Landscape Ontario | London Chapter

Did you know that LO Magazine is now available to view online?! Click the link in our bio to check it out!

In this issue: A special section highlighting companies and individuals who took home honours in LO’s Awards of Excellence Program; meet your new provincial board and association president; innovative tool improves tree species selection for urban sites; the real price of skipping a locate request, and more!

Get Ready for the Season!

The Landscape Ontario London Chapter is hosting an MTO Chapter Meeting to help businesses stay informed and compliant for the upcoming season.

🗓️ Thursday, March 26, 2026

🕜 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

🧭 First Lobo Baptist Church | 22907 Nairn Rd, Komoka

MTO Transportation Enforcement Officers will be there to discuss commercial motor vehicle regulations, safety requirements, and important updates for the landscape industry. It's a great opportunity to ask questions and make sure your team is prepared for the busy season ahead.

✔ Learn the latest rules and requirements
✔ Ask questions directly to enforcement officers
✔ Stay compliant and protect your business

Scan the QR code to learn more and register!

A massive thank you to our sponsor Action Trailers!


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Ontario Tree Climbing Championship

Watch arborists from across the province compete as ISA Ontario hosts a fun, free event in Mississauga Sept. 20-21. Event includes a trade show featuring industry vendors, educational workshops and your chance to climb a tree using standard equipment.

Find more info here :
https://www.isaontario.com/event/2024-otcc-mississauga/

🚨 ATTENTION London Based Landscapers🚨

🌱 London is considering a new bylaw that could change how businesses operate! A proposal to impose a 6 PM curfew on the use of gas-powered lawn mowers and yard equipment is on the table. This change aims to reduce noise and environmental impact in residential areas.

🔗 Stay updated and learn more about the proposed changes here: https://rb.gy/p2kecw and keep on the look out for the upcoming July meeting.

London considers imposing 6 p.m. curfew for using gas lawn mowers and yard equipment On Wednesday, the Civic Works Committee recommended holding a public meeting in July about whether to further restrict the hours when Londoners can use gas-powered lawn mowers, w**d trimmers and leaf blowers.

M. Putzer Nursery is holding a farm estate auction
7314 6th Line, Milton
Viewing: June 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Auction: June 19 at 10 a.m.

Machinery, equipment, supplies, and more!

Box tree moths are waking up!
With warmer days ahead, box tree moths are coming out of hibernation to feed during the day. Visit the ONnurserycrop Blog for tips on how to spot and manage this pest in the landscape, plus where BTM can currently be found in the province.

Read more here: https://rb.gy/woh8y2

Province makes decision on Excess Soil Regulation Amendments

Ontario has finalized amendments to O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation and Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards. More information may be found in the decision notice posted online.

Read more at Landscape Ontario: https://rb.gy/2qa3b4

The Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Get tips to reduce your risk of tick bites when working or visiting outdoor wooded areas with tall grass and bushes.

Read more here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/tick-borne-diseases

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association Plant Symposium. Are you going to be there (online or in person)? We hope so!

If you are, you have the amazing opportunity to hear from Scott Wentworth of Wentworth Landscapes share his story!

Wentworth Landscapes is an award winning design build company out of Prince Edward County who is a leader in industry when it comes to Sustainability!

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Scott share his story and emulate the importance of having a green lense and a sustainability forward attitude when it comes to running a design build company!

https://horttrades.com/plant-symposium-2024

To all my Hort Friends!

To anyone who is a fan of the Plant Symposium! It is back in action, but this year in Ottawa, Ontario. We have created a number of ways to participate.
Local to Ottawa? You can register for a full day of fun.
Local to London? Join the London chapter in a watch party MC'd by our one and only Heather May!
Are you not close to either of those places and/or prefer to do your professional development in your PJs? No problem; you can live stream it online!
Are you an educator? You and your class can live stream for free! (Please share with all your teacher friends)
Register below for your preferred event style.

Plant Symposium 2024 - Landscape Ontario Experience this perennial favorite in a fresh setting in Ottawa, featuring an exciting lineup of speakers spanning a diverse range of topics, along with our highly anticipated industry panel.

Landscape Ontario Congress: Canada's largest trade show for landscape professionals Landscape Ontario congress 2023 is coming and in-lite is ready to attend, find out more about the show through this blog.

London Chapter Holiday Social

Thursday, December 8, 2022 | 6 PM to Midnight
The Factory | 100 Kellogg Ln, London

Mark your calendars for December 8, 2022. The London chapter is hosting the 2nd annual Holiday Social at The Factory!

Come celebrate your year with your teams and peers in landscaping.

Please feel free to bring a guest to enjoy the night with, but remember, it’s an adults only event. Your first drink and light refreshments will be provided.

Come out to the Club House at The Factory for an evening of holiday cheer!
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-social-at-the-club-house-tickets-469967644877