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President’s Message............................................................. 4 ALCA Sponsors.................................................................... 4 CEO’s Message................................................................... 6 ALCA Calendar................................................................... 8 New Members..................................................................... 8 ACLP.................................................................................. 9 ALCA 2014 Excellence Awards...................................... 10-12 ALCA Member Profile: Ewing Irrigation................................. 13 ALCA Member Profile: Southwest Sod.................................. 14 ALCA Member Profile: DIRT................................................. 15 Workplace Design Matters..................................................... 16 Advantages of Renovation Style Pruning.................................... 17 Contract Omissions Can Trigger ROC License Action.................. 18 Legislation to Prevent Double-Dipping of Unemployment Benefits and Severence Pay................................ 18 Gardening with Allergies......................................................... 19 Member Updates.................................................................... 20 ALCA Awards......................................................................... 20 ALCA Mixers..................................................................... 21 Resource Guide................................................................. 22

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Tony Acosta

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Chief Executive Officer Judy Gausman judy@ALCA.org

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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

Entertainment, Events and Celebrities

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hile the rest of the country deals with Nor’easters, two or three feet of snow, and temperatures in the single digits, we enjoy gorgeous weather that makes us the Mecca of winter visitors. How many of us have called friends or family throughout the country to brag about wearing shorts and Tony Acosta t-shirts? Gorgeous weather not only brings us “Birds” 2014 ALCA President that like to play in the snow but a lot of high profile events. We had Supercross, Barrett Jackson, NASCAR, Waste Management Open, the ALCA Trade Show, Cactus League Baseball and some big football game called the Super Bowl. These events are some of the largest events for their respective genres and we are privileged to have them here in the valley.

During this time it was not uncommon for you to see high profile people at these events. Name a football player and they were here; Peyton Manning, Dan Marino or Andrew Luck. Katy Perry, Zac Brown, Capital Cities, Steven Tyler and the list went on and on of all the musicians that performed during Super Week. Let us not forget about all of the celebrities. Tiger Woods, Jimmy Fallon, Ed Macias, Snoop Dogg, Robin Franklin and Mark Walberg were just a few of many seen around town.

As mentioned above, these events showcased the best of the best and ALCA’s Trade Show held at the PERA Club in Tempe was no different. It was an opportunity for us to meet with the celebrities of the landscaping industry

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and it was their opportunity to display their wares. From the latest irrigation technologies, to plants, fertilizers, granite, equipment and lighting it was all there for us to test and see.

ALCA’s 39th Annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program is where you have the opportunity to be the celebrity like Ed and Robin. The Awards Program is when you showcase your best of the best. While it is still nine months away, now is the time to be considering which projects you would like to enter into the competition. While we may use computer software to design and enhance our landscapes to paint a picture for your clients, enhancing your photos of your projects with a computer is not allowed. Our judges do not want to be caught in the middle of any “deflate-gate” I mean “photoshop-gate” scandal. Now is the time to take photos of the gorgeous winter rye and show off your work!

There are so many members that I have not had an opportunity to meet but I look forward to meeting more of you in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me and say Hello! As always, I cannot thank you enough for your and the Board of Director’s involvement in ALCA. You are the stars of this association.

God bless, Tony Acosta

Special Thank You

to our ALCA Platinum Sponsors

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

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ALCA FIELD DAY – April 18th Let ALCA Plan and Host Your Company Picnic.

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pring is in the air, and that means it is time for ALCA Field Day. This event is planned every other year and has been a tried and true event throughout ALCA’s history. Think about it; wouldn’t this be a great opportunity to have ALCA plan and host your company party?

On Saturday, April 18th, family and friends in the green industry are invited to take a break from the everyday work grind and enjoy an action packed day full of friendly competition events. With a beautiful park and lots of outdoor parking, the event will be held at the PERA Club located at 1 Continental Drive in Tempe (near the 202 and Scottsdale Road).

ALCA’s Associate members will host a variety of interactive and competitive individual and team events.

Some of the contests include a tennis ball launch, wheel barrow race, golf chipping, pipe throwing, basketball free throw, and bean bag toss contests. Test your knowledge on plant identification and then test your operating skills on the Bobcat. Looking for a team challenge? Well, start recruiting your team members for the volleyball tournament and strategize for the infamous Tug-O-War contest.

Don’t think this is just for adults; children are welcome to participate in all of these events as well as spend time in the petting zoo with all of the little rabbits, chickens, pigs, goats, and donkey.

Something new for this year - In lieu of the chili contest, ALCA is spicing it up with a salsa contest. If you have a famous recipe, be sure to enter it into the contest for a chance of the cash prize…..and bragging rights! All of the chips will be furnished and the attendees will be the judge of the best salsa. Be sure to save room for the barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixin’s.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. and finish around 1:30 when the winners of the contests are announced and presented with their awards.

Landscape contractors, members of the green industry, employees and their families will enjoy a memorable funfilled day at the ALCA Field Day. And so I ask the question again, why not have ALCA plan and host your company party?

See you on April 18th!

Judy Gausman, ALCA CEO

ALCA Field Day

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10AM—2PM WHERE: SRP Pera Club ‐ 1 E Con�nental Dr, Tempe HOW MUCH: $3 (ages 3 to 12) & $6 (over 12 years) REGISTER: www.AZLCA.com/calendar or call the ALCA office at 602‐626‐7091 Enjoy fun and friendly compe��on with events for you, your employees and your family!      

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Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Jeffrey Fleetham as director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) “Mr. Fleetham demonstrates the knowledge and experience necessary to serve the ROC’s mission with success,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “He has a vast background that includes construction, consumer products, consulting and dispute resolution in both public and private sector industries. His expertise will be valuable to the agency as it protects the public while creating a positive business climate for our contractors.”

Mr. Fleetham has owned 12-88 LLC, a residential project consultant and dispute resolution company, since 2013. He previously worked as an investigator with the Registrar of Contractors, responsible for inspecting commercial and residential construction projects in response to complaints filed against licensed contractors and unlicensed entities; making recommendations for construction repairs; investigating illegal activities; developing department standards and licensing requirements; and training of compliance investigators, among other duties. He received a Certificate of Commendation and a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service from the ROC in 2013.

Additional experience includes serving as vice president, laborer, foreman and superintendent of Fleet, Construction Inc.; general manager and Midwest division manager of Silverado Foods, Incorporated; Western division manager of the United States Playing Card Company; and district account manager, field sales representative and assistant field warehouse manager for Hershey Foods, Inc. Mr. Fleetham is a member of the National Federation of Independent Business; Arizona Building Officials, where he was named Member of the Year for 2013-2014; International Code Council; and Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

Thank you to Carlos Moreno with Sundance Landscape Maintenance for translating and instructing the Sustainable Landscape Management curriculum in Spanish! Check the ALCA calendar for more scheduled Spanish SLM workshops throughout the year.

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ALCA BULLETIN BOARD

New Members

2015 Calendar of Events

Bayer

March 7 & 11 12 12 14 18 20 24 25 26 27

ACLP Annuals & Perennials – ALCA Office ACLP Annuals & Perennials – Prescott Tucson Member Mixer – Salsa Contest at Horizon ACLP Annuals & Perennials – Tucson Phoenix Member Mixer sponsored by Sunrise Nursery and Belgard Hardscapes SLM English Workshop – ALCA Office ALCA Board of Director’s Meeting ACLP Plant ID – ALCA Office How to Fill Out The Awards App - ALCA Office SLM English Workshop – Tucson

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Stephen Kimball 18840 N 30th St Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: (602) 540-6013 Email: stephen.kimball@bayer.com Website: www.backedbybayer.com Profile: Manufacturer of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and growth regulators.

Brantner Horticulture

Brantner, Joseph 2219 S Hosick Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone: (480) 392-0315 Email: brantnerfamily@hotmail.com Profile: We propagate and sell residential and commercial plant material wholesale. We also provide horticulture consultation as well as residential landscape maintenance.

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11 & 15 ACLP Turf Care & Installation – ALCA Office 15 Phoenix Member Mixer sponsored by Mountain States Wholesale Nursery 16 ACLP Turf Care & Installation – Prescott 18 ALCA Field Day 20 Basic Landscape Design Workshop - Tucson 24 Arbor Day 25 ACLP Turf Care & Installation – Tucson

May 7

ALCA Golf Tournament – Blackstone Country Club in Vistancia 9 & 13 ACLP Tree & Shrub Pruning – ALCA Office 14 ACLP Tree & Shrub Pruning – Prescott 14 Tucson Member Mixer sponsored by Mountain States Wholesale Nursery 16 ACLP Tree & Shrub Pruning – Tucson 19 ALCA Board of Director’s Meeting 20 Phoenix Member mixer sponsored by Valley Tree Feeders 22 SLM English Workshop – ALCA Office 25 Memorial Day – ALCA Office closed

Tim Randel 18647 E Lark Dr Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Phone: (480) 225-3812 Email: timothy.randel@wexinc.com Website: www.circlekfleetcards.com/tim Profile: Commercial fuel card provider

Deserts Best Landscaping, LLC

Jonathan Bohr 4145 N 35th St Phoenix, AZ 85018 Phone: (602) 466-0483 Email: jon@desertsbestlandscaping.com Website: www.desertsbestlandscaping.com Profile: We Specialize in the installation of low voltage lighting and irrigation for new installs and repairs. Our number one priority is customer service and we are proud to stand behind our brand. Because of our connections and work with fellow landscaping contractors we can offer a full line of services from design to completion of new and remodeled landscapes.

Canedy Associates

Dennis Canedy 17020 N 32nd St Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: (602)-614-7637 Email: dccanedy@sunsetlandscaping.com Website: www.canedyassociates.com Profile: Canedy Associates provides leasing for commercial needs, equipment, and office, medical and or HOA major improvements.

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Jeremy Hildebrandt 18818 N 25th Way Phoenix, AZ 85050 Phone: (480) 721-4695 Email: jhildebrandt@scottsdaleaz.gov

Green as it Gets/SchollMark

Dan Scholl 4044 W Alex Loop Phoenix, AZ 85083 Phone: (602) 791-8577 Email: desdes.143@gmail.com Website: www.greenasitgets.com Profile:-We sell soil amendment products that improve the soil biology.

Scholl/Mark- We provide expert landscape solutions for your landscape business.

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Hess Landscape Construction

Erik Hess 23111 Antonio Parkway, Ste 220 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92648 Phone: (855) 548-4196 Email: erik@hesstrees.com Website: hesstrees.com Profile: National Palm Tree Supplier/National Large Specimen Tree Relocation Expert

Landcare Unlimited, LLC

Tim Blake PO Box 611 Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Phone: (623) 433-3636 Email: tgblake@landcareunlimited.com Website: www.landcareunlimited.com Profile: Commercial and residential landscape full-service maintenance contractor.

Legends Landscape Management

Josh Dressler 4727 E Bell Rd, Ste 5228 Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: (602) 908-1900 Email: Josh@legendslm.com Website: www.legendslm.com Profile: Legends is a full service landscape management company that prides itself in having a plethora of knowledge and experience in the Phoenix landscape industry. From landscape maintenance to tree services, we have the tools and resources for all your needs.

Logo Pros

Hope Lyon 21725 N 81st Dr Peoria, AZ 85382 Phone: (623) 217-2308 Email: sales@azlogopros.com Website: www.azlogopros.com Profile: We specialize in branding with embroidered and printed apparel, promotional products and vehicle graphics.

Tucson Cactus & Coy

Daniel Tassone 10645 N Oracle Rd, Suite 121 #310 Oro Valley, AZ 85737 (520) 603-0297 Email: DesignMyYard@outlook.com

ZEN Landscapes and Pools

Kimberly Avery 462 W Colt Tempe, AZ 85284 Phone: (602) 332-5060 Email: Kimberlysavery@gmail.com Profile: Landscape design, maintenance and pools

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: Annuals and Perennials

Through this course, students will learn how to create and maintain functional and pleasing color bed displays with annual and perennial plants.

• Selection, pre-planting treatment & transportation of annuals.

• Bed preparation for annuals or herbaceous perennials including soil preparation, calculating amendments or mulch needed.

• Understand the blooming season (cool or winter, hot or summer flowering plants) for common annuals & herbaceous perennials • Proper planting techniques.

• Pre and post irrigation techniques.

• Maintain a flower bed including irrigation, fertilization, pruning/deadheading, insect/disease control, weed control & mulching.

• Basic trouble shooting.

• Identify & correct common disease, insect & abiotic problems.

• Frost preparation.

Turf Care and Installation

Through this course, students will learn ways to identify turf grasses, basic mechanical steps required to install sod and basic maintenance practices.

• Understand the varieties of turf grasses used in the desert southwest & identify them.

• View sod installation using basic mechanical steps.

• Proper mowing techniques, thatch removal, overseeding, fertilization & irrigation requirements for various turfs.

• Problem solving strategies for common turf grass problems.

Tree & Shrub Pruning

Through this course, students will learn how, when, where and why to prune trees and shrubs.

• Understand basic plant biology as it pertains to pruning, decay, disease and wound closure.

• Understand how the ANSI A300 standards apply to best management practices for tree and shrub pruning.

• Understand the safe use of basic pruning equipment.

• Determine appropriate pruning objectives.

• Describe and demonstrate the five basic tree pruning types: crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction and restoration.

• Describe and demonstrate two basic shrub pruning types: shrub rejuvenation and restoration.

• Understand common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them.

WHEN: All classes are from 8am-12pm LOCATIONS: ALCA Office – 5425 E Bell Rd #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Prescott - CareScape Office, 6752 Intercal Way, Prescott, AZ 86301 Tucson - Pima Community College, Bldg CC, Amethyst Room, Tucson 85709 COST: $60 for ALCA members/$120 for non-members REGISTER: www.ALCA.org/calendar QUESTIONS: Contact the ALCA office at 602-6267091 or email Roz@ALCA.org CERTIFICATION: Anyone may attend the workshops to increase their knowledge and skills. To become certified, each student must attend the workshops and complete the online exam within 14 days of the workshop. Participants will be declared an AZ Certified Landscape Professional when he/she receives at least a minimum score of 70% on each section of the exam.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2014 Excellence in Landscaping Awards AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Strobl Residence by Azul Verde Design Group Single Family Residential Installation $75 - $125k Given a completely blank canvas, the design of this Desert Ridge yard could have gone many ways. The young family wanted a space perfect for barbeques and summer fun. Next to the house a seating area and bar, complete with a Big Green Egg, provide some shaded seating. While the geometric pool provides a spot to cool down, the kid friendly synthetic turf gives space for play outside of the water. With ascending steps, the spa is raised and located in a nook, making it an intimate space for adults of the house. Adjacent to the spa, a lower gas fire pit is topped with warmtoned tile, which is also placed throughout the yard, pulling the site into a cohesive space. Bordering the edges, a mix of xeriscape cacti, shrubs, and vines add the necessary green to complete this site.

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Bell Residence by Sustain Scape, LLC Single Family Residential Installation Under $25k The Bell Residence was a grass to desert conversion with requests to add a lot of color to accentuate the beauty that the desert has to offer. The Bell family wanted an area that would create a sense of community and conversational interaction with neighbors, so a small courtyard for seating was designed to fulfill their needs. The entry porch was extended out into the landscape space to make the house interior blend seamlessly into the outdoor area. Short accent walls were installed to give some privacy and intersection paths converge on the space to give access to the outdoor area and entry to the front door.

Mounding was installed to soften the walls and create a feel that the patio area was carved out from the desert area. Low water use, desert adaptive plants were installed to give a natural desert look and feel with minimal maintenance.

Widding Residence by Enchanted Garden Landscape Single Family Residential Installation $75 - $125k This contemporary garden is as sculputural as the art within the home.

The garden became an extension of the travertine inside the home.

Restful destinations are defined by the limits of the garden as well as the elevation changes. The back yard takes full advantage of this distant borrowed scenery. Bold cacti specimens frame this spectacular view. They are positioned to offer balance from every viewing point. The transitions between the patios incorporate the travertine into stepping stones. A raised planter behind the pool was carefully designed to block rooftops below. Plants are grouped to reflect the rhythm of the stepping stones.

In the front yard, grades and mounding reflect the natural slope from Pinnacle Peak Mountain. Boulders match the backdrop of the mountain and specimen cacti are arranged to direct all movement toward the entry.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

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Arizona State University Lake Havasu City by Innovative Stoneworks & Landscaping LLC Commercial Maintenance $25 - $50k The desert scheme at the ASU Lake Havasu City property is absolutely magnificent. The campus is engulfed with desert trees and shrubs of all varieties. Succulents and cacti are blended together to capitalize on the word Arizona. The constant flowering of all of the plant material at ASU adds to the beauty of the property.

Toscana at Desert Ridge

by Desert Care Landscape Resources, LLC Commercial Maintenance $50 - $100k Toscana at Desert Ridge is a luxury condominium complex developed by Statesman USA and has lush, dense plant material throughout the complex.

A unique aspect related to the property is the amount of micro-climates onsite due to sun and shade from buildings and trees.

ASU Arboretum by DTR Landscape Development LLC; Photograph provided by Mitchell Colgan/Colgan Photographic

Commercial Installation $50 - $100k The ASU Arboretum project was a project with CORE Construction and the ASU Landscape Architecture Team. It was designed to enhance an outdoor pavilion area used for pre-football game parties. DTR Landscape Development upgraded and installed traffic rated pavers on a sub-base of ABC. This was to accommodate large delivery trucks. New landscape and irrigation system was installed to enhance a natural type of surrounding.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2014 Excellence in Landscaping Awards JUDGES AWARDS

Horticulture Unlimited, Inc Single Family Residential Installation Under $25k Weiner Residence

San Tan Landscape Management, Inc Single Family Residential Installation Under $25k Clouston Residence

Level One Landscaping, Inc Single Family Residential Installation $75 - $125k White Residence Wheat Design Group Single Family Residential Installation $75 - $125k Tucson Private Residence

Desert Care Landscape Resources, LLC Commercial Maintenance $25 - $50k Scottsdale Spectrum

ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance Commercial Maintenance $25 - $50k Velvendo Community Association

CareScape Commercial Maintenance $25 - $50k Eagle Cove HOA

Northwest Landscaping, LLC Commercial Maintenance $50 - $100k Finisterra Luxury Apartments

CareScape Commercial Maintenance $50 - $100k Sandridge HOA

Desert Classic Landscaping Commercial Maintenance $50 - $100k The Cloisters at the Biltmore Estates

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Products Got Your Back Customer Service Ewing has long been known for its customer service. “Treat your customers right”, a very simple, but powerful quote from our founder King W. Ewing, has summarized Ewing’s customer service philosophy for many years. Customer service is so important at Ewing that “strive for service excellence” is one of the eight core missions within our mission statement.

As you read this, changes have already taken place at Ewing. Changes designed to make our renowned customer service even better. These changes come as a result of an industry survey commissioned by Ewing in 2014. So, what are these changes?

Jim Hudson, Vice President of Sales, summarizes the changes as follows: “From irrigation to agronomics to outdoor living, the landscape industry is constantly changing. Ewing has embraced this diversification with its expanded product offering and educational efforts. Sales reps that previously specialized in one area will undergo extensive cross training to become as versatile and valuable to our customers as is possible.” These sales reps are now called Account Managers to reflect this change.

Hudson goes on to say “Creating a single point of contact allows the Account Manager to build the highest level of trust with each and every one of their customers.

Account Managers will strive to have the customer’s back through each step of the project”. We’ve even coined the phrase “got your back”, referring to our new customer service philosophy.

We’ve also had some personnel changes locally. Donny Caldwell has accepted the newly created position of Southwest Area Sales Manager. Donny has been with Ewing for 12 years, most recently as a Res-Com Specialist.

In his new position, Donny will oversee all of the Account Managers in the Southwest.

He is excited about his new role at Ewing.

“As Account Managers, our sales staff will concentrate on being experts in all areas of construction and maintenance, influencing business development strategies through our Donny Caldwell wide range of Ewing service offerings”.

In Arizona, Donny will work with Account Managers Manny Castro, Steve Montano, Doug Donahue, Dennis Kemp, Troy Smith, Chris Sinacori, JJ Markell, as well as Lisa Rienstra in Specification Sales.

We also have a new Regional Manager in Arizona, Mike Mackey. Mike takes the place of Jake Ray, who recently accepted the position of Regional Manager in the Southeast. Jake and his family have relocated to the Atlanta area and all of us wish him well in his new position.

Mike is a 20 year Ewing veteran. He has served the company in many different roles, most recently as the manager of the Surprise Mike Mackey branch. In his new role, Mike will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Arizona branches. Mike is also excited about his new opportunity. “I am really excited to lead the number one region in the country in terms of sales. I believe that our TEAM of Managers, Account Managers, and Service Professionals are the best in the industry. I look forward to further developing the Managers and Service Professionals to ensure that our customers are receiving the most friendly, knowledgeable customer service possible”.

All of us here at Ewing are excited about these changes. Maybe you’re already a Ewing customer and are already familiar with all of our many products and services.

If that’s the case, let us take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your business and the relationships that we enjoy. If you’re not a Ewing customer, please stop by one of our 17 convenient Arizona locations to see for yourself our diverse product offering and to learn about all that we do to partner with our customers. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with our remarkable, “got your back” customer service. For more information, please visit our website at www.ewingirrigation.com.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

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Unlike artificial options, our turf reduces air pollution, filters effluent water, and counteracts the effect of urban heat islands by reducing temperature extremes. Sod’s natural ability to recycle unusable water while maintaining temperatures 10 to 14-degrees cooler than asphalt and as much as 70-degrees cooler than artificial turf makes it an integral element of any sustainable landscape plan, be it residential or commercial.

Midiron – our most popular variety, is the workhorse of the turf world. Not only can it withstand the brutal Arizona heat and heavy foot traffic of high use commercial and residential areas, it transitions easily and recovers quickly. Best of all, it’s low-maintenance.

Customers in need of a manicured look prefer Tifgreen. Tifgreen tolerates heat and traffic like Midiron, but its slender green blades produce a softer, tighter surface. Unlike its roughand-ready cousin, it can sustain, though doesn’t require, low mowing heights.

Tifway 419 offers the best of both worlds. The dense texture and medium-fine leaves combine with the hardiness and aggressive growth patterns of Midiron to make this the perfect variety for active residential areas or sports fields, for which our sand-based option is ideal.

Santa Ana – a luxurious turf well suited for customers wanting a rich look without the maintenance needs of other varieties – is also an option. Southwest Sod is the only turf provider in the state currently offering this variety.

If you don’t need cut-to-order turf and are looking for hydrostolonizing, hydroseeding or desert revegetation services, we provide those too, along with an experienced delivery and installation team who are ready and waiting to get your job done on schedule.

Our experienced sales associates and business development specialists are always standing by to answer your questions, give you a bid or troubleshoot with you. We regularly visit our jobsites and take pride in knowing our customers personally. Contact us at (602) 271-4266 or www.SouthwestSod.com. Together we can grow a better future.

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well-designed workplace can foster creativity and increase employee productivity. However, companies don’t need to go all out to revamp their existing office spaces. Simple adjustments can make a huge difference and give workers a better place to spend their time at work while boosting their output, according to Web news site Mashable.

Something as simple as ergonomics can have an impact on productivity.

Employers may want to encourage employees to adjust their chairs, desks and monitor heights to achieve better focus. Workers may not be able to concentrate as well if their backs or necks hurt from sitting in awkward positions.

In a similar vein, an uncluttered desk can improve focus. For example, giving employees the option to scan documents can reduce stacks of paper.

This improves organization, which can save workers’ time when they need to find a particular file.

Office business magazine “Entrepreneur” reported the majority of office jobs require a balance between solo concentration and collaboration. Depending on the job description, an open office may distract some employees. Many workers may need quiet to focus on their tasks. However, jobs that rely on team collaboration require a work environment where employees can communicate among themselves.

Employers may want to consider their employees jobs when designing the office space. Productivity may improve when workers are in an environment that matches what they do. Online news site Mashable cited a

study that suggests employees in open-plan offices are the least satisfied because of office noise.

Cost often is a factor. Erecting walls or cubicles can be expensive, but a simple change like lighting can make a significant difference to employees’ moods. Studies show natural light boosts productivity, helps keep workers’ energy levels up and encourages creativity. While not every office can create more windows, managers can move desks around to ensure as many people have a view as possible.

Color also has been shown to influence workers’ moods. In the event it is not feasible to repaint, plants can increase productivity, Mashable stated. Plants boost attention and help to filter the air, which can keep employees healthier.

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Advantages of Renovation Style Pruning Article provided by Robert Clinkenbeard, ILM Integrated Landscape Management, LLC Photographs provided by Scott Esman and RH Dupper

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enovation style pruning, also referred as cutbacks or rejuvenation pruning, is the practice of cutting all stems about 12 to 18 inches above the ground but no more than one third of the shrub’s original height. This type of pruning encourages the plant’s natural growth habit while maintaining plant health. It also improves the quality of flowers, fruit, and stems while restricting overall growth.

Renovation style pruning provides a beneficial option to common pruning styles that convert shrubs and groundcovers into shapes such as cones, balls, flat tops, and beer kegs. The fact that Renovation style pruning is done seasonally, rather than weekly or monthly, reduces the amount of organic waste generated and water use. Excessive pruning of shrubs is detrimental to the health of plant materials, and eventually leads to irreversible decline and death. Overly pruned shrubs are in a continuous state of stress and require more water to recover from the removal of foliage.

Renovation style pruning should be completed during the shrub’s dormant time or after its blooming period. Cutbacks are also needed after frost to encourage the roots to produce vigorous stems. Shrubs tend to produce more vibrant flowers when they are pruned at the right time.

When shrubs are young, regular pruning establishes their overall framework. Good initial pruning enhances a shrub’s natural form and it ultimately needs less pruning when it is fully mature. Less pruning means that maintenance crews spend more time detailing focal areas of the property. Good pruning habits reduce pollution, waste, fuel consumption, and they prolong the life of maintenance equipment too.

Many shrubs in urban landscapes are often sheared when they overgrow their location. This behavior increases the plant’s need for water and the potential for diseases. Renovation style pruning should not be done to compensate for inappropriate plant placement. Right plant, right place rule still applies.

Some shrubs, such as cassia, arborvitae, and juniper, do not respond well to renovation pruning, while others, such as sage, oleander, hop bush, and creosote, benefit when cut back during the right time of the season.

Rejuvenation pruning also helps to rebuild informal hedges that may have been sheared on a regular basis in the past.

After rejuvenation pruning, old and overgrown shrubs are able to return to their natural growth habits and then they can receive the correct pruning moving forward.

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Contract Omissions Can Trigger ROC License Action Article provided by Lang Baker & Klain, PLC 8767 E. Via de Commercio, Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 • 480-947-1911

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very time a contractor performs work for more than $1,000 for an owner — commercial or residential — Arizona law requires a signed contract that contains nine specific pieces of information.

If you omit from a contract with an owner just one of the nine “minimum elements of a contract” listed below and set forth in A.R.S. § 32-1158, you are in violation of Arizona’s contracting statutes. Those minimum elements are not mere technicalities; the ROC has made it clear that a contractor’s license can and will be disciplined if any of the nine elements are missing from a contract.

Although a failure to comply with the minimum-elements statute does not automatically trigger a specific sanction, the consequences can be serious. At an April 1, 2014, meeting of Arizona construction lawyers, an ROC representative reported that, in a couple of recent cases, contractor’s licenses were temporarily suspended for failure to include required contractual provisions.

The Nine Elements The conclusion is simple. To avoid running afoul of the ROC, make sure that your contracts include the following: 1. The contractor’s name, business address, and license number.

2. The owner’s name and mailing address, along with the address or legal description of the jobsite.

3. The date the contract was entered into by the parties.

4. The estimated date of completion.

5. A description of the work to be performed.

6. The total amount to be paid to the contractor, including all applicable taxes.

7. The amount of any advance deposit.

8. The amount and timing of progress payments.

9. Notice that the property owner has the right to file a written complaint with the Registrar of Contractors for an alleged violation of A.R.S. § 32-1154(A), along with contact information for the ROC. (Watch out: This notice and contact information needs to be displayed in specific ways.)

Given the ROC’s seriousness about enforcing the contract requirements of A.R.S. § 32-1158, you should review your contracts to check for the presence of all nine elements. If need be, consult with a construction attorney to ensure compliance.

New 3 LED wall light offers more light output

FX Luminaire proudly announces the release of the new MO, a LED wall fixture that complements both commercial and residential landscapes. “Customers asked us for a larger version of our popular PO fixture. The MO has the same faceplate designs as the PO, but with 3 LED capability for those areas that need more light output,” said Ryan Williams, FX Luminaire Product Manager. “The MO was designed for versatile applications, including use as a walkway or recessed ceiling light.”

The MO is available in a choice of four metal finishes, and 10 powder coat finishes made of die cast brass with 1 or 3 LED for any application.

Like other FX Luminaire fixtures, it includes four colored filters (amber, blue, green, and frosted) for color temperature customization.

The MO is available with zoning and dimming capability using ZD Technology™ with the Luxor® controller.

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Legislation To Prevent Double-Dipping of Unemployment Benefits And Severence Pay Article Provided by Julie A. Pace, The Cavanagh Law Firm, 602-322-4046

A law expanding the “Bill of Rights” for Arizona businesses has taken effect as a result of the Arizona Legislature’s actions during the 2014 term. Key provisions of the law were drafted by Julie Pace and David Selden of The Cavanagh Law Firm, and NFIB took the lead to stand up for companies’ rights and worked with the State Legislature to get the bill of rights adopted. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce was instrumental to take the lead on the Unemployment and Severance Bill to avoid double-dipping.

An employment law to benefit Arizona employer is HB 2115, which will prevent employee’s from double-dipping by receiving unemployment benefits at the same time that they are receiving severance pay if the severance pay is equivalent to their former wages.

Unemployment benefits are intended to buffer employees from a loss of income when they lose employment through no fault of their own. Unemployment benefits are not intended to provide a windfall in which employee’s income is increased by received unemployment benefits on top of severance pay.

The new law does not deprive people of receiving unemployment benefits altogether, but provides that the unemployment benefits will be paid only when the severance pay runs out – if the employee is still unemployed at that time. For severance pay that is paid in a lump sum, there will be a formula that determines the amount of weeks for which the severance pay is equivalent, and eligibility for unemployment benefits will begin after those numbers of weeks have elapsed.

The new law overturns the results of an Arizona Court of Appeals decision in January 2014 and reinstates the intent of changes to the unemployment law that were made 20 years ago.

By doing so, the law gives an incentive for employers to provide severance pay, which of course is a benefit for employees as well.

This legislation, HB 2115, was sponsored by Representative Karen Fann. The bill was written by David Selden of The Cavanagh Law Firm, who also drafted the law 20 years ago that originally fixed this problem, and which the Court of Appeals circumvented in its January 2014 decision.

The attorneys in the Employment, Labor, Immigration and OSHA Group at the Cavanagh Law Firm emphasize representing employers in matters relating to the wage and hour audits, DOL cases, classification of independent contractors, classification cases before DES involving independent contractors, unemployment cases before the Arizona Department of Economic Security, OSHA and ADOSH investigations, handling fatalities at work, handling I-9, E-Verify and immigration compliance strategies and audits, providing training to supervisors and employees on a variety of topics, handling and assisting with investigations, drafting and updating employee handbook and policies, addressing drug and alcohol policies, and advising companies regarding ADA and FMLA and counseling, discipline, and terminations. Please contact Julie Pace at 602.322.4046 or jpace@cavanaghlaw.com or David Selden at 602.322.4009 or dselden@cavanaghlaw.com.

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Gardening with Allergies — Tips from Allergist Dr. Clifford Bassett

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sk anybody with allergies how they feel about springtime and inevitably they’ll talk about red-eyes, itchiness, runny noses and sneezing ... lots of sneezing. But what if you love gardening? Can you enjoy the outdoors, or do you just give up on having a beautiful garden?

Dr. Clifford Bassett, M.D., Medical Director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, gives advice on how to minimize the effects of the pollen season while tending to your garden this Spring: 1. Get yourself tested – The first step towards reducing allergy-related symptoms while gardening is to identify the plants and flowers that can “trigger” your discomfort. An allergist will highlight which allergy-causing plants are problematic and develop an individually tailored prevention and management plan for your seasonal allergies after a series of diagnostic allergy skin tests.

2. Know your plants – By knowing which plants are the “right” plants for you, you can plan ahead and modify your gardening schedule. This involves having the knowledge regarding peak periods throughout the day (for some sufferers sneezing may be worse in the morning, while for others may be more affected in the afternoon and evening).

3. Stay informed – Learn the pollen count in your town or city. Pollen counts from the previous day are available for major cities via the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) as well as in local newspapers and are often included with the daily weather reports on radio and TV. 4. Don’t blame the pretty plants – Many people, especially those who haven’t been tested, often blame plants with bright, fragrant flowers for their allergies. But the truth is that the plants that often cause allergies are those whose pollen is windborn and have nondescript looking flowers.

5. The Battle of the Sexes (of Plants) – Modern landscapes are heavily loaded with predominantly male-only trees and shrubs, favored because they produce fewer berries and twigs. Male plants, not female plants, produce the pollen bad guys that cause seasonal sniffling and itchiness! A relatively new numerical scale, the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale or OPALS, can help to predict the likelihood of each plant’s potential to cause allergy.

Toro Announces Winners in ‘Green Spaces Make Great Places’ Grant Program Grant recipients determined by public voting

The votes are in! With nearly 4,000 votes cast by the viewing public, Toro is proud to announce the grant recipients in its second annual ‘Green Spaces Make Great Places’ program, which awards funds to communities and non-profits seeking to improve outdoor environments across America.

The recipient of the most votes and the $7,000 first-place grant is Wonder Workshop. The Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum in Manhattan, Kansas, is working to create a new outdoor garden space that is healthy and green.

The program’s goal is to teach kids how to grow healthy foods, and give them a safe and fun place to play outdoors.

The second-place, $4,000 grant recipient is Unity Charter School. The school, located in Morristown, New Jersey, recently relocated to a larger building in a semi-industrial area with a lack of green space. Using funds raised by the parents in the community, the group created a playground and small turf field. They also have plans to transform an additional area to serve as an outdoor classroom for students.

The two remaining finalists, Growing Solutions and the Irmo Arbor Day Commission, each will receive a $2,000 grant.

The Julie+Michael Tracy Foundation and Growing Solutions Farm, located in Chicago, took a barren 1.5-acre city plot and are converting it into a vocational therapeutic garden to help young adults with autism learn life and career skills.

The Irmo Arbor Day Commission is raising funds to complete major beautification projects at local schools and in other areas around the town of Irmo, South Carolina. In addition to creating green areas for kids, funds raised by the organization have helped beautify a new veteran’s park and facilitated the planting of crepe myrtles along the railroad tracks that run through the town.

“All of the finalists shared a compelling story in their efforts to help others through education or by improving green spaces,” explained Judson McNeil, manager of Toro Giving. “We are thrilled to be able to help further their individual causes and the greater impact on the community.”

The four finalist organizations each submitted a video explaining their proposed initiative and how the grant would help further efforts to improve green spaces. Public voting determined the grant level awarded to each group.

Ersland Touch Landscape, LLC

Ersland Touch Landscape, LLC, won the Overcoming Adversity Award from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and was the recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise Award. They received this honor last November at the Spirit of Enterprise Awards program which recognizes entrepreneurial businesses in the Phoenix area. This family owned company began with owner, Rick Ersland, knocking on neighbor’s doors to ask if he could mow their lawn for $20. His persistence and drive built a company that now employs 30 people including his wife, Lori, and sons, Adam and Erik. Their business encompasses both residential and commercial landscape maintenance services. The family is very proud that their business has been able to thrive and grow for over 30 years.

Hunter Introduces The MP800SR360 for Short Radius Irrigation

New MP800SR360 is designed for radius settings as low as 6 feet and up to 12 feet, with a 360-degree full-circle pattern.

Hunter Industries proudly announces the release of the new MP800SR360, a short radius version of its popular MP Rotator, featuring rotating streams of water applied at a slower rate to conserve water and prevent runoff. “The MP800SR360 rounds out our short-radius offering with a 360º full-circle pattern and complements the 90º-120º adjustable arc model introduced earlier this year,” said Kelsey Jacquard, Hunter Product Manager.

The MP800SR360 reaches radius settings as low as 6 feet and can reach up to 12 feet on the high end. The precipitation rate remains matched across all arc and radius settings at approximately 0.8 inches per hour.

This new addition to the MP Rotator family boasts all of the features and benefits of the current MP Rotator line, including high distribution uniformity, wind-resistant streams, debris-resistant double-pop design, and construction with the highest quality materials available.

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MEMBER UPDATES

Landscape Design Workshop with Shelly Ann Abbott ALCA held its first design workshop on February 16. This class took a fun, hands-on approach to landscape design. Instructor Shelly Abbott, a Tucsonbased landscape architect, shared ideas about plant palettes, basic design techniques, plant resources, and winning over clients. After discussing all of these concepts, participants were given rulers, templates and paper and got to practice creating designs of their own.

Shelly was the recipient of ALCA’s Xeriscape Award at the 2014 Excellence in Landscape Awards Program. She has also taught classes for the University of Arizona and the Tucson Botanical Garden.

This class will be offered again in Tucson on April 20 from 1:00pm5:00pm. For more information, go to www.ALCA. org or call the ALCA office at 602-626-7091.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

3:00pm – 4:30pm ALCA Office—5425 E Bell Rd, #105 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Cost: $25/Members $50/Non-Members Register: www.azlca.com/Register/Event/372 Or call 602-626-7091

Topics Covered:  Health Care Reform and the Key Elements  Grandfathered Plans  Minimum Standard of Health Insurance  Essential Health Benefits  Tax penalties for not meeting minimum coverage  Employer Coverage vs. Exchange Coverage

ALCA’s Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program

recognizes contractors for their beautiful work in landscape and maintaining our southwest environment

WHY APPLY? By showcasing your award winning projects you can:  Market to your current and potential clients  Recognize, energize and motivate your employees  Set yourself apart from your competition  Increase your company’s bottom line For an application, go to: www.ALCA.org or email Judy@ALCA.org or call (602) 626—7091

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Thank you to Tube City IMS for sponsoring the first ALCA mixer of the year!

What’s ‘old’ is ‘new’ again. This hip new aggregate is actually ancient.

By: Tube City IMS Ever notice how some trendy green products are actually simple things our grandparents used? Turns out, what’s ‘old’ is new again and will continue to grow. The green construction industry is set to exceed $287 billion by 2017. While buzz words like ‘sustainable’ and ‘ecofriendly’ run the risk of being overused, slag has been on the green scene since ancient Roman times. For many years, slag was mainly used as track ballast for the nation’s railroads. As production grew, people discovered different uses for this type of aggregate and slag quickly became known as “the World’s most versatile aggregate.”

Today, slag is used in a variety of ways: • Track out material for unpaved surfaces • Landfill cover • Embankment protection • Landscape material for walkways, patios and base fill • Agricultural liming agent and soil re-mineralization • And many more Critics question slag’s chemical composition, yet slag has been used as an environmental clean-up solution for acid mines and chemical spills. In fact, the US Green Build Council has approved slag when obtaining LEED credits for new construction.

Using slag saves our natural reserves, reducing our carbon footprint on earth. With a proven record of environmental sustainability, the different ways people use slag will continue to increase as we work to make the world a greener place.

From the buildings in which we live, to the farms that grow our food and the roads that get it to us, steel slag is truly an ancient solution for 21st century success.

For more information on how your company can use slag, please visit www.SlagAz.com or contact Dave Hass at slagaz@tubecityims.com or 480-396-7144.

Don’t forget, Tube City IMS is giving all ALCA members their ‘First Load Free’ so you can experience the many benefits of slag.

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(858) 535-8000 www.fxl.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 23 NURSERIES All Season Wholesale Growers

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