September 2019

Previous Issues
Green Pencil

Green Pencil September 2019

By David Piccini
Mr. Piccini has been outstanding in furthering the Highway of Heroes campaign in the Ontario legislature.
Feature

March of the millenial

By Diane Stewart-Rose
Understand millenial customers and employees by understanding their values.

Design is a privilege

By Anita Jackson
Atlantic designer Ellen Ruddick reflects on her career.

Minor use priority update

By Peter Isaacson
Screening studies will be conducted to find effective solutions for hard-to-control pests.
Landscape Design

Design with retail sales in mind

By Audriana VanderWerf
People will continue to shop at a store where there is good customer service, good selection and ease of shopping.
Road To Success

Close the sale

By Rod McDonald
Learning to be a better closer means listening to what customers are asking, then meeting their needs.
Legal Matters

A damage case study: Beware contract insurance provisions

By Robert Kennaley and Kirk Brown
Parties in a construction contract must read the insurance requirements carefully.
Management Solutions

Price guidance wins better customers

By Mark Bradley
Providing pricing guidance positions your company as a trusted provider.
Newsscape

Dramm adds irrigation and sales specialist

Dramm announced Peter Haakman has joined the company as an irrigation and sales specialist operating out of its Pelham, Ont., office.

Cullens win GardenComm award

GardenComm recently announced the winners of the 2019 Media Awards Silver Medals, a special designation recognizing the top talent in more than 50 competition categories.

Syngenta buys Varinova cyclamen business

Syngenta Flowers announced in June it has acquired Varinova’s cyclamen business.

Solasbee’s hires outside sales manager

Solasbee’s, a Kinshofer company and manufacturer of heavy equipment attachments, announces the appointment of Lane Scroggins as outside sales manager.

ASV and Yanmar look to merge

ASV Holdings announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Yanmar Holdings (Yanmar).

GardenGenetics relaunches Dahlightul brand

GardenGenetics (G2) announced the relaunch of its Dahlightful Dahlia brand through the GardenChoice group.
Letter To The Editor

Positive message appreciated

As a landscape contractor, it can be difficult to take time away from our busy schedule.

Listen to the children

The Green Pencil comment written by Tony Lombardi was an extraordinary story about perseverance and stamina, as well as one’s total belief in what one does in life.

Life has been good

I wish to thank you for mailing me your Landscape Trades magazine over the many years I have been in the golf course business.
New Products

New Products September 2019

A selection of new products on the market for landscape professionals.
CNLA News

CNLA news September 2019

News from the federation of Canada's provincial trade associations.
Mentor Moment

Doing it his way

By Rod McDonald
Drew regards each property as his own and ensures that everything is in good order.
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