READ: Ten Innovations in North America’s Green Roof & Wall Industry (Copy)
Challenging the horticultural status quo — this article looks at the how’s and why’s of flowering plants that pollinators can not use
READ: “The Beautiful Flowers That Bees Can't Use ” (BBC)
Challenging the horticultural status quo — this article looks at the how’s and why’s of flowering plants that pollinators can not use
The 5 Types of Questions That Should Be Asked At The End Of An Interview
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READ: “Looks Matter: New research Reveals Which Houseplants Are Best For Wellbeing ” (The Royal Horticultural Society)
A recent study has analyzed psychological responses to a range of houseplants, providing guidance on those that can maximize our wellbeing.
READ: “How Cities, Scientists & Nurseries Are Partnering To Help Seedlings Grow Into Urban Forests” (The Globe And Mail)
The goal of Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is to help seedlings survive to become giants, and its advantage is information-sharing along the “urban tree value chain” – from nursery staff tending seeds, to planting contractors, to municipal foresters nurturing the trees.
READ: “New Products for 2023” (Landscape Trades)
Ready for spring? Dive into our annual roundup of new equipment and product releases to get geared up for an awesome year.
READ: “Bigger Is Not Better! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Trees When They Are Smaller” (Leaf & Limb)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
READ: “The Economic Impacts of Invasive Species to Canada’s Forest Sector” (Invasive Species Centre)
Canada’s strong forest economy contributes $25.8 billion to the national GDP and accounts for ~7% of Canada’s total annual exports. Canada’s annual timber losses due to invasive species are estimated at 61 million cubic metres (m³), equivalent to $720 million in losses (CFIA, 2004).
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! (Feb 20-26, 2023)
Canada’s strong forest economy contributes $25.8 billion to the national GDP and accounts for ~7% of Canada’s total annual exports. Canada’s annual timber losses due to invasive species are estimated at 61 million cubic metres (m³), equivalent to $720 million in losses (CFIA, 2004).
READ: “Smart New Ways To Protect Wise Old Trees” (Landscape Trades)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
READ: “The Top 10 New Plants & Fungi Species In 2022” (Inhabitat)
Kew Gardens London selects the top 10 most interesting plants and fungi discovered last year (2022).
Workers’ Health & Safety Survey
The Workers’ Health and Safety Legal Clinic has developed a survey to better understand the experiences and needs of workers in Ontario.
GROW Program Attends Congress 2023
The GROW Program had an exciting experience at Landscape Ontario's Congress event, which took place from January 9th-12th 2023. For many of our staff, it was their very first industry event, and what an event it was!
READ: “New Plants for 2023” (Landscape Trades)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
Dreading Your Job Interview? How To Conquer Your Fear and Show Up Authentically
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Best Job Search Tools for 2023 (As Recommended by Career Experts)
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