FUNDING: 2 Billion Trees Program

A Decade-Long Initiative to Combat Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss in Canada The 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program is open Read More…

Reminder: Soil Movement Changes for 2023

Under the new 2023 CFIA guidelines, only plants with soil or soil-related matter attached require a movement certificate year-round to Read More…

Beware the Beauty: Invasive Spurge Laurel Threatens Vancouver Island Communities

Residents sound the alarm on deceptive plant choice: Aesthetic appeal masks potentially harmful consequences. Read about it HERE.

The Green Solution: Exploring the World of Lawn Paint

Maintaining a lush, green lawn can be a challenge, especially during periods of drought, extreme temperatures, or when grass is Read More…

Protecting Your Workforce from Extreme Heat

Heat stress is a serious health hazard that can affect all of us. Find answers to help you and your Read More…

MasterGardener.ai Chatbot

This tool delivers helpful, detailed, and prompt answers in a conversational manner on topics including plant care tips, landscaping advice, Read More…

New Opportunities for Apprenticeship Funding

This investment supports six B.C. organizations specializing in attracting people into the skilled trades and supporting them during their pre-apprentice Read More…

More Funding to Contain Invasive Plants in BC

An additional $3.9 million is being put towards the Province’s 10 year plan. Click HERE to read more.

How to Immigrate to Canada as a Landscape Architect

Landscape architect is now one of 82 occupations that is now eligible for the new Express Entry Draw. Want to Read More…

Champion of Blooms

The Jeana (Phlox paniculata) Crowned Perennial Plant of the Year The Jeana has emerged victorious, claiming the coveted title of Read More…

Stage 2 Water Restrictions Take Effect Aug 4th

To mitigate drought impacts, there will be further water restrictions on watering in Vancouver. Restrictions include but are not limited Read More…

BC Drought Status

Drought status in the province can be seen HERE. Drought resources from guidance to funding from the BC Government can Read More…

Keep Employees Safe from Heat Stress This Summer

Free downloadable poster on heat stroke and how to avoid from AgSafe HERE.

Landscaping Tips: Clay Soil

Struggling with your garden’s clay soil? Here are some effective landscaping tips to improve it. Clay soil can be challenging Read More…

LAE Photography 101!

Tips courtesy of Hannah Nicolle (BCLNA) and Stuart Service (CNLA) Picture this: you’ve completed an amazing landscaping project and are Read More…

The 2023 Buyer’s Guide is Here

The printed version of the 2023 BCLNA Buyer’s Guide has been sent out. Our digital version is now live on the Read More…

The Shift from Gas to Battery

The Edge, National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) With talk of transitioning the landscaping industry from gas to electric equipment Read More…

Canadian Landscape Standard – Revised Edition (March 2023)

The Canadian Landscape Standard Steering Committee is proud to released a revised edition (March 2023) of the Canadian Landscape Standard. Read More…

Effective Recruiting with WorkSafeBC’s Hire a Worker Program

WorkSafeBC’s free Hire a Worker Program can help you address the labour shortage by matching BC employers with experienced workers Read More…

Eye in the Sky

Landscape Trades Magazine Landscapers are using drone footage and aerial shots more than ever to capture breath-taking images of their Read More…

Reminder: BC Employer Training Grant

Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training! The BC Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium, and large enterprises Read More…

2023 National Awards of Excellence (NALE)

The 20th Annual National Awards of Landscape Excellence (NALE) will be taking place this summer at the Fairmont Hotel in Read More…

Minimum Wages Rises from $15.65 to $16.75 as of June 1st

The 6.9% increase in minimum wage rates reflects BC’s average annual inflation rate in 2022. The adjustment reflects the government’s Read More…

Skills BC: Landscape Horticulture Competition – Provincials

There is nothing better than when our members from all sections of the value chain come together to support our Read More…

Irrigation Workshop: It’s a Wrap!

Attendees at the BCLNA Irrigation Workshop held on March 29th splashed up some fun with University Sprinklers! Knowledge and questions Read More…

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