ALCA Influence November December 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

November/December 2009

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ALCA President’s Message......................................................4 CEO Message.....................................................................6 ALCA Membership Benefits.....................................................8 New Members...................................................................10 Calendar...........................................................................10 ALCA Sponsors...................................................................10 2008 ALCA Awards....................................................... 11-13 Member Updates........................................................... 14-15 ALCA Members Provide Playground for Children First Academy....................................................16 Transmit Safety, Not Flu........................................................18 Constructed Wetlands: The Sustainable Oasis..........................19 Desert View Landscape Earns Certified RainXchange Professional Title................................................20 ALCA Profile: Desierto Verde..................................................22 Diversify Your Business by Adding Water Features.....................23 ALCA Profile: HD Supply......................................................24 ALCA Member Mixers..........................................................25 Resource Guide..................................................................26

2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Ed Macias

The Groundskeeper

President Elect and Director of Public Relations

Will Pereira

Sunset Landscaping and Designs, Inc.

PUBLICATION Advertising

Association Outsource Services, Inc., (916) 990-9999 www.aosinc.biz

Design

Lori Mattas

Vice President

Dennis Canedy

Sunset Landscaping and Designs, Inc.

Secretary

Printing

Copeland Printing

Tony Fontes

Arizona Landscape Contractors Association

Treasurer

5425 E Bell Road, Suite 105 Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 Phone: 602-626-7091 Fax: 602-626-7590 www.azlca.com

Desert Trees Nursery

Steve Shields

Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety

Chief Executive Officer Judy Gausman judy@azlca.com

The ALCA Influence is the official publication of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association. ALCA and The ALCA Influence assume no responsibility for the statements or opinions appearing in articles under an author’s name. The services of an attorney or accountant should be sought in legal and tax matters. For editorial information, contact the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, 5425 E. Bell Road, Suite 105.

Scottsdale, Arizona 85254; telephone, (602) 626-7091; facsimile, (602) 626-7590; e-mail, judy@azlca.com.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

President’s

Message

W Ed Macias

ell we can all breathe our seasonal sigh of relief. Hopefully we all have made it through another “heat” beat down summer. Summer is thankfully behind us!

I continue to be pleasantly surprised by all of the participation of our members this past year.

Earlier in the summer we had our New Member/Mini Vendor Tradeshow in Tucson and the support of membership prompted us to have the same event in Phoenix which normally would not have been scheduled until 2010.

During this trying year we have seen every one of our ALCA events exceed all of our expectations, and our unscheduled New Member/Mini Tradeshow in September did not disappoint, we had close to 250 members and guests in attendance.

Please let me thank all of our Associate and Contractor members for the continued support of ALCA and our Green Industry.

This past October we had our first Board of Trustee meeting. Let me acknowledge and welcome our new Trustees, I believe we have 15 new Trustees. Please congratulate the new Trustee Executive Team for 2010 of Bob Underwood, Dale Micetic, Sharon Dewey and Glenn Fahringer as our new President, President-Elect, Vice-President and Secretary. Thank all of you for saying yes to this landmark event for ALCA’s continued growth and success into the future.

I hope to see all of you at this year’s ALCA’s 33rd Annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program at The Wigwam Resort this November.

As we approach the holiday season let us look back on 2009 and try to learn from the trials and struggles we have had and apply those to what we hope will be a successful 2010. I wish you and your businesses and family a Happy Holidays and Prosperous 2010.

Ed Macias, Your 2009 ALCA President

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CEO’S MESSAGE

CEO’s Message

M Judy Gausman

any people ask me how ALCA is doing this year and my patent response is that at the beginning of the year we lost 17% of our members but each week we have new companies join ALCA and reap the benefits. Besides looking after their business interest in the legislature, ALCA is providing many opportunities for its members to participate in Field Day, AZ Certified Landscape Professional Workshops, Monthly Mixers and most recently, the Mini Trade Show / New Member Recruitment Network Night.

Last fall, the ALCA Board had decided to alternate the Field Day event every other year with the Mini Trade Show. At the simple request from Jimmy Fox with Evergreen Turf to not skip the trade show this year, the ALCA board granted his wish and moved forward with business as usual. So, in its 8 year running streak, the ALCA Mini Trade Show / New Member Recruitment Network Night proceeded with a record number of sponsors and attendees.

Nearly 250 people attended the event to meet and greet fellow members of the Green Industry. They supported the ALCA Associate members that support them throughout the year. They learned about products and services that will improve their businesses so that they are not outpaced by their competitors. They enjoyed excellent Hors D’oeuvres while walking away with some fabulous raffle prizes provided by the sponsors.

Many thanks go to the sponsors who made the event such a success: All Seasons Wholesale Growers Auto Safety House Bingham Equipment/Bobcat

By The Numbers Cage It Contractors Termite & Pest Control Ditch Witch Dream With Colors Earth Care Enviro Control Evergreen Turf Ewing Irrigation Exerplay

Focus Industries ForeverLawn FX Luminaire Granite Express HD Supply Waterworks Helena Chemical Hill & Usher Insurance Horizon Hunter Irritrol/Toro Company John Deere Landscapes Midway Chevrolet Mountain States Wholesale Nursery

Rain Bird Corporation SCF of Arizona Simplot Partners South Mountain Xeriscape Inc. Sprinkler World Sunrise Tree Farm Southwest Architectural Castings Synthetic Grass Store Univar Vermeer Sales SW Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting West Coast Turf Western Tree Company

It proves that when times get tough, members look to the association and its members for resources, ideas and camaraderie with each other. A member once told me, “ALCA’s professionalism, integrity and moral value are the fabric of this association and you should consider it a privilege and an honor to be a part of it.”

Respectfully Submitted Judy Gausman CEO

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Calendar of Events November

Advant-Edge Decorative Curbing & Landscaping Inc.

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Sky Blu Golf Tournament

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Arizona Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program

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Silent Auction to benefit the Scholarship Fund

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ALCA Annual Membership Meeting – Open to all ALCA members

28th Annual International Irrigation Show

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Phoenix Member Mixer – Black Forest Mill

Caribbean Dreams Landscapes

Brad C. Clark 2172 West Hawken Way Chandler, AZ 85286 Phone: 480-821-7060 Fax: 480-726-3943 Email: Caribbean_dreamz@yahoo.com

ACLP Tree Planting

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Phoenix Member Mixer

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ALCA Annual Board Meeting

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Tucson Member Mixer

Dreamscapes Lighting & Landscape

Jonathan Charnock P.O. Box 71006 Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: 602-992-4600 Fax: 602-992-4606 Email: jonathan@dreamscapesaz.com

SCF Arizona Your workers’ comp business partner

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Wendell Macnab

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Ed Conboy 50 South 45th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85043 Phone: 602-233-2440 Fax: 602-272-0960 Email: ed.conboy@univarusa.com

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Platinum Sponsors Desierto Verde, Inc. DLC Resources, Inc. Evergreen Turf, Inc. Ewing Irrigation Products Horizon Distribution Inc. Hunter Industries John Deere Landscapes Rain Bird

for a quote call wendell Macnab today, and put sCf to work for you.

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Mary Clanton 2720 South Mohawk Lane Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: 602-903-7150 Fax: 480-503-8130 Email: mary@syntheticgrassstore.com

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Why your association endorses SCF Arizona:

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Greg Redlawsk 7655 East Evans Road, #7 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 602-255-0500 Fax: 480-368-9183 Email: gregr@MistAMERICA.com

Arizona Landscaping Contractors’ Association

www.scfaz.com

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Alan Cox 14851 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 103 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: 480-444-3785 Email: alan.cox@axa-advisors.com

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Mike Price 6975 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704 Phone: 520-575-9601 Fax: 520-575-9604 Email: mprice@kalamazoomaterials.com

AXA Advisors

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Kaipo Spenser 7119 East Shea Boulevard, Suite 109 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: 602-385-8171 Fax: 602-385-8172 Email: Drue@GoGreenGlobal.net

Kalamazoo Materials Inc.

David Bell 9715 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Phone: 623-398-6319 Fax: 623-933-7532 Email: advent_edge_ landscaping@yahoo.com

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Go Green Landscape Services, Inc.

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A Very Special Thank You to our

Gold Sponsors HD Supply – Waterworks Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety Sunrise Tree Farm Silver Sponsors Desert Trees Nursery West Coast Turf

ALCA Sponsors

ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

Humanitarian Installation.

Sponsored by Mountain States Wholesale Nursery Award of Excellence

The Underwood Family Sonoran Landscape Laboratory AAA Landscape / University of Arizona CALA

Judges Award Los Niño’s Hospital Xeriscapes Unlimited, Inc./ V&P Nurseries

Residential Redesign over $350,000 Sponsored by Dow AgroSciences / Dimension Herbicides

Award of Excellence

Private Residence – The Peaks — Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. Photograph by Chris Rossi This residence is best characterized as European Architecture integrated with a natural Arizona garden setting. This grand setting provides a journey through a garden of delight. What you see on this journey will be a glimpse into a nested entry garden full of flowers and fountains. You will travel down antique tumbled brick pathways to other hidden features such as a spa nestled under a large Palo Verde surrounded by bold dramatic forms and textures and colors.

A rose garden is located between the spa and house for fresh cutting pleasure.

In contrast to the hidden destination spa, the pool area is visually connected to the structure. The pool enjoys a delightful view of the Valley and its distant borrowed scenery. A series of granite pathways weave around the pool and throughout the property so that every garden experience can be realized. Pots and plantings complete the integration of this structure with its environment.

Residential Redesign under 50,000 Sponsored by Western Tree Co., Inc. Award of Excellence

Stanley Residence – Estancia La Scala #92, Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc., Photograph provided by Chris Rossi

This small patio home in La Scala was remodeled to provide the owners with lots of enjoyment during their seasonal retreats to the Valley. The yard incorporates a desert setting around the exterior.

However, adjoining the natural areas, transitions in plant materials features dramatic color and bold desert forms. Cacti and succulent specimens frame the driveway. Flowers are planted in entry planters and pots providing visual continuity between the front and back yards. In the back yard, you are nestled in a sea of color which allows full exposure to the drama of Pinnacle Peak. Planting vignettes are provided through the wrought iron providing layering and integration of the interior and exterior for the owners viewing pleasure. Vines are used heavily to soften this Tuscan architecture. While maintaining continuity with the Estancia Community, this garden also reflects the personalities of its owners by providing a nurturing and cozy environment.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

Commercial Maintenance over $500,000 Sponsored by John Deere Landscapes Award of Excellence

Rancho Vistoso – AAA Landscape, Tucson Rancho Vistoso homeowners association is a master planned community located in Oro Valley, AZ. The developer originally broke ground on site in 1988. From inception, 20 years later to today, the community has grown into one to the largest and most pristine residential and mixed-use commercial properties in the entire Tucson region.

Some highlights include: approximately 4,800 rooftops, seven community parks, three main entry monuments, 7,500 annual flowers changed out 2-3 times each year, four acres of turf, miles of natural and paved trails, sixty+ trash cans the crew empty 2x per week, thousands of established trees and shrubs.

Some challenges were: an aging irrigation system with over 160 battery operated clocks, all natural pruning – no power hedge shears allowed, the delicate balance of “maintaining” miles of drainage and spill ways without looking “maintained”, the community is spread out over 8,000 acres making mobilization a key issue every day.

We have an on-site yard with one site supervisor, one foreman, three crew leaders and five labor positions. In addition, we have separate crews for irrigation, chemical needs and all mowing.

Award of Distinction Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc. Power Ranch

Judges Award ISS Grounds Control Inc., Tucson Branch Splendido

Judges Award AAA Landscape - Phoenix Estrella Mountain Ranch

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Judges Award AAA Landscape - Phoenix Ocotillo Community Association

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Judges Award DLC Resources, Inc. Country Place Homeowners Association

ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

Commercial Redesign Sponsored by Sprinkler World Award of Excellence

Hotel Valley Ho , Phoenix Branch, — ISS Grounds Control Inc. Hotel Valley Ho, built in 1956, was a popular destination for celebrities of the era, with inviting courtyards. The hotel projects a mid-century architecture at the corner of Indian School and 68th Street in Scottsdale. In 2005, the legendary hotel, reopened after being renovated, providing more captivating courtyards.

Driving through the parking lot gives a sneak peek to what the landscape renders inside the closed walkways. Once someone walks through the urban hotel, they lose their breath to the diverse landscaping planted throughout. Fifty year old palm trees tower over an array of vibrant colors, which guide the guest to their rooms.

The renovation added complimenting landscaping to the new urban resort from the fifties. The contrast of shrubs, trees and grass transition from one space to another. At the entrance of the hotel, the landscaping exchanges Arizona heat with tropical paradise, while in the middle of the desert.

Award of Distinction Desert Earth Works, LLC Westmont Green Park

Judges Award Xeriscapes Unlimited, Inc. Royal Biltmore Office Building

Residential Redesign $150,001 - $350,000

Sponsored by S O I

Award of Excellence

Private Residence - Desert Highlands — Enchanted Garden Landscape, Inc. Photograph provided by Chris Rossi Within the garden walls of this small Southwestern style villa, a dynamic transformation occurs. The back yard represents a fusion of Southwesternmeets-contemporary-meets-Zen garden. On the west side of the house, there was a desire to turn this small, narrow side yard into a usable, functional space that takes advantage of the drama of Pinnacle Peak. A broken flagstone path integrates with a Zen garden setting of Dichondra and black Mexican river pebbles. The Mexican pebbles cover a French drain that is incorporated around all interior walls. Large trees and Saguaros were planted west of the house to frame the view of Pinnacle Peak. In the backyard a negative edge pool was installed to mirror back the large Saguaros and trees planted outside the wall and a bronze sculpture which sets nearby. The Zen-like, simplistic and minimalist quality of the Dichondra path of black Mexican river pebbles is carried into the landscape planting. Bougainvilleas drape over the backyard walls. Horsetail Reeds reflect in the negative edge and speak to the importance of this waterside setting. Large beam rock stone matching the flagstone color are used to create a firepit which reflects in the water of the spa.

In the front courtyard, the wall was extended to allow a beam rock bench to take advantage of the view of Pinnacle Peak. A gate was designed for this new wall which mimics the style of the entry door. Water features and benches incorporate the same beam rock used in the backyard. Pots create a nestled, nurtured and cozy garden experience. Outside the wall, sculptured dramatic forms using cacti, boulders and beam rock compliment this natural desert setting located in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak.

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MEMBER UPDATES Valley Company Sells HOA Management Division

After more than 21 years in the business, Matt White, President and CEO of Caretaker, Inc., has sold the HOA Property Management division of his company to focus exclusively on Landscaping and Tree Management. Effective September 1st, all community management personnel and clients, made up of about 70 Community Associations, will become part of Brown Community Management.

“The sale of our Management Division will allow us to focus our attention strictly on commercial landscaping and tree management in order to provide the highest quality service for our customers,” said White. White hopes that the recent decision will benefit all involved, including his former employees, HOA clients and current and future landscape clients, who he says will have access to more opportunities, resources and expertise as a result. “We are attempting to create more opportunities to develop our landscaping business and improve our proficiency in a very competitive marketplace,” added White.

Based out of Gilbert, Arizona, Caretaker, Inc. has been offering Landscaping and Tree Management services to the Valley since 1988. Their mission is to provide a culture that creates opportunities of individual growth and career advancement, and consistently strives to improve the professional and positive image of their company and industry.

If you would like more information about Caretaker, Inc., please contact Shannon Pochert at 480-545-9755 x46 or at spochert@caretakerinc.com.

Ewing to Open in Yuma

This fall Ewing opened a new branch in Yuma with a full stock of irrigation and landscape products to meet the needs of southwestern Arizona. Manager George Huerta is especially excited to bring Ewing’s lighting, water features and erosion control product lines to the region.

Huerta has extensive landscape industry experience, working throughout California and Reno, Nevada. He will share his professional expertise on irrigation design, water feature design, landscape lighting, and pumps and filtration with both English and Spanish speaking customers.

Ewing’s 19th Arizona location was slated to open at the end of October. The branch will be located at 3420 E. 33rd Place. George can be reached at 928.287.6048 or ghuerta@ewing1.com.

Ewing Mesa Kicks Off the 8th Annual Cardinals Victory BBQ Series

Every Friday following a Cardinals victory, Ewing Mesa, 1921 S. Horne, and Weathermatic will host a BBQ at the branch. Stop by for exclusive product specials and freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs. Let’s cheer our “Cards” onto another Superbowl run!

New Manager in Peoria is a Familiar Face to Customers

Brian McWilliams was recently promoted to branch manager at Ewing in Peoria, 19085 N. 83rd Ave., Ste. B. McWilliams has been a familiar face at the branch since joining Ewing in 2002. During his tenure, Brian has created strong relationships with his customers and a clear understanding of all aspects of running a branch.

McWilliams plans to be a resource for all the customers he has known over the years, while reaching out to new ones as well.

“I’m excited about this new chapter in my career and life,” he said. Brian can be reached at 623.979.1981.

For more information and Ewing news visit www.ewing1.com.

Smart Water Sprays and Nozzles Help Landscape and Irrigation Professionals Conserve Water

Horizon Distributors, Inc. Provides Resources for Growing Profits by Educating Customers about Smart Water Products Millions of irrigation systems in use across the county are designed to keep the grass green and plants alive—not to conserve water. As water conservation concerns rise, Horizon Distributors’ BizPro eSources provides landscape and irrigation professionals with downloadable resources about smart water sprays and nozzles.

Smart water sprays and nozzles conserve water by managing the flow of water through an irrigation system and applying it more efficiently than traditional sprays and nozzles and, across the entire landscaped area. They are an excellent upgrade to a new system or a great retrofit to an existing one.

“Smart water controllers do a good job of factoring in elements like rain, wind and temperature. But, they can’t make up for an inefficient irrigation system design or a poor layout,” said Dan Puthuff, irrigation product category manager, Horizon Distributors. “Smart water sprays and nozzles take water conservation to the next level.”

Smart water sprays have built-in pressure regulators that reduce the outgoing water pressure to either 30 or 40 psi, depending on the manufacturer and application. Optimizing outgoing water pressure greatly decreases misting and fogging, which keeps the water where it needs to be—on the turf and plants. Smart water nozzles save water through more even and uniform distribution. They also work within a larger pressure range than normal nozzles.

Used separately or in combination, smart water sprays and nozzles can save thousands of gallons of water each year.

“These smart water products have an immediate impact on customers’ water bills. And, they often pay for themselves very quickly,” explains Puthuff. “Our hope is that landscape and irrigation professionals can take the resources we provide and use them to sell smart water sprays and nozzles to their customers.”

To access BizPro eSources and sign up for Horizon’s monthly e-mail blasts, visit http://bizpro.horizononline.com.

BizPro eSources is part of Horizon’s Business Builder Program, a unique series of programs, training events, marketing tools and other business-building resources designed to help landscape contractors expand their businesses.

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Target’s Lon Records (left), shown with Dave Buzzelli of DuPont, Jayne Lastusky of the American Cancer Society’s Los Angeles Region and honorees, Pastor Tom Brashears of Redhill Lutheran Church, and Buzz Rasmussen of H.R. Packaging (right).

Target’s Golf Tournament Raises over $52,000 for the American Cancer Society

One hundred and forty-four golfers turned out for Target Specialty Products’ 10th Annual Charity Golf tournament on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, Calif. hosted this year’s tournament. The event raised over $52,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The tournament was dedicated to the memory of Curtis Orrben, former national sales manager for DuPont, who lost his battle to cancer in November of 2008. The event also celebrated the lives of cancer survivors, Julie Hooper, Speckoz, Alpharetta, Georgia; Buzz Rasmussen, H.R. Packaging, Huntington Beach, Calif.; and Pastor Tom Brashears, Red Hill Lutheran Church, Santa Ana, Calif.

At the dinner following the tournament, David Buzzelli, sales manager for Dupont’s pest control division, spoke on behalf of Curtis Orrben. Buzz Rasmussen and Pastor Brashears shared their stories as cancer survivors.

Jayne Lastusky, vice president of the American Cancer Society’s Los Angeles Region, thanked Target Specialty Products for its support, and shared information about the American Cancer Society’s mission, and the support programs it provides for cancer victims and their families.

“We appreciate all of you for coming out and supporting this tournament and to those of you who sponsored this event. We also appreciate the cancer survivors who shared their stories this evening. You remind us why we are here to host this tournament, and why early detection is so important in improving cancer outcomes,” stated Records.

The tournament’s Malcolm Stack Award went to Bryan Houtchens, Chad Powell, Steve Sellers and Matt Bellsmith of Team Too in Corona, Calif. The award, named in honor of the late Malcolm Stack, former president and founder of Bell Laboratories Inc., goes to the foursome with the low gross.

Since it began in 2000, the tournament has raised over $397,000 for the American Cancer Society. Bell Laboratories, Inc. and the Malcolm Stack Foundation were the platinum sponsors for this year’s tournament.

University of Phoenix Stadium Selects Horizon Resource Management Group to Install Toro® Sentinel™ Water Management System Remote-Accessed Wireless Irrigation System Conserves Water, Labor

Horizon Distributors Inc.’s Resource Management Group (RMG) was selected by University of Phoenix Stadium to upgrade its irrigation control system at Sportsman’s Park, the 160-acre region, owned by the Arizona Cardinals, which surrounds the stadium. Sportsman’s Park includes more than 20 acres of turf and more than 1,250 trees and was upgraded with remote-accessed wireless Toro Sentinel system will be monitored by a central control computer software system. The new system is expected to use 20–30 percent less water than the stadium’s previous irrigation system.

“Horizon and the Arizona Cardinals have developed a great relationship since the opening of the University of Phoenix Stadium and Sportsman’s Park,” said John Drum, vice president, stadium operations, Arizona Cardinals Football Club. “Horizon’s strong knowledge of the irrigation industry made the decision to use them for this project an easy one.”

Horizon RMG oversaw the installation of the system at the stadium including securing antennas, wiring and programming stations, setting up the central control computer and training stadium staff on correct usage. Horizon RMG worked closely with Valley Crest, Aqua Engineering and Urban Earth Design on the installation, which was completed in April 2009.

“Only the best irrigation system was considered for Sportsman’s Park, an important part of the stadium complex,” explains Drum. “The Toro Sentinel system gives our grounds crew the means to maintain the vision of Sportsman’s Park for all University of Phoenix Stadium visitors.”

The Toro Sentinel system is an advanced water management central control system optimized for sports fields, masterplanned communities, parks, municipalities and other large facilities. The Sentinel allows end users to remotely control irrigation components via a personal computer or hand-held radio.

The Toro Sentinel system has many advantages over traditional stand-alone irrigation systems. It compresses the run time of the entire system and uses water to maximum efficiency.

It provides remote access control of the seven controllers so staff members can access the system and make changes to the irrigation schedule when they aren’t at the stadium. The Sentinel also provides flow optimization, which allows irrigation start times to be automatically adjusted to maintain system demand at appropriate levels and ensures demand doesn’t exceed preset limits.

“When the system is running there are 400 gallons of water per minute flowing through it,” said Pat Johnston, water management sales resource consultant, Horizon RMG. “The Toro Sentinel allows staff to efficiently divide and manage the flow of water in order to quickly get through watering with minimal disruption to maintenance or fans enjoying Sportsman’s Park.”

In addition to superior flow management, the Sentinel comes equipped with two-way communication capabilities, allowing University of Phoenix Stadium staff to make changes to the irrigation schedule in the field or on the computer.

“The stadium’s previous system required all changes to be made at the computer, which works on most applications but University of Phoenix Stadium staff wanted more,” said Justin Carlson, technical services manager, Horizon RMG. “The ability to make changes to the irrigation schedule in the field or at the computer enables staff to quickly adjust schedules due to changing weather conditions.”

For more information about remote-accessed wireless irrigation controllers, please contact your local Horizon sales center or visit www.horizononline.com.

Surprise Savings: City saves water, time and money with irrigation upgrades

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A small room with four computer screens on the city’s 170-acre Recreation Campus is like a Mission Control Center for irrigation. All of the city parks’ irrigation systems can be monitored and managed here, since they were all connected to a centrally controlled irrigation system earlier this year, said Joey Brazil, parks superintendent for Surprise. Now, instead of driving out to each individual park to adjust their watering schedule, Scott Bowen, irrigation technician for Surprise and a former Ewing employee, has them all at his fingertips, saving time, money and water. It’s one of the reasons why Surprise was honored with the 2009 Arizona Parks and Recreation Association’s Natural Resource Award for their efficient use of water. Surprise has partnered with manufacturer Hunter Industries since 2002 for the irrigation needs of the Recreation Campus, which is Spring Training home of the Texas Rancher and Kansas City Royals and their Youth Baseball Complex.

The fields and parks are in use year-round so it was important to the city to be able to have Hunter’s innovative technologies, Brazil said.

“Ewing, being our local supplier, stepped up to the plate, too.”

With the help from Ewing and Hunter, the city is saving water, money and time with these changes: 1. Centralized Irrigation Control City fields and parks were upgraded with Hunter ACC Field Irrigation Controllers and connected to a new central control system, the Hunter IMMS 2. The new field irrigation controllers allow irrigators to water turf according to what is needed, based on the level of evapotransporation (ET) and weather conditions. Bowen can use this information to program, adjust and monitor flow and run times for all the city parks from one office, where computers run the central control system, saving fuel and time.

“Scott can pretty much manage the whole system from one spot,” Brazil said.

Any adjustments Bowen enters into the system are received by each of the field irrigation controllers via cell phone SIM card. Bowen said it also helps to know they can shut off any of the irrigation systems from one spot to avoid sprinklers going off at an inconvenient time.

2. Water Saving Sprinklers Flooding and watered sidewalks were a couple of the problems the city was having with their old spray nozzle sprinklers. Even a light breeze would throw off distribution uniformity and leave some areas dry. These nozzles were designed to distribute an abundance of water quickly but not in a very controlled manner, Bowen said. The solution was replacing all old nozzles with Hunter MP2000 Rotators that distribute water at a slower and more even pace that significantly reduces water loss.

With the MP Rotators’ low water pressure requirements, they can combine stations and shorten their watering window.

3. Going All Non-Potable All the Spring Training fields have been connected to a non-potable water supply, provided by the Maricopa Water District and pumped from a five-acre lake on the nearby community park, but the city’s three youth baseball fields were using potable water until last year. A four-inch pipe was used to bring water from one of the spring training fields to the Youth Baseball Complex. Surprise was not only able to conserve potable water, but also saved $68,000 on their annual water bill. “In these days and times, that’s a big savings for us,” Brazil said.

While there is an upfront cost for all of the upgrades the city made, the water they conserve will make it well worth it, he said. “In the long run, it’s the right thing to do.”

Laura Ory is a public relations specialist for Ewing. Reach her at lory@ewing1.com or (800) 3439464.

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ALCA members provide playground for Children First Academy - Phoenix

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hildren First Academy – Phoenix (CFA) operates a comprehensive educational program for over 300 children of homeless families ages Kindergarten through 6th grade. This not for profit organization offers academic, transportation, medical, dental and social services for all of the students and their families.

CFA came to ALCA for help in renovating a stark and barren playground that butted up next to a high traffic street in downtown Phoenix. Once again, ALCA’s Community Projects Director, Bob Franchetto, spearheaded this project by coordinating and managing ALCA members, acquiring donations and transforming the playground into a play area for the children.

The project had a dual purpose in nature. Not only did it provide a grass playground for the children but also provided for their safety and security by installing trees for traffic breaks and shade.

Landscape architect, Sara Jacoby, drafted an overall concept plan. The first phase included playground improvements of turf, a rain garden, raised gardening beds, and trees and shrubs to be planted around the perimeter of the playground.

The renovation began by creating a functional irrigation system. Ditch Witch was there to provide trenching and digging holes for the trees and plants. Horizon and Hunter Industries provided irrigation equipment that was installed by crew members of The Groundskeeper. Alternative Edge Curbing donated and installed the concrete curbing to separate the turf and planting beds. Steve Priebe coordinated the donation of the trees, plants and granite on behalf of the Arizona Community Tree council. Mountain States Nursery donated 11 trees to be planted around the perimeter of the property and DLC Resources donated the decomposed granite. Swan Hill Nurseries and Beth Gosnell with All Season Wholesale Growers donated all of the plants. Finally, over 3,000 square feet of turf was donated by Western Sod. In addition to the full-time crews of The Groundskeeper, Ricky Lockhart with ISS Grounds Control and his team were called upon on short notice and donated labor to help complete the installation of the entire project.

The CFA’s students were overwhelmed by their new play area when school resumed in late July. Children First Academy wishes to thank and express its heartfelt appreciation to the ALCA members for their participation in this vital project.

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Debbie McCune, program director of the Arizona Partnership for Immunization, says employers could expect to see as much as 20 percent of their employees out at one time. This is why businesses need to get ready for the flu season.

Small businesses can do these things immediately: • Stress personal hygiene. – The flu virus spreads through the air or on surfaces such as door knobs, phone handsets or keyboards.

Prevention can be as simple as thoroughly washing one’s hands with soap and water or using an antibacterial antiseptic hand gel.

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Constructed Wetlands: The Sustainable Oasis

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iparian habitats are the rarest type of habitat in North America.

The plants and micro-organisms found in riparian areas and natural wetlands are extremely efficient at removing excess nutrients from storm water and runoff. Unfortunately, man’s increased use of commercial fertilizers creates run-off extremely high in nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which poses a major threat to the delicate ecosystems of our natural waterways. As a result of this, as well as excess traffic and use, 95% of the West’s best filtering habitats have been degraded to some extent.

What exactly makes a wetland such a good filter? Wetlands are giant sponges. They protect ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, and aquifers by filtering out wastes and nutrients entering from storm water and runoff. Scientific studies have found that many common species of aquatic plants have the ability to uptake toxins directly from the water, thus scrubbing it clean again.

Thinking of aquatic plants as the kidneys of the earth, it follows then that a constructed wetland filter would be an excellent approach to cleaning up an existing problem pond, as well as an outstanding way to ensure that a pond has plenty of filtration from the start, while providing a lush beautiful setting.

Clarity is one of the easiest and fastest ways to diagnose water quality in a pond. Large loads of sediment and debris can have a serious impact on the aquatic life that a body of water can support. Wetlands, both in nature and constructed for pond filtration, do a tremendous job of reducing sediment and debris, improving clarity within the pond. Natural wetlands are able to remove sediment by slowing the velocity of storm water, causing the sediment and debris to drop out of suspension. To see this concept in action, visit Regents of Scottsdale Apartments, 15555 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona. This riparian ecosystem that spans the center of the complex accepts runoff from the surrounding parking lots. Over the past two years of this system’s existence, the maintenance required has been quarterly bacteria and enzyme applications, along with monthly thinning of aquatic plants from within the streams.

A constructed wetland filter of proportionate size can help provide crystal clear water in almost any situation. We’ve all seen the chemically treated, generally blue-dyed, ponds that adorn many golf courses, apartment complexes, and HOA common areas. Furthermore, ponds with a lot of large fish require a filtration system sufficient to keep up with the wastes these fish produce.

On another note, many people have “green thumbs” and are attracted to the types of plants that can be grown in a water feature. Installing a wetland filter off to the side of a pond will provide the perfect planting bed for a variety of aquatic plants, while allowing the pond owner to keep the pond surface area open for viewing.

In addition to being a superb filter system, placed appropriately, the permanent and accessible organic water is a boon to desert-dwelling wildlife.

80% of desert wildlife lives within sight of a riparian corridor. However, we have been damming and pumping our riparian areas out of existence here in Arizona. Constructed wetlands, and organically maintained water features, may be the best bet for the survival of many species of native and migratory bird life. In terms of economics, Arizona is a top ten birding destination on every birder’s list, and birding is a $2.5 billion a year tourism industry.

Arizona’s share of this money in is huge! Adding a constructed wetland filter to a project not only adds a truly “green” element in every sense of the word, but provides a safe oasis to native and migratory birds and most desert wildlife, whether in the open desert, on a golf course, or in someone’s back yard.

For more information, please feel free to contact The Pond Gnome, 623572-5607, pondgnome@cox.net, or visit www.PondGnome.com.

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Desert View Landscape Earns Certified RainXchange™ Professional Title

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empe, Arizona–based Desert View Landscape, has recently completed the application process and has been awarded the distinction of Certified RainXchange™ Professional (CRP) by Aquascape, Inc. This new rainwater harvesting professional certification program was newly implemented in June, 2009.

Certified RainXchange™ Professionals are the most qualified and informed RainXchange™ rainwater harvesting system installers in the water gardening industry. All CRPs are required to attend continual training and education seminars and maintain a proven record of outstanding work and dedicated customer service. In order to become a Certified RainXchange™ Professional, you must complete an in-depth application that includes referrals and an extensive knowledge base of rainwater harvesting and Aquascape’s RainXchange™ System. All applicants must pass an exam before receiving official certification.

Aquascape, Inc. of St. Charles, IL is North America’s leading innovator in the water gardening industry and the inventor of the low-maintenance, naturally balanced ecosystem pond. Aquascape is committed to helping its customers succeed at building, selling and retailing water features while supplying innovative products and solutions that capture, clean and reuse the planet’s most vital resource … water.

“Certified RainXchange™ Professionals demonstrate their concern for the environment by installing sustainable landscapes,” Greg Wittstock, CEO and owner of Aquascape, Inc. said. “It’s good to know that there are a group of professionals out there dedicated to smart use of water.”

When a customer chooses a Certified RainXchange™ Professional, they can feel comfortable knowing that they are receiving the most qualified contractor to implement the RainXchange™ System which pairs a sub-surface rainwater harvesting system with a decorative water feature.

Desert View Landscape is now available for rainwater harvesting consultations and water feature installations. For more information on Desert View Landscape or to book a consultation, call 480-818-8855 or log on to www.DesertViewLandscape.com.

Desert View Landscape Installs RainXchange Project The contemporary detailed patio is as important to this project as the complimentary contemporary stainless steel sphere that doubles as a 360 mirror of the total entry area.

The RainXchange is equipped with a hybrid switch that opens a valve to allow up to 4 inches of city water in to continuously run the pump in between rain events. It allows for about 95 percent of the basin to remain empty to accommodate rainwater.

This Arizona installation is a beta test sight for this new hybrid RainXchange switch.

The Arizona Department of Revenue is currently offering up to a $1,000 rebate for harvesting rainwater, Google AZDOR. A project in the planning and design phase can be credited with up to 12 LEED points by installing a RainXchange system.

Many thanks go to Roger Ramsey with Ewing Irrigation and Lucas Henry from Aquascape for their knowledge and assistance in installing the project.

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First, Thank You for Your Continued Business these past 28 Years.

As always, we have great trees at great prices – Give us a call, (480) 423-0202.

In these tough times, we all need a little fun in our lives. Let’s play!

Below are some recognizable landscape “textures”. Match all of the textures correctly and be entered in a drawing for 36” box Desierto Verde trees. There will be 4 winners.

Go to www.desverde.com/Press%20Releases.aspx and choose Desierto Verde Texture Contest.

Fill out your best guess for the answers on the form provided and submit.

All entries must be received by 12/31/09 Winners will be posted on our web site shortly after deadline date and they may pick up their trees at our south Scottsdale yard.

Good Luck!

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MEMBER UPDATES

Diversify Your Business By Adding Water Features

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t is the fall of 2009, and the tough economic conditions continue to gnaw at the bottom line of every business owner. Day-in and day-out, you scrutinize your business operations, analyzing where to trim the fat, how to reach new customers and how to increase sales.

With a not-so-hot economy, some contractors will simply wade in the water, feed into the doom and gloom and wait for the storm to pass. But rather than buying an umbrella and galoshes, you can utilize these conditions as a great opportunity and a means to gain an edge over the competition: Opt to diversify.

There are several options to consider when looking to diversify, but if you are going to take the time and resources to train your staff to overcome the learning curve of a new trade, you might as well go big or go home. Opt for the high-dollar profit margins that come with water feature installations.

Why get into the Water Gardening Market? It’s the fastest growing segment of the Landscape Market with sales approaching $1.7 billion in 2006.

Many people are choosing “Stay-cations” instead of the cost of vacationing; these are the same people willing to invest in their properties. Selling Water Features opens the door to sell more landscaping, lighting, hardscape and maintenance.

How should you approach selling water features? The first step is to align yourself with quality products from a reputable distributor. Quality products will never hurt you, especially when you encounter pricing objections. The old adage still stands true, “The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a good price subsides”. Lead in with quality, but do not make the

mistake of selling & dwelling on products! Approach selling water features much the same way you would approach selling landscape lighting. Irrigation is a must on our desert landscaping in order to keep our turf & landscapes thriving. Remember that the product you are selling is discretionary, thus it is an emotional purchase. You must compel your client that they need your products & services. Though quality & reliability of product are important, if you get hung up on individual components, the discussion inevitably comes down to price and comparing varying quality from your competitors.

Instead, you must create desire & need by selling the lifestyle. Describe the tranquility created by the sound of moving water, the aesthetic & acoustic pleasures instilled by immersing yourself in an aquatic environment here in our desert southwest. Moving water captivates our senses, drowning out urban sounds & melting away the stresses of day to day life. Address client concerns regarding maintenance of the feature & water feature options concerning the safety of small children & pets.

Map out your goals and revenue projections for the new service offering.

Create a marketing plan and decide how you will target customers. Remember the beauty of diversifying is that you already have a database of satisfied customers at your fingertips who may be ready to rejuvenate their landscape.

By carefully implementing a new service, you can take your business – and spirit – to a higher level.

For more information, contact Roger Ramsey with Ewing Irrigation at 602-363-7038.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

HD Supply Waterworks Everything Including the Kitchen Sink

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uality, service, price…An old saying dictates that the consumer can only expect two of the three. To overstate the obvious, those of us in the landscape industry tied to construction have experienced a decrease in revenue this last year. All indications are that this decrease will continue into next year. Perhaps it’s time to take a look at that old saying as it relates to today’s business climate.

When it comes to “quality”, most irrigation distributors sell the same products, or at least ones that are very similar. These are quality products that have proven themselves over time. As for “service”, pretty much any distributor is going to tell you that they have “the best” customer service. A distributor that doesn’t have good service has a problem that will eventually take care of itself. Then there’s “price”. With the current state of our economy and our industry, pricing is as important as it’s ever been. With most distributors buying and selling the same products, pricing today is very competitive.

To recap, irrigation distributors sell competitively priced, quality products, with “the best” customer service. It would appear that there’s little-to-no opportunity for differentiation in terms of price, product quality, or service, or from one distributor to another.

There are in reality many reasons to choose to do business with one distributor over another. At HD Supply Waterworks, we have a different way of treating our customers, based not so much on the quality of the product or the sale, but on the quality of the service and the value of the relationship.

Augustine Gonzalez, Purchasing Agent for AAA Landscape, talked about this type of commitment to quality service saying “Customer service to me is as important as the product that I am buying. It all comes down to one word “quality”. In this tough economy, customer service may be all that a vendor or supplier has to offer. To a company like ours, excellent service stands out and is remembered”.

Russ Dupper, President of R.H. Dupper Landscaping, Inc., also appreciates the value of quality service. Russ said “We depend on our suppliers to provide product education and availability, along with on-time delivery, competitive pricing, and warranty support after the sale. Our supplier relations play a critical role in our success”.

The staff at HD Supply Waterworks is passionate about customer service. We think of ourselves as valuable members of your company, committed to your success.

Irrigation Branch Manager Gary McKellips puts things into perspective. “I am very proud of the group of associates that service our customers, from the truck drivers to upper management. We are all committed to taking care of our customer’s needs. We have so much experience to draw from. We have the drive, the passion, and the desire to service our customers and the will to help them grow”.

HD Supply Waterworks is the nation’s largest distributor of water, sewer, storm water, and fire protection products. We are part of HD Supply which is one of the largest and most diversified wholesale distributors in the United States and Canada with approximately 900 branch locations.

Our diversified product offering has helped us to remain successful and strong despite current economic condition. In Arizona, in addition to irrigation products, HD Supply Waterworks customers also have access to products from HD Supply Electric, White Cap Construction Supplies, and HD Supply Plumbing. And yes, we even have kitchen sinks. We have the people, the products, and the desire to help you be successful. We’d love to have the opportunity to show you the quality of our service.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.hdsupply.com

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ALCA NETWORKING AUGUST MEMBER MIXER Many thanks go to Steve & Mike Oberfield with The North Rim Stone Works for sponsoring the August 19th mixer at the Talking Stick Golf Clubhouse in Scottsdale.

The North Rim Stone Works is a Phoenix, Arizona based architectural precast concrete manufacturer of Rosetta® Hardscapes. Rosetta® Hardscapes is an innovative line of professional stone landscaping products, combining the rugged subtlety of natural weathered outcropping stone with the installation efficiency and engineered security of interlocking, dimensional concrete blocks.

Rosetta® Hardscapes leads the industry in creating engineered, natural looking outdoor landscapes with elements that have efficient engineered properties. The product obtains the look and feel of natural stone outcropping without the waste, inefficiency and cost of installing natural stone, making Rosetta® Hardscapes a truly “green” alternative.

Specific applications within the residential market include property entrances, outdoor living areas, pools, gravity retaining walls, reinforced earth (engineered) retaining walls, and general landscaping. Within the commercial market, uses include gravity retaining walls, reinforced earth (engineered) retaining walls, golf course applications, parks and recreation applications, roadway applications, and general landscaping.

Within each market segment, Rosetta® Hardscapes, at its simplest and best, enhances the value of your real estate property visually and functionally. Because of its natural stone appearance and relatively low cost, Rosetta® Hardscapes enhances any property’s appearance. Further, Rosetta® Hardscapes, when engineered by a professional engineer, can functionally improve the property through a retaining wall application that effectively increases the amount of useable space on the property. Learn more at www.discoverrosetta.com.

Mike and Steve Oberfield co-founded The North Rim Stone Works. The brothers were born and raised in Ohio where they grew up in their family’s business, Oberfield’s, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of concrete products.

Just recently, the business acquired the operations of Southwest Architectural Castings (SAC). SAC has been serving Arizona for over 20 years in the areas of specialty architectural precast concrete and glass fiber reinforced concrete components for building and site construction.

Over the coming weeks and months, the operations will be integrated into The North Rim Stone Works LLC. The new overall business name is SAC Precast, LLC. The business’s location is 5343 West Mohave Street Phoenix, AZ 85043.

The phone number is (602) 269-0700.

TUCSON MEMBER MIXER On August 17, ALCA members attended the Ewing Irrigation-sponsored mixer at World Sports Grille in Tucson. Steve and Jesus Montano spoke on various topics to promote how every month should be “Smart Irrigation Month”. Ilene Grossman, Commercial Conservation Coordinator for Tucson Water, spoke about the need for industry professionals to adopt water-efficient products into their daily practices.

Ewing is your premier source for conservation solutions, and a leading authority on the latest water management products, trends and best practices. Ewing provides water management solutions, commercial and residential irrigation supplies, landscape and agronomic products, landscape lighting, erosion control, hardscape, water features and industrial plastics to professionals serving the landscaping, turf, golf and industrial industries. Ewing offers more than 190 convenient locations from coast to coast. Visit Ewing online at www.ewing1.com.

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RESOURCE GUIDE

Advertiser Index and

Resource Guide EROSION CONTROL/HYDROSEEDING

Western Sere

(888) 448-SERE www.westernsere.com Please see our ad on page.........................................3 IRRIGATION PRODUCTS/SYSTEMS

DIG Corp.

(800) 322-9146 www.digcorp.com Please see our ad on page.......................................17

Ewing Irrigation

(800) 343-9464 www.ewing1.com Please see our ad on page.........................................2

LIGHTING

Cast Lighting

(800) 914 CAST www.cast-lighting.com Please see our ad on page.......................................17

Focus Industries

(888) 882-1350 www.focusindustries.com Please see our ad on page.......................................23

FX Luminaire

(858) 535-8000 www.fxl.com Please see our ad on page..................................Insert NURSERIES

Hendrickson Brothers

All Season Wholesale Growers

Horizon

Arid Zone Trees

(951) 737-6822 www.hendricksonbros.com Please see our ad on page.........................................4 (800) PVCTURF www.horizononline.com Please see our ad on page.......................................27

Rainbird

Kurt Rouse (602) 376-1313 www.rainbird.com Please see our ad on page.........................................7 LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT

Bingham Equipment Company

(480) 610-4082 www.binghamequipment.com Please see our ad on page.......................................18

Empire Machinery

(800) EMPIRE1 www.empirecat.com Please see our ad on page.........................................5 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Target Specialty Products

(800) 352-3870 www.target-specialty.com Please see our ad on page.........................................9

(602) 276-0230 www.allseasongrowers.com Please see our ad on page.......................................26 (480) 987-9094 www.aridzonetrees.com Please see our ad on page.......................................17 PLANTERS

Kornegay Design

(877) 252-6323 www.kornegaydesign.com Please see our ad on page.......................................17 POTTERY

International Wholesale Pottery

(602) 454-0528 www.iwpottery.com Please see our ad on page.......................................20 SOD/TURF

Evergreen Turf, Inc.

(480) 456-1199 www.evergreenturf.com Please see our ad on page........................ Back Cover

Western Sod

(800) 832-TURF www.westernsod.com Please see our ad on page.......................................27

TRUCKS

Camelback Ford

(480) 455-4777 www.camelbackford.com Please see our ad on page.......................................23 TRUCK BODIES, TRAILER PARTS & EQUIPMENT

Auto Safety House LLC

(602) 269-9721 www.autosafetyhouse.com Please see our ad on page.......................................24

Drake Equipment of Arizona

(602) 278-2552 www.drakeequipment.com Please see our ad on page.........................................3

AD INDEX All Season Wholesale Growers.................................26 Arid Zone Trees........................................................17 Auto Safety House LLC.............................................24 Bingham Equipment Company..................................18 Camelback Ford........................................................23 Cast Lighting..............................................................17 DIG Corp..................................................................17 Drake Equipment of Arizona.......................................3 Empire Machinery.......................................................5 Evergreen Turf, Inc..................................... Back Cover Ewing Irrigation...........................................................2 Focus Industries.........................................................23 FX Luminaire........................................................Insert Hendrickson Brothers.................................................4 Horizon.....................................................................27 International Wholesale Pottery................................20 Kornegay Design.......................................................17 Rainbird.......................................................................7 Target Specialty Products............................................9 Western Sere...............................................................3 Western Sod..............................................................27

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