Landscape Construction and Installation Seminars
LD053: NEW-Bringing Back the Nearly Dead: Renovating an Existing Landscape
To restore your landscape, the most effective methods are rewilding with native plants and adopting naturalistic design.
This seminar will go over dealing with a landscape afflicted with the usual challenges, step-by step.
Starting with a standard landscape, we erase those challenges and redesign the situation. Discussing how to use the existing material and assets when upgrading older landscapes. Along with design principles, construction priorities and winter interest the presenter will cover rejuvenative pruning techniques and principles of hard landscaping (using stone, concrete and wood)
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Monday March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
To restore your landscape, the most effective methods are rewilding with native plants and adopting naturalistic design.
This seminar will go over dealing with a landscape afflicted with the usual challenges, step-by step.
Starting with a standard landscape, we erase those challenges and redesign the situation. Discussing how to use the existing material and assets when upgrading older landscapes. Along with design principles, construction priorities and winter interest the presenter will cover rejuvenative pruning techniques and principles of hard landscaping (using stone, concrete and wood)
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Monday March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC040: Precast Retaining Walls from the Ground Up
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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 a retaining wall 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 fabrics, and proper compaction will be discussed in great detail. Participants will together constructing a wall system with integrated steps.
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.
LO member price: $471.00
Non-member price: $645.00
Maximum participants: 9
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Monday March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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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 a retaining wall 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 fabrics, and proper compaction will be discussed in great detail. Participants will together constructing a wall system with integrated steps.
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.
LO member price: $471.00
Non-member price: $645.00
Maximum participants: 9
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Collin Shotlander, Hybrid Landscape Management
Dates: Monday March 16, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 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: $140.00
Non-member price: $245.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 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: $140.00
Non-member price: $245.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:30 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 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: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 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 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: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LC058: Laser Levels, Spot and Job Site Elevation Layouts
This is a seminar for all members of your construction and design team. Participants should dress for outdoor site measurement and spot elevations collection. The group will practice using laser levels to gather information to be used in-class to translate into a site plan. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how simple planning and information gathering prior to construction will improve site efficiency and enhance results.
Participants should bring: Although some laser levels will be available participants should bring their own to maximize the value of this seminar.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
This is a seminar for all members of your construction and design team. Participants should dress for outdoor site measurement and spot elevations collection. The group will practice using laser levels to gather information to be used in-class to translate into a site plan. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how simple planning and information gathering prior to construction will improve site efficiency and enhance results.
Participants should bring: Although some laser levels will be available participants should bring their own to maximize the value of this seminar.
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Tony Lombardi, Dr. Landscape Inc.
Date: Friday March 20, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LG055: NEW-What to do With a Downpour: Ornamental Ways to Handle Rainwater
Urban development has resulted in large areas of impermeable surfaces. This leads to poor water quality and erosion as well as drying of the creeks during droughts.
Techniques will be discussed to aid in infiltrating rainwater into the soil while beautifying your landscapes and allowing a more unusual palette of plants to be used.
Rain gardens can be a beautiful addition to any yard and can allow the planting of some truly interesting plants. They also help the environment by infiltrating water to clean it and restore the water table and base-flow (the water that seeps through the ground to our creeks).
We’ll cover how to design and build a rain garden, including placement, construction, and plant choices. Best of all, many municipalities and regions offer funding for projects like this!
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Monday March 23, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Urban development has resulted in large areas of impermeable surfaces. This leads to poor water quality and erosion as well as drying of the creeks during droughts.
Techniques will be discussed to aid in infiltrating rainwater into the soil while beautifying your landscapes and allowing a more unusual palette of plants to be used.
Rain gardens can be a beautiful addition to any yard and can allow the planting of some truly interesting plants. They also help the environment by infiltrating water to clean it and restore the water table and base-flow (the water that seeps through the ground to our creeks).
We’ll cover how to design and build a rain garden, including placement, construction, and plant choices. Best of all, many municipalities and regions offer funding for projects like this!
LO member price: $165.00
Non-member price: $290.00
Maximum participants: 15
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Sean James, Sean James Consulting
Date: Monday March 23, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
LS007: Standard First Aid with CPR Level C and AED Certification
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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: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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: 20
Location: Landscape Ontario, 7856 5th Line S., Milton
Instructor: Representative from, SAJE Vital Signs
Dates: Monday March 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday March 31, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 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 7, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday April 8, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seminars main menuThis 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 7, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday April 8, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm