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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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: DLC Resources, Inc............................ 14 ALCA Member Profile: Rain Bird.......................................... 15 ALCA Member Profile: Rodeo Ford....................................... 16 ALCA Member Profile: Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting...... 17 Todd’s CEU Saga and OPM................................................ 17 Keep Employees Safe From Falls............................................. 18 Member Updates.................................................................... 18 Summer Flower Challenge........................................................ 19 ALCA Trade Show................................................................... 20 ALCA Mixer...................................................................... 21 Resource Guide................................................................. 22

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

Tony Acosta

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Robert Clinkenbeard Vice President

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Secretary Kim Kleski

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Treasurer

Steve Shields

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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

How Have You Prepared for the Summer?

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ell it is that time of year when we prepare to endure the next three to four months of the notorious Phoenix heat. Our months of bragging about our gorgeous weather are now over and soon everyone we made fun of in the winter will be asking us how we feel in our triple digit temperatures.

Tony Acosta So my question to you is how have you prepared for the 2015 ALCA President summer? Some may say that no amount of preparation ever really gets you ready for the heat but as landscape contractors, we should all understand the importance of preparation. “Proactive” is a word that many throw around loosely within our industry but without execution we are destined to fail. Our success is dependent on being proactive.

If you are taking the time to read this page, you probably do not need a lesson on how to be proactive but I would like to point out a few ways in which we can all improve to be successful. As we seek to survive the hot months we should focus on communication, education and teamwork.

COMMUNICATION - Whenever possible, communicate with and prepare your clients with realistic expectations. Provide them with information of the work you have done in the spring to prepare for the heat.

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explain transition processes, timing and expectations while providing information on Bermuda grass growth patterns etc. Finally, provide your clients with any other scheduled items you may be performing onsite (irrigation schedules, tree trimming and enhancements/construction schedules are few examples).

Always keep a record of your communication with your clients as a reference point for future correspondence.

EDUCATION – Educating your clients is equally important. Teach your clients the processes you follow and why and they will trust and look to you for your expertise. Educate your staff as well. When employees are on board with company procedures and practices, production and efficiency increase which results in a better bottom line and satisfied clients. A simple lesson on trimming or hydrating can go a long way in the summer. ALCA is continuing to strengthen its educational programs as well. ALCA will soon launch an irrigation tech training program which will be in addition to already successful certifications: ACLP (Arizona Certified Landscape Professional) and SLM (Sustainable Landscape Management). ALCA continues to work with various organizations throughout the state to have these certifications be a requirement when bidding on an RFP. TEAMWORK - Strive to build the best team around you to reach your desired goals. A team cannot be successful with just a running back or point guard. A NASCAR driver cannot win without a pit crew. A pit crew can fuel a race car with about 22 gallons of fuel, change 4 Goodyear tires and make other adjustments in 12 to 14 seconds. Each “over the wall” member has a specific task and if that person is out of sync, the entire pit stop is slowed down and the whole team suffers. A landscape management crew is no different. Success starts with a Gardener all the way to the top. If one member has their own agenda and can’t work well with others or has no desire to do so, the whole team fails no matter how hard others may try to fill in the gaps. Eventually this leads to disgruntled employees and an ineffective team.

These may be elementary principles but when practiced help to build a successful culture within your company. I hope you have a great and successful summer!

God bless, Tony Acosta

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CEO’S MESSAGE

Market To Your Clients

I Judy Gausman ALCA CEO

don’t think the scars on my arms are permanent from the bougainvillea thorns that I cut from the winter’s frost. The lantana and ruellia that were renovated a few weeks ago have begun to spring to life and the anacacho orchid tree and Lady Banks climbing rose are blooming beautifully.

So where is this leading, you ask? Well, it is that time for landscape contractors to take a look at their best landscape projects that have been designed, or installed (or both) or that have been managed and maintained in order to compete in ALCA’s Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program.

Winning recipients have an excellent opportunity to market their company to existing and potential clients. I’ve often repeated the story of how one ALCA board member went into a bidding process where his competitor neatly displayed their award plaques of the property that went out to bid. Guess what happened? The competitor retained their contract with the property owner. Contractors have invited the property owners and managers as their guests to the banquet so that they can witness their beautifully landscaped properties being recognized and honored with an award. One ALCA member sent out a newsletter to his clients that read, “How did your landscaper do in 2014?”

In it, he listed all of the awards received on various projects

that were entered in the competition.

In addition, all award recipients and their properties are featured in one of the issues of the ALCA Influence magazine. This publication is distributed to all ALCA members, your legislators, affiliates of the green industry and licensed landscape contractors in the state….nearly 1,600 copies.

Employee recognition is key for employee morale. This is a great opportunity to recognize and honor supervisors and foremen for their hard work, dedication and pride for the projects they are responsible for. Companies often ordered extra plaques to give to their supervisors and foremen at their Holiday parties.

Now is the time to take pictures of your best projects, fill out the application and submit it to the ALCA office

by Monday, June 1st. You can download the application online at www.ALCA.org. This year the program will be held on November 21st at the beautiful Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to market to your clients, recognize and honor your employees, be a leader in the industry and compete with the best!

Respectfully Submitted, Judy Gausman, CEO

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

Deadline - Monday, June 1st

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ALCA BULLETIN BOARD

2015 Calendar of Events

June 1

May 5

Tucson Member Mixer – Sponsored

by Mountain States Wholesale Nursery 7 ALCA Golf Tournament – Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia 9, 13 & 27 ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning – ALCA Office 14 ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning – Prescott 16 ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning – Tucson 20 ALCA Board of Director’s Meeting 20 Phoenix Member Mixer – Sponsored

by Valley Tree Feeders 22 SLM Workshop (English) – ALCA Office 25 Memorial Day – ALCA Office Closed

Excellence in Landscaping Application Deadline 5 Desert Horticulture Conference - JW Mariott Starr Pass, Tucson 6, 10 & 24 ACLP Pesticides & Calibration – ALCA Office 9 TURF 101 Workshop – ALCA Office 11 ACLP Pesticides & Calibration – Prescott 16 TURF 101 Workshop – Tucson 17 Phoenix Member Mixer – Sponsored by AmeriGas 27 ACLP Pesticides & Calibration – Tucson

July 3

ALCA Office Closed in observance of Independence Day 11, 15 & 22 ACLP Safety & Tools – ALCA Office 15 Phoenix Member Mixer – Sponsored by Bayer 16 ACLP Safety & Tools – Prescott 18 ACLP Safety & Tools – Tucson 31 SLM Workshop (English) – ALCA Office

New Members Aflac

Natalie Malham 3850 E Baseline Rd, #116, Mesa, AZ 85204 Phone: 954-292-2275 Email: Natalie_Malham@Live.com Website: www.aflac.com/natalie_clawson Profile: The core of our business is to provide supplemental insurance policies that can be used to help with those out-of-pocket expenses not covered by existing major medical coverage of U.S. consumers.

City of Prescott, AZ

Annikki Chamberlain 201 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303 Phone: 928-777-1645 Email: annikki.chamberlain@prescott-az.gov Website: www.Prescott-az.gov Profile: Annikki is the Water Resource Coordinator for the City of Prescott, AZ and launching an outdoor water conservation program focused on water smart landscape design and a resource for citizen’s questions and discussion.

Fasturtle

Eric Olsen 7575 E Redfield Rd, Ste 225, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 480-348-0467 Email: eric@fasturtle.com Website: www.fasturtle.com Profile: We are a website design & search engine optimization (SEG) company. We specialize in mobile apps, email marketing and social media.

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Tony Lopez 10237 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335 Phone: 623-214-8060 Email: Info@lopezlanddesign.com Website: www.LopezLandDesign.com Profile: We have been in business since 1993 servicing the entire west valley. We specialize in pavers, outdoor kitchens, low voltage lighting, and water features. We take pride in the work we do and the quality and customer service our clients deserve.

Reach Local

Celyn Aradanass-Hanson 4222 E Thomas Rd, Ste 370, Phoenix, AZ 85018 Phone:602- 635-9100 Email: caradanas-hanson@reachlocal.com Website: www.reachlocal.com Profile: We are a full service digital/online marketing/ advertising agency for small/medium sized businesses.

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Rosie On The House

Romey Romero P O Box 14487, Scottsdale, AZ 85276 Phone: 480-998-6961 Email: Romey.r@rosieonthehouse.com Website: www.rosieonthehouse.com Profile: Media Production Company

Sexton Landscaping

Ramiro Pena 1401 N 29th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Phone: 602-942-3653 Email: RPena@SextonServices.net Profile: Sexton Services has multiple divisions – Landscape division growth is being planned for Phoenix and Tucson.

Sprinkler Repair LLC

David Edie 4413 W Altadena Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304 Phone: 602-367-6965 Email: Sprinklerrepairaz@gmail.com Profile: Sprinkler system install and repair, installation of landscapes and maintenance.

Sunstate Equipment Company

Roger Toon 5425 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85054 Phone: 602-275-0601 Email: rtoon@sunstateequip.com Website: sunstateequip.com Profile: 56 rental stores located in Southwest.

Full rental line of construction equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and trucks.

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ACLP SCHEDULE

Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association Presents the

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program (ACLP) Workshop Tree & Shrub Pruning Instructors Pesticides & Calibrations Instructors Safety & Tools Instructors

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Wednesday

Thursday

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Tucson

May 9 Glenn Fahringer

May 13 & 27 Glenn Fahringer

May 14 Bob Franchetto

May 16 Shannon Scott

June 6

June 10 & 24 Patrick McWilliams & Jennifer Weber

June 11

June 27 Shannon Scott & Patrick McWilliams

Jennifer Weber July 11 Scott Cosgrove

July 15 & 22 Bob Franchetto & Scott Cosgrove

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.

Pesticides & Calibration Through this course, attendees will learn how to work safely and effectively with pesticides in the landscape industry.

• Gather health, safety, and pesticide use information from product labels.

• Mix, load, and apply pesticides so that the product is applied correctly and evenly.

• Apply pesticides in a manner that reduces the risk of contamination to ourselves, other people, animals, and the environment.

• Prevent, recognize, and respond to pesticide-related emergencies.

• Properly calibrate pesticide application equipment.

• Follow local laws and regulations regarding pesticide application recordkeeping and notification.

Jennifer Weber July 16

July 18

Bob Franchetto

Shannon Scott

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.

Safety & Tools Through this course, students will learn safe practices while operating powered landscape equipment.

Demonstrate safe operation of: • Line Trimmer • Hedge Trimmer • Blower • Push Mower • Non-Powered Landscape Equipment Also we will learn from a DPS Officer: • ADOT requirements for truck and trailer inspection • Safety equipment requirements on vehicles • Load securement rules • Best maintenance practices May/June 2015

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2014 Excellence in Landscaping Awards AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Scottsdale Lighting Project by Think Green Inc. Low Voltage Lighting Residential Installation Extensive time was spent with the client working out the desired lighting effects for this Scottsdale lighting project. An electrical design and installation plan was produced to ensure voltage drops were within tolerance.

The lighting system was installed using five transformers. One transformer functioned as the master controller with a timer and photocell, through relays and wiring the other four were slaves to the master to ensure the entire system had a unified on and off time. Over 5,700 linear feet of ten 2 burial lighting cable, with over 32 individual wire runs were used. Think Green installed 153 halogen and incandescent fixtures on the putting greens, paths, hanging from trees, down lights, tree lights under bridge lighting, string lights and some utilized moon blue color lenses. A few evening visits to adjust and direct the fixtures for optimal lighting effects put the finishing touches on this installation.

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION Schulte Residence by Sustain Scape Single Family Residential Installation $25k - $50k The Schulte’s wanted to create a larger, more private front patio area and requested a modern design to match the interior style. Tall perimeter walls were designed and installed so they were able to enjoy their front yard gardens in privacy. Tall, thin, window-like openings in the wall created architectural interest that broke up the long monotony of the block. It also gave people passing by a brief glimpse of the inside space without compromising their privacy. Sharp edged materials combined with straight lines and the use of steel and plexi-glass gave the design the ultra-modern style that the clients were looking for. The Schulte’s were involved in the design of the custom gates along with other specimen elements in the landscape like the petrified wood and sculptural cactus.

Hastings Farms by CareScape Commercial Maintenance $150k - $250k CareScape is privileged to serve the young, growing community of Hasting Farms in Queen Creek. Perfect for an active family, Hastings Farms offers recreation at its best with soccer fields and basketball courts.

Several picnic pavilions are surrounded by lush, green turf in parks located throughout the community. Kids may play in their choice of four tot lots that are inspected or their safety. Streetscapes are lined with desert adapted trees and beautiful flowering lantana. Sidewalks meander through pines on the perimeter and throughout the landscape. Twenty plus acres of rolling greenbelts are surrounded by 40 acres of decomposed granite.

CareScape provides dedicated, quality service to Hastings Farm as it continues to grow and stay strong.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

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AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Val Vista Lakes by Desert Classic Landscaping Commercial Maintenance Over $500k Val Vista Lakes is a premier venue for weddings, parties and other ceremonies. The clubhouse offers waterfront views, beautiful annual flowers and lush pockets of turf. The main streets that run throughout the community are lined with a mixture of turf and decomposed granite. The primarily Mediterranean community also boasts a beautiful rose garden that is situated along Lakeside Drive, east of the clubhouse. Desert Classic Landscaping takes pride in making the property look as lush as possible throughout the year, as it remains a distinct wedding venue for people all over the Valley.

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Anthem Community Council by ValleyCrest Landscape Maint.

Commercial Maintenance Over $500k Lauded as Arizona’s most family-friendly community, Anthem remains a highly desirable place to live. To keep the landscape eye-catching, ValleyCrest planted seasonal color and updated the grounds with more than 100 new lantana and six Live Oaks. At the community center, more than 80 new shrubs were planted as well as replenishing the granite. At the Liberty Bell Splash Pad, fading plant material was replaced with 100 new shrubs and two new valves eliminating water pressure issues. The sprinkler system with water-wise Hunter heads was updated and 4,500 sq. ft. of sod was replaced. In the sports fields, 20,000 sq. ft. of sod was replaced and 500 trees were pruned. The dog waste and trash bins are maintained to keep the grounds clean and inviting.

Bauer Residence by Landscaping Contractors CRG LLC Low Voltage Lighting Residential Installation The Bauer Residence covers many facets of outdoor lighting. From the two down lights nestled 25 feet high in the trees to the mail box lights flush mounted in concrete on both sides of the mailbox. Spot lights were used to highlight the natural river run and also used to accent the natural stone on the house. Well lights under the Desert Museum trees flood the trees with light. Path lights were used hopscotching front entry and driveway to highlight the borders.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2014 Excellence in Landscaping Awards JUDGES AWARDS

Gardener’s Eden Landscaping, LLC Single Family Residential Installation $25k-$50k Knutzen Residence

Innovative Stoneworks & Landscaping LLC Single Family Residential Installation $25k-$50k Landscaping for My Mentor

Landscaping Contractors CRG LLC Single Family Residential Installation $25k-$50k Bauer Residence

Desert Care Landscape Resources, LLC Commercial Maintenance $150k - $250k Casino Arizona- Talking Stick Resort

DLC Resources, Inc. Commercial Maintenance $150k - $250k Laredo Ranch Community Association

Desert Classic Landscaping Commercial Maintenance $150k - $250k Villages North

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DLC Resources, Inc. at the Forefront A foreman on a job site tells his crew, “Safely get work done.”

A few miles away on a different job site, another foreman instructs, “Get work done safely.”

Is there a difference between those two statements?

On the surface, they say the same thing. But for DLC Resources, Inc., the difference is huge.

The reason can be found in our company culture. For us, safety always comes first. We work every day to ensure that our work doesn’t just coincidentally get done safely, but that we’re actively and consciously putting safety in the forefront of our minds.

Landscaping is an inherently human business. Yes, the majority of our actual work deals with trees, turf and shrubs, and our ultimate mission is to create beautiful landscapes and aesthetically pleasing communities.

But an even more critical part of our job is to help provide safe spaces for people. That means taking steps to make sure our employees have safe job sites and know how to keep themselves safe while they’re working. And, because our job sites are in the common areas where residents relax, play and commute, we need to take precautions so that we’re not putting them in danger while we’re working.

It’s also part of our job to help keep those residents safe even when we’re not onsite. We regularly do things to help mitigate hazards — like regularly check sightlines for visual clearance, inspect sidewalks for trip hazards, and install safety railings. We know how important it is for the communities we work in to have safe common areas for their residents to enjoy.

So, it’s no wonder why we stress placing safety before everything else — even in sentences. Our safety program is integrated into all of our work processes — safety informs our plans, it dictates when and how we get work done, and it drives us to continue improving.

Like most landscape companies, we have a detailed and intricate safety program. We spend a lot of time instilling in our employees the importance of safety; we don’t want them to just go through the

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motions, we want them to understand and live those behaviors.

We require our employees to do things like wear PPE, pay attention to their surroundings and attend frequent and ongoing safety training.

What’s more, there’s always room in our safety program for growth and flexibility, so we’re on top of new technologies and best practices.

It’s not a static program, but one that can change and evolve as our work changes and evolves.

Safety can’t be a happy byproduct of a finished project. It has to be the framework for how our work is done. We want to make sure we’re consciously putting safety first, and we take deliberate action to make sure we do that all the time.

So, whether the word “safely” comes first or last in a sentence can make all the difference. For DLC, it’s just the smallest example of how we always put safety first.

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Ensure Design Integrity in High Pressure Situations Irrigation system performance is dependent on many factors and a good irrigation design will ensure the proper components are chosen to maximize efficiency. High water pressure is a common problem that can affect the overall performance of the system and plant health. Irrigation products that have built-in pressure regulation at the sprinkler head can eliminate water waste, promote healthy plant material, prolong system performance and integrity, and save your customer money.

Four Problems Caused by High Water Pressure 1. Water Waste When sprays and rotors operate at higher than optimal water pressure (30 psi for sprays, and 45 psi for small rotors), the flow rate of the system increases. Consider this: A spray head with 15Q nozzle at 79 psi inlet pressure with the pressure regulated to 30 psi at the spray head had a flow rate of 0.86 gallons per minute. While a spray with the same nozzle and inlet pressure without pressure regulation increased the flow rate to 1.64 gallons per minute. By regulating the water pressure to 30 psi, the customer saves .78 gpm. Over time, the water (and money) wasted by not regulating pressure really adds up.

2. Inconsistent Spray Coverage Since the irrigation system operates under dynamic pressure, a spray or rotor that is located closer to the valve will operate at a higher pressure, discharging more water in the same amount of time than a spray or rotor at the end of the line. Add to that any elevations changes and there could be a significant change to coverage – leading to over and under-watering.

On the same zone, one area of the landscape may be over-watered resulting in wet, boggy conditions, while other areas may not get enough water leaving dry brown spots. In both cases, it’s the overall condition of the plant material that suffers.

4. Wasted Money All of these problems end up costing your customers more money over the lifetime of the system – either in higher water bills, replacement of plant material, or change out of components.

Simple Solution: Pressure Regulation at the Sprinkler Head Regulating the water pressure at the sprinkler head ensures that each sprinkler head will operate at the same water pressure. This preserves the overall integrity of your design, increases the water efficiency of the system, saves your customers water and money, promotes the overall health of plant material, and prolongs the lifetime of the system.

Regulating high water pressure using system components with built-in pressure regulation can offer effective and simple solutions.

Rain Bird PRS Sprays Rain Bird offers a number of pressure-regulated sprays to meet design needs. The patented pressure regulator built in 1800-PRS Series Sprays Heads compensates for high and fluctuating pressure, ensuring that the spray operates at the optimal pressure.

• 1800-PRS Sprays – Regulates pressure at 30 psi and are the best choice when using MPR, VAN or U-Series Nozzles.

• 1800-SAM-P45 Sprays – Regulates pressure to 45 psi, which is the ideal pressure for the Rotary Nozzle. In addition, this spray has a SAM check valve to help reduce water loss on slopes.

• RD-1800-P30 and RD-1800-P45 – The RD 1800 is Rain Bird’s newest spray head specifically designed for use with reclaimed and/or dirty water. It’s the only spray on the market constructed of materials that are resistant to chlorine and other chemicals. As with the 1800-PRS, the RD 1800-P30 is ideal for use with MPR, VAN or U-Series Nozzles; the RD-1800-P45 is best used with the Rotary Nozzle.

Rain Bird 5000 PRS and 5000 Plus PRS Rotors The 5000 PRS and 5000 Plus PRS are the only rotors on the market with built-in pressure regulator. Water pressure is regulated to 45 psi at the head, ensuring that each rotor works at the optimal pressure. The 5000 PRS and Plus version evenly distributes water from 25-50 feet. The 5000 Plus PRS has flow shut-off at the head.

For more information about the many ways that Rain Bird help contractors grow their businesses, visit Rain Bird’s web site at www.rainbird. com, like Rain Bird on Facebook, or follow Rain Bird on Twitter (@ RainBirdCorp).

3. Increased Wear and Tear Shortens Lifespan of System High water pressure also causes increased wear and tear on system components, which can reduce the life of the system. In order to prolong the lifetime of an irrigation system, it’s best not to repeatedly subject components to higher than optimal water pressure.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

Rodeo Ford If you are like most landscapers right now, you are setting up for a very busy season ahead.

You’re bidding on business, locking in projects for the coming months and getting things planned out. The more proactive you are, the more money you will make.

Spring is a great time to get on top of things and maybe spend a little money to save a lot.

Ensuring that maintenance and service work is done now on your work vehicles will mean that you can keep them working when the work comes in. Also, with lead times for work trucks getting longer, now is the time to plan for new purchases so that you have the truck when the work needs to start.

Rodeo Ford has been a business partner to landscapers in Arizona for years. My company has been part of the planning cycles of many of our customers and has been able to save them a lot of money. A little advance notice is all we need to make sure that you have the right vehicle available when you need it. The best part is that

you don’t pay for it until it rolls off the lot. This is just one way that Rodeo Ford has become a trusted advisor to so many businesses, especially those in landscaping.

We all know that when the peak season comes, all that matters is keeping the work flowing. This means ensuring that you are delivering great customer service on time and on budget.

To do this, business managers need to keep the vehicles in top shape and the work crews safe and productive.

Rodeo Ford and the Ford Motor Company have long been innovators with providing superior products and superior service to back them up. To extend this leadership, we are offering customers Ford Telematics, an innovative solution to help landscapers get the most out of their business. It improves worker productivity, safety and reduces operating, maintenance and even insurance costs.

Here are a few examples: Business managers will know where their work crews are at all times. If an urgent job comes in, managers will be able to identify the closest team with the right equipment to respond and then dispatch them with directions.

The result is a happy customer and more revenue.

Rodeo Ford also offers the ability to monitor our customers’ fleets for them so that they can focus on their business. If a vehicle’s oil life is getting low or if there is water sensed in the diesel, Rodeo Ford is alerted and proactively schedules preventative maintenance without unnecessary downtime and lost revenue.

Catching problems like this early saves a lot!

Further, with Ford Telematics, customers have been proven to save thousands per vehicle in operating costs.

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FLE E T Landscaping is not an easy business, let alone one to be financially successful in. Business partners like Rodeo Ford can provide solutions to problems and identify ways to work smarter that weren’t available until now. Most importantly, business partners like Rodeo Ford stand behind you and the products and services that Rodeo Ford provides to you.

I am proud to have had the opportunity to be the trusted partner to so many Arizona

Landscape Contractors’ Association members.

All of us at Rodeo Ford are inspired by the commitment to service all of the ALCA members and we do our best every day to provide that same level of commitment. We measure ourselves by our ability to support and grow your business, which is why we are continually looking to provide innovative products and services like Ford Telematics.

Springtime is a great time for us all. So much lies ahead for us all in the coming months. As we all prepare for a busy season ahead, just know that Rodeo Ford is proud to be a committed and engaged ALCA member and one that is ready to stand by you to help you grow and manage your business.

Jim Mitchell, Rodeo Ford jim.mitchell@earnhardt.com • 623-298-3938

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Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting In business for over 30 years; Vista designs, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of distinctive lighting fixtures, transformers, HID ballasts and accessories for the lighting professional. Vista manufactures products for both the lowvoltage and line-voltage lighting markets and is the leading manufacturer of LED landscape lighting products. All Vista products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are manufactured in-house at the company’s headquarters in Simi Valley, California. Vista’s vertically-integrated manufacturing process allows for full customization of their entire product line.

This approach has proven to be a significant advantage in both quality and response time. Because Vista performs all of the steps needed to convert raw materials into complete finished products in less than 24 hours, the company can quickly respond to custom orders for over 350 different product styles and 15 different standard-finishes.

As the industry leader in LED outdoor lighting products, Vista offers over 325 fixtures in this energy-saving technology.

Vista is proud to offer both integrated LED fixtures (10-year LED warranty) as well as LED retrofit LED lamps (5-year LED warranty) which can be used to convert existing halogen lamp systems or ordered pre-installed in their fixtures. For 2015, Vista has expanded its LED fixture offering and its revolutionary LED lamp line with the addition of both MR-11 and T3 lamps to go with their existing MR-16 LED lamp offerings. Vista has also introduced the vPRO series, a solidstate, light weight stainless steel power supply. A proprietary downloadable app allows the vPRO to be controlled by any

Todd’s CEU Saga & OPM

By Jennifer Weber, Pesticide Safety Field Consultant, ADA

Most people have heard of and experienced Murphy’s Law – If something can go wrong, it will and it usually happens at the most inconvenient time.

Each year, Murphy’s Law impacts certified pesticide applicators when they need to renew their licenses. If you are certified through the Arizona Office of Pest Management (OPM), it will get you in May. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) certification holders experience it in December.

The following is a story of Todd, a new licensee and an extremely unfortunate victim of Murphy’s Law. First Year: During the first year that Todd had his certification, he couldn’t find time to continue his education.

As the May deadline drew near, Todd had little fear.

“I can take a web course and renew for a year.”

At 8:00 on the deadline night, Todd finally decided to access a site. He whipped through the course chapters at lightning speed. He found them useful and fun to read. At 10:00 p.m. Todd knew it was late. He made a quick phone call that just couldn’t wait.

Todd thought, “One more chapter and I’ll call it a night.” He returned to his computer and clicked on the site. Instead of a chapter much to his fright were the words “page not available” in clear black and white.

Bluetooth® enabled device. Multi-stage dimming of all loads, regardless of light source is possible. Dimming is smooth: from full bright to 0% without stepping. Functionality is further enhanced with available dual-zone output from one unit, multiple event times, on-the-fly override of all control aspects, and astronomic programming with multiple on/off and dimming. The interface is user-friendly so setup is fast and easy.

Vista works hard to ensure the success of all of its customers. No other architectural and landscape lighting manufacturer does more to educate and support professional designers and installers. In the last decade, Vista has educated thousands of professional contractors on designing and installing reliable lighting systems for residential and commercial properties. By providing a wide range of educational programs, technical support, in-the-field site visits, specification assistance and contractor business development, Vista stands out as a leader in total customer support. For more information, please visit www.vistapro.com or contact Brandon Kelly at 602-501-7825 or BrandonK@vistapro.com. For training seminar scheduling and information, contact Eric Stammen at 480-797-8977 or EricS@vistapro.com.

Return. Reload. Reboot. Todd certainly tried his best. The very next day, to his dismay he was told, “Sorry, you’ll have to retest.”

Tip: If you prefer to take on-line courses, access several 1-2 unit courses throughout the year.

Second Year: Todd attended an industry trade show, which was presented in sunny San Diego. He attended each session in the pest management track. He earned his 6 CEUs and traveled right back.

Before Todd could utter, “Finally a year free of frustration,” he received a note to verify his participation: “Congratulations. You earned 6 CEUs toward any certification recognized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.”

Once again in a bit of a crunch, Todd attended Arizona-approved classes the following month.

Tip: If you will attend an out-of-state event, call the hosts to ask if Arizona CEUs will be available. If not, encourage them to contact Ron Walker, (602) 542-3662, rwalker@azda.gov for a course sponsor application. You can also find a list of pre-approved Arizona OPM CEU providers on: http://www. sb.state.az.us/CeProviderList.php.

Third Year: During his third year, Todd attended classes so far advance. He earned 6 hours by August. Murphy’s Law? Not a chance.

Todd was so proud and needed someone to tell.

He visited his son Todd Jr., a license-holder as well.

“Open the OPM website and type in my name.

Click on my license. See? Your old man’s not lame.”

Todd Jr. did as his father insisted but surprisingly no hours existed.

“Something’s wrong. Is the server off-line?” Todd Jr. opened his own list. “Look Dad! Your hours are in with mine!”

Todd Sr. called the sponsor and said, “There’s something odd. When you entered my hours, you gave them to my son Todd.”

The sponsor was apologetic. She said, “I’m sorry I gave him your credit. I’ll call OPM to ask how to edit.”

Tip: If you share a name with another licensee, use a middle name or an initial to set you apart. Visit the OPM website shortly after you attend a course so you can catch and correct any errors early in the year.

Fourth Year: No complaints to this day. Todd has recertification success. He now vacations in May and enjoys much needed rest.

Note to Readers: Todd is a character based on the stories staff of the ADA and OPM Licensing Division shared with me. Not included are the stories about dogs, landfills and haboobs that must be chock-full of CEU paperwork.

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Keep Employees Safe From Falls Article provided by CopperPoint

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alls are the leading cause of death for workers in residential construction. In 2013, 294 of the 796 construction deaths recorded in the nation – 37% – were the result of a fall. And during the 2014 fiscal year, failure to use proper workplace fall protection led all other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations.

OSHA’s established fall protection standard is 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13).

It provides guidance to help prevent fall deaths and injuries.

Earlier this month, OSHA rejected Arizona’s residential fall protection standard, which was established by state statute in 2012. Arizona now is required to follow the federal standard. Regardless of whether it is for new construction or for renovations and repair, an employer is responsible for compliance with the OSHA standard and for ensuring the safety of each employee.

Under the OSHA standard, workers engaged in residential construction six feet or more above lower levels must be protected by conventional fall protection. These could include guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems or other fall protection measures specified in 1926.501(b). Although the standard does not mention personal fall restraint systems, OSHA will accept a properly used fall restraint system in lieu of a personal fall arrest system when the restraint system is rigged to keep the worker from the fall hazard.

If an employer can demonstrate the fall protection required under 1926.501(b)(13) is infeasible or presents a greater hazard, it must implement

a written fall protection plan that meets the 1926.502(k) requirements.

Factors that often cause falls include unstable work surfaces, misuse or failure to use fall protection systems and human error. Studies show that using guardrails, fall-arrest systems, safety nets, covers and restraint systems can prevent deaths and injuries from falls.

Here are some general tips on fall protection: • Be observant – look for fall hazards and eliminate them before and during work.

• Inspect fall protection equipment for defects before use.

• Select, wear and use fall protection equipment that is appropriate for the task; this may include safety net systems or personal fall-arrest systems such as a body harness.

• Secure and stabilize ladders before climbing them.

• Use ladders properly and never stand on the top rung.

• Use handrails for stability when going up or down stairs.

• Use aerial lifts or approved stable platforms when working on elevated surfaces.

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At Goodwill of Central Arizona, we believe that all people should have the opportunity to learn, work and achieve their greatest potential. Through education, job training and employment placement services, we assisted over 70,000 Arizonans in their quest for sustainable employment last year. To learn more about Goodwill, go to www.goodwillaz.org.

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Summer Flower Challenge Article Provided by Nate Wallace, Armstrong Growers nwallace@armstronggrowers.com

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ur summer temperatures are fast approaching and our clients have been spoiled with all of the lush foliage and brilliantly colored blooms of the cool-season flowers. Some people will give up without a fight and blame the weather for the lack of summer flower choices. This doesn’t have to be our response to this annual dilemma. We can use a little imagination, research some other flower varieties available, and accept this challenge with a renewed spirit.

There are many flowers that will tolerate our summer temperatures. We can classify them in three broad categories: border or low growing plants, moderate height plants, and taller or background plants. Some genuses have species that will fit into more than one of these categories like lantana, catharanthus, and zinnia. Some of us have some trusted plants that we depend on but keep an open mind to new and improved varieties that are being developed every year.

Nierembergia scoparia ‘Purple Robe’ will start off the list of low-growing summer flowers averaging 6” to 8” tall. This cultivar has soft green foliage and violet-blue flowers. Thymophylla tenuiloba, commonly known as a Dahlberg daisy, has fragrant foliage and bright daisy-like yellow flowers with an average height of 6” to 10”.

Scaevola aemula, commonly called fan flower, has a trailing habit up to 24” and will average 8” to 12” tall. It is usually found in blue, but is also available in white and pink. Portulaca grandiflora (common name moss rose) has succulent foliage, very bright flowers and will tolerate dry soils. It will reach 6” to 8” tall and spread 12” or more.

The flowers will close up at night so it is not a good choice for areas that should be showy in the evening. Portulaca oleracea also known as purslane is similar to the moss rose but the stems are thicker, it maintains a lower profile of generally less than 5” and some varieties are edible. Zinnia elegans ‘Thumbelina’ will average 8” to 10” tall and the cultivar ‘Short Stuff’ will be taller, reaching up to 14”. Ipomoea batatas or sweet potato vine has what seems like endless varieties available.

They do produce flowers but are typically used for their beautiful foliage. The leaves will vary

Zinnia elegans

Catharanthus roseus

Lantana camara

in many distinct shapes and colors ranging from shades of green, red, purple and variegated. They will typically stay under 12” tall and spread 6’ or more. There are dwarf varieties available that have lower maintenance requirements. Gaillardia aristata (common name blanket flower) has a smaller variety called ‘Arizona Sun’ that performs well in our desert heat. It averages 8” to 12” tall and up to 16” wide. A vinca that does very well is Catharanthus roseus ‘Cora Cascade.’ It is a disease resistant cultivar of low growing vinca that will grow up to 10” tall and 24” or more wide. It is available in many different colors like magenta, cherry, and apricot. It will work well in hanging baskets, pots and as a low-growing border.

Lantana camara will be our first moderate grower with several dwarf varieties available.

The ‘Bandito’ and ‘Little Lucky’ series offer many different bright colors and require lower maintenance due to their smaller profile, averaging 12” to 14” tall and wide. Ruellia brittoniana ‘Katie’ has dark green leaves and will average 12” to 18” tall. This cultivar has a purple flower, but they

are also available in pink and white. Rudbeckia hirta ‘Tiger Eye Gold’ has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. They will grow 16” to 24” tall with equal spread. Coreopsis grandiflora, commonly known as tickseed coreopsis, is available in a variety of colors but is generally found in the standard bright yellow color. It will grow 12” tall and 18” wide. The zinnia hybrid ‘Profusion Series’ has smaller leaves and flowers that tolerate our heat better than other varieties.

The flowers have various vibrant colors and average 12” tall and 15” wide. The Magellan series of the Zinnia have larger leaves and flowers but sometimes won’t tolerate our heat as well as the ‘Profusion’. Celosia plumose or cockscomb is available with green leaves or reddish leaves.

The plume-like flowers are found in very bright colors of red, pink, orange and yellow. They will grow 12” to 14” wide and up to 16” tall. Pentas lanceolata ‘Graffiti Series’ are smaller pentas available in many colors. They will grow 12” tall and 15” wide making them ideal for containers or border plants. Angelonia angustifolia or summer snapdragon is available in several heat-resistant varieties. They resemble the winter snapdragon and are available in shades of blue, white, pink, lavender, and violet.

There are many types of salvia available that tolerate our summer heat and provide needed height for the backdrop of our flower beds. Two of the most common cultivars are Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria Blue’ and Salvia coccinea ‘Lady in Red’.

They will both grow about 16” wide and up to 20” tall. Pentas lanceolata have several series that are taller and are strong summer performers. They have many colors available like red, pink, deep rose, violet, white, and lavender. They will grow 10” to 14” wide and 18” to 22” tall. Gomphrena globosa ‘Fireworks’ is a large globe amaranth that has pink flowers touched with bright yellow tips that resemble fireworks. It will easily grow 2’ to 3’ wide and tall. Lantana camara is available in numerous colors and is frequently used as a summer annual. The colors and height will vary with variety. The Canna lily (Cannas spp.) is available in an amazing number of varieties. The sizes will range from dwarf varieties reaching 2’ to some that will be 6’ or more. The leaves come in bright green, red, and variegated. The flowers are large, bright and available in a plethora of colors.

Now you can see that the challenge of providing beautiful flowers in the summer is not as tough as most people think. We have many flower options available that are also heat and drought tolerant. Let your imagination run wild, and proceed with a positive outlook. Your clients will be pleasantly surprised to see the new summer palette of color.

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MEMBER UPDATES

ALCA Trade Show The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association held its annual Trade Show on Wednesday, February 25th, at the PERA Club in Tempe. Approximately 250 members and guests enjoyed food, drinks, fabulous door prizes and fellowship with friends in the landscape industry.

Thank you to the 61 exhibitors who supported this event. It is their dedication and commitment to the Association that keeps the ALCA momentum going.

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Belgard Hardscapes Belgard Hardscapes offer a wide variety of pavers, walls, and curbs, suitable for outdoor living spaces, pool decks, patios, walkways and driveways or any type of landscaping needs. We strive to improve our products by spending more than 20,000 hours in research and development every year.

What else separates Belgard from its competition? A lifetime warranty against any product defects when installed to ICPI guidelines. High-end add mixtures that brighten our colors, and lessen the occurrence of efflorescence and fading. We are the only local paver manufacturer that has quality control labs at each of our locations. Our pavers are more dense and less porous than any other paver in the market.

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Sunrise Nursery stands out among nurseries by offering a level of expertise, affordable prices, and willingness to go the extra mile for each and every customer. They are dedicated to helping you find the perfect trees and plants for a landscape that will not only look beautiful, but will thrive in its natural climate. By choosing sustainable landscaping, you can help maintain the natural splendor and resources of the Southwest region.

People keep choosing Sunrise Nursery because they love serving them, forging lasting relationships that allow them to anticipate their needs for years to come. For more information, contact Dan Escalante at dan@ sunrisenurseryllc.com or (623) 695-1167 or Joe Carranza at jjcarranza@sunrisenurseryllc.com or (623) 703-0376.

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RESOURCE GUIDE/AD INDEX CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Bayer Professional

LIGHTING Brilliance LED, LLC

TRUCK BODIES, TRAILER PARTS & EQUIPMENT Auto Safety House LLC

INSURANCE SERVICES Hill & Usher

FX Luminaire

TRUCKS Chapman Chevrolet & Isuzu

(800) 331-2867 • www.backedbybayer.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 2

(602) 667-1848 • www.trimrisk.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 8

(800) 867-2108 • www.brillianceled.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 8 (858) 535-8000 • www.fxl.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 13

Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc.

NURSERIES All Season Wholesale Growers

LeBaron & Carroll Insurance

Arid Zone Trees

IRRIGATION PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS Ewing Irrigation

POTTERY International Wholesale Pottery

Horizon

SOD/TURF Evergreen Turf, Inc.

(800) 628-8735 • www.lcisinc.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 3 (480) 834-9315 • www.landc.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 7

(800) 343-9464 • www.ewing1.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 23 (800) PVCTURF (782-8873) • www.horizononline.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 22 Hunter Industries

(858) 535-8000 • www.hunterindustries.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 13 John Deere Landscapes

(800) 347-4272 • www.johndeerelandscapes.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 20 LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION TRAINING/TESTING Metro Institute

(602) 452-2901 • www.metroinstitute.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 5 LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT DEALER Stotz Equipment

(602) 276-0230 • www.allseasongrowers.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 7 (480) 987-9094 • www.aridzonetrees.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 4

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(888) 893-8873 • westcoastturf.com Please see our ad on page........................................ 5 SUPPLYING LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS Wilbur Ellis

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(520) 631-7145 • www.stotzequipment.com Please see our ad on page...................................... 21

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