A022 ACLP Schedule

May / June 2022 ACLP Schedule

Cost: $60/ALCA Member $120/Non‐Member Register: www.ALCA.org/Calendar Loca�on: ALCA Office—5425 E Bell Rd #105, Sco�sdale AZ 85254 ** Workshops are non‐refundable ‐ Limit to the rst 22 students ** *If you cannot a�end in person, Zoom is available. Please note the Randolph Center in Tucson is closed un�l further no�ce.

Irriga�on—IA = 4 CEUs

 Common irriga�on components  Basic hydraulics  Precipita�on rates  Irriga�on controller programming  Mul�‐meter demonstra�on  Drip irriga�on and smart controllers  Pipe repairs & adjus�ng sprinklers  Troubleshoo�ng valves, controllers and sprinklers

Turf Care and Installa�on

 Iden�fy the varie�es of turfgrass used in the Desert Southwest  Demonstrate mechanical steps to properly install sod  Discuss proper cultural prac�ces including mowing techniques, thatch removal, overseeding, fer�liza�on and irriga�on for various turfgrass varie�es  Explore problem solving strategies for common turfgrass diseases and pests Dates to choose from:

May 12

ALCA Office or Zoom 7:30 AM—12:30 PM

May 19 or 21

ALCA Office or Zoom 7:30 AM—11:30 AM

Plan�ng & Tree Staking — ISA = 3.75 CEUs

 Tree and shrub selec�on: right plant ‐ right place  How to inspect nursery stock for root and structure defects  Steps to plan�ng a tree: AZ811, soil percola�on tes�ng, plan�ng hole, amendments, tree well, irriga�on, and surface mulch  Tree plan�ng and staking demonstra�on  Effects of staking on plants

Tree & Shrub Pruning — ISA = 3.5 CEUs

 Provide basic plant biology as it pertains to pruning, decay, disease and wound closure  Discuss the safe use of basic pruning equipment  Dis�nguish types of pruning: crown cleaning, thinning, eleva�ng, reduc�on and restora�on/rejuvena�on  Describe & demonstrate shrub renova�on pruning  Explain common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them

Dates to choose from:

May 26

ALCA Office or Zoom 7:30 AM—11:30 AM

June 16 or 18

ALCA Office or Zoom 7:30 AM—11:30 AM

Annuals & Perennials

 Discuss selec�on and transporta�on of annuals  Explain bed prepara�on for annuals or herbaceous perennials: soil prepara�on, calcula�ng amendments or mulch  Iden�fy the blooming season for common annuals and herbaceous perennials  Discuss proper plan�ng techniques  Discuss ower bed maintenance including irriga�on, fer�liza�on, pruning, deadheading and mulching  Troubleshoot common color bed diseases, insects, weeds & abio�c problems

June 23

ALCA Office or Zoom 7:30 AM—11:30 AM

What is the ACLP cer�ca�on process? Anyone may a�end the workshops to increase their knowledge and skills. To become ACLP cer�ed, each student must par�cipate in all 10 workshops and pass the exams. Students will be declared an AZ Cer�ed Landscape Professional when he/she receives a minimum score of 70% on each of the exams. Ques�ons: Contact the ALCA office at (602) 626‐7091 or email Heather@ALCA.org

Arizona Landscape Contractors Associa�on • 5425 E Bell Rd, #105 Sco�sdale, AZ 85254 (602) 626‐7091 • www.ALCA.org