Landscape Ontario

Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association is a premier organization that represents and promotes the horticulture industry in Ontario. Established in 1973, the association has grown to become the largest network of landscape and horticulture professionals in the province, with over 2,000 members. Our mission is to foster a favorable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario.

As a not-for-profit organization, Landscape Ontario is dedicated to providing a wide range of services, resources, and tools to its members and the public. Our members include landscape designers, contractors, maintainers, garden centres, arborists, snow service providers, plant experts, and other professionals in the horticulture industry.

We are committed to promoting excellence, professionalism, and innovation in the horticulture industry. Our members adhere to a strict code of ethics, ensuring that they provide high-quality services and products to their clients. We offer accreditation programs, such as the Landscape Contractor Rating System and the Grounds Management Rating System, which recognize and reward our members' commitment to excellence.

At Landscape Ontario, we believe that education and training are essential to the growth and success of the horticulture industry. We offer a range of learning resources, tutorials, how-to guides, and expert answers to help homeowners and professionals improve their knowledge and skills. Our annual Awards of Excellence program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of our members in landscape design, maintenance, and construction.

We are also committed to fostering a favorable climate for the horticulture industry in Ontario. We work closely with government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advocate for policies and programs that support the growth and success of the horticulture sector. We are proud to be a leader in promoting sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement in the horticulture industry.

Services Offered

Landscape Ontario offers a wide range of services and resources to our members and the public. Here are some of the key services that we provide:

• Find Your Pro!: Our online directory helps you find and connect with professional landscape and horticulture professionals in your area. Whether you're looking for a landscape designer, contractor, maintainer, garden centre, or other professional, our directory makes it easy to find the right expert for your project.
• Gardens Style Design Favourites: Our Gardens Style Design Favourites section features inspiring ideas and designs for your garden and outdoor space. From classic to modern styles, you'll find plenty of ideas and inspiration to help you create the perfect outdoor oasis.
• Plants Benefits Care Encyclopedia: Our Plants Benefits Care Encyclopedia section provides detailed information about different types of plants, including their benefits, care requirements, and identification tips. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, you'll find plenty of useful information and advice to help you grow and care for your plants.
• Learning Resources Tutorials + How-to: Our Learning Resources section offers a range of tutorials, how-to guides, and other resources to help you improve your knowledge and skills in the horticulture industry. From landscape design to plant care, you'll find plenty of useful information and advice to help you succeed.
• Expert Answers: Our Expert Answers section features answers to common questions about landscape and horticulture topics. Our team of experts provides detailed and helpful answers to help you solve your gardening and landscaping challenges.
• Videos + Series: Our Videos + Series section features a range of educational and entertaining videos about landscape and horticulture topics. From DIY projects to gardening tips, you'll find plenty of videos to help you learn and grow.
• Training: We offer a range of training programs and events to help our members and the public improve their skills and knowledge in the horticulture industry. From online courses to in-person workshops, you'll find plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• Community Projects: We are committed to fostering community engagement and sustainability in the horticulture industry. Our community projects section features information about our initiatives to support communities and the environment.