody Plants
An overview of the common pests, living and non-living disorders, how to identify and management strategies. We will discuss the hot topics of the past year and some unique issues that we may come across in the field.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
An overview of the common pests, living and non-living disorders, how to identify and management strategies. We will discuss the hot topics of the past year and some unique issues that we may come across in the field.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL015: Common Native Plants and their ID by plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore native plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore native plants and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL014: Common Perennials and their ID by plant family.
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore perennials and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore perennials and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL017: Common Trees and their ID by Plant Family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore trees and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore trees and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LE004: Compact Excavator Safe Operator Training
For employers who want to undertake due diligence. This seminar covers the fundamentals of daily maintenance, machine controls, safe operating practices/techniques, and legal considerations for compact excavators found on many job sites. In addition to class time, participants will be given the opportunity to operate and demonstrate proficiency on a compact excavator in a simulated job-site environment.
Note: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the seminar, to review the specific equipment they will be operating.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $265.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
For employers who want to undertake due diligence. This seminar covers the fundamentals of daily maintenance, machine controls, safe operating practices/techniques, and legal considerations for compact excavators found on many job sites. In addition to class time, participants will be given the opportunity to operate and demonstrate proficiency on a compact excavator in a simulated job-site environment.
Note: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the seminar, to review the specific equipment they will be operating.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $265.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Thursday April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
LBM130: Company Culture – The Key To Employee Loyalty
When an employee walks out the door, people notice. Some might even think they should start looking for a new job too.
That's why employee retention and job satisfaction should be high on every organization's list of priorities and why creating effective retention strategies to decrease turnover is one of the owner’s and manager's most important jobs.
Company Culture – the key to employee loyalty is for owners, general and operation managers
Topics covered include: Hiring for success, Career paths for each employee – show them their future, Having your employees thinking as owners, Employee input to help strengthen systems, The importance of onboarding and continual training, The key to a strong management team, The importance of having a clean organizational chart, Social events – be creative, Loyalty programs, Sharing and engaging employees – transparency, Employees as brand ambassadors
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Wednesday January 31, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
When an employee walks out the door, people notice. Some might even think they should start looking for a new job too.
That's why employee retention and job satisfaction should be high on every organization's list of priorities and why creating effective retention strategies to decrease turnover is one of the owner’s and manager's most important jobs.
Company Culture – the key to employee loyalty is for owners, general and operation managers
Topics covered include: Hiring for success, Career paths for each employee – show them their future, Having your employees thinking as owners, Employee input to help strengthen systems, The importance of onboarding and continual training, The key to a strong management team, The importance of having a clean organizational chart, Social events – be creative, Loyalty programs, Sharing and engaging employees – transparency, Employees as brand ambassadors
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Wednesday January 31, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL057: Construction - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During part two of this program. Randy will go over choosing the right elements for your project's beauty and functionality and understanding the order to build for efficiency and success
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During part two of this program. Randy will go over choosing the right elements for your project's beauty and functionality and understanding the order to build for efficiency and success
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL056: Designing - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment Randy looks at the Design Principles and Elements that apply to all scales of projects as they relate to Successfully Integrating Water Features.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment Randy looks at the Design Principles and Elements that apply to all scales of projects as they relate to Successfully Integrating Water Features.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL073: Dig a Little Deeper, Understanding Soils
Discuss the basic components of soil and what makes good soil. The importance of microbes in building soil structure, and how gardeners can improve this. Discussion on common soil myths and ways to add nutrients to the garden.
Finally, we’ll have a look at a new topic in gardening – the rhizosphere. This is a thin layer around roots that will change the way you think about soil.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Discuss the basic components of soil and what makes good soil. The importance of microbes in building soil structure, and how gardeners can improve this. Discussion on common soil myths and ways to add nutrients to the garden.
Finally, we’ll have a look at a new topic in gardening – the rhizosphere. This is a thin layer around roots that will change the way you think about soil.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LI020: Electrical Troubleshooting for Irrigation Systems
You've been called to a site to investigate why the irrigation system is not starting up. Do you know where to begin when troubleshooting an electric irrigation system? This hands-on seminar will cover what you need to know and the equipment needed to analyze, troubleshoot, locate the problem(s), repair the problem and get things working.
Participants will learn:
• Basic electricity theory, volts, watts, ohms, electrons, conductors, insulators, etc.
• How to use your volt/ohm multimeter so that by investigating the system at the controller you will learn what the meter readings are telling you and…
• To troubleshoot electrical problems from the controller without going outside.
• Test power sources, transformers, controller terminal strip output, power wires, field wires, solenoids, sensor wires, wire connections, and batteries.
• What resistance readings can tell you about the health of the irrigation system.
• Locate buried wires to find hidden valves. Find ground faults.
• How to correctly ground an irrigation controller, sports field and golf course pedestal irrigation controllers with ground rods and cadwelds.
This seminar will help save hours, allowing you to be more efficient at troubleshooting AC and DC power sources, volt/ohm meters, irrigation equipment electrical requirements and how to test many devices.
Note:Participants should bring along a basic inexpensive multimeter for testing wiring.
Note:This seminar includes some hands-on learning. Participants should have PPE available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI0026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Paul Barker, Automatic Rain
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
You've been called to a site to investigate why the irrigation system is not starting up. Do you know where to begin when troubleshooting an electric irrigation system? This hands-on seminar will cover what you need to know and the equipment needed to analyze, troubleshoot, locate the problem(s), repair the problem and get things working.
Participants will learn:
• Basic electricity theory, volts, watts, ohms, electrons, conductors, insulators, etc.
• How to use your volt/ohm multimeter so that by investigating the system at the controller you will learn what the meter readings are telling you and…
• To troubleshoot electrical problems from the controller without going outside.
• Test power sources, transformers, controller terminal strip output, power wires, field wires, solenoids, sensor wires, wire connections, and batteries.
• What resistance readings can tell you about the health of the irrigation system.
• Locate buried wires to find hidden valves. Find ground faults.
• How to correctly ground an irrigation controller, sports field and golf course pedestal irrigation controllers with ground rods and cadwelds.
This seminar will help save hours, allowing you to be more efficient at troubleshooting AC and DC power sources, volt/ohm meters, irrigation equipment electrical requirements and how to test many devices.
Note:Participants should bring along a basic inexpensive multimeter for testing wiring.
Note:This seminar includes some hands-on learning. Participants should have PPE available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI0026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Paul Barker, Automatic Rain
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LS026: Emergency 1st Aid, CPR C & AED Certification
This one-day seminar designed to give participants a general overview of first aid. Participants will learn how to think and react in an emergency until medical help arrives. This seminar is suitable for those working as first responders in their workplace.
Topics covered include:
*Preventing of disease transmission
*Airway and breathing emergencies
*CPR for adults and children
*Cardiovascular emergencies/strokes
*Spinal precaution
*Managing bleeds
*Shock
*Fainting and more
*AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
First Aid is valid for three years, AED Certification one year. Annual CPR certification is recommended.
Prerequisite Only participants who have completed their 2 day Standard First Aid,CPR C & AED Certification training are eligible to attend.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $120.00
Non-member price: $236.00
Maximum participants: 16
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
This one-day seminar designed to give participants a general overview of first aid. Participants will learn how to think and react in an emergency until medical help arrives. This seminar is suitable for those working as first responders in their workplace.
Topics covered include:
*Preventing of disease transmission
*Airway and breathing emergencies
*CPR for adults and children
*Cardiovascular emergencies/strokes
*Spinal precaution
*Managing bleeds
*Shock
*Fainting and more
*AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
First Aid is valid for three years, AED Certification one year. Annual CPR certification is recommended.
Prerequisite Only participants who have completed their 2 day Standard First Aid,CPR C & AED Certification training are eligible to attend.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $120.00
Non-member price: $236.00
Maximum participants: 16
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
LM002: Enhance Your Grounds Maintenance Technique(formally Improved Grounds Maint.)
This popular seminar is one you should always consider attending before starting your season.
The magic behind every outstanding landscape is found in attention to detail. Knowledge is the key to quality work. This seminar will unlock some of the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape. Learn how those who deliver superior results are not simply doing more of the same things everyone else does; they are doing things better. Explore the details and advanced techniques needed to deliver excellent landscape maintenance in today's changing landscape world
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This popular seminar is one you should always consider attending before starting your season.
The magic behind every outstanding landscape is found in attention to detail. Knowledge is the key to quality work. This seminar will unlock some of the theory and techniques needed to attain an eye-catching landscape. Learn how those who deliver superior results are not simply doing more of the same things everyone else does; they are doing things better. Explore the details and advanced techniques needed to deliver excellent landscape maintenance in today's changing landscape world
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Thursday March 7, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL109: Enjoying Your Landscape - By the Light of the Moon
Busy days often mean that gardens are enjoyed in the late evening hours. Here we will explore how to create a moon garden and get the most out of your landscape, all hours of the day. We will explore annuals and perennials that reflect ambient light, night blooming plants, and scented plants and how to use these effectively.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Busy days often mean that gardens are enjoyed in the late evening hours. Here we will explore how to create a moon garden and get the most out of your landscape, all hours of the day. We will explore annuals and perennials that reflect ambient light, night blooming plants, and scented plants and how to use these effectively.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LBM152: Essential Strategies Needed As You Grow Your Business
The thrill of marketing and selling 'magazine-worthy' projects gets all of us fired up. Learning about the latest products, tools, and fancy pieces of equipment keeps our inner-kid excited. Chasing high profits as your number one goal satisfies your ego's need to prove that you could do it, and do it on your own.
But, it's the systems, key people, and overhead needed to create a legitimate business that will keep you in the game for the long haul. Pursuing the wrong things in the wrong order can put you out of business in a heartbeat, or at the very least have you chasing your tail and wasting years without improving your business.
Having made the mistake of chasing growth without being systemized, Derek has recently taken a step back, reduced the size of his company, and placed the focus on running a much tighter ship. It's a multi-year journey but one that is essential to your business and personal survival.
Items covered include
* what mistakes to avoid both in the field and in the office
* essential systems and protocols that your business needs
* organizational chart and key position planning
* understanding and managing by the numbers
* creating a compelling company vision
Join this interactive seminar to take a deep dive into some key strategies needed as you grow your business. Bring your company's organization chart, current budget or 2023 actuals, and future growth plans, and plan to leave with some actionable items at the end of the day.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Derek Lippert, Quiet Nature Ltd.
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The thrill of marketing and selling 'magazine-worthy' projects gets all of us fired up. Learning about the latest products, tools, and fancy pieces of equipment keeps our inner-kid excited. Chasing high profits as your number one goal satisfies your ego's need to prove that you could do it, and do it on your own.
But, it's the systems, key people, and overhead needed to create a legitimate business that will keep you in the game for the long haul. Pursuing the wrong things in the wrong order can put you out of business in a heartbeat, or at the very least have you chasing your tail and wasting years without improving your business.
Having made the mistake of chasing growth without being systemized, Derek has recently taken a step back, reduced the size of his company, and placed the focus on running a much tighter ship. It's a multi-year journey but one that is essential to your business and personal survival.
Items covered include
* what mistakes to avoid both in the field and in the office
* essential systems and protocols that your business needs
* organizational chart and key position planning
* understanding and managing by the numbers
* creating a compelling company vision
Join this interactive seminar to take a deep dive into some key strategies needed as you grow your business. Bring your company's organization chart, current budget or 2023 actuals, and future growth plans, and plan to leave with some actionable items at the end of the day.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Derek Lippert, Quiet Nature Ltd.
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC068: Fundamentals of Working with Flagstone
Used for paving, walkways, driveways, and patios. It can require meticulous skill and patience to install.
Bringing years of stone experience, the instructor will help develop your product knowledge and installation skills further – helping you and your team get closer to piecing the job together.
Topics covered include: Various types of flagstones, understanding sizes, and patterns, wet and dry lay techniques, how to tuck point and sponge finish mortar joints.
A two-day seminar, there will be a small hands-on project worked on during these two days. Participants are required to bring the appropriate PPE to participate
Tools needed to participate: Two and four-foot level, hammer for hitting steel chisels, one chisel meant for stone, trowel, hand brush, and one-foot square. Knee pads or a kneeling pad are recommended.
Who should attend: For those who know the basics, this seminar will further develop your product knowledge and installation skills
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Menno Braam, Whistling Dwarf Stonework
Dates: Tuesday February 6, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday February 7, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Used for paving, walkways, driveways, and patios. It can require meticulous skill and patience to install.
Bringing years of stone experience, the instructor will help develop your product knowledge and installation skills further – helping you and your team get closer to piecing the job together.
Topics covered include: Various types of flagstones, understanding sizes, and patterns, wet and dry lay techniques, how to tuck point and sponge finish mortar joints.
A two-day seminar, there will be a small hands-on project worked on during these two days. Participants are required to bring the appropriate PPE to participate
Tools needed to participate: Two and four-foot level, hammer for hitting steel chisels, one chisel meant for stone, trowel, hand brush, and one-foot square. Knee pads or a kneeling pad are recommended.
Who should attend: For those who know the basics, this seminar will further develop your product knowledge and installation skills
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Menno Braam, Whistling Dwarf Stonework
Dates: Tuesday February 6, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday February 7, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LC019: Grading and Drainage: A Necessary Evil
Grading and drainage can be a tedious task, but it is imperative to get it right in order to achieve success on your next construction job.
This seminar will benefit contractors and designers with little or no familiarity with grading and drainage requirements and processes.
Participants will explore grading principles and standards, and their impact on surface drainage, for most landscape projects. Basic grading calculations, the use of site surveys, the manipulation of land forms, and the preparation of grading details and plans for both surface and in-ground drainage is presented. In-ground drainage considerations are introduced. Typical grading notation methods are also presented. Participants will be required to carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.
Participants should bring: scientific calculator, architect's scale and extra paper.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday February 2, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Grading and drainage can be a tedious task, but it is imperative to get it right in order to achieve success on your next construction job.
This seminar will benefit contractors and designers with little or no familiarity with grading and drainage requirements and processes.
Participants will explore grading principles and standards, and their impact on surface drainage, for most landscape projects. Basic grading calculations, the use of site surveys, the manipulation of land forms, and the preparation of grading details and plans for both surface and in-ground drainage is presented. In-ground drainage considerations are introduced. Typical grading notation methods are also presented. Participants will be required to carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.
Participants should bring: scientific calculator, architect's scale and extra paper.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday February 2, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC020: Grading And Drainage: Intermediate Seminar
This seminar is for those who have had some exposure to grading design and installation or attended the introductory seminar LC019. A detailed, in-depth study of both surface and subsurface drainage considerations is presented. Areas covered include detailed grading standards and associated requirements, basic cut-and-fill calculations, erosion control, ground rules for effective and safe grading practices and design and construction requirements for retaining walls.
Participants will be required to prepare a full grading plan case study for a residential site with non-typical grading issues, carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.
Participants should bring: scientific calculator, an architect's scale and extra paper.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar is for those who have had some exposure to grading design and installation or attended the introductory seminar LC019. A detailed, in-depth study of both surface and subsurface drainage considerations is presented. Areas covered include detailed grading standards and associated requirements, basic cut-and-fill calculations, erosion control, ground rules for effective and safe grading practices and design and construction requirements for retaining walls.
Participants will be required to prepare a full grading plan case study for a residential site with non-typical grading issues, carry out typical grading calculations and prepare simple grading details.
Participants should bring: scientific calculator, an architect's scale and extra paper.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL098: Growth on Purpose
Are you experiencing any of these challenges?
*Struggling to find and keep great talent
*Spending too much time on leads and clients you don't want to work with
*Feeling stuck on how to get your business to the next level
If you answered yes to any of the above, this session is for you.
We will introduce the concept of the Growth Triangle. You’ll learn how building a more purpose-driven company will attract the best customers and team for your business and accelerate your growth.
*Define your Purpose, Vision, and Values and bring them to life.
*Learn how to attract the best, profitable customers that are actually fun to work with.
*Recruit/retain the best talent that wants to help you all succeed!
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Vanessa McQuade, Intrigue Media
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Are you experiencing any of these challenges?
*Struggling to find and keep great talent
*Spending too much time on leads and clients you don't want to work with
*Feeling stuck on how to get your business to the next level
If you answered yes to any of the above, this session is for you.
We will introduce the concept of the Growth Triangle. You’ll learn how building a more purpose-driven company will attract the best customers and team for your business and accelerate your growth.
*Define your Purpose, Vision, and Values and bring them to life.
*Learn how to attract the best, profitable customers that are actually fun to work with.
*Recruit/retain the best talent that wants to help you all succeed!
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Vanessa McQuade, Intrigue Media
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL106: How to Grow a Highly Profitable Gardening Division
Learn why it makes financial sense to separate out gardening services from grounds maintenance crews. See how it can be a profitable division in your company and learn the secrets on how to run it efficiently.
How to Grow a Highly Profitable Gardening Division is for owners, general managers, and operations managers
Topics covered include:
*The benefits of a gardening division
*Equipment and crew set up
*Efficient routing
*Ideal clients
*Promoting healthy and beautiful gardens all year round
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn why it makes financial sense to separate out gardening services from grounds maintenance crews. See how it can be a profitable division in your company and learn the secrets on how to run it efficiently.
How to Grow a Highly Profitable Gardening Division is for owners, general managers, and operations managers
Topics covered include:
*The benefits of a gardening division
*Equipment and crew set up
*Efficient routing
*Ideal clients
*Promoting healthy and beautiful gardens all year round
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LA003: Introduction to Tree and Shrub Pruning
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees and shrubs. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees and shrubs. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees and shrubs to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees and shrubs. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees and shrubs. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees and shrubs to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA003-B: Introduction to Tree and Shrub Pruning
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees and shrubs. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees and shrubs. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees and shrubs to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pruning is among the most effective method for landscape professionals to improve the form, growth and health of trees and shrubs. This seminar includes both classroom and hands-on instruction outdoors to develop skill and confidence in pruning basics. Participants learn the what, where, why and how of successful pruning for trees and shrubs. The seminar focuses on pruning of young trees and shrubs to develop good structure, aesthetics and health. Along with review of health and safety and regulatory considerations.
Outdoor hands-on instruction: Participants should dress for the weather, and bring PPE (personal protection equipment): gloves, CSA- approved footwear, eyewear, etc., and hand secateurs.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL061: Invasive Species in Ontario
Invasive species are becoming common in both our natural areas and in our urban spaces, and it can be challenging to identify them. Plant keys are often used as a tool to identify native plants in a particular region, but these keys don't include the common invasives you may encounter.
In this session, we will look at how to identify common invasive species in Ontario, by comparing them to their native look-alikes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday January 31, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Invasive species are becoming common in both our natural areas and in our urban spaces, and it can be challenging to identify them. Plant keys are often used as a tool to identify native plants in a particular region, but these keys don't include the common invasives you may encounter.
In this session, we will look at how to identify common invasive species in Ontario, by comparing them to their native look-alikes.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Wednesday January 31, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
TM015: IPM For Woody Plants
Review of Pest biology to understand how to manage in the landscape along with a review of IPM and Plant Health Care in the landscape. We will discuss common and uncommon pests, native and introduced, living and non-living causal agents in woody plants. How to identify and manage pests properly.
Bring your thinking cap as we hope you will become a plant detective, solving Ontario’s Plant Health Problems
Note:IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) 5.17
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Review of Pest biology to understand how to manage in the landscape along with a review of IPM and Plant Health Care in the landscape. We will discuss common and uncommon pests, native and introduced, living and non-living causal agents in woody plants. How to identify and manage pests properly.
Bring your thinking cap as we hope you will become a plant detective, solving Ontario’s Plant Health Problems
Note:IPM Accreditation continuing education credits (CEC) 5.17
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Becky Moule, Arbortech Professional Tree Care Inc
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LI026: Irrigation Boot Camp
This fast-paced two-day seminar is an overview for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience or who have attended seminar LI003.
We will briefly review the main irrigation components that make up an automatic landscape irrigation system.
Topics covered include; sprays, rotors, impacts, pipe, wire, controllers, sensors, low volume drip emitters, landscape dripline, drip zone kits, dirty water valves, Weather and Cloud based ET controllers and sensors and wiring an irrigation system. Through hands-on learning, you will come away knowing how to build a professional system.
Note: To help establish your personal competence level, participants will get to write a one hour assessment at the end of day two.
Note: Participants are also required to bring personal protection equipment (PPE), including hand, ear and eye protection and CSA work boots.
LO member price: $320.00
Non-member price: $570.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Dates: Monday March 25, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This fast-paced two-day seminar is an overview for those with at least two seasons of irrigation experience or who have attended seminar LI003.
We will briefly review the main irrigation components that make up an automatic landscape irrigation system.
Topics covered include; sprays, rotors, impacts, pipe, wire, controllers, sensors, low volume drip emitters, landscape dripline, drip zone kits, dirty water valves, Weather and Cloud based ET controllers and sensors and wiring an irrigation system. Through hands-on learning, you will come away knowing how to build a professional system.
Note: To help establish your personal competence level, participants will get to write a one hour assessment at the end of day two.
Note: Participants are also required to bring personal protection equipment (PPE), including hand, ear and eye protection and CSA work boots.
LO member price: $320.00
Non-member price: $570.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Dates: Monday March 25, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LI006: Irrigation Component Repair and Troubleshooting
This seminar is for both new and experienced irrigation personnel, covering the most common problems and how you can analyze them on the job.
Participants will learn:
* Hands-on how to cut and clamp poly pipe
* Proper method for PVC pipe priming and gluing
* Methods and approaches to solve common problems
* How to install PVC repair couplings and telescopic devices for quick fixes.
* Teflon taping application for preventing connection leaks
* Proper method for wiring an irrigation system.
* Tools needed in your truck,spare parts and other helpful items
* How to repair or replace a component that is malfunctioning
Note: This seminar includes hands-on learning. PPE should be available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar is for both new and experienced irrigation personnel, covering the most common problems and how you can analyze them on the job.
Participants will learn:
* Hands-on how to cut and clamp poly pipe
* Proper method for PVC pipe priming and gluing
* Methods and approaches to solve common problems
* How to install PVC repair couplings and telescopic devices for quick fixes.
* Teflon taping application for preventing connection leaks
* Proper method for wiring an irrigation system.
* Tools needed in your truck,spare parts and other helpful items
* How to repair or replace a component that is malfunctioning
Note: This seminar includes hands-on learning. PPE should be available - CSA approved footwear and eyewear.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LI015: Irrigation Design: An Introduction
This hands-on introductory seminar for those who want to learn how to design an irrigation system.
Irrigation companies planning to offer or already offer new or retrofit irrigation system services along with park professionals, grounds maintenance, and those interested in irrigation design should consider attending. Learning the irrigation design fundamentals, how to create a simple irrigation system design, spray and rotor sprinkler head layout techniques and how to design an efficient system.
Participants will leave understanding how to go through the steps required to ensure a professionally designed water efficient irrigation system.
Each participant will need: An engineer’s scale ruler, pencil and calculator.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This hands-on introductory seminar for those who want to learn how to design an irrigation system.
Irrigation companies planning to offer or already offer new or retrofit irrigation system services along with park professionals, grounds maintenance, and those interested in irrigation design should consider attending. Learning the irrigation design fundamentals, how to create a simple irrigation system design, spray and rotor sprinkler head layout techniques and how to design an efficient system.
Participants will leave understanding how to go through the steps required to ensure a professionally designed water efficient irrigation system.
Each participant will need: An engineer’s scale ruler, pencil and calculator.
Recommended prerequisites: seminars LI003, LI026 or a good irrigation background.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LI003: Irrigation Systems...The ABC's
This hands-on seminar provides an introduction to irrigation systems for landscape applications. Emphasis is placed on irrigation components, what they look like, how they work and how parts go together to create a system.
After attending this seminar, participants will know about spray sprinklers, rotor sprinklers, impact sprinklers,valves,pipe,wire, controllers (basic and ET water saving), rain sensors, plus various fitting methods for connecting pipes. Drip (low volume) components and their water-efficient uses.
This seminar is a good foundation for new employees and those who want to learn about irrigation and irrigation products.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Friday March 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This hands-on seminar provides an introduction to irrigation systems for landscape applications. Emphasis is placed on irrigation components, what they look like, how they work and how parts go together to create a system.
After attending this seminar, participants will know about spray sprinklers, rotor sprinklers, impact sprinklers,valves,pipe,wire, controllers (basic and ET water saving), rain sensors, plus various fitting methods for connecting pipes. Drip (low volume) components and their water-efficient uses.
This seminar is a good foundation for new employees and those who want to learn about irrigation and irrigation products.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Steven Hernandez, Groundhog Landscaping
Date: Friday March 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL040: Landscape Construction Drawings
Learn the technical side of preparing Landscape Plans. What goes into developing a set of working drawings? This includes the following types of drawings: Grading Plans, Layout and Dimensional Plans, and Construction Details and well-executed Planting Plans.
This two-part session is ideal for the entry-level designer as well as the seasoned designer that would like to improve their technical knowledge of working drawings.
Recommended References Include:
Time-Savers Standards for Landscape Architecture by Charles Harris & Nicholas Dines
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Dates: Monday February 26, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday March 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn the technical side of preparing Landscape Plans. What goes into developing a set of working drawings? This includes the following types of drawings: Grading Plans, Layout and Dimensional Plans, and Construction Details and well-executed Planting Plans.
This two-part session is ideal for the entry-level designer as well as the seasoned designer that would like to improve their technical knowledge of working drawings.
Recommended References Include:
Time-Savers Standards for Landscape Architecture by Charles Harris & Nicholas Dines
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Dates: Monday February 26, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday March 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL038: Landscape Design Practice- Charging for Designs
Designers in all industries are challenged to be compensated well for their design efforts. Landscape Design is no exception.
Landscape Design Practice explores the best practices implemented in a Landscape Design business. Learn work processes including how to integrate client meetings, what drawings to include and the stages they are implemented. Billing, and contracts are always key components to being paid for landscape design work. Learn different approaches to charging for design services.
This session is for all designers of all levels and Design/Build Firms who would like to charge with confidence and to actually get paid for all your work.
Topics covered in the course:
• Design Log
• Design Contracts
• Client Meetings & Presentations
• The Psychology of Selling your Designs
• Different Ways to Get paid
• Plans and fee schedules
Recommended References Include: Residential Landscape Architecture: by: Norman Booth/James Hiss
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Date: Monday March 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Designers in all industries are challenged to be compensated well for their design efforts. Landscape Design is no exception.
Landscape Design Practice explores the best practices implemented in a Landscape Design business. Learn work processes including how to integrate client meetings, what drawings to include and the stages they are implemented. Billing, and contracts are always key components to being paid for landscape design work. Learn different approaches to charging for design services.
This session is for all designers of all levels and Design/Build Firms who would like to charge with confidence and to actually get paid for all your work.
Topics covered in the course:
• Design Log
• Design Contracts
• Client Meetings & Presentations
• The Psychology of Selling your Designs
• Different Ways to Get paid
• Plans and fee schedules
Recommended References Include: Residential Landscape Architecture: by: Norman Booth/James Hiss
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Date: Monday March 25, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL035: Landscape Drainage: Guidelines and Terminology
Any profession is better understood and practiced when we all speak the same language. When working through a drainage project, there are many terms, guidelines, bylaws, and “rules of thumb” that require your understanding and attention. This session will outline and discuss some of the simple things which can make a project go well, from the start.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Any profession is better understood and practiced when we all speak the same language. When working through a drainage project, there are many terms, guidelines, bylaws, and “rules of thumb” that require your understanding and attention. This session will outline and discuss some of the simple things which can make a project go well, from the start.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL112: Less Common Fruits Plants for your Landscape Projects
Help your clients choose fruit plants they’ll succeed with. This session gives you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to challenging conditions in home gardens and landscapes. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for.
This session includes bush-form cherries and plums, medlar, pawpaw, American persimmon, quince, and annual fruit crops.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steve Biggs,Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Help your clients choose fruit plants they’ll succeed with. This session gives you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to challenging conditions in home gardens and landscapes. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for.
This session includes bush-form cherries and plums, medlar, pawpaw, American persimmon, quince, and annual fruit crops.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steve Biggs,Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LC059: Light Up The Landscape
For the beginner or novice who is interested in learning more about landscape lighting, or is thinking of adding landscape lighting to their business offering.
Participants will learn the first steps to understanding light and being able to control it to advantage. By learning terminology and photometrics, you will be able to choose the proper light source for the job. You will learn the difference between throwing light at something, and painting with light. Understanding electricity is key to a safe and reliable lighting system. Learning the relationship between watts, volts and amps is critical in a lighting system design.
Participants will learn the what, why and where of design. What lamps to choose and where fixtures should be placed for the best results. Learn basic troubleshooting and how to minimize your callback time and maximize your efficiency. This is a full day, covering the basic knowledge you require to confidently design and install a professional landscape lighting job.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
For the beginner or novice who is interested in learning more about landscape lighting, or is thinking of adding landscape lighting to their business offering.
Participants will learn the first steps to understanding light and being able to control it to advantage. By learning terminology and photometrics, you will be able to choose the proper light source for the job. You will learn the difference between throwing light at something, and painting with light. Understanding electricity is key to a safe and reliable lighting system. Learning the relationship between watts, volts and amps is critical in a lighting system design.
Participants will learn the what, why and where of design. What lamps to choose and where fixtures should be placed for the best results. Learn basic troubleshooting and how to minimize your callback time and maximize your efficiency. This is a full day, covering the basic knowledge you require to confidently design and install a professional landscape lighting job.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL022: Lighting 101: Basic Design Techniques
Understanding the basics of lighting design. Different techniques, and how and when to apply them. There are many tools in the lighting designers' toolbox to create stunning designs and enhance the look of hardscape, softscape, and architecture. This session will give you the beginnings of creating your own palette of techniques to bring out the best in your designs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Understanding the basics of lighting design. Different techniques, and how and when to apply them. There are many tools in the lighting designers' toolbox to create stunning designs and enhance the look of hardscape, softscape, and architecture. This session will give you the beginnings of creating your own palette of techniques to bring out the best in your designs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL023: Lighting 101: Installation
From making rock-solid connections to mounting in a tree. The basics of installing landscape lighting safely and properly. A great design is only as good as the ability to install it properly. Creative designs often require creative installation solutions. Hiding wire and connectors, and ensuring a safe and trouble-free system is crucial to client satisfaction.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
From making rock-solid connections to mounting in a tree. The basics of installing landscape lighting safely and properly. A great design is only as good as the ability to install it properly. Creative designs often require creative installation solutions. Hiding wire and connectors, and ensuring a safe and trouble-free system is crucial to client satisfaction.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL021: Lighting 101: Light and Photometrics
Understanding, qualifying, and quantifying light.
Participants will learn how light is measured, both in terms of the amount of light, and quality of light, and how that is applied in the landscape. What is a lumen? How many do I need? Good lighting design begins with a good understanding of the medium we are working with. This knowledge will help you to avoid common mistakes and enhance your designs by choosing the right light sources for your project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 4, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Understanding, qualifying, and quantifying light.
Participants will learn how light is measured, both in terms of the amount of light, and quality of light, and how that is applied in the landscape. What is a lumen? How many do I need? Good lighting design begins with a good understanding of the medium we are working with. This knowledge will help you to avoid common mistakes and enhance your designs by choosing the right light sources for your project.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Monday March 4, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL059: Liners and Leaks - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
In segment four of this series participants learn how to build for success and how to troubleshoot to avoid your worst nightmare.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-recorded YouTube video
In segment four of this series participants learn how to build for success and how to troubleshoot to avoid your worst nightmare.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LM202: Maintenance and Safety of Tools and Equipment in Grounds Maintenance
This day will benefit new grounds maintenance employees and those with some industry experience.
Items covered include:
*Engine maintenance and theory (i.e. lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers etc)
*Safety equipment, operation and storage
*Difference between two and four- cycle engines
*Service and maintenance of the equipment
*Fuel, oil and lubricants
*Carburetor inspections and service techniques
*Discuss issues and myths of engines and their service requirements
Participants should come prepared for some hands-on learning. PPE (personal protection equipment), gloves, work boots, eyewear, ear protection, etc., should be brought.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LM206: NEW - Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 151 Hwy#5 Dundas For directions only call 905 - 628 - 3055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Monday February 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This day will benefit new grounds maintenance employees and those with some industry experience.
Items covered include:
*Engine maintenance and theory (i.e. lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers etc)
*Safety equipment, operation and storage
*Difference between two and four- cycle engines
*Service and maintenance of the equipment
*Fuel, oil and lubricants
*Carburetor inspections and service techniques
*Discuss issues and myths of engines and their service requirements
Participants should come prepared for some hands-on learning. PPE (personal protection equipment), gloves, work boots, eyewear, ear protection, etc., should be brought.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LM206: NEW - Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 151 Hwy#5 Dundas For directions only call 905 - 628 - 3055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Monday February 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LE009: Mastering Commercial Vehicle Laws and the Road Side Inspection
Are your truck/trailers and crew ready to get back out on the road?
This seminar will provide the information that your company needs to stay compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Legislation in Ontario and effectively navigate the Provinces CVOR system.
The instructor will show you how to properly register the weight of your truck and go through all the requirements needed to avoid roadside enforcement action by police or Ministry of Transportation officers. Participants will be shown which class of trucks require a CVOR, Daily Inspections and Annual Safety Devices
After the break participants will be shown the practical side with a live demonstration of the standard roadside inspection on an actual truck or truck and trailer combination. Other issues like mechanical defects, cargo securement, distracted driving and the CVSA Out of Service Criteria will also be covered
LO member price: $126.00
Non-member price: $223.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Tri-Shield
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are your truck/trailers and crew ready to get back out on the road?
This seminar will provide the information that your company needs to stay compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Legislation in Ontario and effectively navigate the Provinces CVOR system.
The instructor will show you how to properly register the weight of your truck and go through all the requirements needed to avoid roadside enforcement action by police or Ministry of Transportation officers. Participants will be shown which class of trucks require a CVOR, Daily Inspections and Annual Safety Devices
After the break participants will be shown the practical side with a live demonstration of the standard roadside inspection on an actual truck or truck and trailer combination. Other issues like mechanical defects, cargo securement, distracted driving and the CVSA Out of Service Criteria will also be covered
LO member price: $126.00
Non-member price: $223.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Tri-Shield
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
OL127: NEW - Annual Flowers-Season Long Colour
Annual flowers are a great addition to any landscape and of course the go to flower for containers.
Covering many new varieties and types that can be used to create all season colour. Whether it's a blast of a single block of colour or a kaleidoscope, they can be combined to give great variations in texture and or height to create beds with amazing interest. Tall unusual ones such as Verbena bonariensis can also be used as filler in perennial beds to provide colour during the perennials quiet time.Through illustration the presenter will leave attendees with new ideas for their customers next landscape project.
A session for the novice in grounds maintenance, garden centre or for those who would like a refresher/review of annuals within the landscape.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Annual flowers are a great addition to any landscape and of course the go to flower for containers.
Covering many new varieties and types that can be used to create all season colour. Whether it's a blast of a single block of colour or a kaleidoscope, they can be combined to give great variations in texture and or height to create beds with amazing interest. Tall unusual ones such as Verbena bonariensis can also be used as filler in perennial beds to provide colour during the perennials quiet time.Through illustration the presenter will leave attendees with new ideas for their customers next landscape project.
A session for the novice in grounds maintenance, garden centre or for those who would like a refresher/review of annuals within the landscape.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL034: NEW - Annuals, Perennials, Natives and Tropicals for Creative Containers
The popularity of container plantings for the garden continues to expand.
At one time, solely the domain of annuals, creative container plantings now encompass plant combinations from a broad range of plant categories.
Container plantings are very adaptable and have broad potential uses such as softening urban streets or creating interest on a patio with planting themes, such as a butterfly container. Join us as we explore different planting ideas and the tools available to help us make appropriate plant selections for those containers.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The popularity of container plantings for the garden continues to expand.
At one time, solely the domain of annuals, creative container plantings now encompass plant combinations from a broad range of plant categories.
Container plantings are very adaptable and have broad potential uses such as softening urban streets or creating interest on a patio with planting themes, such as a butterfly container. Join us as we explore different planting ideas and the tools available to help us make appropriate plant selections for those containers.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL026: NEW - Arboretum/Shrub Care
Many of us do not look after an Arboretum but many look after trees and shrubs in our client’s “Arboretums”. How can we maintain and track the work that we perform on their plants? Spend an hour of your time and find out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Many of us do not look after an Arboretum but many look after trees and shrubs in our client’s “Arboretums”. How can we maintain and track the work that we perform on their plants? Spend an hour of your time and find out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL087: NEW - Bugs and Diseases are Always a Challenge
There is no magic cure for Japanese Beetles.
But learning to identify the seemingly infinite range of bugs and diseases that want to use our landscapes as a dining room is the first step in controlling them. Learning the life cycle of each will show us the best time and stage of development to attack them. That will often allow us a pre-emptive strike against them before they become a visual problem.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Monday February 26, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
There is no magic cure for Japanese Beetles.
But learning to identify the seemingly infinite range of bugs and diseases that want to use our landscapes as a dining room is the first step in controlling them. Learning the life cycle of each will show us the best time and stage of development to attack them. That will often allow us a pre-emptive strike against them before they become a visual problem.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Monday February 26, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL131: NEW - Building a Budget to Price Jobs Profitably
Ever get to the end of the year and your books show you made a profit, but you have no cash in your bank account?
The number one reason hardscape contractors have the "show profit- but-no-cash-in-the-bank" symptom is overhead expenses. Overhead, if not properly accounted for..will crush you.
The presenter will teach you how to solve this dilemma by showing you how to build a company budget that ensures you are pricing your jobs for profit, charging the correct rate per man-hour, and making sure your overhead and all costs are factored in. You’ll leave with tools you can use to build your budget and start earning the profit your looking for.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $97.50
Non-member price: $120.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Tuesday January 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Ever get to the end of the year and your books show you made a profit, but you have no cash in your bank account?
The number one reason hardscape contractors have the "show profit- but-no-cash-in-the-bank" symptom is overhead expenses. Overhead, if not properly accounted for..will crush you.
The presenter will teach you how to solve this dilemma by showing you how to build a company budget that ensures you are pricing your jobs for profit, charging the correct rate per man-hour, and making sure your overhead and all costs are factored in. You’ll leave with tools you can use to build your budget and start earning the profit your looking for.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $97.50
Non-member price: $120.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Tuesday January 30, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
OL028: NEW - Changing Landscape of Maintenance
Things are always changing in life, which includes the way we maintain our landscapes. What changes have you seen over the years? Let us look at some of the major (and minor) ways in which landscape maintenance has evolved over the years.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Things are always changing in life, which includes the way we maintain our landscapes. What changes have you seen over the years? Let us look at some of the major (and minor) ways in which landscape maintenance has evolved over the years.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL119: NEW - Climate Change and the Designed Landscape
Action in a time of crisis: creating landscapes of resilience
How can we make the landscapes we design and tend more resilient in an era of climate change, more frequent drought, habitat loss and species decline? What are some of the connections between climate justice action and land-based practices? In this hopeful and positive action-oriented talk, Lorraine focuses on the many ways that designed landscapes can be places of ecological healing and beauty.
Note: This is a two part sesison
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson
Dates: Wednesday February 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 8, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Action in a time of crisis: creating landscapes of resilience
How can we make the landscapes we design and tend more resilient in an era of climate change, more frequent drought, habitat loss and species decline? What are some of the connections between climate justice action and land-based practices? In this hopeful and positive action-oriented talk, Lorraine focuses on the many ways that designed landscapes can be places of ecological healing and beauty.
Note: This is a two part sesison
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $130.00
Non-member price: $160.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson
Dates: Wednesday February 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 8, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LG044: NEW - Earthworms in Canada – the Silent Invasion
John has studied earthworms on every continent except Antarctic for over 50 years, his projects have been published in over 500 books and journal articles.
His presentation will cover the invasion of European and more recently Asian earthworms in Ontario and Canada. Including habitat requirements, barriers to migration, and time of first occurrence.
Following the presentation, specimens of European and Asian earthworms will be available for examination.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Reynolds, Oligochaetology Laboratory
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
John has studied earthworms on every continent except Antarctic for over 50 years, his projects have been published in over 500 books and journal articles.
His presentation will cover the invasion of European and more recently Asian earthworms in Ontario and Canada. Including habitat requirements, barriers to migration, and time of first occurrence.
Following the presentation, specimens of European and Asian earthworms will be available for examination.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: John Reynolds, Oligochaetology Laboratory
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LC075: NEW - Firepit Seminar
Outdoor fire pits have become a popular request in landscape projects.
During this two-day seminar participants will learn the basics of constructing an outdoor firepit. The instructor will have participants block laying the exterior fire pit and reinforcement, basic firebrick installation touching on patterns codes and installation, buttering fire bricks and finishing the base and walls of a fire pit, sponging and cleaning, installation and finish coping of fire pit
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment, including: work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection etc., Masonry tools needed - 2-3lb steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel, trowel, tape measure and tile sponge
LO member price: $500.00
Non-member price: $655.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Thursday March 21, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday March 22, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Outdoor fire pits have become a popular request in landscape projects.
During this two-day seminar participants will learn the basics of constructing an outdoor firepit. The instructor will have participants block laying the exterior fire pit and reinforcement, basic firebrick installation touching on patterns codes and installation, buttering fire bricks and finishing the base and walls of a fire pit, sponging and cleaning, installation and finish coping of fire pit
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment, including: work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection etc., Masonry tools needed - 2-3lb steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel, trowel, tape measure and tile sponge
LO member price: $500.00
Non-member price: $655.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bill Lloyd, Lloyd Masonry
Dates: Thursday March 21, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday March 22, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OL124: NEW - From Good To Great
Developing great crew leaders
Great crew leaders can help you grow your business and increase profitability. Attendees will learn what it means to be a great crew leader, what differentiates a great crew leader from a good crew leader, and what it takes to develop great crew leaders in your company.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Developing great crew leaders
Great crew leaders can help you grow your business and increase profitability. Attendees will learn what it means to be a great crew leader, what differentiates a great crew leader from a good crew leader, and what it takes to develop great crew leaders in your company.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LM206: NEW - Fundamentals of Grounds Maintenance
For the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Covering topics:
Planning and scheduling maintenance
Basic plant care and location
Common landscape mistakes
Spring and Fall Clean-ups.
Sometime will be spent on plant identification, general maintenance of trees, shrubs and other common plants. All this and more with attention to details to make you, and your client’s property stand out.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
For the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Covering topics:
Planning and scheduling maintenance
Basic plant care and location
Common landscape mistakes
Spring and Fall Clean-ups.
Sometime will be spent on plant identification, general maintenance of trees, shrubs and other common plants. All this and more with attention to details to make you, and your client’s property stand out.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA011: New - Fungamentals 1: The Basics of Tree and Fungi Interactions
In the urban environment trees and fungi are inseparable. The role fungi play in keeping trees alive, and on the other hand shortening their life, is not only critical to arborists and clients, but also those of us who maintain and build landscapes around these trees.
As professionals, we can bring this world to life for our clients, protect their assets from needless damage during construction, and bring immense value through deeper understanding.
This seminar will cover ID skills for decay fungi, introduce ecology of mycorrhizal fungi, fungal pathogens and how cankers form, techniques for preventing the effects of harmful fungi during and after construction, as well as management techniques for both young and old trees that play host to cankers and other common fungi.
Participants will leave with confidence in field ID, explaining fungal pathology to clients, and understanding the cost management and prevention of issues.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Friday March 15, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
In the urban environment trees and fungi are inseparable. The role fungi play in keeping trees alive, and on the other hand shortening their life, is not only critical to arborists and clients, but also those of us who maintain and build landscapes around these trees.
As professionals, we can bring this world to life for our clients, protect their assets from needless damage during construction, and bring immense value through deeper understanding.
This seminar will cover ID skills for decay fungi, introduce ecology of mycorrhizal fungi, fungal pathogens and how cankers form, techniques for preventing the effects of harmful fungi during and after construction, as well as management techniques for both young and old trees that play host to cankers and other common fungi.
Participants will leave with confidence in field ID, explaining fungal pathology to clients, and understanding the cost management and prevention of issues.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kyle McLauglin, Ironwood Arboricultural Solutions Inc
Date: Friday March 15, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM160: NEW - Hiring Strategies in an Employee Shortage Environment
You want to grow your business but hiring competent staff is more difficult than ever.
Are you frustrated with
* “Posting jobs” and getting no responses
* Your “one interview” did terrible in the job performance
* Worried that “times have changed but your hiring practices haven't?
Bringing 20 years of green industry experience the presenter will offer participants strategies to help their business grow and thrive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Andrew Wall, The Sandler Group
Date: Friday March 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
You want to grow your business but hiring competent staff is more difficult than ever.
Are you frustrated with
* “Posting jobs” and getting no responses
* Your “one interview” did terrible in the job performance
* Worried that “times have changed but your hiring practices haven't?
Bringing 20 years of green industry experience the presenter will offer participants strategies to help their business grow and thrive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Andrew Wall, The Sandler Group
Date: Friday March 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM155: NEW - How to Achieve 100% Certainty Your Proposals are Priced Correctly
Ever sat there anxiously hovering over the "send" button on a proposal? What if it's priced too high? Do you have everything covered in your bid?
As your business grows, you end up quoting bigger jobs, or new lines of work that you haven't quoted before. And when a client rejects the job or ghosts you, it's easy to start doubting yourself and wonder to yourself if your proposals are priced too high.
That's what this session is all about. Building a proposal that you are 100% certain is priced correctly. Not too high, not too low. The confidence this creates in your own mind is key to winning jobs at the right price. The lack of this confidence is what makes you cave to pressure and negotiate with your client, where you end up negotiating your profit away.
What we'll cover: How to get the "math" part of quoting jobs on point Tracking jobs to build confidence your original estimate was right.
What to bring: Your laptop Your numbers (Profit & Loss statement for 2023, or anything that tells us where your expenses were for 2023) A real estimate you did recently
Objectives: Real Working Session! Bring your numbers and learn what YOU need to mark up your costs when quoting Learn what you should charge per hour Understand how to recover overhead expenses effectively Be 100% confident on your next proposal
Who this is for: Business owners who want solid confidence in their proposals. This will be a beginner to intermediate workshop on how to use budgeting to dial in your numbers and get the math right.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ever sat there anxiously hovering over the "send" button on a proposal? What if it's priced too high? Do you have everything covered in your bid?
As your business grows, you end up quoting bigger jobs, or new lines of work that you haven't quoted before. And when a client rejects the job or ghosts you, it's easy to start doubting yourself and wonder to yourself if your proposals are priced too high.
That's what this session is all about. Building a proposal that you are 100% certain is priced correctly. Not too high, not too low. The confidence this creates in your own mind is key to winning jobs at the right price. The lack of this confidence is what makes you cave to pressure and negotiate with your client, where you end up negotiating your profit away.
What we'll cover: How to get the "math" part of quoting jobs on point Tracking jobs to build confidence your original estimate was right.
What to bring: Your laptop Your numbers (Profit & Loss statement for 2023, or anything that tells us where your expenses were for 2023) A real estimate you did recently
Objectives: Real Working Session! Bring your numbers and learn what YOU need to mark up your costs when quoting Learn what you should charge per hour Understand how to recover overhead expenses effectively Be 100% confident on your next proposal
Who this is for: Business owners who want solid confidence in their proposals. This will be a beginner to intermediate workshop on how to use budgeting to dial in your numbers and get the math right.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL132: NEW - How to Achieve 100% Certainty Your Proposals are Priced Correctly
Ever sat there anxiously hovering over the "send" button on a proposal? What if it's priced too high? Do you have everything covered in your bid?
As your business grows, you end up quoting bigger jobs, or new lines of work that you haven't quoted before. And when a client rejects the job or ghosts you, it's easy to start doubting yourself and wonder to yourself if your proposals are priced too high. That's what this session is all about. Building a proposal that you are 100% certain is priced correctly. Not too high, not too low. The confidence this creates in your own mind is key to winning jobs at the right price. The lack of this confidence is what makes you cave to pressure and negotiate with your client, where you end up negotiating your profit away.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $97.50
Non-member price: $120.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Ever sat there anxiously hovering over the "send" button on a proposal? What if it's priced too high? Do you have everything covered in your bid?
As your business grows, you end up quoting bigger jobs, or new lines of work that you haven't quoted before. And when a client rejects the job or ghosts you, it's easy to start doubting yourself and wonder to yourself if your proposals are priced too high. That's what this session is all about. Building a proposal that you are 100% certain is priced correctly. Not too high, not too low. The confidence this creates in your own mind is key to winning jobs at the right price. The lack of this confidence is what makes you cave to pressure and negotiate with your client, where you end up negotiating your profit away.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $97.50
Non-member price: $120.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Weston Zimmerman, Synkedup
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
OL025: NEW - If Trees Could Talk
What would a tree tell us if we had that conversation? Probably their likes and dislikes of how they are treated. Let’s see what we can do as an industry to help them out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What would a tree tell us if we had that conversation? Probably their likes and dislikes of how they are treated. Let’s see what we can do as an industry to help them out.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL133: NEW - Intro to Dynascape
Want to learn Dynascape in short order? This training consists of two 3 hour sessions for a total pf 6 hours of training. Participants will also be provided with video reference materials.
CAD training includes the following topics covered:
Rules and guidelines to learning DynaScape - Overview of DynaScape design and an overview of toolboxes - Basic draw tools – lines, polylines, squares and circles, text tools - Basic editing tools – moving, copying and offsetting - Learning the basic trim tools - Editing layers - Review layers, prototypes and scale in more depth - Overview of constraints and Inference - Overview of the tables – layers, weights, styles, colour & modes - More draw tools – the building outline tool, the polyline tool in depth, hatch patterns - More edit tools – trim and join, measure and revise - About libraries, library figures and title blocks - More draw tools – the polyline tool in more depth and measuring tools - More edit tools – other trim tools and the rotate tools - The softscape label panel - The plant list editor – adding plants, sizes and prices - Material lists and plant picture catalog -Adding photo Images to the drawing
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $390.00
Non-member price: $480.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Dates: Thursday February 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday March 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Want to learn Dynascape in short order? This training consists of two 3 hour sessions for a total pf 6 hours of training. Participants will also be provided with video reference materials.
CAD training includes the following topics covered:
Rules and guidelines to learning DynaScape - Overview of DynaScape design and an overview of toolboxes - Basic draw tools – lines, polylines, squares and circles, text tools - Basic editing tools – moving, copying and offsetting - Learning the basic trim tools - Editing layers - Review layers, prototypes and scale in more depth - Overview of constraints and Inference - Overview of the tables – layers, weights, styles, colour & modes - More draw tools – the building outline tool, the polyline tool in depth, hatch patterns - More edit tools – trim and join, measure and revise - About libraries, library figures and title blocks - More draw tools – the polyline tool in more depth and measuring tools - More edit tools – other trim tools and the rotate tools - The softscape label panel - The plant list editor – adding plants, sizes and prices - Material lists and plant picture catalog -Adding photo Images to the drawing
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $390.00
Non-member price: $480.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Beth Edney, Designs By The Yard
Dates: Thursday February 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday March 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
OL130: NEW - Introducing the 6Cs of Regenerative Soil Management
This session is a follow-up to “Soil Health and Climate”; however, it also works as a stand-alone event. The focus is on soil-management practices that result in healthier soils.
The Compost Council has adopted and adapted a practice classification system developed by Dr. Laura van Erd at the University of Guelph, entitled The 6Cs of Management for Healthy Soils. This session will look at each of the 6 Cs (i.e., control compaction, careful cultivation, continuous roots, covers, crop and animal diversity, and compost) in detail and with a landscaping perspective. The science behind each of the Cs will be explained and real-life examples of each will be discussed.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session is a follow-up to “Soil Health and Climate”; however, it also works as a stand-alone event. The focus is on soil-management practices that result in healthier soils.
The Compost Council has adopted and adapted a practice classification system developed by Dr. Laura van Erd at the University of Guelph, entitled The 6Cs of Management for Healthy Soils. This session will look at each of the 6 Cs (i.e., control compaction, careful cultivation, continuous roots, covers, crop and animal diversity, and compost) in detail and with a landscaping perspective. The science behind each of the Cs will be explained and real-life examples of each will be discussed.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LBM159: NEW - Leading Staff in a Post Covid Environment
Leading your team can be a challenging responsibility and COVID certainly didn't help. They can “quit and be re-employed elsewhere” immediately.
During this seminar the presenter will shares his 20 years of experience helping landscaping, nurseries, arborists and contractors in hiring/retaining key employees techniques and offer successful strategies to maintain, engage and energize your staff. Participants will come away with effective, “hands on”, leadership strategies that will help them thrive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Andrew Wall, The Sandler Group
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Leading your team can be a challenging responsibility and COVID certainly didn't help. They can “quit and be re-employed elsewhere” immediately.
During this seminar the presenter will shares his 20 years of experience helping landscaping, nurseries, arborists and contractors in hiring/retaining key employees techniques and offer successful strategies to maintain, engage and energize your staff. Participants will come away with effective, “hands on”, leadership strategies that will help them thrive.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Andrew Wall, The Sandler Group
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LE011: NEW - Maintenance and Safety of Tools and Equipment for the Landscape Contractor
This seminar will benefit new landscape contractor employees along with those with some industry experience.
Participants are instructed in safety, maintenance theory and practice as it relates to the most popular landscape contractor equipment.
Equipment instruction will include hand-held trimmers, chainsaws, concrete saws and other two-stroke machines, push mowers and large riding equipment, plate tampers and excavation equipment related to construction.
There will be guidance on diagnosing failures and preventing downtime. This will move into managing the cost of equipment, life-cycles for different products and managing the expenses to maintain better profitability.
Participants will need, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be required for the hands on portion.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 3165 Unity Dr. Unit 4 Mississauga For directions only call 905 - 569 -2055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar will benefit new landscape contractor employees along with those with some industry experience.
Participants are instructed in safety, maintenance theory and practice as it relates to the most popular landscape contractor equipment.
Equipment instruction will include hand-held trimmers, chainsaws, concrete saws and other two-stroke machines, push mowers and large riding equipment, plate tampers and excavation equipment related to construction.
There will be guidance on diagnosing failures and preventing downtime. This will move into managing the cost of equipment, life-cycles for different products and managing the expenses to maintain better profitability.
Participants will need, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be required for the hands on portion.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: WPE Landscape Equipment 3165 Unity Dr. Unit 4 Mississauga For directions only call 905 - 569 -2055
Instructor: Vince Borgdorff, WPE Landscape Equipment
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL117: NEW - Marketing to Attract Your 'A' Client
As an expert in marketing strategies and client acquisition for landscaping and home improvement companies, our presenters, Vanessa McQuade, and Robert Murray’s knowledge and experience will provide valuable insights during this online session.
Items covered include:
*Understanding your ideal client and their needs
*Creating a targeted marketing plan to attract the right kind of client
*Measuring the success of your marketing efforts
And more…
This interactive and engaging session will allow attendees to ask questions and share their own experiences.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Vanessa McQuade and Robert Murray, Intrigue Media
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
As an expert in marketing strategies and client acquisition for landscaping and home improvement companies, our presenters, Vanessa McQuade, and Robert Murray’s knowledge and experience will provide valuable insights during this online session.
Items covered include:
*Understanding your ideal client and their needs
*Creating a targeted marketing plan to attract the right kind of client
*Measuring the success of your marketing efforts
And more…
This interactive and engaging session will allow attendees to ask questions and share their own experiences.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Vanessa McQuade and Robert Murray, Intrigue Media
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL126: NEW - Paul’s Top 5 Plants by Category.
Having spent time in every corner of the horticulture industry, and landscaping for over 30 years; Paul shares some of his, must have plants for any landscape space. He will share why they are his favourite, there will be some you know, and some you didn’t know you needed... until now...
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Having spent time in every corner of the horticulture industry, and landscaping for over 30 years; Paul shares some of his, must have plants for any landscape space. He will share why they are his favourite, there will be some you know, and some you didn’t know you needed... until now...
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL122: NEW - Perfect Plant Pairings; An Artistic Eye
Taking your landscape project to the next level, requires a sharp eye for detail, utilizing plants with multiple seasons of interest, careful plant selection, thoughtful design, and artistic pairings / combinations. Plants can be paired for several reasons, texture, colour, form, and functionality to name a few. In this talk Paul will walk you through perfect plant pairings and help you to unlock the potential pairings for your own projects. After all, gardening is considered the slowest of the performing arts.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Taking your landscape project to the next level, requires a sharp eye for detail, utilizing plants with multiple seasons of interest, careful plant selection, thoughtful design, and artistic pairings / combinations. Plants can be paired for several reasons, texture, colour, form, and functionality to name a few. In this talk Paul will walk you through perfect plant pairings and help you to unlock the potential pairings for your own projects. After all, gardening is considered the slowest of the performing arts.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Paul Gellatly, The Tattooed Gardener
Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LBM096: NEW - Permits and their Impact on Landscaping
A half-day seminar for landscape designers and contracts who want to understand the different types of permits that impact their business. The instructor will cover how to obtain permits for projects - in the proper order, as well as the consequences of building without them, and what it will mean for their projects. Participants will come away knowing how to design and build to comply with the required permits.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jay Smith, Sketchworks
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A half-day seminar for landscape designers and contracts who want to understand the different types of permits that impact their business. The instructor will cover how to obtain permits for projects - in the proper order, as well as the consequences of building without them, and what it will mean for their projects. Participants will come away knowing how to design and build to comply with the required permits.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Jay Smith, Sketchworks
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LP064: NEW - Pot-scaping with Tropical/Perennial Succulents
Join Molly Shannon, an experienced succulent grower, designer, and the proprietor of Canadian Succulents, for an enlightening session on the art of succulent arrangements.
Guiding participants through the creative process of crafting container gardens using both tropical and perennial succulent plants. She'll delve into the intricacies of composing visually appealing arrangements, exploring elements such as composition, colour, height, and texture.
Additionally, Molly will provide essential care instructions for maintaining these succulent creations.
Each attendee will receive a ceramic pot along with a variety of miniature succulent plants, allowing them to craft their very own unique and personalized succulent arrangement. So please bring your gardening gloves
Lunch not included
LO member price: $136.50
Non-member price: $168.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Molly Shannon, Canadian Succulents
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Molly Shannon, an experienced succulent grower, designer, and the proprietor of Canadian Succulents, for an enlightening session on the art of succulent arrangements.
Guiding participants through the creative process of crafting container gardens using both tropical and perennial succulent plants. She'll delve into the intricacies of composing visually appealing arrangements, exploring elements such as composition, colour, height, and texture.
Additionally, Molly will provide essential care instructions for maintaining these succulent creations.
Each attendee will receive a ceramic pot along with a variety of miniature succulent plants, allowing them to craft their very own unique and personalized succulent arrangement. So please bring your gardening gloves
Lunch not included
LO member price: $136.50
Non-member price: $168.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Molly Shannon, Canadian Succulents
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LBM161: NEW - Profit Works ( Employee Incentive Program)
The presenter will discuss Profit Works by Alex Freytag and Tom Bouwer. Unraveling the complexity of incentive plans to increase employee productivity, cultivate an engaged workforce and maximize your company’s potential.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The presenter will discuss Profit Works by Alex Freytag and Tom Bouwer. Unraveling the complexity of incentive plans to increase employee productivity, cultivate an engaged workforce and maximize your company’s potential.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
OL123: NEW - Roses, Starting from A to Z
Roses can be quite finicky.
They require a little effort but taking care of them is easier than you think once you learn a few tricks. Looking at site selection, types of roses in the landscape, planting, pruning and watering. A few pests that may come along as well.
We will look at caring for your roses starting from A to Z.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Roses can be quite finicky.
They require a little effort but taking care of them is easier than you think once you learn a few tricks. Looking at site selection, types of roses in the landscape, planting, pruning and watering. A few pests that may come along as well.
We will look at caring for your roses starting from A to Z.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Wednesday February 21, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL118: NEW - Shut the Back Door (Recruitment and Retention)
One of the greatest struggles for business owners is finding and keeping great staff. In this seminar, you'll be given practical tips and tools to help find the right person for the proper role and provide support in order to retain them as long-term employees.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
One of the greatest struggles for business owners is finding and keeping great staff. In this seminar, you'll be given practical tips and tools to help find the right person for the proper role and provide support in order to retain them as long-term employees.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Grant Harrison, Nextra Consulting
Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LBM157: NEW - Small Business Finance and Cost Structure Seminar
Running a business isn't easy Things may be going great, but would you prepared if a recession came? Is operating on a zero debt management system achievable? How do you get there? How do you stay afloat when things get tough.
During this introductory seminar the presenter will discuss these questions along with an in depth look into business finances and cost management as they relate to the landscape industry.
Review budgeting methods, cost, deb and cash flow management, lean operating systems principles, etc.
Attendees should bring a laptop to be able to work in a group setting and also be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday February 9, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Running a business isn't easy Things may be going great, but would you prepared if a recession came? Is operating on a zero debt management system achievable? How do you get there? How do you stay afloat when things get tough.
During this introductory seminar the presenter will discuss these questions along with an in depth look into business finances and cost management as they relate to the landscape industry.
Review budgeting methods, cost, deb and cash flow management, lean operating systems principles, etc.
Attendees should bring a laptop to be able to work in a group setting and also be prepared to have constructive discussions about your business finances.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday February 9, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL120: NEW - Specialist Relationships Between Plants, Insects and Other Creatures
By now we’re all familiar with the dependence of monarch butterflies on milkweed. But this is just one example of the many, many crucial, co-evolved relationships between native plants and insects, birds and other creatures. In this illustrated talk, Lorraine explores some of the little-known specialist relationships that exist between native plants and bees, beetles, wasps, ants, butterflies, moths, birds and a myriad of other creatures we can—and need to—support in the landscapes we design and tend.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson
Date: Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
By now we’re all familiar with the dependence of monarch butterflies on milkweed. But this is just one example of the many, many crucial, co-evolved relationships between native plants and insects, birds and other creatures. In this illustrated talk, Lorraine explores some of the little-known specialist relationships that exist between native plants and bees, beetles, wasps, ants, butterflies, moths, birds and a myriad of other creatures we can—and need to—support in the landscapes we design and tend.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Lorraine Johnson
Date: Friday February 9, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL121: NEW - Stormwater Management
This session will explore a number of strategies for managing stormwater on site through the creation of design features such as rain gardens, dry stream beds and infiltration chambers. Simple to build, cost effective and providing opportunities for native plantings, these design techniques can add significant value to your projects.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This session will explore a number of strategies for managing stormwater on site through the creation of design features such as rain gardens, dry stream beds and infiltration chambers. Simple to build, cost effective and providing opportunities for native plantings, these design techniques can add significant value to your projects.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date..
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Monday February 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LM207: NEW - TAP into Landscape Turf,Annual and Perennial Maintenance
A packed day, the instructor will cover turf, annuals, perennials and shrubs and how they come together to create great ground maintenance landscapes.
A seminar for the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Items covered included
*Review of common shrubs, annuals, perennials and turf identification found in most landscape maintenance projects.
*Tips and tricks to garden bed edges; the best way to get and maintain them
*How to cut turf and add-ons to complement your customers landscape
*Touching on ornamental grasses, tropical plants that can add big impact to landscapes
*Fall bulb planting and four season containers.
Participants will come away better prepared to start the grounds maintenance season.
Just few of the upcoming in-person and online sessions participants should consider attending.
*Common and Uncommon Problems in the Landscape for Woody Plants
*Enhance Your Grounds Maintenance Technique
*Fungamentals 1: The Basics of Tree and Fungi Interactions
*Introduction to Tree and Shrub Pruning
*Turfgrass Care
*The How-Tos of Tree Selection, Planting and Spacing
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
A packed day, the instructor will cover turf, annuals, perennials and shrubs and how they come together to create great ground maintenance landscapes.
A seminar for the novice or grounds maintenance employee who would like a refresher/review of areas within the landscape maintenance sector.
Items covered included
*Review of common shrubs, annuals, perennials and turf identification found in most landscape maintenance projects.
*Tips and tricks to garden bed edges; the best way to get and maintain them
*How to cut turf and add-ons to complement your customers landscape
*Touching on ornamental grasses, tropical plants that can add big impact to landscapes
*Fall bulb planting and four season containers.
Participants will come away better prepared to start the grounds maintenance season.
Just few of the upcoming in-person and online sessions participants should consider attending.
*Common and Uncommon Problems in the Landscape for Woody Plants
*Enhance Your Grounds Maintenance Technique
*Fungamentals 1: The Basics of Tree and Fungi Interactions
*Introduction to Tree and Shrub Pruning
*Turfgrass Care
*The How-Tos of Tree Selection, Planting and Spacing
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Bruce Peart, Horticulturalist
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL041: NEW - Team Leader Training
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive three-part session geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $240.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Kate Seaver,M.Sc. former VP of H/R, owner of Kate's Garden.
Dates: Thursday January 25, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday January 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive three-part session geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $195.00
Non-member price: $240.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Kate Seaver,M.Sc. former VP of H/R, owner of Kate's Garden.
Dates: Thursday January 25, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday January 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday February 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL029: NEW - Turfgrass Care
What are the basics of turfgrass care? What are some of the practices that enhance the client’s lawns? We will explore a few of the common maintenance practices and field some questions as we look at the basics of turf care.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
What are the basics of turfgrass care? What are some of the practices that enhance the client’s lawns? We will explore a few of the common maintenance practices and field some questions as we look at the basics of turf care.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jeff McMann
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL125: NEW - Xeriscaping:Water Wise Landscaping
Learn the facts about Xeriscaping and how the principals can be applied to any landscape design.
Discussions will include plant selection, use of native plants and ways to treat soil to hold more water. Although this is a technique practiced in hot, arid climates, xeriscaping has evolved to become useful in any climate. With today's changing weather the principals should be applied to every new landscape design.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn the facts about Xeriscaping and how the principals can be applied to any landscape design.
Discussions will include plant selection, use of native plants and ways to treat soil to hold more water. Although this is a technique practiced in hot, arid climates, xeriscaping has evolved to become useful in any climate. With today's changing weather the principals should be applied to every new landscape design.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL129: NEW - Soil Health and Climate: An Overview for the Landscaping Industry
Soils are a powerful ally when it comes to fighting climate change. The soil-climate connection is one of the most cost-effective and pragmatic routes to a world with a stable climate, food security, enhanced biodiversity, clean water, and numerous other real, tangible rewards.
This is because healthy soils hold more carbon, and more carbon in soils means less carbon in the atmosphere, increased soil fertility, reduced flooding, etc. Landscapers, like farmers, are at the forefront of a growing movement to build healthier soils. The bonus in all of this: healthy soils can also improve your bottom line.
This session provides the basics of the soil-climate connection, both from a scientific and practical perspective.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Consider continuing with OL130: NEW - Introducing the 6Cs of Regenerative Soil Management
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Soils are a powerful ally when it comes to fighting climate change. The soil-climate connection is one of the most cost-effective and pragmatic routes to a world with a stable climate, food security, enhanced biodiversity, clean water, and numerous other real, tangible rewards.
This is because healthy soils hold more carbon, and more carbon in soils means less carbon in the atmosphere, increased soil fertility, reduced flooding, etc. Landscapers, like farmers, are at the forefront of a growing movement to build healthier soils. The bonus in all of this: healthy soils can also improve your bottom line.
This session provides the basics of the soil-climate connection, both from a scientific and practical perspective.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
Consider continuing with OL130: NEW - Introducing the 6Cs of Regenerative Soil Management
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Friday March 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LG046: NEW -Compost as the Key to Regenerative Soil Management
This seminar will focus on the following topics:
- what is regenerative soil management and why should you adopt this approach?
- what are the key tools in the soil-regeneration toolbox?
- How can any landscaper adopt these tools cost-effectively?
- Why is compost the key to this approach and how can you use it as such?
- How can you make your own compost, either as a supplement to purchased compost or as a replacement?
- What role does soil and compost testing play in this approach?
The day will be divided into four sections. The first section will cover the science behind the regenerative approach; the second section will focus on the practices that landscapers can adopt to build healthier soils (including compost use); the third section will deal with soil and compost testing, including do-it- yourself methods that allow for cost-effecting monitoring of progress; and the final section will provide an overview of the logistics and training required to make compost, vermicompost, and compost extracts and teas at your own site.
Consider continuing with online sessions - Soil Health and Climate: An Overview for the Landscaping Industry and Introducing the 6Cs of Regenerative Soil Management
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Friday February 23, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar will focus on the following topics:
- what is regenerative soil management and why should you adopt this approach?
- what are the key tools in the soil-regeneration toolbox?
- How can any landscaper adopt these tools cost-effectively?
- Why is compost the key to this approach and how can you use it as such?
- How can you make your own compost, either as a supplement to purchased compost or as a replacement?
- What role does soil and compost testing play in this approach?
The day will be divided into four sections. The first section will cover the science behind the regenerative approach; the second section will focus on the practices that landscapers can adopt to build healthier soils (including compost use); the third section will deal with soil and compost testing, including do-it- yourself methods that allow for cost-effecting monitoring of progress; and the final section will provide an overview of the logistics and training required to make compost, vermicompost, and compost extracts and teas at your own site.
Consider continuing with online sessions - Soil Health and Climate: An Overview for the Landscaping Industry and Introducing the 6Cs of Regenerative Soil Management
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from Compost Council of Canada
Date: Friday February 23, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM158: NEW -Develop And Align Your Management Team For Success
Is your company outgrowing you? Do you ever wonder how well-known landscaping companies build a great management team?
During this seminar participants will discover how to establish and strengthen their leadership team for success.
Topics covered include:
*Hiring, training, and developing superstars
*Developing tools for role clarity
*Clear and timely communication
*Effective meeting strategies
*Creating a culture where management team supports the field staff and each other
*Managers owning their numbers and driving results
*Pay scales and incentive packages
*Budgets, goal setting and 5-year plans
Participants should bring along their organization chart and budget to assist with planning and for helpful feedback.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Is your company outgrowing you? Do you ever wonder how well-known landscaping companies build a great management team?
During this seminar participants will discover how to establish and strengthen their leadership team for success.
Topics covered include:
*Hiring, training, and developing superstars
*Developing tools for role clarity
*Clear and timely communication
*Effective meeting strategies
*Creating a culture where management team supports the field staff and each other
*Managers owning their numbers and driving results
*Pay scales and incentive packages
*Budgets, goal setting and 5-year plans
Participants should bring along their organization chart and budget to assist with planning and for helpful feedback.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL128: NEW -Perennial (Landscape) Gardening with Succulents
Join Molly Shannon, a seasoned succulent grower and designer, as she delves into the world of perennial succulents. In this engaging talk, Molly will explore the art of designing with hardy species, explain the essential conditions for nurturing these resilient plants in Ontario's outdoor settings, provide expert guidance on the successful propagation of these plants, and unveil her top beginner-friendly varieties for gardening. Throughout the presentation, Molly will showcase her outdoor and indoor greenhouse succulent designs, offering visual inspiration to compliment her insights.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Molly Shannon, Canadian Succulents
Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Molly Shannon, a seasoned succulent grower and designer, as she delves into the world of perennial succulents. In this engaging talk, Molly will explore the art of designing with hardy species, explain the essential conditions for nurturing these resilient plants in Ontario's outdoor settings, provide expert guidance on the successful propagation of these plants, and unveil her top beginner-friendly varieties for gardening. Throughout the presentation, Molly will showcase her outdoor and indoor greenhouse succulent designs, offering visual inspiration to compliment her insights.
This is an online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Molly Shannon, Canadian Succulents
Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LS094: NEW -Safety Health & the Law for Greenhouses
The intent of this training program is for greenhouse organizations to adopt controls to address identified root causes noted in the IRARCA report, such as - reporting near misses, fit for duty policies, preventative maintenance programs, the internal responsivity system and change management.
*Actively engage the Ontario Greenhouse organizations and key workplace parties to recognize and understand the legal health and safety requirements of the OHSA and its regulations
*Help workplace parties in the Greenhouse industry understand their specific roles, responsibilities and obligations and how they can actively support the
*internal responsibility system of their organization. Increase the industry's awareness of the hazard risks and necessary controls required to ensure a healthy workplace while working in a greenhouse.
This one day seminar meets the MLITSD mandatory supervisor training requirement
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday January 24, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The intent of this training program is for greenhouse organizations to adopt controls to address identified root causes noted in the IRARCA report, such as - reporting near misses, fit for duty policies, preventative maintenance programs, the internal responsivity system and change management.
*Actively engage the Ontario Greenhouse organizations and key workplace parties to recognize and understand the legal health and safety requirements of the OHSA and its regulations
*Help workplace parties in the Greenhouse industry understand their specific roles, responsibilities and obligations and how they can actively support the
*internal responsibility system of their organization. Increase the industry's awareness of the hazard risks and necessary controls required to ensure a healthy workplace while working in a greenhouse.
This one day seminar meets the MLITSD mandatory supervisor training requirement
LO member price: $240.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday January 24, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL096: NEW -The Dirt on Hostas and Virus X (HVX)
Presentation will cover everything you wanted to know about one of the easiest part shade plants to grow including knowing how to identify and prevent HVX (Hosta Virus X). If we are all aware of what it looks like, dispose of those infected and not spread it we can eliminate it or keep it under control. It starts with the growers right up to the landscaper and home owners...your customer. Keep in mind not all Hosta are created/cared for equally.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Dawn Golloher, Gardens Plus
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Presentation will cover everything you wanted to know about one of the easiest part shade plants to grow including knowing how to identify and prevent HVX (Hosta Virus X). If we are all aware of what it looks like, dispose of those infected and not spread it we can eliminate it or keep it under control. It starts with the growers right up to the landscaper and home owners...your customer. Keep in mind not all Hosta are created/cared for equally.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Dawn Golloher, Gardens Plus
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL079: NEW- Ground Covers, Living Alternatives to Asphalt
While hardscaping does cover the ground and is necessary in certain locations there is a range of plants that make excellent ground covers. Turf is certainly one of them but there are areas where mowing is neither possible nor desirable. It’s here that this wide range of densely growing plants with controlled growth can be used to great effect.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
While hardscaping does cover the ground and is necessary in certain locations there is a range of plants that make excellent ground covers. Turf is certainly one of them but there are areas where mowing is neither possible nor desirable. It’s here that this wide range of densely growing plants with controlled growth can be used to great effect.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
OL078: NEW- The How-Tos of Tree Selection, Planting and Spacing
The most important decision in many landscape projects is what trees to choose and how to plant them correctly. This talk will provide a checklist of questions to ask when selecting a tree to ensure participants plant the right tree in the right place. Participants will also learn proper planting techniques and the benefits of correct tree spacing.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The most important decision in many landscape projects is what trees to choose and how to plant them correctly. This talk will provide a checklist of questions to ask when selecting a tree to ensure participants plant the right tree in the right place. Participants will also learn proper planting techniques and the benefits of correct tree spacing.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Monday March 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LD043: New-An introduction to Realtime Landscaping Architect Program
This two-day seminar is an introduction to the powerful Realtime Landscaping Architect program (Unilock markets it by the name of Uvision 3 D Landscape Creator). The program combines the functions of 2D-programs, such as AutoCAD and DynaScape, and 3D-programs, such as SketchUp, producing both types of the images simultaneously.
Previous experience of the use of the program is not required.
For an overview of the program, visit https://www.ideaspectrum.com/professional-landscape-software and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Zyixcb8Nk
Participants need to install the newest free trial version of RLA on their laptops prior to attending the seminar from here: www.ideaspectrum.com/free-landscape-design-software-trial.
A mouse is needed for using the program effectively. The program does not have a Mac version, but it is possible to run it using Parallels or Boot Camp.
LO member price: $316.00
Non-member price: $568.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kari Tolppanen
Dates: Wednesday December 6, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday December 7, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This two-day seminar is an introduction to the powerful Realtime Landscaping Architect program (Unilock markets it by the name of Uvision 3 D Landscape Creator). The program combines the functions of 2D-programs, such as AutoCAD and DynaScape, and 3D-programs, such as SketchUp, producing both types of the images simultaneously.
Previous experience of the use of the program is not required.
For an overview of the program, visit https://www.ideaspectrum.com/professional-landscape-software and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Zyixcb8Nk
Participants need to install the newest free trial version of RLA on their laptops prior to attending the seminar from here: www.ideaspectrum.com/free-landscape-design-software-trial.
A mouse is needed for using the program effectively. The program does not have a Mac version, but it is possible to run it using Parallels or Boot Camp.
LO member price: $316.00
Non-member price: $568.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kari Tolppanen
Dates: Wednesday December 6, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday December 7, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LD043-B: New-An introduction to Realtime Landscaping Architect Program
This two-day seminar is an introduction to the powerful Realtime Landscaping Architect program (Unilock markets it by the name of Uvision 3 D Landscape Creator). The program combines the functions of 2D-programs, such as AutoCAD and DynaScape, and 3D-programs, such as SketchUp, producing both types of the images simultaneously.
Previous experience of the use of the program is not required.
For an overview of the program, visit https://www.ideaspectrum.com/professional-landscape-software and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Zyixcb8Nk
Participants need to install the newest free trial version of RLA on their laptops prior to attending the seminar from here: www.ideaspectrum.com/free-landscape-design-software-trial.
A mouse is needed for using the program effectively. The program does not have a Mac version, but it is possible to run it using Parallels or Boot Camp.
LO member price: $320.00
Non-member price: $570.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kari Tolppanen
Dates: Wednesday March 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 7, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This two-day seminar is an introduction to the powerful Realtime Landscaping Architect program (Unilock markets it by the name of Uvision 3 D Landscape Creator). The program combines the functions of 2D-programs, such as AutoCAD and DynaScape, and 3D-programs, such as SketchUp, producing both types of the images simultaneously.
Previous experience of the use of the program is not required.
For an overview of the program, visit https://www.ideaspectrum.com/professional-landscape-software and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Zyixcb8Nk
Participants need to install the newest free trial version of RLA on their laptops prior to attending the seminar from here: www.ideaspectrum.com/free-landscape-design-software-trial.
A mouse is needed for using the program effectively. The program does not have a Mac version, but it is possible to run it using Parallels or Boot Camp.
LO member price: $320.00
Non-member price: $570.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kari Tolppanen
Dates: Wednesday March 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday March 7, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM156: NEW-Key Secrets in Developing a Successful Business
This seminar draws on the presenter's personal experience at Gelderman Landscape Services and how he transitioned a 3rd generation business from $5.0 M to $15 M in Revenue and at the same time is able to have a minimum of 1 week vacation per month. This seminar will teach you that "Rome was not built in a day", but that through grit, tenacity, will power, humility and faith, you can accomplish far more than you may think.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LBM157: NEW - Small Business Finance and Cost Structure Seminar
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Nathan Helder, Southbrook Consulting
Date: Thursday February 1, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This seminar draws on the presenter's personal experience at Gelderman Landscape Services and how he transitioned a 3rd generation business from $5.0 M to $15 M in Revenue and at the same time is able to have a minimum of 1 week vacation per month. This seminar will teach you that "Rome was not built in a day", but that through grit, tenacity, will power, humility and faith, you can accomplish far more than you may think.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LBM157: NEW - Small Business Finance and Cost Structure Seminar
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Nathan Helder, Southbrook Consulting
Date: Thursday February 1, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LBM156-B: NEW-Key Secrets in Developing a Successful Business
This seminar draws on the presenter's personal experience at Gelderman Landscape Services and how he transitioned a 3rd generation business from $5.0 M to $15 M in Revenue and at the same time is able to have a minimum of 1 week vacation per month. This seminar will teach you that "Rome was not built in a day", but that through grit, tenacity, will power, humility and faith, you can accomplish far more than you may think.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LBM157: NEW - Small Business Finance and Cost Structure Seminar
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Nathan Helder, Southbrook Consulting
Date: Monday March 4, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This seminar draws on the presenter's personal experience at Gelderman Landscape Services and how he transitioned a 3rd generation business from $5.0 M to $15 M in Revenue and at the same time is able to have a minimum of 1 week vacation per month. This seminar will teach you that "Rome was not built in a day", but that through grit, tenacity, will power, humility and faith, you can accomplish far more than you may think.
Lunch not included
Consider continuing with LBM157: NEW - Small Business Finance and Cost Structure Seminar
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Nathan Helder, Southbrook Consulting
Date: Monday March 4, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LE010-DU: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 411 Bloor West, Oshawa (905) 404-8411
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 411 Bloor West, Oshawa (905) 404-8411
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LE010-OT: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 860 Belfast Rd., Ottawa for directions cal (613) 244-4388
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 860 Belfast Rd., Ottawa for directions cal (613) 244-4388
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LE010-GH: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals, 2418 Barton St. E., Hamilton (905) 545-2233 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals, 2418 Barton St. E., Hamilton (905) 545-2233 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday March 27, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LE010: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Wednesday April 3, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LE010: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday April 9, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday April 9, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LE010: NEW-Skid Steer Loader/Mini-Excavator
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 500 Collier MacMillan Dr., Cambridge, for directions only,call 519-624-7940
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This newly developed program covers the essentials required to use a Skid Steer and Mini-Excavator in Ontario and is compliant with provincial training requirements.
Topics reviewed include: Legislation, workplace inspection, equipment inspection (and review of equipment components), safe operation, stability concepts, and basic operating techniques.
Following the classroom portion there is also a hands-on session where students will implement the principals reviewed during theory.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
Lunch not included
LO member price: $330.00
Non-member price: $405.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals 500 Collier MacMillan Dr., Cambridge, for directions only,call 519-624-7940
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OL111: No Fuss Fruit Plants for you next Landscape Project
“It died. It’s diseased. There’s no fruit…“ It’s not a message we want to get from our clients. And we can prevent it if we help them choose low-maintenance fruits plants. These sessions give you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to the challenging conditions of home gardens and landscapes. Get ideas for fruiting plants, along with the basics of successfully growing them.
This session will cover currant, gooseberry, elderberry, honeyberry, mulberry, along with landscape staples such as rose, flowering quince, and barberry. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steve Biggs,Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
“It died. It’s diseased. There’s no fruit…“ It’s not a message we want to get from our clients. And we can prevent it if we help them choose low-maintenance fruits plants. These sessions give you a palette of no-fuss fruit plants suited to the challenging conditions of home gardens and landscapes. Get ideas for fruiting plants, along with the basics of successfully growing them.
This session will cover currant, gooseberry, elderberry, honeyberry, mulberry, along with landscape staples such as rose, flowering quince, and barberry. Along with crop ideas, you’ll get tips for success and harvest and use tips so that you can be the edible-garden expert your clients are looking for
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Steve Biggs,Food Garden Life Media
Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LC014: Paving Your Way to Perfect Interlock
This seminar is geared toward individuals looking to develop or improve the practical skills of paving stone installation.
The seminar will spend one-day in class learning the theory of interlocking stone installation and the other full day on hands-on construction of an interlocking stone area that also incorporates steps and a pre-cast walling system.
Participants will install an interlocking stone pad with different features and become familiar with installation techniques using modern tools in the industry.
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment including work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, and particulate mask etc..
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Thursday February 8, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday February 9, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This seminar is geared toward individuals looking to develop or improve the practical skills of paving stone installation.
The seminar will spend one-day in class learning the theory of interlocking stone installation and the other full day on hands-on construction of an interlocking stone area that also incorporates steps and a pre-cast walling system.
Participants will install an interlocking stone pad with different features and become familiar with installation techniques using modern tools in the industry.
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment including work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, and particulate mask etc..
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Thursday February 8, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday February 9, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
LBM149: Permit drawings, Tree Protection,Site Alterations Soil, etc
A half-day seminar for landscape designers and contracts who want to understand the different types of permits that impact their business.The instructor will cover how to obtain permits for projects, the consequences of building without them, and how their projects will be affected.
Topics covered will include: building permits, site alteration permits, pool enclosure permits, letters of permission from conservation authorities and tree protection plans.
Participants will come away knowing how to create permit drawings, who is authorized to create specific drawings, and how to design and build to comply with the required permits.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A half-day seminar for landscape designers and contracts who want to understand the different types of permits that impact their business.The instructor will cover how to obtain permits for projects, the consequences of building without them, and how their projects will be affected.
Topics covered will include: building permits, site alteration permits, pool enclosure permits, letters of permission from conservation authorities and tree protection plans.
Participants will come away knowing how to create permit drawings, who is authorized to create specific drawings, and how to design and build to comply with the required permits.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LP049: Picking Plants for Problem Areas
Your new client has a handful of problem areas on their property: heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas, walnut trees - it's a big list.
This seminar will discuss the right plants to select and the maintenance they require to tackle these issues. Looking at plant characteristics and their maintenance, the instructor will provide a list of low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas. A great seminar for designers, contractors, garden centre and maintenance staff.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Your new client has a handful of problem areas on their property: heavy shade, steep slopes, wet areas, walnut trees - it's a big list.
This seminar will discuss the right plants to select and the maintenance they require to tackle these issues. Looking at plant characteristics and their maintenance, the instructor will provide a list of low and no-maintenance plants for normal and problem areas. A great seminar for designers, contractors, garden centre and maintenance staff.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $80.00
Non-member price: $143.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Wednesday March 13, 2024 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
OL101: Picking the Right Fertilizer
An introduction to fertilizers, reviewing various options including both synthetic and organic. Learn how to select the right fertilizer for an application and how to use soil test results. Understand how the macro-nutrients travel thought soil and how this affects proper application.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
An introduction to fertilizers, reviewing various options including both synthetic and organic. Learn how to select the right fertilizer for an application and how to use soil test results. Understand how the macro-nutrients travel thought soil and how this affects proper application.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Robert Pavlis, Aspen Grove Gardens
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
OL080: Plant Choices: Nativar, Exotic, Invasive. Working toward Environmentally
Let’s play a game. Where in the world do the plants you choose for gardens come from?
One garden, two gardens, three gardens full of exotic species… What are the impacts of our plant choices? One impact - horticulture is a primary source for the introduction of invasive plant species. How do we avoid these costly mistakes? Quite simply, we can encourage the use of more site-appropriate native species to create gardens with a unique Ontario flare, a unique “Sense of Place.”
There are growing opportunities for the eco-conscious landscaper to become a leader, advocate and innovator and to capitalize on the growing interest in gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Let’s get inspired and explore how we can meet the challenge of developing beautiful, environmentally sustainable, spaces that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Cathy Kavassalis
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Let’s play a game. Where in the world do the plants you choose for gardens come from?
One garden, two gardens, three gardens full of exotic species… What are the impacts of our plant choices? One impact - horticulture is a primary source for the introduction of invasive plant species. How do we avoid these costly mistakes? Quite simply, we can encourage the use of more site-appropriate native species to create gardens with a unique Ontario flare, a unique “Sense of Place.”
There are growing opportunities for the eco-conscious landscaper to become a leader, advocate and innovator and to capitalize on the growing interest in gardens that support healthy ecosystems.
Let’s get inspired and explore how we can meet the challenge of developing beautiful, environmentally sustainable, spaces that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Cathy Kavassalis
Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
RGC019: Planter Gardening Seminar
Exceed your customers’ expectations.
Covering the basics of planter design, the instructor will demonstrate various styles and techniques, learn how to decipher your customer’s needs, track trends, costing, and the benefits of offering this service. Come away able to design magnificent planters that will keep you busy for the season.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $110.00
Non-member price: $150.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Spencer Hauck, Sandhill Botanical
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exceed your customers’ expectations.
Covering the basics of planter design, the instructor will demonstrate various styles and techniques, learn how to decipher your customer’s needs, track trends, costing, and the benefits of offering this service. Come away able to design magnificent planters that will keep you busy for the season.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $110.00
Non-member price: $150.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Spencer Hauck, Sandhill Botanical
Date: Thursday March 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
LP062: Planting Choices - Expand Your Knowledge of Native Plants
Landscape surroundings are changing and customers are asking for more sustainable ways of caring for their properties.
This seminar will provide environmentally sound solutions for landscape designers and contractors, reviewing the wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plant species available.
Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects, and how they can be effectively combined with non-native species to create ornamental gardens pollinator gardens and rain gardens.
There are hundreds of native species available to the landscape professional, but only a fraction is used. Participants will learn what plants work well together, and where native plants can be sourced.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $138.00
Non-member price: $242.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Landscape surroundings are changing and customers are asking for more sustainable ways of caring for their properties.
This seminar will provide environmentally sound solutions for landscape designers and contractors, reviewing the wide variety of native herbaceous and woody plant species available.
Learn what native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs in Ontario are suitable for small or large landscaping projects, and how they can be effectively combined with non-native species to create ornamental gardens pollinator gardens and rain gardens.
There are hundreds of native species available to the landscape professional, but only a fraction is used. Participants will learn what plants work well together, and where native plants can be sourced.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $138.00
Non-member price: $242.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Tuesday March 19, 2024 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
OL107: Planting Plans/Choices
This seminar will review plants that may not be so familiar in the industry. New varieties of shrubs, grasses and perennials are being developed every year, many of them bred from native plants. Participants will learn specific plant combinations for sunny, shady, wet and dry sites.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Thursday February 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This seminar will review plants that may not be so familiar in the industry. New varieties of shrubs, grasses and perennials are being developed every year, many of them bred from native plants. Participants will learn specific plant combinations for sunny, shady, wet and dry sites.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Adele Pierre, Adele Pierre Landscape Architect
Date: Thursday February 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LC040: Precast Retaining Walls from the Ground Up
Learn all there is to know about building retaining walls in this two-day seminar.
Participants will explore why walls fail, proper construction techniques and selecting the walling system to meet your project and permit requirements. The importance of soil structure, drainage, surcharge loads, granular backfill, base preparation, selection and use of geogrids, filter blankets, and proper compaction will be discussed in detail.
Participants will build steps, walls, and pillars using various precast retaining wall products. Along with constructing a concrete block wall and facing it with natural stone ledge rock. The wall will be capped with hand-chiseled coping.
Participants will leave with a sound understanding of how to build retaining walls.
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment including work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, particulate mask, etc., bring along a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Wednesday February 14, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday February 15, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn all there is to know about building retaining walls in this two-day seminar.
Participants will explore why walls fail, proper construction techniques and selecting the walling system to meet your project and permit requirements. The importance of soil structure, drainage, surcharge loads, granular backfill, base preparation, selection and use of geogrids, filter blankets, and proper compaction will be discussed in detail.
Participants will build steps, walls, and pillars using various precast retaining wall products. Along with constructing a concrete block wall and facing it with natural stone ledge rock. The wall will be capped with hand-chiseled coping.
Participants will leave with a sound understanding of how to build retaining walls.
Participants are required to bring personal protective equipment including work boots, gloves, eye and hearing protection, particulate mask, etc., bring along a 2-3 lb. steel mallet, one splitting chisel and one facing chisel.
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Wednesday February 14, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday February 15, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
OL113: Pricing Lighting Jobs
This session will offer an insight into best practices of pricing and estimating, and highlight some of the pitfalls and challenges you will come across, and how to mitigate them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This session will offer an insight into best practices of pricing and estimating, and highlight some of the pitfalls and challenges you will come across, and how to mitigate them.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
LD035: Professional Practice & Project Management: Managing Projects from Design to Completion
Taking a landscape project from start to finish while keeping client and the contractor (or crew) happy is truly an art. Participants will learn how to manage projects as well as expectations.
Beyond designing a landscape plan or the craftsmanship to execute on site, we will focus on the behind the-scenes skills that are needed to keep on track, maintain sanity and create successful projects that will generate future business for both the designer and contractor.
Discussion and assignments will deal with the fundamentals of project management, relationships with clients, consultants, office procedures, promotional practices. Landscape designers who want to make projects more dynamic and efficient should attend.
Participants will look at their current management skills and method with an eye for developing and gaining increased knowledge and process refinement.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 30
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Cheryl Cichon,ELP Environmental Inc
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Taking a landscape project from start to finish while keeping client and the contractor (or crew) happy is truly an art. Participants will learn how to manage projects as well as expectations.
Beyond designing a landscape plan or the craftsmanship to execute on site, we will focus on the behind the-scenes skills that are needed to keep on track, maintain sanity and create successful projects that will generate future business for both the designer and contractor.
Discussion and assignments will deal with the fundamentals of project management, relationships with clients, consultants, office procedures, promotional practices. Landscape designers who want to make projects more dynamic and efficient should attend.
Participants will look at their current management skills and method with an eye for developing and gaining increased knowledge and process refinement.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 30
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Cheryl Cichon,ELP Environmental Inc
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM136: Profitability Begins Before 7 am -The key to a successful morning roll out
Looking for ways to tighten your company's morning routine? The instructor will offer tips to improve efficiency in your yard and get crews on the road and to the client's properties faster.
Topics covered:
*Organization of storage space + yard space using 5s Principles
*The benefits and design of a job trailer
*Communication, keep it simple and timely
*Job binders and information shares
*Planning in advance of the job starting
*Vendor partnerships
*Technology to help you organize the crews
*Employees rewarded for strong performance (Company Culture)
A seminar for owners, crew leaders, general and operation managers.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday February 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Looking for ways to tighten your company's morning routine? The instructor will offer tips to improve efficiency in your yard and get crews on the road and to the client's properties faster.
Topics covered:
*Organization of storage space + yard space using 5s Principles
*The benefits and design of a job trailer
*Communication, keep it simple and timely
*Job binders and information shares
*Planning in advance of the job starting
*Vendor partnerships
*Technology to help you organize the crews
*Employees rewarded for strong performance (Company Culture)
A seminar for owners, crew leaders, general and operation managers.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Greg Wildeboer, Whispering Pines Landscaping
Date: Thursday February 8, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL058: Rocks and Placement - Successfully Integrating Water Features Into the Landscape
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment learn how to select the correct size, type, shape, and character of the rock, the aesthetics of natural rock placement and presentation, and the importance of safety in working with rocks.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-recorded YouTube video
During this segment learn how to select the correct size, type, shape, and character of the rock, the aesthetics of natural rock placement and presentation, and the importance of safety in working with rocks.
Once registered participants will be sent the pre-recorded video link.
LO member price: $215.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Randy Tumber
Date: Friday December 29, 2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL077: Shade Gardening is Actually an Opportunity
Gardening in the shade should not be seen as a challenge but rather an opportunity to use some wonderful plants that are shy about being in full sun. Shape and texture take on greater importance. There is, however, still a good colour palette available to brighten those shady areas.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Gardening in the shade should not be seen as a challenge but rather an opportunity to use some wonderful plants that are shy about being in full sun. Shape and texture take on greater importance. There is, however, still a good colour palette available to brighten those shady areas.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Ken Brown, Dallying In the Dirt
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LE013: Skid-Steer Certification Training
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $265.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday April 2, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
A seminar for employers who want to undertake due diligence and for individuals who want to learn how to operate a skid steer safely and correctly. Instruction will include basic operator safety, inspection, and equipment features in accordance with applicable OHSA and regulations and equipment manufacturers' guidance. Each participant will undergo classroom evaluation in a simulated job site environment.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the operator, even after completing the training, to review the specific device they will be operating.
PPE Requirements: Work Boots, Safety Glasses, Reflective Vest/jacket, pen/notebook
Note:Seminar completion time may vary based on class size and operator experience.
Prerequisites: No experience required
NOTE: Participants will receive training certificate upon successful completion of this seminar.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $190.00
Non-member price: $265.00
Maximum participants: 10
Location: Herc Rentals,1640 Enterprise Rd, Mississauga (Hwy.401 and Dixon Rd (416) 679-4180 (for directions)
Instructor: Bruce Hannah, Herc Rentals
Date: Tuesday April 2, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
OL037: Soak Away Pits and Subgrade Drainage Systems
Inevitably, at some point in your landscape career, you will need to address surface water runoff, with a below-grade drainage system.
This session will help you determine the location, design, and calculate what you need for a subgrade drainage system that will be effective and redundant. Along with helping you make your choices for an effective system and the best options for surface and subgrade water management.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Inevitably, at some point in your landscape career, you will need to address surface water runoff, with a below-grade drainage system.
This session will help you determine the location, design, and calculate what you need for a subgrade drainage system that will be effective and redundant. Along with helping you make your choices for an effective system and the best options for surface and subgrade water management.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LS007: Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED Certification
This two-day practical first aid course meets government requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew must have one person with first aid training to assist injured workers. Participants should bring a blanket.
Topics covered included;
* Musculoskeletal Injuries
* Spinal precautions
* Soft tissue injuries (bruises, burns, and frostbite, etc)
* Heat and cold temperature emergencies
* Poisons.
* One rescuer adult/child/baby CPR
* Two rescuer adult/child CPR
* Adult/child/baby choking
* Barrier devices/pocket masks
* AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $185.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Tuesday April 9, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
This two-day practical first aid course meets government requirements and prepares participants to administer first aid for common landscape injuries. Every landscape crew must have one person with first aid training to assist injured workers. Participants should bring a blanket.
Topics covered included;
* Musculoskeletal Injuries
* Spinal precautions
* Soft tissue injuries (bruises, burns, and frostbite, etc)
* Heat and cold temperature emergencies
* Poisons.
* One rescuer adult/child/baby CPR
* Two rescuer adult/child CPR
* Adult/child/baby choking
* Barrier devices/pocket masks
* AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $185.00
Non-member price: $315.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Tuesday April 9, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday April 10, 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
LS028: Supervisor Responsibilities & Due Diligence
Supervisors play a critical role in workplace health and safety. The seminar is designed to equip supervisors with the necessary knowledge to understand their legal duties, their role as a leader, and the key concept of due diligence.
Topics include:
* Supervisor duties as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and how these duties link with the employer and worker duties.
* Summarize the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor in accordance with the OHSA and how to implement them in the workplace
* Give examples of how supervisors can exercise due diligence in the workplace.
* Create an action plan of steps that demonstrates due diligence in their workplace.
* Analyze case studies in the workplace to determine if due diligence was established.
This program is directed to new and experienced supervisors who want to develop and improve their understanding and leadership in workplace health and safety.
A resource guide will be provided
Consider continuing with seminar Landscape Ontario’s The Effective Supervisor Building Strategies for Success.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $169.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Supervisors play a critical role in workplace health and safety. The seminar is designed to equip supervisors with the necessary knowledge to understand their legal duties, their role as a leader, and the key concept of due diligence.
Topics include:
* Supervisor duties as defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and how these duties link with the employer and worker duties.
* Summarize the duties and responsibilities of a supervisor in accordance with the OHSA and how to implement them in the workplace
* Give examples of how supervisors can exercise due diligence in the workplace.
* Create an action plan of steps that demonstrates due diligence in their workplace.
* Analyze case studies in the workplace to determine if due diligence was established.
This program is directed to new and experienced supervisors who want to develop and improve their understanding and leadership in workplace health and safety.
A resource guide will be provided
Consider continuing with seminar Landscape Ontario’s The Effective Supervisor Building Strategies for Success.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $169.00
Non-member price: $275.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Date: Wednesday March 20, 2024 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
LBM123: Team Leader Training
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive seminar geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kate Seaver,M.Sc. former VP of H/R, owner of Kate's Garden.
Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Successful teams are led by high-performance coaches.
Team Leader Training is an interactive seminar geared towards newly-promoted supervisors or managers who need a refresh about creating high-performance teams: alignment, prioritizing time and resources to ensure billable hours, improving communication effectiveness, inclusive coaching methods, managing team huddles, collaborative conflict resolution, fair progressive discipline and balancing productivity with relationships.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kate Seaver,M.Sc. former VP of H/R, owner of Kate's Garden.
Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM162: The Effective Supervisor: Building Strategies for Success
This seminar considers the day-to-day context in which supervisors perform their role and brings to life the concepts associated with "organizing the work and its performance" as referenced in the definition of a competent person. This seminar goes beyond awareness of the legal roles and responsibilities of supervisors and engages participants in identifying real-life challenges and solutions.
Content covers:
* Review the legal definition of a "competent person" and describe what it means in the context of the daily activities of a supervisor
* Understanding the role of the supervisor as it relates to People, Paper and Process and describes the associated challenges
* Identify practical strategies for overcoming challenges
* Develop and practice communication skills in the following areas: providing instruction and direction to others; orienting new workers; providing feedback; preparing for and leading meetings
* Create their own "tool kit" for use in the workplace including guidelines for constructive feedback, designing new worker orientation, developing safety meeting outlines, and more
Recommended for:
* Individuals currently in supervisory positions either newly appointed or experienced
* Individuals who would like to become supervisors
* Managers, HR personnel, CEO, Owners
Recommended that participants are familiar with the workplace health and safety law regarding supervisor duties and responsibilities or attended Landscape Ontario's Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence seminar or the Safety, Health and The Law seminar.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $535.00
Non-member price: $815.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Dates: Monday March 25, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This seminar considers the day-to-day context in which supervisors perform their role and brings to life the concepts associated with "organizing the work and its performance" as referenced in the definition of a competent person. This seminar goes beyond awareness of the legal roles and responsibilities of supervisors and engages participants in identifying real-life challenges and solutions.
Content covers:
* Review the legal definition of a "competent person" and describe what it means in the context of the daily activities of a supervisor
* Understanding the role of the supervisor as it relates to People, Paper and Process and describes the associated challenges
* Identify practical strategies for overcoming challenges
* Develop and practice communication skills in the following areas: providing instruction and direction to others; orienting new workers; providing feedback; preparing for and leading meetings
* Create their own "tool kit" for use in the workplace including guidelines for constructive feedback, designing new worker orientation, developing safety meeting outlines, and more
Recommended for:
* Individuals currently in supervisory positions either newly appointed or experienced
* Individuals who would like to become supervisors
* Managers, HR personnel, CEO, Owners
Recommended that participants are familiar with the workplace health and safety law regarding supervisor duties and responsibilities or attended Landscape Ontario's Supervisor Responsibilities and Due Diligence seminar or the Safety, Health and The Law seminar.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $535.00
Non-member price: $815.00
Maximum participants: 18
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Kristin Hoffman, Workplace Safety Prevention Services (WSPS)
Dates: Monday March 25, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 26, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LA001: Trees and Shrubs: Planting and Maintenance Practices
Don't waste time and money planting incorrectly.
This seminar explores how to maintain trees and shrubs so that they perform well in difficult urban settings. An introduction to tree and shrub biology is followed by a discussion of main stresses, including drought, construction damage, and lack of nutrients. Participants will learn how to assess a planting site and the proper techniques for plant selection and placement.
This seminar also covers the basics of proactive tree and shrub care, including planting,mulching, watering, soil enrichment, staking. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences.
Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should consider attending.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Don't waste time and money planting incorrectly.
This seminar explores how to maintain trees and shrubs so that they perform well in difficult urban settings. An introduction to tree and shrub biology is followed by a discussion of main stresses, including drought, construction damage, and lack of nutrients. Participants will learn how to assess a planting site and the proper techniques for plant selection and placement.
This seminar also covers the basics of proactive tree and shrub care, including planting,mulching, watering, soil enrichment, staking. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and share case studies from their own work experiences.
Landscape designers, technicians, contractors and architects, property managers, groundskeepers and arborists should consider attending.
Note: ISA continuing education units (CEU's) available.
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Todd Irvine, MFC, MA, ISA Certified Arborist
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LBM151: Two Vital Strategies & Tactics for Sales Success
Increase sales revenue and the quality of your clients by adding and improving two critical steps in your sales cycle. Starting with Qualifying, we will discuss and show examples of how this proven tactic can put you in control and help you quickly weed out the ‘tire kickers’. Getting ready to sign the deal? We will discuss strategies and Types of Closes that will allow you to understand where your client is in the sales cycle and set you up for success.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Rob Redden
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Increase sales revenue and the quality of your clients by adding and improving two critical steps in your sales cycle. Starting with Qualifying, we will discuss and show examples of how this proven tactic can put you in control and help you quickly weed out the ‘tire kickers’. Getting ready to sign the deal? We will discuss strategies and Types of Closes that will allow you to understand where your client is in the sales cycle and set you up for success.
Lunch not included
LO member price: $160.00
Non-member price: $285.00
Maximum participants: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Rob Redden
Date: Monday March 11, 2024 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
OL016: Unwanted Weeds and their ID by plant family
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore weeds and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What are the common characteristics that make certain plants part of the same family? Here we will explore weeds and learn how to recognize them by family.
This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date.
LO member price: $65.00
Non-member price: $80.00
Location: Online Learning -This is a online learning presentation. Digital platform details will be emailed closer to the presentation date
Instructor: Jodi Healy, Horticulturalist
Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LC067: Working with Natural Stone
As a natural material, stone varies widely, and a range of methods and tools can be used to achieve a similarly wide range of purposes. This seminar will focus on basic techniques of working natural stone with a hammer and chisel, as well as the basic principles of building structurally with natural stone; both dry laid and mortared.
A two-day seminar, there will be a small hands-on project worked on during these two days.
Participants are required to bring the appropriate PPE to participate
Tools needed to participate: Two and four-foot level, hammer for hitting steel chisels, one chisel meant for stone, trowel, hand brush, and a one-foot square
Who should attend: For those who know the basics, this seminar will further develop your product knowledge and installation skills
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Menno Braam, Whistling Dwarf Stonework
Dates: Thursday February 1, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday February 2, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seminars main menuAs a natural material, stone varies widely, and a range of methods and tools can be used to achieve a similarly wide range of purposes. This seminar will focus on basic techniques of working natural stone with a hammer and chisel, as well as the basic principles of building structurally with natural stone; both dry laid and mortared.
A two-day seminar, there will be a small hands-on project worked on during these two days.
Participants are required to bring the appropriate PPE to participate
Tools needed to participate: Two and four-foot level, hammer for hitting steel chisels, one chisel meant for stone, trowel, hand brush, and a one-foot square
Who should attend: For those who know the basics, this seminar will further develop your product knowledge and installation skills
LO member price: $466.00
Non-member price: $620.00
Maximum participants: 12
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Menno Braam, Whistling Dwarf Stonework
Dates: Thursday February 1, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday February 2, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm