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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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President’s Message............................................................. 4 CEO’s Message................................................................... 6 ALCA Calendar................................................................... 8 ALCA Sponsors.................................................................... 8 New Members..................................................................... 8 2014 Golf Tournament......................................................... 9 ALCA 2013 Excellence Awards........................................... 10 ALCA Member Profile: West Coast Turf................................. 12 ALCA Member Profile: Horizon............................................ 13 ALCA Member Profile: Rodeo Ford....................................... 14 Preparing Trees for Summer................................................. 16 Battling Spurge: WSSA Offers Weed Control Tips................... 17 Simple Steps for Smart Irrigation Month................................ 18 ACLP................................................................................ 19 ALCA Mixers..................................................................... 20 Member Updates............................................................... 20 Resource Guide................................................................. 22

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Tony Acosta

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Robert Clinkenbeard Vice President

Lori Mattas

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Printing

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Secretary Kim Kleski

Olsson Associates

Treasurer

Steve Shields

Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety

Chief Executive Officer Judy Gausman judy@ALCA.org

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Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association 5425 E Bell Road, Suite 105 Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 Phone: 602-626-7091 Fax: 602-626-7590 www.ALCA.org

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@ALCA.org.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

What are you passionate about?

I Tony Acosta 2014 ALCA President

would like to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Sky Blue Underwood Scholarship Golf Tournament. Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia was a tremendous host, and we will be returning next year. I would encourage you to get signed up as soon as registration opens next year as this year we had a waiting list to play. For this year’s tournament, I was tasked with manning the Par 5 18th Hole. This was the Pro Hole where, for $20, you could have the Club Pro drive the ball for you. Let me tell you many tried but no one was able to beat Andy Rauscher’s drives.

Andy’s average drive was about 340 yards with his longest being 376 yards. During our down time, I was able to ask him many questions about golf and his career. He grew up living next to the fairway of a golf course in Wisconsin and has been playing since he was 6. Andy missed this year’s U.S. Open qualifier by one stroke! To say that he is passionate about golf would be an understatement.

Nate Deason, Serpent Curator for the Phoenix Herpetological Society, was one of our guest speakers at May’s Monthly mixer held at Lucille’s Bar-B-Que. He spoke about the misconceptions concerning Rattlesnakes and Gila Monsters. Nate would do anything to rescue these reptiles and asked us to do the same, but he would also be the

first to tell you that he is terrified of spiders and will squash them into the ground every chance he gets! Nate has been working with snakes all of his life and is extremely knowledgeable. To say that Nate is passionate about snakes would also be an understatement.

I have been in the landscaping industry since I was 17, and I have to admit that I had lost the passion that I had for our industry and chosen profession. Thankfully, within the last year, that passion has returned. The early mornings, long days, and late nights which encompass our schedules are no longer a burden to me because I am doing what I love. There are many reasons for this rekindling, but I would like to name a few: I work for a great employer who cares for his employees; the team that I work with is dedicated to the success of our company; I have begun to enjoy the hobbies that are dear to me; and finally, but not least, I am surrounded by dedicated professionals here at ALCA. The 2014 Board makes my job very easy.

What are you passionate about? I hope that as you enter the summer months you are able to pursue your passions, dreams, and live life to the fullest.

God bless, Tony Acosta

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CEO’S MESSAGE

Every day is Arbor Day

B Judy Gausman ALCA CEO

ob Franchetto has been ALCA’s Director of Community Projects for the past five years, and with the help of fellow ALCA members, has given back to the community with beautiful landscape projects all over the valley. This past April, Bob helped the students at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School plant a Southern Live Oak tree at the entrance of their school in celebration of Arbor Day. Student Council representatives from grades 3, 4 and 5 gathered around as the Assistant Principal Tammy Thaete read the Arbor Day proclamation: Whereas, in 1872, J Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife.

Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products. Trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beatify our community. Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.

Now, the Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School do hereby proclaim April 25, 2014 as ARBOR DAY and urge all students to celebrate Arbor Day and to support the efforts to protect our trees and woodlands and further, urge all student to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.

Bob demonstrated how to properly plant a Southern Live Oak by first roughing up the sides of the rootball in order to loosen the roots. The students enjoyed digging in with their hands to fill in the hole with dirt and pack it in with their feet.

After staking and watering the tree, the project was complete.

Thank you to Beth Gosnell with All Season Wholesale Growers for graciously donating the Southern Live Oak tree.

The students were able to take home and share 150 tree seedlings compliments of Kevin Salamandra with Arid Zone Trees. Each student read the description of the Parkinsonia florida, the Blue Palo Verde, which is a species of Palo Verde native to the Sonoran Deserts of Southern Arizona and our state tree. Its name means “green pole or stick” in Spanish, referring to the green trunk and branches. It grows to heights of 33–39 feet and is a rapidly growing large shrub or small tree that rarely survives to 100 years.

At any time in these students’ lives, they will be able to come back and visit their grade school knowing that they planted this magnificent tree that still shades the sidewalks for the students at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School.

Yes, every day is Arbor Day. Judy Gausman

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2014 Calendar of Events July 4 8 9 16 18 19 22 23 24 26

New Members Agave Environmental Contracting, Inc.

Independence Day – ALCA Office CLOSED Low Voltage Lighting Design (English) – ALCA Office Low Voltage Lighting Design (Spanish) – ALCA Office Phoenix Member Mixer SLM Workshop – ALCA Office ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop – ALCA Office Low Voltage Lighting Design – Tucson ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop – ALCA Office ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop – Prescott ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop – Tucson

Mike McMahon 1634 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85086 Phone: 602-254-1464 Email: MMcMahon@agave-inc.com Profile: Landscape Maintenance, installation

Ampitheater Public School

Anthony Griego 701 W Wetmore Rd, Bldg C Tucson, AZ 85705 Phone: 520-403-0390 Fax: 520-696-3776 Email: Agriego@AMPHI.com Profile: The Amphitheater Public School serves and educates more than 14,000 students in their 20 schools.

Beyond Brick Tucson, Inc.

August 8-9 ALCA Board Summer Planning Meeting 12 Low Voltage Lighting Installation (English) - ALCA Office 13 Low Voltage Lighting Installation (Spanish) - ALCA Office 15 SLM Training Workshop – Scottsdale 16 ACLP Soils & Fertilizer Workshop - ALCA Office 20 ACLP Soils & Fertilizer Workshop - ALCA Office 20 Phoenix Member Mixer 21 ACLP Soils & Fertilizer Workshop – Prescott 22 SLM Training Workshop – Scottsdale 23 ACLP Soils & Fertilizer Workshop – Tucson 26 Low Voltage Lighting Installation – Tucson

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Ben Shabat 4496 N Via Bellas Catalinas Tucson, AZ 85718 Phone: 520-722-3400 Email: info@beyondbrick.com Profile: Beyond Brick Tucson Inc builds custom driveways, retaining walls, and patios. We pave with the finest brick pavers, and cobblestone in Tucson, Arizona. Building your walls, pool deck and bbq too.

City of Maricopa

Randy Little 44345 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Maricopa, AZ 85138 Phone: 520-316-4630 Email: Randy.Little@Maricopa-az.gov Profile: Municipality

Euro Designs, LLC

Marc Bowen 27413 N 19th Dr Phoenix, AZ 85085 Phone: 480-335-2921 Email: marc.eurodesigns@gmail.com Profile: BBQ supplies, fire puts, fireplaces, landscape residential maintenance, tree trimming/ removal, landscape commercial maintenance, landscape lighting installation, landscape residential construction, masonry/paving.

Labor Day – ALCA Office CLOSED Tucson Member Mixer ACLP Irrigation Workshop - ALCA Office ACLP Irrigation Workshop - ALCA Office Phoenix Member Mixer ACLP Irrigation Workshop – Prescott ACLPMagazine IrrigationAd_ALCA_July_August2_05272014.pdf Workshop – Tucson

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Gary May 890 W Elliot Rd, Suite 103 Gilbert, AZ 85233 Phone: 520-419-6619 Fax: 480-545-1434 Email: g.may@fastmed.com Profile: Occupational Health Services & Drug Screening

John Slavonik 9009 S Mystic Meadow Rd Tucson, AZ 85756 Phone: 520-427-4246 Email: jslavonik@yahoo.com Profile: Provides residential and commercial landscape maintenance.

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Matt Muniz Agency - American Family Insurance

Matt Muniz 42104 N Venture Dr, Ste C-114 Phoenix, AZ 85086 Phone: 602-361-2517 Fax: 623-551-5252 Email: mmuniz@amfam.com Profile: Insurance provider

Outdoor Systems Management, LLC

Charles Johnson PO Box 75727 New River, AZ 85086 Phone: 623-302-8508 Fax: 623-748-8844 Email: charles@osmaz.com Profile: We offer professional design and build services for residential landscaping projects, as well as repair and maintenance on existing irrigation and lighting systems.

Profile Group of Arizona

Jim Fuller 9266 E Grandview St Mesa, AZ 85207 Phone: (480) 606-8331 Email: fuller@profileaz.com Profile: BBQ/Fire Pits/ Fireplaces – Wholesale

Paul Connolly 6902 E Greenway Parkway Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone: (602) 722-5616 Email: paul.connolly@westin.com Profile: Golf courseWe offer professional design and build services for residential landscaping projects, as well as repair and maintenance on existing irrigation and lighting systems.We offer professional design and build services for residential landscaping projects, as well as repair and maintenance on existing irrigation and lighting systems.

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Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock DIRT DLC Resources, Inc. Evergreen Turf, Inc. Ewing Irrigation Products Horizon Distribution, Inc. Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire John Deere Landscapes Rain Bird Corporation Rodeo Ford Southwest Sod The Toro Company/Irritrol/Unique Lighting Systems

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

2014 Golf Tournament The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association held its annual Golf Tournament at the majestic Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia in Peoria on Thursday, May 8, 2014. With a waiting list going into the tournament and a maximum turnout of 36 teams competing this year, the tournament was a success! Proceeds of $4,800 were dedicated to the Sky Blu Underwood Scholarship Program.

The lowest score and 1st place prize went to Southwest Sod’s team: Josh Perrault (Southwest Sod), Roby Everhart (SunWest Golf & Reclamation), Max Everhart (SunWest Golf & Reclamation), and Dick Roberts (DTR Landscape Development).

Capturing the 2nd place prize was the team playing for FX Luminaire: Kris Klein (FX Luminaire), Chris Griffen (Unique Landscape by Griffen), Mike Larchick (CYC Landscaping), and Chris Wentland (CYC Landscaping).

Coming in 3rd place was the Rodeo Ford team consisting of Jim Mitchell, Paul Bruccoleri, Larry Walton, and Linnis Rich. Playing for Jim was his son Mitch Mitchell.

The putting contest had a tie this year. Todd Huston (ISS Grounds Control) and Bob Schottke (Hunter Industries) split the prize money.

The Closest to the Pin winner was Dave Sandrock with John Deere Landscapes.

Reid Iber with AAA Landscape took home the prize for the Longest Drive.

Thank you to Kim Kleski, Kelly O’Shaughnessy, Karen Draeger, Jessica Griffin, Tony Acosta, and Monte Hoskins for volunteering to help with the registration and specialty holes. A special thanks to our lunch sponsors Joe Carranza and Dan Escalante with Sunrise Tree Farm and Tony Simmons with Chapman Isuzu.

Many thanks go to the Golf Chairman Nate Gould with Hunter Industries for choosing such a beautiful course and organizing the tournament.

And finally, thank you to the companies that donated raffle prizes and sponsored the holes: AAA Landscape All Season Wholesale Growers AOS/ALCA Magazine Azul-Verde Design Group Belgard / Superlite Block Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock DIRT Evergreen Turf Ewing Irrigation Products Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety Horizon Distributors Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire John Deere Landscapes Matt Muniz Agency - American Family Insurance National Pool Tile NOW CFO Rain Bird Corporation RDO Equipment Rodeo Ford Southwest Sod The Toro Company/Irritrol/Unique Lighting Systems Vermeer Sales Southwest Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting Weinberger Waste Disposal

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2013 Excellence in Landscaping Awards RECIPIENTS OF AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Sustain Scape, LLC – Heffernon Residence Single Family Residential Installation $25,001 - $50,000

The clients contracted Sustain Scape to design and install an outdoor living space equipped with areas to cook, eat, and relax, as well as areas for herb, vegetable, and fruit gardening. About 1,200 square feet of different shaped gardens were incorporated with careful attention to locations of each plant. Much of it depended on the orientation and sun exposure.

The more lush plants were located along the back wall for a nice backdrop and the less attractive plants were placed in less conspicuous places. Desert plants were included to blend the gardens with their natural surroundings.

Raised walls and trellis structures for vining vegetables were installed to soften the appearance of the large retaining wall. The raised planters with stairs were also designed so the homeowner could garden comfortably.

A small counter space and sink were installed so she could clean the vegetables. While function was an important part of this backyard design, the aesthetics were subtly added by hand picked decorative materials and designing circular patterns in the pavers.

Sonoran Landesign – Private Residence Single Family Residential Installation $175,001 - $250,000 Sonoran desert native plants were used to revegetate the area cleared for the home’s construction. Saguaro, bursage and fairy duster were selected to blend with surrounding natural areas. A one-hundred-twenty-foot exposed aggregate and paver driveway delivers visitors through this desert landscape.

From the driveway, a prominent entry area opens to an oasis-like courtyard. Here Mediterranean plants, a hand-carved tiered fountain and small artificial turf area provide a colorfully and lively welcome. This entry courtyard is the larger of two, fully enclosed, outdoor living rooms, each containing fire and water features.

In the backyard travertine, flagstone, brick and pavers define various recreational use areas. A generous use of glazed ceramic tile creates the Spanish colonial theme the homeowners love. Numerous large and colorful pots contain trees and seasonal flowers. Multiple areas were designed for exotic plants, roses and flowering perennials all surrounding a perfectly tended Tiff garden.

The Pond Gnome - Gandhi Residence Special Water Feature Residential Installation

This 15’x15’ Koi pond was designed during a remodel of the entire property four years ago. Our main design objective was to match the existing swimming pool waterfall, as well as to tie it together visually from the perspective of the back patio.

Sixteen tons of surface select boulders were used to create the pond with its two waterfalls, one of which disguises a biological filter rated for a pond twice this size. The secondary waterfall sources out of a carbon filter for maximum water clarity and purity.

The falls are fed by two energy-efficient modified trash pumps so that should one fail, the other can maintain the oxygen levels and water quality.

The commercial-grade pump vault is located in the low area of the landscape. A storm-water harvesting tank was incorporated into the project to take advantage of the free water provided by Mother Nature during rain events.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS Sponsored by:

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

Vision Landscape and Design Single Family Residential Installation $50 - $75k Nugent Residence Judges Award

Xeriscapes Unlimited, Inc/ Native Resources International, Inc Humanitarian Installation Lone Tree Golf Course Judges Award

Wickenburg Landscape & Installation Inc – Exporting a Town’s Heritage Humanitarian Installation

Wickenburg Landscape & Installation set out with a lofty vision to transform their simple downtown corner into an internationally relevant cultural learning center that could export the town’s rich culture to the rest of the world.

The scope required removal of necessary plants for construction and protection of the remaining landscape during the renovation and remain on the project for a minimum of three years to reach their desired vision.

They committed to do this at no charge and re-created the setting around the museum.

An ore cart was setup to show it dumping a load of granite rip rap and planting new shrubs around the life size bronze centerpiece. This sculpture was inspired by a painting which is currently on display in the museum.

Grasses and creosote were planted to mirror the painting which now gives visitors the sense of continuity between museum buildings.

Solana Outdoor Living LLC Single Family Residential Installation $175 - $250K Davis Residence Judges Award

DLC Resources Inc Commercial Maint $350 - $500K Marley Park Community Association Judges Award

Sonoran Landesign Single Family Residential Installation $175 - $250K Private Paradise Valley Residence Judges Award

AAA Landscape Commercial Maint $350 - $500K Desert Ridge Judges Award

Caretaker Landscape & Tree Management Commercial Maint $350-$500k Coldwater Springs HOA Judges Award

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

West Coast Turf/Western Sod

Quality, Service, and the Newest State-of-the-Art Eco-Friendly Turfgrasses West Coast Turf/Western Sod (WCT/WS) is undoubtedly the most familiar face in Arizona’s turfgrass industry. We offer top professional quality natural turfgrass and installation services to all of our customers, whether they are the head groundskeeper of Chase Field needing a field grown to his specs, a landscape contractor wanting the best product at the best price, or a homeowner looking for the newest environmentally friendly lawn.

The EXCITING Stuff……..!

WCT/WS has been the official supplier to Chase Field and the D-backs since day #1. Everyone can have that same grass the MLB players enjoy. “We get several calls every day about BOBSod. People want THAT grass at Chase Field,” said WCT/WS’s Jay Danek.

This last year we provided over 55 acres of turfgrass to the new Cubs Park spring training facility in Mesa—adding another professional sports venue to our resume.

Golf courses trust WCT/WS as well. TPC Scottsdale has chosen to get 25 acres of Bandera Bermuda (the same turf we provided to the San Francisco 49ers Levi’s Stadium in California) plus an additional 18 acres of our Tifgreen 328.

The Latest State-of-the-Art Grasses Environmentally friendly turfgrasses are vital to the future of the industry, and our answer is Platinum T.E. paspalum. “I’ve been in the industry for a long time, and I haven’t seen a grass out there better for our desert,” Danek explained. “It can reduce your budget because it can stay green 4-6 weeks longer in the fall, and greens up a month earlier.” (Platinum was also a grass of choice to Cubs Park.)

And Mr. Wise Grass—Our Sod Blog…….

Danek has been roped into his role as our resident “Mr. Wise Grass.” His blog “Ask Mr. Wise Grass” (found at http://mrwisegrass.com) offers turf advice, tips, insights, and answers.

“I am passionate about grass, and I love helping people get their lawns in top condition,” Danek said. Be sure to sign up for his blog for news, info, and special discounts!

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Horizon Distributors, Inc. One of the biggest challenges distributors face is distinguishing themselves from the competition. With similar stores, similar products, even employees that used to work for the other guys, it can be difficult telling one distributor from another.

So Horizon decided to do something about it.

And after talking to a few customers, Horizon figured out what “they” need – programs and tools to help them get the job done quickly and right. As a result Horizon has launched several new programs over the past 18 months to do just that.

Always In Stock The newest program at Horizon is Always in Stock. “We heard loud and clear that one of the biggest day-to-day hassles for our customers is when distributors don’t have enough core product on the shelf,” explains Mary Martinez, director of marketing. “We know stock-outs aren’t an issue at Horizon, and fortunately we have the logistical capabilities to put our money where our mouth is”. AIS guarantees that core products are in stock, or you receive a $10 gift certificate off your next purchase. The actual list of products varies by store to account for regional differences, so to find out what your local Horizon store guarantees in-stock, stop by and check out the list.

The Landscape & Irrigation Pro App Launching this month, Horizon’s new app is a free tool every green industry professional can use. It includes calculators to determine precipitation rate, voltage drop, fertilizer application rates, mulch and gravel requirements, and more.

There is even a calculator that allows you to calculate how much water and money your customer can save by converting to a smart controller. Plus, the Horizon app includes a number of reference tools like the Horizon Landscape Maintenance Guide, catalog, MSDS sheets, even local water rebate programs. And of course you can easily find your closest Horizon store. Available for iPad, iPhone, and androids – just look for the diamond!

24/7 Available exclusively to registered customers, 24/7 is Horizon’s online ordering and account management system. Because the software is tied to your account, you can see your price on all products, check availability at your local store, and place an order for delivery or pickup. The account management functionality makes backoffice work easier, allowing you to search for past invoices and even check product backorders.

Information can be exported to Excel for use in common accounting software such as Quicken.

Marketing Toolkit Did you know Horizon has a complete package of marketing templates available to help you grow and expand your business? All you need is your Horizon account number and you can access templates for business cards, yard signs, door hangers, and flyers. Template designs are available for everything from gaining new customers to promoting smart water and lighting. You can even upload your company logo. Horizon has negotiated a great deal with their printer to ensure competitive costs, even on magnetic truck signs.

BizPro Training Videos While training is vital, it’s tough to pull your guys out of the field. Sometimes even an hour can be a burden and costly. So Horizon has developed a mix of training options available to green industry pros. To supplement the quality trainings offered in stores, Horizon also offers a variety of online videos from 2 minute shorts to 20 minute seminars. Subjects include smart water, lighting, fertilizer, drainage and more.

Not familiar with these programs at Horizon?

Check out their website at www.horizononline. com or drop by one of their 10 Arizona locations, including their newest store in North Phoenix.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

Rodeo Ford Rodeo Ford is an Earnhardt Dealership. The Earnhardt Family has been selling cars and trucks to people in the Southwest since 1951. Rodeo Ford, which was previously Pioneer Ford, joined the Earnhardt Automotive Group in June of 2010 and has expanded the Earnhardt’s rich tradition of customer service and sales satisfaction throughout the Valley.

Jim Mitchell, has 19 plus years of experience in Fleet sales, financing, leasing, Customer Service, and is the Director of Fleet Operations at Rodeo Ford. Our motto in the Fleet Department is, “if it’s possible to do...we can do it here”.

Our motto supports the Earnhardt’s mission of world class customer service and sales satisfaction and it’s an essential part of everyday operation. Every dealership wants to sell you a car, truck or a van; our approach is unique. We offer solutions for every Fleet.

The solutions offered through Rodeo Ford Fleet Department can be customized to fit every size fleet. Our Commercial Retail Financing offers competitive rates, flexible terms, no hidden fees, and available combined billing. We can simplify your vehicle payments with one consolidated monthly statement. Our combined billing is complimentary to all customers with three or more accounts. If your company plans on purchasing multiple vehicles within a year, we offer a commercial line of credit. The commercial line of credit allows our customers to streamline the funding process with a single application. You can add to your fleet anytime within twelve months. It covers all your eligible vehicle financing needs, including up-fits which saves your bank lines when you’re in need for working capital. Financing of extended service plans, gap insurance, and pre-paid maintenance can be absorbed in the commercial line of credit.

We offer short term solutions with our Red Carpet Commercial Lease for predictable mileage usage; our closed-end lease offers no residual risk. This solution allows the opportunity to enjoy the quality and technology of Ford products more often as well as select from our variety of flexible terms, mileage options, and payment choices. If you’re in need of extensive mileage, vehicle modifications or up-fits, we offer a T.R.A.C. lease, (operating lease).This commercial lease is a customizable open-ended lease program that allows flexibility to set the residual based upon business requirements.

Several benefits of this lease option are no mileage restrictions and no wear limits. With combined maintenance and an extended service plan, this lease can be of aid in managing your fixed operations. With an aggressive structure we can

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turn a vehicle liability into an asset.

The changes in our economy have required a change in how some companies manage their vehicle assets; cutbacks in personnel have produced an excess in equipment. We have a team of Field Remarketing Agents that can access the market value of your current fleet and offer certified funds to help liquidate any excess fleet inventory. The Earnhardt Automotive Group has access to pre-owned vehicles throughout its network of dealerships. We may be able to provide a less expensive, higher mileage solution for a unique need.

Equally important as providing the variety of finance and sales options, Rodeo Ford’s fleet department has solutions for preventive maintenance and repairs. A private label Fleet Management Service program with a primary objective to provide our commercial customers ancillary services will assist in operating your fleet. These services include: basic light duty program, (pay-as-you-go maintenance), premium plus program with e-mail reminders for service to drivers, guaranteed maintenance, fuel card, quick-tag automated license renewal, accident management services, personal mileage reporting, and MVR on demand. Central to all is the Fleet Service Department at Rodeo Ford headed up by Darren Smith. As part of the Earnhardt network we can provide service to your fleet on both the east and west side of town.

A simple phone call and we can either set an appointment or arrange a pick-up for warranty and repair. Once completed, we’ll return the vehicle to your location. Billing can be setup in advance with one of the services listed. Quality Fleet Care can assist with consolidated billing monthly, (no out of pocket expense for drivers).

Rodeo Ford Fleet Department offers the same services as the nationwide management companies, World class service, commitment to customer service, and the belief that , “if it’s possible to do...we can do it here”.

You may contact Jim Mitchell at 623-298-3938.

July is Smart Irrigation Month.

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Preparing Trees for Summer John Eisenhower, Integrity Tree Service

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Select and Plant Stable Trees • Start by buying good quality plant stock, preferably trees with low growth along the main trunk. These trees are less susceptible to sunburn and are more stable due to better trunk taper. Avoid lollipop trees like the two trees in the foreground of the photo. The trees behind them would be a better purchase.

• Consider buying native or desert-adapted trees when possible. They usually have a lower profile and are less susceptible to wind damage.

• Plant trees in groups when possible. They buffer the sun and wind from their neighbor trees.

Stake Young Trees • After planting, stake or guy your tree only if necessary. The goal is to train the tree to be on its own, not to prevent it from moving. A staking system should serve only as a failsafe.

• If the tree needs to be staked, suspend it between the stakes firmly enough to prevent it from falling over but loose enough to allow it to move slightly in the wind.

• Use a soft material such as nylon webbing to tie the tree to the stakes.

• If the tree has a stake tied directly to the trunk when it is purchased, it should be removed at the time of planting. This “travel stake” is only intended to get the tree to its final destination and can cause damage to the trunk if not removed.

• Remove stakes as soon as the tree roots are anchored in the surrounding native soil, usually within the first year after planting.

Prune Properly Wind forces act upon trees in unique ways depending on the distribution of foliage along the trunk and branches. All pruning cuts reduce the drag (wind resistance) on the tree canopy but the location of the cuts determines where the force of the wind is concentrated. A big mistake is to over-thin the lower tree crown with the idea that this makes a tree safer. There is an unacceptable pruning practice called Lion’s Tailing that removes an excessive number of smaller branches from the tree interior at the neglect of the outer third of the crown. The wind blows freely through the lower crown but is concentrated in the lion tails of heavy foliage on the branch ends. This often results in mid-line branch breaks.

Properly pruned branches have an even distribution of foliage along the entire length of the branch. Consequently these branches evenly distribute the force of the wind, transferring that force to the base of the branch where the diameter is greater and it can better support branch movement.

Tips to prepare your trees for summer storms: • Minimize pruning after planting. New trees need as much foliage as possible to create the energy reserves for healthy future growth.

• Don’t Lion Tail your trees.

• Avoid removing watersprouts, the small shoots growing along the lower trunk and main branches. Watersprouts help their parent branches develop taper needed to support increasing end weight as trees mature.

• Concentrate pruning in the outer third of the canopy using primarily reduction pruning techniques. Proper reduction pruning requires special skill to avoid making heading or stub cuts. If your trees are large or have excessive end weight, consider hiring a Certified Arborist to help.

Introducing ALCA’s New Employee

Jim and Kyle Fuller are Profile Group of Arizona. We are a Manufacturers Rep firm representing the finest in outdoor living products. What sets us apart from others is our dedication to you and your customers. We pride ourselves on our customer service skills and follow through. We not only represent our factories to you, but just as importantly, we represent YOU to our factories. Our product lines include: Twin Eagles Premium Grills and Accessories, Delta Heat Grills and Accessories, Tuscan Chef outdoor wood burning pizza ovens and Summerset Outdoor Living furniture, fire tables, umbrellas and accessories.

Summerset proudly uses only American Sunbrella fabrics on all cushions and umbrellas. Please contact us for information and catalogues or for a product quote. We are confident we can meet and exceed the expectations of both you and your valued customers.

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Hello, my name is Ashley Beebe. I would like to introduce myself by saying how privileged I feel to be working for a friendly and outstanding company. I am 23 years old, born and raised here in the valley of the sun. I have 3 younger siblings; two brothers and one sister. In my elementary and Jr. High years I attended Freedom Academy and graduated from Primavera Online Highschool.

Growing up I fell in love with photography. I discovered a passion for the art and received my first DSLR camera from my parents. My summer days were spent capturing moments and editing them at night for my clients. Photography can be expensive for the one taking the picture so I started working for my parents at the age of 16. My parents own a pest control company and I started out as a part-time “file clerk”. Soon afterwards I started working full time and worked my way around the different positions in the office. A few years later I held the title as assistant manager.

After six years of working for the family business, I chose to venture out and experience something new. Last year in October I started my new temporary job as a receptionist at Premium Healthcare Services, assisting the clients and assigning them to caregivers in their area. Shortly after I jumped at the opportunity ALCA was offering as administrative assistant and am excited to be a part of this great team. I hope to add my creativity and expertise to ALCA and am looking forward to watching the organization continue to grow.

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Battling Spurge: WSSA Offers Weed Control Tips

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Landscape nurseries that saw fewer plant sales during the downturn are now battling weeds entrenched in unsold containers of perennials, shrubs and trees.

Some of the most common weeds battled by nurseries are in the spurge or Euphorbiaceae family, a group of low-growing plants that thrive in hot and sunny locations. Examples include sandmat and the spotted and prostrate spurges.

“The nursery owners I work with here in the Southwest say spurge is their number one pest problem and a real health hazard for their workers,” reports Kelly Young, a member of the Western Society of Weed Science and assistant agent for the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.

When the stems or leaves of spurge plants are broken, they ooze a milky sap that can cause dermatitis and eye irritation. Dense, low-growing mats of spurge foliage can also harbor fire ants, ginger ants, red ants and other insects with a venomous bite or sting, which place nursery workers at risk.

“Workers loading plants onto a delivery truck will frequently hand-weed each pot so it looks pristine and weeds aren’t transported to the job site,” Young says. “That means there are lots of opportunities for insect bites and for exposure to the irritating sap.”

Weed scientists say early intervention is critical to spurge control. The spurges flower when very young and produce seeds that can germinate right away, with little or no dormancy. As a result, spurge weeds often spread quickly.

Young offers the following tips that can help nurseries gain the upper hand and eradicate spurge from plant containers: • Pull it up. Remove all spurge you find growing in pots to prevent further seed production. Wash your hands and forearms thoroughly afterwards, even if you were wearing gloves.

• Use the right herbicide the right way. Apply a preemergent herbicide according to the precise instructions on the product label. It’s especially important to calibrate your sprayer to make certain you’re not using too little or too much. “I’ve seen nurseries apply herbicides at only half the recommended label rate, and they weren’t getting the results they were after,” Young says.

• Add water. Preemergent herbicides used to treat spurge need to be watered into the soil to form a protective barrier.

• Add mulch. Top off each pot with a two-inch layer of compost, manure or wood chips.

• Keep your hands off. It may be tempting to dip a finger into a pot from time to time to see if plants need to be watered. But doing so will break the protective shield established by the herbicide and create an opportunity for weeds to sprout.

• Establish a zero tolerance policy. If you spot spurge that has escaped control, pull it immediately. Don’t toss the plants on the ground or you could spread hundreds of tiny seeds.

Spurge overruns a plant container at a Southwest nursery. Photo courtesy of Kelly Young, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

“I’ve worked closely with nursery managers who were convinced nothing would work against spurge,” Young said. “Invariably, though, I discovered missteps in how they were trying to manage the weed. They weren’t applying herbicides in the right amount, weren’t watering the herbicides in or were skipping some other vital step. Once they buttoned up their process, they were able to eliminate the weed entirely.”

Spurge control tips for homeowners Rich Bonanno, Ph.D., a member of the extension faculty at the University of Massachusetts, says spurge isn’t found only in nurseries. It is a frequent, unwelcomed guest in lawns and gardens and in crevices along sidewalks, driveways and parking pads. And it can overrun other desirable plants growing in its path.

There are steps homeowners can take to manage spurge effectively, though.

If you are adding new plants to your landscape, make certain you aren’t transporting spurge home from the nursery. Closely inspect pots for weeds before planting new trees, shrubs or perennial plants. Also, follow the protocol recommended for nurseries and apply a thick layer of mulch around your new plants.

If you choose to use a preemergent herbicide on your lawn or plant beds to protect against spurge and other weeds, use the right amount, apply it according to the label directions and water it in. Scout for spurge through the summer and pull any seedlings that have escaped control – being careful to wash your hands thoroughly when you are done.

“With a little vigilance, you can keep spurge in its place,” Bonanno says.

Photo by Forest & Kim Starr

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SMART IRRIGATION

Simple Steps for Smart Irrigation Month Article provided by Doug Donahue, Ewing Irrigation

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uly was named “Smart Irrigation Month” by the Irrigation Association in 2005 to promote efficient irrigation and water use practices.

Although it’s good that we have a month to celebrate smart irrigation, why not practice it every month?

We all need to be good stewards of water, one of our most precious natural resources. This is especially important here in the Desert Southwest where we receive so little precipitation.

This July, consider implementing some permanent changes that will help you to install and maintain more efficient irrigation systems. So, what are some simple, practical steps that you can begin to take during this Smart Irrigation Month?

1. “I can’t stand the pressure” One of the first things to look at with a sprinkler system is the operating pressure. A sprinkler head has to have enough water and pressure to make it work properly. That being said, too much pressure is not a good thing. Sprinklers with too much pressure use more water yet less efficiently.

Symptoms of high pressure are misting, fogging, and high water bills.

There is a great tool that can help diagnose pressure related problems with sprayheads. Hunter makes a pressure gauge adapter that sells for less than $5. Every sprinkler contractor should have one. When used with a gauge, the pressure at the sprayhead is known within minutes. If the pressure is too high, say over 50psi, decisions can then be made about managing the high pressure.

2. Switch to high-efficiency (HE) nozzles Traditional sprayhead nozzles are probably the least efficient way of watering. The distribution uniformity (DU) of a traditional sprayhead system is only about 40%. Most of the major irrigation manufacturers now offer HE sprayhead nozzles ranging in price from about $2-$7.

Examples include Hunter’s MP Rotators, Rain Bird’s HE-VANs, and Toro’s Precision Spray and Precision Rotary nozzles. Simply switching to HE nozzles can increase the DU of the system to about 70%. Use HE nozzles on your new installations and consider retrofitting the nozzles on existing systems to almost double the efficiency of the system.

3. To smart controller, or not to smart controller One of the most exciting advances in the irrigation industry in the last few years is the “smart” controller. A smart controller receives input from a weather sensor or soil moisture sensor and automatically determines how much water is needed on a daily basis. Smart controllers offer tremendous water savings potential when used appropriately.

A smart controller cannot overcome deficiencies in a sprinkler system.

A system should be hydraulically sound before considering the use of a smart controller. This includes correct operating pressure, head-to-head spacing, and nozzle selection.

There are many different types of smart controllers available. A recent, impressive new one is Toro’s Evolution Series Controller. The Evolution is easy to program, easy to upgrade to smart control, and is offered at a very attractive price point. Options include a wireless weather sensor, wireless soil moisture sensors, and a cool little remote. The controller and the remote can also be used to operate two wireless relays which can be used to turn on things like pumps, lighting, and water features.

4. Manufacturers and Distributors Two resources to help you in your effort to practice smart irrigation are the manufacturers and distributors. All of the major irrigation manufacturers have staff living here in Arizona. They are always available to visit with you and to make you aware of their new products. They might even provide a sample or two.

The local irrigation distributors are actively involved in promoting the many products that they sell. This includes not only sprinklers but other water management products and services like AquaSmart, soil analysis, and organic fertilizers to name a few. Take advantage of the educational opportunities offered by your local irrigation distributor and contact their water management specialist to learn more ways to practice efficient irrigation starting with this Smart Irrigation Month.

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ACLP SCHEDULE Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association Presents the

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program (ACLP) Please register online at www.ALCA.org/calendar.

SAFETY & TOOLS Date/Time

Location

Instructor

CEUs

July 19

ALCA Office

Bob Franchetto

4 - SLM & ACLP

8:00 - 12:00

5425 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale

July 23

ALCA Office

Bob Franchetto

4 - SLM & ACLP

8:00 - 12:00

5425 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale

July 24

CareScape Office

Sarah Maitland

4 - SLM & ACLP

8:00 - 12:00

6752 Intercal Way, Prescott

July 26

Pima Community College

8:00 - 12:00

Bldg CC, Amethyst Rm, Tucson

Shannon Scott

2014 Schedule Workshops

Sat.

Wed.

Thu.

Sat.

Safety & Tools

July 19

July 23

July 24

July 26

Soils & Fertilizer

Aug 16

Aug 20

Aug 21

Aug 23

Irrigation

Sept 13

Sept 17

Sept 18

Sept 20

Plant Problem Diagnosis

Oct 18

Oct 22

Oct 23

Oct 25

4 - SLM & ACLP

DESCRIPTION – SAFETY & TOOLS Through this course, students will learn safe practices while operating powered landscape equipment.

What will you learn?

Demonstrate safe operation of: • Line Trimmer • Hedge Trimmer • Blower • Push Mower • Non-Powered Landscape Equipment

**All Dates and Locations Are Subject To Change.**

WHERE: Workshops highlighted in YELLOW (Saturday) and BLUE (Wednesday) will be at the ALCA Office located at 5425 E Bell Rd, Ste 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

Workshops highlighted in PINK (Thursday) will be held at CareScape Office located at 6752 Intercal Way, Prescott, AZ 86301.

Date/Time

Location

Instructor

CEUs

August 16

ALCA Office

Kelly Young

4 - SLM & ACLP

Workshops highlighted in GREEN (Saturday) will be held at Pima Community College, Building CC, Amethyst Community Room located at 1255 N Stone Ave in Tucson, AZ 85709.

8:00 - 12:00

5425 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale

August 20

ALCA Office

Kelly Young

4 - SLM & ACLP

WHEN: All workshops will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end by noon.

8:00 - 12:00

5425 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale

August 21

CareScape Office

8:00 - 12:00

6752 Intercal Way, Prescott

August 23

Pima Community College

8:00 - 12:00

Bldg CC, Amethyst Rm, Tucson

SOILS & FERTILIZER

Sarah Maitland 4 - SLM & ACLP

COST: $60 for ALCA members / $120 for non-members Each student has up to 14 days to complete the online exam.

Shannon Scott 4 - SLM & ACLP

DESCRIPTION – SOILS & FERTILIZER Through this course, students will learn about the components of soil, the importance of soil texture, pH, compaction, infiltration, drainage and nutrients and how to correct nutrient deficiency and manage salts as it relates to water movement in soils.

What will you learn?

• Apply proper technique in collecting a soil sample for analysis.

• Determine soil texture and understand how soil texture relates to irrigation management.

• Take steps to prevent soil compaction and salt accumulation.

• Recognize and correct plant nutrient deficiencies.

• Understand the role of pH in plant health and plant selection.

• Choose and apply appropriate soil amendments.

• Describe the role of roots & plant health & the importance of soil management to optimize root health.

• Manage caliche.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS IN ORDER TO TAKE AN EXAM AND BECOME CERTIFIED. CERTIFICATION: Participants will be declared an AZ Certified Landscape Professional when he/she receives a minimum score of 70% on each of the 10 individual exams.

REGISTER: www.ALCA.org/calendar QUESTIONS: Call the ALCA office at 602-626-7091 or email Ashley@ALCA.org.

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MEMBER MIXER May Member Mixer Thank you to the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) for sponsoring the May ALCA mixer in Phoenix. The ICPI Arizona Chapter is a local organization made up industry leaders including manufacturers, distributors, contractors and ancillary producers. Their purpose as a Chapter of the ICPI is to market and promote the use of concrete pavers and segmental retaining walls in the state of Arizona. Hardscape products are typically seen as an attractive system due to their aesthetic beauty. Although you can’t dispute the aesthetic beauty of hardscape products, it is the functionality of the materials that make them the best solution to any project. Concrete pavers and segmental retaining walls are incredibly flexible in design and durable in application. Simply put, you are only limited by your own imagination when it comes to a hardscape project. These products can also have a positive impact on the carbon footprint of our environment. For example, permeable pavers are a great alternative in providing for a pavement system that will also capture for reuse Mother Nature’s most precious resource, water.

There are a lot of great things happening in the hardscape industry and the ICPI Arizona Chapter is at the center of it all. Please visit www.icpiaz.org to learn more about our industry and organization.

Thank you to Joe Carranza with Sunrise Tree Farm for graciously donating back the money he won from the 50/50 raffle.

Vista Announces New Brass-Composite Up & Accent Fixtures Durable 2106 Up & Accent Luminaires are made to weather the elements

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting introduces the new 2106 Up & Accent Luminaire. The fixture combines brass and composite materials for a functional, durable fixture that blends seamlessly into any landscape installation.

The 2106 Up & Accent fixtures combine the best qualities of brass and composite materials. The fixture’s heavy-gauge brass body and milled brass base are aesthetically pleasing and integrate easily into landscapes. The robust composite knuckle is corrosion resistant for longevity, making it ideal for landscapes in humid or coastal areas. The knuckle also features a highstrength, polyester powder-painted finish to match the brass fixture and isolate the metal from the soil. Vista is currently the only lighting company with the technology to paint composite material. Additionally, an oversized silicone O-ring provides even more protection against dust and moisture penetration.

“Our new brass-composite Up & Accent fixture combines highly durable, long-lasting materials into one fixture. It’s especially ideal for landscapes that use reclaimed water or contain a high amount of soil additives,” explains Cruz Pérez, Vista’s vice president of sales and marketing.

The Up & Accent ships with a factory-fitted Vista thermo-composite LED

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MR-16 lamp with two available power levels and four optic patterns, allowing more design flexibility. It also comes ready to install, so it doesn’t need to be opened in the field. This provides another safeguard against any moisture or dirt that could cause quality degradation. The Up & Accent comes with the specified mounting accessory and silicone-filled wire nuts, as well as a high-temperature silicone diaphragm gasket. The fixtures are compatible with lenses and louvers either installed at Vista’s Simi Valley factory or in the field, and, like all of Vista’s products, the Up & Accent fixtures are designed and manufactured in America.

“The Up & Accent provides landscapers and specifiers with the quality they expect from an American-made and designed Vista product, but at a better price point than others on the market,” says Pérez. “We’re constantly striving to innovate and improve our products at Vista. The brass-composite technology featured in the Up & Accent Luminaire allows installers to use the fixture in harsh environments that other products previously couldn’t withstand.”

For more information about Vista’s 2106 Up & Accent Luminaires, visit vistapro.com. You can also follow Vista on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

MEMBER MIXER

April Member Mixer Thank you to Hector Albarran with Stotz Equipment for sponsoring the April 16th member mixer at McCormick Ranch Golf Club.

It’s Official! Arizona Machinery, Greenline Equipment and AA Equipment are now operating as STOTZ EQUIPMENT which unifies their company into one entity. They are changing in name only and are still the same company that you have been doing business with for years. They still have the same family ownership, employees and values. Nothing has changed but their name.

Stotz Equipment - Products & Equipment Vendors John Deere consists of three major business segments (agriculture and turf, construction and forestry, and credit).

Those segments, along with the support operations of parts and power systems, are focused on helping customers be more productive as they help to improve the quality of life for people around the world.

STIHL is the trusted name for professionals and homeowners who demand power, dependability and longevity from their outdoor power equipment. For over 80 years, STIHL has led the industry through invention and innovation, developing technology that delivers performance, comfort and higher fuel efficiency. From our legendary chain saws to our lines of trimmers, blowers, and more, each and every piece of equipment is built with unwavering standards that have made STIHL the premium name in outdoor power equipment.

We carry Honda commercial and home walk-behind mowers, trimmers, snow blowers, tillers, and string trimmers.

Come in today to see our full line of Honda Power Equipment!

FOR RENT

Congratulations to Blaine Mugleston with ILM who won the 50/50 raffle at the April mixer and then donated the winnings back to benefit the community projects program.

Outdoor Landscape Storage Lots ½ to 2 acre parcels available

ALCA said goodbye to a great man and leader as he stepped away from the industry. You will be missed Kurt Rouse.

Call Jeff at 602-796-7499

Toro is a proud sponsor of ALCA during Smart Irrigation Month.

On July 10th, 2014, The Toro Company celebrates its 100th anniversary. Toro is deeply honored to achieve this milestone and grateful to the numerous customers that count on Toro for all their turf care and irrigation needs. Though many things have changed over the last century, some things remain the same – Toro’s core values of caring relationships, market leadership through innovation, and a legacy of excellence. That’s why, even though in uncertain times, Toro has continued to invest in a portfolio of Precision™ Irrigation products to bring new innovation to the market that upgrade existing systems to the latest, water-saving technology available.

The Toro Precision™ Irrigation Portfolio is: • Universal – products are designed to fit multiple manufacturers’ equipment • Simple – no digging, trenching or complicated wiring • Immediate – as soon as you install, you start using less water (no system adjustments) Recently Toro has added new products to their portfolio including the multiple award winning Precision™ Soil Sensor and Precision™ Rotating Nozzles, along with the award winning Precision™ Spray Nozzles, that immediately use less water and fit not only Toro threaded, but also competitive threaded, spray bodies.

Toro’s full suite of Precision™ Irrigation

Solutions is perfect for the retrofit market, and many antiquated systems that are ripe for upgrade.

Revolutionary Control Technology Toro hosted focus groups across the globe asking landscape contractors and homeowners what they liked - and didn’t like - about their irrigation control systems. The outcome was an addition to the Toro controller line, the Toro® EVOLUTION® controller - This award-winning, menubased controller is the first of its kind to incorporate an easy-to understand digital interface, which pushes the technological envelope regarding simple operation, expandability and smart control. EVOLUTION provides shortcut menus dedicated to make interaction simpler for the homeowner and an advanced menu system designed for the most demanding of contractor needs. And with the introduction of the Smart Connect™ Add-On, accessories also provide the most powerful feature set available for contractors for weather-based or soil moisture smart control, and control of other landscape devices including pumps, water features and low voltage landscape lighting, plus hand-held remote controls.

For more information on Toro irrigation products for residential and/or commercial landscapes, please contact Paul Tammelleo at paul.tammelleo@toro. com or 602-315-3637 or Brian Whitcher at brian.whitcher@toro.com or 602-509-4501.

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RESOURCE GUIDE/AD INDEX CHEMICAL PRODUCTS / RELATED SERVICES Bayer Professional

LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION TRAINING/TESTING Metro Institute

SOD/TURF Western Sod

INSURANCE SERVICES Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.

LIGHTING Brilliance LED, LLC

SUPPLYING LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS Wilbur Ellis

IRRIGATION PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS Ewing Irrigation

CAST Lighting

TRUCK BODIES, TRAILER PARTS & EQUIPMENT Auto Safety House LLC

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(800) 628-8735 • www.lcisinc.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 3

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

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(800) 867-2108 • www.brillianceled.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 8 (800) 914-2278 • www.cast-lighting.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 22

FX Luminaire

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Horizon

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Hunter Industries

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John Deere Landscapes

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Netafim

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Arid Zone Trees

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The Craftsman Series

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Sun Country Truck Equipment

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