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Columns 6 GREEN PENCIL
With the darkest days of winter behind us, there’s plenty to look forward to. BY KARINA SINCLAIR
34 GROWING YOUR BUSINESS
Involve all staff in financial decision making to boost buy-in and employee engagement. BY RYAN MARKEWICH
36 ART OF GARDENING Garden centres have the opportunity to set and support upcoming trends. BY ART VANDEN ENDEN
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40 INTERNET OF NATURE
T he Urban Jungle Project offers a blueprint for modern-day rewilding. We just have to look up. BY DR. NADINA GALLE
42 DESIGNERS CORNER H ow artificial intelligence helps designers create better landscapes. BY HAIG SEFERIAN
44 LEGAL MATTERS
Don’t make these common legal mistakes. BY LAI-KING HUM
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PROFESSIONAL CONFESSIONAL What do you wish the general public understood about snow and ice management?
10 NEWSSCAPE 47 CNLA NEWS 50 MENTOR MOMENT
Succession planning: Chartered accountant Jacqui Teske offers steps to secure your legacy.
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