Indiana Nursery & Landscape News, JanFeb 2016

The Official Publication of the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association

Indiana Nursery & Landscape News Volume 76 • Issue 1

January/February 2016

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Retaining Employees Through Career Paths Systems Approach to Nursery Certification Successful Establishment of Vegetated Swales as Storm Water Best Management Practices

Annual Committee Planning Meeting page 6 Vegetated swale Geneva Middle School Geneva, IL

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Indiana Legislative Update 10

Trees in History 12

Indiana Nursery & Landscape News Volume 76 • Issue 1 January/February 2016

Contents 18 Retaining Employees Through Career Paths

Shannon McHenry, Engledow Group

20 Successful Establishment of Vegetated Swales as Storm Water Best Management Practices Indiana Nursery & Landscape News is the official publication of the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (INLA) and is published bimonthly.

Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 www.inla1.org

Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Restoration Nursery

24 Systems Approach to Nursery Certification Megan Abraham, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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Publisher Donna Sheets, Executive Director, INLA 317-889-2382 • dsheets@inla1.org Editor and Ad Sales Mary Breidenbach, Cumulus Design 317-757-8634 • mary@ecumulus.com Advertising Rates: Media Kit available online at www.inla1.org

Copy Deadline: First of the month preceding the month of the issue. Reprint permission granted if source is indicated.

Views expressed in articles or editorials do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Association or its Directors, but are those of the writer. Trade names used in articles are for identification only. No discrimination is intended toward similar products and the INLA does not endorse the use of the products mentioned.

Subscriptions: Included with membership to the INLA. Nonmembers: $36.00 per year (six issues per year).

For questions regarding subscriptions, please call INLA at 317-889-2382.

Cover Photo: Vegetated swale between the drive and the parking lot at Geneva Middle School, Geneva IL. Photo courtesy Spence Restoration Nursery.

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President’s Message

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Calendar

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INLA News INLA Annual Committee Planning Meeting 8 2016 Spring Home & Garden Shows 10 Indiana 2015 State Legislative Update 11 U.S. Legislative Updates from AmericanHort 12 H-2B Relief Signed Into Law

Trees in History 14 ASABE Develops Standard for Determining Landscape Plant Water Demand

Forest Service Updates iTrees Software 15 ISDA Shares Memorandum Concerns in Letter to OSHA EPA Launches New Pesticides Website 16 Two Indiana Landscape Architecture Schools Land on Top 10 List

PERC Propane Mower Incentive Program Returns for Limited Time

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George Brenn’s IAH Study Guide

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Advertiser List Classifieds Toolbox Talks

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President’s Message

Another View from the Ridge!

As I write this, the final preparations are being put on this year’s IGE. A lot of time and effort goes into our show throughout the entire year. It’s no secret that trade shows across the country are struggling or at least changing the way they do things. The shows that have gone away are the ones that refused to change and continued to do things the same way year after year. I applaud our trade show and education committees for constantly Brian Julius making changes to keep up with the industry. Earlier this fall we participated in the Great Lakes Leadership Conference and we heard the same concerns from everyone there. Whether it’s the trade show or our own businesses, we have to change with the times or get left behind. By the time you read this the trade show will be over, so please let us know your thoughts about this year and ways to improve next year.

As always, we could use your help to keep our association and trade show moving in the right direction. The best way to do this is to get involved on a committee.

Every February we have our Annual Committee and Planning Meeting. It’s an opportunity for our members to share ideas for the upcoming year. We have committees for every aspect of our association, so finding one that best suits your strengths and interests should be no problem. A few examples are: Communication (i.e., newsletter, website, etc.), Legislative, Trade Show, Summer Conference, Membership, and Education. If you have ever entertained the thought of being on the INLA board of directors, joining a committee is a great way to get started. There is no doubt it will be worth your time, and we need you! Mark your calendar for the following: INLA’s Annual Committee Planning Meeting February 17, 2016 • 10 am - 1 pm (lunch included) Engledow Group, 1100 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032 Go to page 6 for more information and registration.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Trade Show and Annual Committee Meeting this year! Have a great winter and think spring!

Brian Julius Walnut Ridge Nursery and Garden Center bjulius@walnutridge.com

2016 INLA Officers Brian Julius, President Walnut Ridge Nursery & Garden Center 2108 Hamburg Pike Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Ph: 812-288-6691 Brian Franco President-Elect Franco Landscaping, Inc. PO Box 34156 Indianapolis, IN 46234 Ph: 317-858-3858 Dave LaFara, Vice-President Tiffany Lawn & Garden Supply 4931 Robison Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 Ph: 317-228-4900 Robert Johnstone, Past-President Fireboulder 226 E. Staat Street Fortville, IN 46040 Ph: 317-750-7384 Donna Sheets INLA Executive Director and Publisher Mailing address for INLA office: 7915 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Ph: 317-889-2382 or 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 • www.inla1.org Email: dsheets@inla1.org

INLA Board of Directors Jim Calvin (2018), Calvin Landscape Ph: 317-247-6316

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Sign up for the INLA monthly eNewsletter at www.inla1.org.

You will receive: Latest notices, the digital version of the magazine, reminders for events, and much more.

Kyle Daniel (2018), Purdue University, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture • Ph: 765-494-7621 Kim Glass (2017), M.J. Schuetz Agency Ph: 317-639-5679 Gabriel Gluesenkamp (2016), Designscape Horticultural Services • Ph: 812-988-8900 Rob Delaby (2018), Shane’s Outdoor Living and Landscapes Ph: 317-485-6514 Mark O’Brien (2016), Cardno Ph: 574-586-2412 Dean Ricci (2018), Ricci’s Landscape Management, Inc. • Ph: 219-996-2682

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Green Industry Business and Marketing Boot Camp Hendricks County Information: https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Extension/nle

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IPLLA 2016 Regional Workshops Columbus: 2/9, Plainfield: 2/10, Fort Wayne: 2/16 Information: http://www.iplla.com CCHs available: 2(4), 3A(5), 3B(5), 7A(4), RT(4)

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Tree Planting Workshop Rochester, IN Fulton County Fairgrounds Information: https://ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Documents/Tree%20Planting%20 Wksp%202016.pdf

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INLA’s Annual Committee Planning Meeting 10 am – 1 pm (lunch included) Engledow Group, 1100 E. 116th St, Carmel, IN 46032 All INLA committees meet to plan the year ahead at this one-day gathering.

This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the association.

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IMA Horticulture Symposium 2016, Color in the Garden: Bloom and Beyond Indianapolis, IN • The Toby at the Indianapolis Museum of Art This daylong symposium, featuring national and regional speakers, will focus on the many aspects of color in multiple seasons.

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Purdue Garden Center Personnel Workshop Floyds Knobs • A full-day workshop for garden center owners, managers, and employees that will provide top-notch education by horticulture and marketing experts at Purdue University, alongside leading industry professionals.

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12–20 Indiana Flower & Patio Show Indianapolis, IN • Indiana Fairgrounds Information: http://hsishows.com/wp/indianaflowerandpatioshow/

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INLA ANNUAL COMMITTEE Planning MEETING Join us February 17, 2016 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (lunch provided!)

Engledow Group, 1100 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032-0001 To register, please fax this form to the INLA office at 317-889-3935.

The Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association serves its members in the industry through education, promotion, and representation.

The planning and implementation of most INLA activities are handled by volunteer groups. All groups are supported by INLA staff. INLA committees have ongoing, results-oriented tasks. The interaction between group members promotes effective planning and evaluation of tasks.

You can help!

Sign up now! Review the following list of committees and check off those of interest to you. Return this form to the INLA office and you will be registered to attend.

Volunteer Sign-Up Form I am interested in giving some time to work in the following areas:

 Awards Committee: Organize selection of annual awards.  Communications Committee: Newsletter, website, directory, etc.  Education Committee: Works to enhance educational opportunities for all members of the industry, ranging from those with extensive practical experience to new members of the industry and students preparing for green industry careers.

 IAH Committee: This committee works closely with educational and vocational-technical levels and oversees the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program. This meeting will be held in northern Indiana at an alternate date.

 Legislative Committee: Works in partnership with the Green Industry Alliance.  Membership Committee: Promotes the INLA by securing new members and assisting current members by providing member services.

 Summer Meeting: Planning and organization of annual INLA Summer Meeting.  Trade Show Committee: Plans and conducts the premier trade show for the industry in Indiana annually.  Landscape Industry Certified (CLT) Committee: Work on this national certification committee in implementing the hands-on field exam.

 FFA Committee: Volunteer to judge state and national Career Development Events. (This committee will not meet; however, you can volunteer to judge these industry-related events in April and October.)

Name(s):______________________________________________________________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________________

Fax:__________________________________________

Email:_______________________________________________ My primary area of business (check all that apply): ____Grower

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To register, please fax this form to the INLA office at 317-889-3935

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2016 Spring Home & Garden Shows Indianapolis Home Show

January 22 – 31, 2016 Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis Features a centerpiece home built entirely inside Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Show includes construction, home remodeling, interior design, and landscape exhibitors among others. www.indianapolishomeshow.com

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Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show February 25 – 28, 2016 Allen County Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne

Celebrating its 43rd year in 2016, the show offers more than 650 exhibitors. The Fort Wayne Home & Garden Show is the place to see the latest in contemporary home and garden products and services. From seminars by knowledgeable home and garden experts, to beautifully constructed and unique landscapes by our exhibitors.

Hittle Landscaping’s garden at the 2015 Indiana Flower and Patio Show. Photo courtesy of the Indiana Flower and Patio Show.

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January 23, 2016 / 8 am to 4 pm (CST) Porter County Exposition Center, Valparaiso

Greater Lafayette Home and Garden Show

Lakes Area Home & Garden Show

This year the Gardening Show was chosen to kick off Indiana’s 200th anniversary! The show features presentations by national, regional and local gardening experts, a seed and bulb exchange (perhaps the largest in the country), 100 exhibitors and vendors, a garden photography contest, and a children’s corner.

It is the largest and longest-running show of its kind in the Lafayette area. For the 28th year the show provides visitors with anything for your home from the ground up. Over 2,500 people attended the show last year, with over 80 vendors!

Over 24,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space devoted to the latest home and garden products and services.

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Louisville Build, Renovate, & Landscape Expo

February 12 – 14, 2016 Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY See the latest innovations and design trends. Be inspired by the feature gardens built right inside the convention center exhibit hall. http://www.homeshowcenter.com/

March 5 – 6, 2016 Tippecanoe Fairgrounds, Lafayette

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March 11 – 13, 2016 Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso The Home and Lifestyle Show offers home improvement, remodeling, and home purchasing ideas as well as ideas to enhance your lifestyle in many other ways.

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Home, Garden & Remodeling Show

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Indiana 2016 Legislative Session The state legislature’s 2016 session begins on January 11, 2016, and is estimated to run until March 14, 2016. To refresh our members, we asked the Green Industry Alliance (GIA) to get us prepared for the new year by reminding us of what happened in 2015.

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GIA 2015 Summary This was a very good legislative session for GIA. Our firm worked closely with the author and sponsor of SB 307 to remove the onerous provisions in the bill regarding the home improvement statute. Ultimately, SB 307 passed in a form that does not impact GIA members in Indiana.

In addition, the Corydon Group worked to kill SB 498, which would have allowed the state nursery to sell their “excess” stock to out-of-state entities. We worked closely with Hensler Nursery and the leadership of GIA to convince Chairman Eberhart of the House Natural Resources Committee to not give SB 498 a hearing.

In the end, the Indiana General Assembly adjourned without any legislation passing that would adversely impact GIA’s membership. You can view your final bill track list at http://tinyurl.com/GIAupdate.

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General Update The Indiana General Assembly adjourned Sine Die on April 29 after the passage of the state’s budget, which laid out a $31.5 billion spending plan for the state over the next two years. Both chambers exhausted all of their available time to accomplish; this was the final day the legislature could meet during the regular session, and final votes were tallied within minutes of the midnight deadline. In addition to the budget, lawmakers also resolved a number of issues ranging from gaming to education to health care in the waning hours of the first regular session of the 119th General Assembly.

2016 Legislative Session Schedule 2:23 PM Organization Day; bill filing begins.................................November 17, 2015 LSA bill request deadline............................................... December 10, 2015 First Day of Session.............................................................. January 5, 2016 Bill filing deadline; State of the State...................................January 12, 2016 State of the Judiciary...........................................................January 13, 2016 Committee Report Deadline.............................................. January 28, 2016 2nd Reading Deadline....................................................... February 2, 2016 3rd Reading Deadline........................................................ February 3, 2016 Committee Report Deadline............................................ February 29, 2016 2nd Reading Deadline........................................................... March 2, 2016 3rd Reading Deadline............................................................ March 3, 2016 Conference Committees begin...............................................March 7, 2016 Sine Die (no later than).........................................................March 14, 2016

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The Indiana Legislature will be in session until mid-March. Follow the bills that The Corydon Group has selected for the green industry Alliance (INLA is a member) that could possibly affect Indiana Green Industry businesses by visiting — http://tinyurl.com/GIAupdate.

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U.S. Legislative Updates from AmericanHort New Transportation Bill Becomes Law

Davi Bowen, AmericanHort, Government Relations & Grassroots Representative On December 3, Congress finally passed a 5-year, $305 billion transportation bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, ending over a decade of stopgap funding that has negatively affected roads, bridges, and transit planning across the country. This is the longest funding plan that has been approved in 17 years. The final bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 359-65, and the Senate, 83-16. President Obama has signed the 1,300-page bill into law.

The bill will fund road and infrastructure repairs and other transportation investments, generally a good thing for our industry. Also, during the House debate, AmericanHort and like-minded interests successfully beat back a hostile amendment that would have generally prohibited federal highway dollars from being spent on “vegetative enhancements” or landscaping.

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Another Round of I-9 Form Changes in the Works

Davi Bowen, AmericanHort, Government Relations & Grassroots Representative The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced in the Federal Register on November 24 proposed changes to the I-9 Form. The proposed changes seek to reduce the commission of technical errors on the I-9 Form and increase functionality for customers.

A 60-day public comment period will end January 25, 2016. To view the proposed changes or to submit comments, visit the Regulations.gov website — http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=USCIS-2006-0068.

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State Pollinator Protection Plans Update

Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort, Vice President for Government Relations and Research The American Association of Pesticide Control Officials met December 8 to discuss proposed metrics to evaluate whether or not state-managed pollinator protection plans (MP3s) result in improvements to pollinator health. Some states have pollinator protection plans in place, and others are working to develop these plans. This latest stakeholder workgroup provided a forum for state regulators to discuss proposed evaluation metrics for states to use to assess the impact of the plans on pollinators. The organization will finalize a metrics guidance document for states and also provide guidance to EPA on national assessment measures.

Earlier this year, EPA released a proposed rule that would require label changes for pesticides used on land under contract pollination service. For other lands, the rule calls for the states to develop MP3s. AmericanHort submitted official comments on this proposal, and EPA is currently evaluating the approximately 113,000 comments it received.

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H-2B Relief Signed Into Law Davi Bowen, AmericanHort Lighthouse Program On December 18, President Obama signed into law an omnibus spending bill for fiscal year 2016 that includes important H-2B relief. The bill does the following: • Exempts H-2B returning workers from the 66,000 annual cap; • Addresses H-2B wages and allow the use of private wage surveys, which were not allowed under the 2015 final H-2B wage rule; • Clearly defines seasonal as ten months, as opposed to the nine months in the new interim final H-2B comprehensive rule; • Prevents DOL from implementing the provisions of the interim final rule (IFR) related to corresponding employment and the ¾ guarantee; and • Prevents DOL from implementing the new and burdensome DOL enforcement scheme in the IFR related to audit and the Certifying Officer (CO) assisted recruitment; and • Allows for the staggered crossing of seafood H-2B workers.

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ossibly the greatest and most prevalent error of those who lay out gardens for themselves is, attempting too much. A mind unaccustomed to generalize, or to take in a number of leading objects at a glance, finds out the different points embraced in landscape gardening one by one, and, unable to decide which of them can most suitably be applied, determines on trying to compass more than can readily be attained. One thing after another is, at different times, observed and liked, in some similar place that is visited, and each is successively wished to be transferred to observer’s own garden, without regard to its fitness for the locality, or its relation to what has previously been done. A neighbor or friend has a place in which certain features are exquisitely developed, and these are at once sought to be copied. The practice of cutting up a ground into mere fragments is the natural result of such a state of things.

There are several ways in which a place may be frittered away, so as to be wholly deficient in character and beauty. It may be too much broken up in its general arrangement; and this is the worst variety of the fault, because least easily mended and most conspicuous. To aim at comprising the principal features proper to the largest gardens, in those of the most limited size, is surely not a worthy species of imitation, and one which can only excite ridicule and end in disappointment.”

Excerpt from the Art of Beautifying — Suburban Home Grounds, of Small Extent (p. 77 of ) by Frank J. Scott. New York: D. Appleton and Company (Google Digitized). Originally printed 1870.

These provisions will expire on September 30, 2016, but AmericanHort will continue to fight in Washington for long-term relief. We will also closely monitor the implementation of the new law and advise you about how the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security plan to implement the bill.

Thanks to everyone for the continued outreach to the Hill, which made this victory possible.

Art of Beautifying—Suburban Home Grounds, of Smal Extent https://archive.org/stream/artofbeautifying00scot About the Author Jud Scott is a lover of trees and history and has earned the designation of Registered Consulting Arborist #392 (RCA) with the American Society of Consulting Arborists.

As an RCA, Jud advises attorneys, landscape companies, park departments, developers, architects, and insurance companies, as well as homeowners, concerning their trees and landscapes. Jud can be reached at Vine & Branch Inc., treeconsultant@aol.com, or at 317-846-3778. www.vineandbranch.net.

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ASABE Develops Standard for Determining Landscape Plant Water Demand The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has published a standard for determining the water demands of landscape plants.

ANSI/ASABE S623, Determining Landscape Plant Water Demands, contains information for calculating the amount of water required to sustain landscape plants for minimum acceptable appearance. The standard will prove useful for designers of landscapes and irrigation systems, landscape maintenance companies, and water purveyors.

Created in response to a request from the Irrigation Association (IA), the standard was developed by consensus by a committee of subject-area experts. Individuals from industry, academia, and public service provided input and included ASABE members, IA industry representatives, plant scientists, landscape architects, water purveyors, and regulatory-agency personnel.

ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full text of the standard by electronic download in about six weeks. Location for the download is on the ASABE online Technical Library at: elibrary.asabe.org. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at schultz@asabe.org.

ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@ asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE website at www.asabe.org/projects.

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Forest Service Updates i-Tree Software Tool Puts Ecology in Hands of Public In November, U.S. Forest Service launched the updated version of the increasingly popular, free software i-Tree.

This version includes a major new function that simulates future tree population totals, canopy cover, tree diversity, and tree values by species based on user information. i-Tree (https://www.itreetools.org) and its growing suite of tools make it possible for anyone to analyze individual trees, parcels, neighborhoods, cities, or an entire state.

“The i-Tree enhancements will provide the public with helpful scientific information about the trees across the U.S.,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “With i-Tree you won’t have to imagine how trees enhance your communities because it will demonstrate their value to all of us.”

The Forest Service worked with private industry, professional associations, nonprofit groups, and universities to develop i-Tree, a public-domain suite of forest assessment tools.

Since the initial release in 2006, thousands of communities, nonprofit organizations, managers, consultants, volunteers, and students in more than 100 countries have used i-Tree to produce customized reports.

The enhancements provided in i-Tree, Version 6.0, include: • i-Tree Landscape: Users can learn about the benefits and values of trees (carbon storage, air pollution removal, hydrologic effects) in their area, see how increasing tree cover will increase the benefits provided, and prioritize areas in which to focus tree planting efforts.

The data is preloaded and analyzed from various sources, so the users just need to select an area to begin understanding and valuing their forest resource.

• i-Tree Eco interface: i-Tree Eco is modernized with a new application interface, updated science and values, an upgraded web-based mobile data collection tool and reporting features, and full functionality for the United Kingdom. These upgrades make it easier for users to assess and understand their local forest resource.

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• i-Tree Forecast: This new function in i-Tree Eco simulates future tree population totals, canopy cover, tree diversity, and diameter at breast height distribution. The tool also looks at carbon and air pollution removal services and values by species based on user-input tree data and planting rates, and default or user-defined mortality rates.

“The new ability to prioritize tree planting locations throughout the U.S. is a major step forward for improving human health in our nation,” said David J. Nowak, i-Tree team leader for the Forest Service. “i-Tree has tools to help users select and see the benefits of individual trees. The new Landscape program now lets people compare the benefits of trees, then determine which neighborhoods are the highest priority areas to plant to boost environmental quality and human health.” i-Tree already includes i-Tree Streets, which focuses on the benefits provided by a municipality’s street trees and puts a dollar value on the street trees’ annual environmental and aesthetic benefits. The program’s i-Tree Design is a simple online tool that provides a way to assess individual or multiple trees at the parcel level. The tool links to Google Maps and allows a homeowner to see how tree selection, size, and placement on their property affect energy use and other benefits.

The Forest Service developed a collection of resources to help people to better use the suite of programs. Resources include manuals and workshops, video instructions and archived webinars, and a look at how others have used i-Tree tools.

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ISDA Shares Memorandum Concerns in Letter to OSHA Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Ted McKinney released a copy of the letter sent today to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In the letter addressed to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, Director McKinney shared concerns over the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Application of the Retail Exemption memorandum released this summer by OSHA. The focus of OSHA’s memo is a 2013 incident in West, Texas. This policy change is an overreach that goes well beyond the important need to address the handling of ammonium nitrate and now includes a different form of nitrogen, anhydrous ammonia. The policy change creates unintended safety consequences.

“Another concern is the costs associated with PSM compliance. OSHA estimates the cost at $2,160 per facility or $10.4 million nationally. I have heard from retailers in my state that their costs could be between $20,000 and $30,000, with some companies paying significantly more. Indiana has more than 200 agricultural retailers, so it is clear why I am deeply concerned about the large fiscal impact. National agricultural groups predict the costs to be well over $100,000,000 nationally. At a time when grain prices are low, additional costs for inputs creates further financial stresses for farmers and agribusinesses. In some cases, it could put some retailers out of business.”

As industry engagement is critical, Director McKinney and ISDA strongly urge OSHA to withdraw the memorandum and conduct a formal rulemaking process with input from industry stakeholders if such changes are considered in the future.

About ISDA The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the legislature in 2005. The Director is appointed by the Governor and is a member of the Governor’s Cabinet.

Administratively, ISDA reports to Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture.

Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state, and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.

Link to original OSHA memorandum: https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp. show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=29528

EPA Launches New Pesticides Website http://www.epa.gov/pesticides To help you find some of their most requested information, below are the updated URLs for some of the most popular: • Pesticide Registration: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration • Bed Bugs: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs • Worker Safety: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety • Pollinator Protection: http://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection • Endangered Species: http://www.epa.gov/endangered-species • Report Unintended Exposure and Harm from Pesticides: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-incidents • Biopesticides: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides • Pesticide Labels: http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-labels • Managing Pests in School / School IPM: http://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools

Pest Control and Pesticide Safety for Consumers: http://www2.epa.gov/safepestcontrol

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Two Indiana Landscape Architecture Schools Land on Top 10 List Top Programs for Landscape Architecture, 2016 DesignIntelligence is a bi-monthly research report by the Design Futures Council (http://designfuturescouncil.com), an interdisciplinary network of design, product, and construction leaders. Among the council’s publications is the annual America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools (http://tinyurl.com/nl94e4e).

The annual survey, in its 16th year, ranks undergraduate and graduate programs from the perspective of leading practitioners in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and industrial design. This year’s survey, available as a downloadable PDF ($39.99), was conducted in mid-2015 with the participation of 1,426 professionals from the Design Futures Council database of leading U.S. firms. The respondents had to verify that they were currently responsible for hiring or supervising design professionals. Nonqualifying respondents were excluded from the results.

The professional practice survey posed this question: “In your firm’s hiring experience in the past five years, which schools are best preparing students for a future in the profession and designing a sustainable future?” The practitioners were also asked which programs are best at teaching design, communication, sustainability, and technology. The rankings are based on their responses.

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PERC Propane Mower Incentive Program Returns for Limited Time Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is bringing back its popular Propane Mower Incentive Program for a limited time. Landscape contractors can apply to receive $1,000 toward the purchase of a new propanepowered mower and $500 toward a qualified conversion.

“It’s officially the buying season for landscape contractors and, while many already know the value of propane mowers, a little assistance with the upfront costs associated with converting their equipment can prove to be the tipping point,” said Jeremy Wishart, PERC’s deputy director of business development.

“Propane can give landscape contractors a lower total cost of operation and also reduce emissions compared with traditional fuels, so it’s exciting to be able to help offset some of those initial conversion costs for contractors wanting to take advantage of propane’s benefits.”

Since the Mower Incentive Program first began in 2012, well over 3,000 applications from landscape contractors have been received by PERC. Contractors can apply for the Propane Mower Incentive Program at propane.com/mowerincentive.

The incentive will be available until program funds expire.

The incentive program is just one of many tools the council offers contractors to help them save money with propane.

PERC’s suite of cost-calculator tools is designed for use in the propane industry’s fastest-growing markets, including commercial landscape.

The calculator tool, available at www.propanecostcalculator.com, estimates potential fuel savings and return on investment for contractors using clean, American-made propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

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Retaining Employees Through Career Paths

Shannon McHenry, Engledow Group

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am the first to admit that the landscaping industry is new to me, spending the last 13 years of my career at a consumer electronics company. The learning curve for the last four months has been steep; trying to make sense of industry organizations, certifications, terminology ... and the list goes on.

Switching from primarily corporate recruiting to labor recruiting has also been challenging at times, but there are certain core principles that remain the same. Companies are on a constant search for highly skilled and/or highly trainable employees who are also high performers.

Prospective employees are looking for organizations that offer them good pay/ benefits and job security with potential career advancement. They want to know what a company has to offer not just for the immediate future, but one, three, five, or more years down the road. The current federal unemployment rate as reported by the BLS is 5.0%, the lowest it’s been in over seven years. This makes attracting top talent even more difficult and makes the process of creating and communicating career paths an absolute necessity for any organization, landscaping or not.

What are career path plans and how do I create one?

In order for any company to be successful it must have highly trained, dedicated staff in senior level positions.

One of the best ways to ensure this is to have a well-documented, well-utilized career path planning process. So what exactly are career path plans and how do you develop them? In its simplest terms, a career path plan is a road map for career growth, which outlines what jobs are available within a company at each level of the organization, illustrating a logical career progression and providing direction on how to get to each level. The first step in

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creating a career path plan simply involves documenting each position within your company and grading each, from entry level to mid-level to senior level positions.

Plotting this on a simple position matrix makes it easier for managers and employees to visualize, understand, and implement.

Once the positions are mapped out, HR and management nned to establish the steps employees must take to move from one position to another. It’s not enough to simply list the hierarchy; employees need to know what’s expected to make the move

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from one level to another. This includes providing internal and external training, developing and using mentoring programs, utilizing on the job training, and providing regular performance management. In order for any of this to be successful, management must make it a priority to follow the plan and promote from within whenever possible. Implementing a career path plan but failing to make these internal promotions will defeat the purpose of the plan and jeopardize its future success.

Who should be involved in the development of a career path plan?

Employees must be completely engaged in the career path process for it to be successful. Employees must assess and understand interests as well as strengths and weaknesses and allow management to provide constructive feedback. The employee should then research and discover what opportunities are available to build skills necessary for the chosen career.

Career path planning is a personal journey that is primarily driven by the employee.

Of course, managers have a significant role in the process as well. Managers should ask employees questions when assisting with the development and communication of a career path plan. Some questions that would be important to ask are as follows: What are your short-term and long-term career goals? What support is necessary to achieve these goals? What are some development areas? What is the timeline for reaching these goals?

How do we communicate the plan to our employees?

Career path discussions should be regular and ongoing between employees and managers. In particular, annual performance appraisal meetings are a logical time to conduct more thorough, complete discussions regarding the employee’s desired career path. This allows the manager to have an open discussion about the employee’s interests, the company’s potential opportunities, and what additional skills must be acquired to be eligible for those opportunities.

Managers should provide as much support and guidance as possible.

HR is responsible for ensuring managers have regular discussions with their staff and for providing regular coaching and training for new managers on their role in the career path process.

Additionally HR should conduct discussions with department managers regarding the performance of employees and their potential readiness for upward movement within the company.

Does this really help retain good employees?

Yes! While it’s safe to say there is a small group of employees who will have little to no interest in career advancement, a successful company takes time to identify those who do want to learn and grow, and invests time and effort in nurturing them. Thorough and proper career path planning creates a system to efficiently promote trained talent into higher-level positions within the company. It also provides employees information on education, experience requirements and career development opportunities of certain job classifications. Another added benefit of a well-defined career path is the assistance it provides HR professionals and managers in developing succession plans for key positions within a department. The ROI makes all the planning, developing, communicating, and facilitating more than worth it.

About the Author Shannon McHenry is the Human Resource Director at Engledow Group.

Her Human Resources career began at age 15, when she spent her first working summer filing for an HR department at a large sports apparel company. After graduating high school and realizing she wanted a career in HR, she attended IU for three years and eventually received her degree in HR Management from IUPUI. She spent the next 13 years at a consumer electronics company, learning from some fantastic mentors.

She is a true HR Generalist, spending her time learning as many facets of HR as possible. She is now a department of one at Engledow Group, meeting great people, enjoying new challenges and learning more every day about the landscaping industry.

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Successful Establishment of Vegetated Swales as Storm Water Best Management Practices Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Restoration Nursery

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egetated swales are an increasingly important method of storm water conveyance in developments.

When water is put into a pipe, there is no chance to mitigate its quality and quantity.

In contrast, water traveling through a vegetated swale populated by native plants will lose some volume to infiltration and evapotranspiration as well as experience minor reductions in nutrients and suspended solids. While vegetated swales are typically not sufficient to meet storm water treatment standards by themselves, they can be considered part of a treatment train conveying water to other storm water Best Management Practices. Further, the use of vegetated swales may also reduce construction expenses by eliminating the need for pipe and reducing the required earthwork.

Establishment of vegetation in vegetated swales may be performed via installation of plugs or seed. Plugs provide rapid results and are preferable in highly visible situations along public drives and parking lots. Seeded installations develop more slowly but are cost effective for large commercial or industrial applications.

Installation procedures and developmental maintenance are quite different for these two installation types.

Both plugged and seeded installations will typically have some sort of erosion control blanket in the flow channel. When installing plugs, the blanket must be laid first. An X may then be cut in the blanket where each plug is to be planted. Certain jute blankets sometimes utilized in swales may have a loose enough weave to pull it apart to plant the plug without cutting.

The plugs should be planted flush with the swale grade on the specified spacing, which is typically 12" to 18" depending on the species utilized. In most cases, 12" spacing

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Seeded swale in its third growing season at Brownsburg Schools.

is ideal for plugs. Although swales will receive generous amounts of water during rain events, it is critical for watering to be specified during the first growing season equivalent to an inch of rain per week as a contingency for extended rain-free periods.

Some annual weed growth is likely from the soil disturbance in the first year. Plug installations should be monitored and weeded three times during the first growing season.

In swale situations, plugs will establish best when installed in the spring or early summer. Fall installation is much less successful due to the likelihood of large

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volumes of water scouring around poorly established plugs during heavy precipitation events in winter and early spring.

Establishment of vegetated swales via seed is less costly but matures much more slowly than by plugs. A mix specifically designed for the swale environment consisting of plants tolerant of alternating wet and dry conditions should be utilized.

Be certain to include an annual cover crop consisting of 6 lbs. annual ryegrass and 32 lbs. of seed oats per acre.

(Successful Establishment of Vegetated Swales continues page 22.)

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Successful Establishment of Vegetated Swales (continued from p. 20) Once the swale has been finish graded, seed may be broadcast sown across the swale area. Native seed mixes contain seeds of greatly varying size and density. The different seed types are typically packaged separately and may require application in two or more passes as they tend not to stay mixed if combined. Large, long swales may be installed with a native seed drill; however, a firm seed bed is vital for use with this implement or the seed will be sown too deep. Once the seed has been applied, the specified erosion control blanket should be laid and stapled

down. Be sure to utilize the staple density specified with the blanket, particularly in the flow channel.

First-year maintenance of a seeded swale should include mowing when the swale is dry enough to support equipment without the danger of causing ruts. Each time the growth reaches 10 inches, the installation should be mowed back down to 4 to 6 inches in height. Since native plants typically only grow a few inches tall the first year, this procedure cuts off the cover crop and annual weeds that would otherwise shade and compete with

A swale at the end of the first growing season showing the rapid development from plugs.

All photos courtesy Spence Restoration Nursery.

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the native seedlings. If the swale tends to remain wet, this maintenance may be done with a string trimmer to avoid compaction and ruts.

Long-term maintenance issues with vegetated swales include invasive perennial weeds and unwanted woody plant recruitment. Aggressive perennial weeds such as Canada thistle, Canada goldenrod, and reed canary grass are some of the biggest threats to the long-term stability of this plant community. For this reason, long-term maintenance of swales should include monitoring for invasive species

Swale at Spence Restoration Nursery vegetated with Riverbank Tussock Sedge (Carex emoryi) and Blue Flag (Iris virginica var shrevei), two of the most durable species to install as plugs in vegetated swales.

by a qualified botanical professional twice each growing season, in late spring and again in late summer. If invasive perennials are detected, a management plan should be written to eliminate the problem before it becomes pervasive. Likewise, the swale should be monitored twice annually for unwanted woody plant recruitment.

Common woody plant problems include wetland trees such as cottonwoods, willows, and silver maples and invasive shrubs such as honeysuckle and buckthorn.

Removal and treatment of these woody

species while they are still small is critical for long-term success. It is also important to remember that any herbicide used to control invasive plants should be a formulation approved for use in wetland environments due to the heavy water flow these BMPs receive during rain events.

If these steps are followed, vegetated swales will be an attractive, cost-effective, and functional method of conveying storm water from impervious surfaces to other Best Management Practice for continued treatment.

About the Author Kevin Tungesvick is Restoration Ecologist at Spence Restoration Nursery where he manages production and sales of nearly 200 native herbaceous species. Spence Restoration Nursery’s native plants and seeds were developed from Indiana genotype collections that are source-identified by the Indiana Crop Improvement Association.

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Systems Approach to Nursery Certification Megan Abraham, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology

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he last 25 years has seen an extended growth in sales via the internet. In this time the world has gotten smaller, which has benefitted small businesses. Instead of having a customer base limited to the local population, businesses are able to reach shoppers across the globe. No longer are we limited to selling our wares to people within a 50mile radius.

Now someone in Asia or Australia can purchase goods and services from a small town in Indiana. Add to that the ability to ship these items overnight via common shipping companies, and customers can receive these items almost as quickly as pulling up to the neighborhood store.

These same businesses are able to purchase raw materials through the internet, allowing them to access materials from farther afield. This allows for better pricing of raw materials and allows the business owner to pass along those savings to the customer base. The only catch being that they need to be able to meet any interstate or international regulations or guidelines presented by the receiving state or country. With the world available to us at the click of a button, what could possibly go wrong?

Unfortunately the easier and quicker it is to send raw materials, the easier it is to inadvertently send unintended pests and pathogens along with them. Shipping raw materials or unprocessed goods across the globe has led to some of our most economically detrimental accidental infestations. Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorned Beetle, and Thousand Cankers Disease have all been moved through trade and caused millions of dollars in damage.

The nursery trade is not exempt; movement of boxwood blight and

A sample of the SANC checklists (this page and next) that assist nurseries to identify key areas where they may be vulnerable to accidental infestation.

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Phytophthora ramorum has caused millions of dollars in damage to nurseries. In an effort to reduce the pest risk to the nursery industry as well as assist the industry in meeting guidelines to ship interstate and internationally, the National Plant Board (NPB — http://nationalplantboard.org) in conjunction with the green industry has created a Systems Approach to Nursery Certification (SANC).

SANC is an audit-based system available to the nursery industry to assist businesses in identifying key areas where they may be vulnerable to accidental infestation. These key areas are referred to as “critical control points.� The SANC tool then asks questions of the nursery owner on these key areas to determine whether

there is any risk of accidental infestation or any unnecessary exposure. SANC assists the nursery owner in implementing best management practices in these key areas.

Using this tool the nursery is able to efficiently and effectively monitor for pests and pathogens as well as track their nursery stock so that they may return to those plants at a later date should a pest problem develop.

The SANC system can be used in all parts of a nursery from accepting materials in the receiving area, to propagation and production, to shipping to the customer.

Each critical control point is monitored with the SANC system to identify areas in which a nursery may be able to improve

Information about SANC: http://sanc.nationalplantboard.org

To start using SANC: Contact your nursery inspector or the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology at 317-232-4120.

its processes. Should a nursery utilizing the SANC system have a pest problem, the system allows for the nursery to be able to eradicate that pest problem with minimal impact to the nursery. In some cases the pest or pathogen may have been excluded in the receiving area as employees have been educated to detect particular signs or symptoms. In other cases in which the pest has spread throughout the nursery, record keeping promoted by the SANC system can lead to fewer plants needing to be destroyed, making the economic impact of that particular pest less substantial.

SANC focuses on being proactive about pest management within a nursery.

These preventative measures may seem

burdensome or time consuming; however, in many cases the measures suggested through the SANC system correlate to many of the routine practices that these nurseries currently utilize. Any nursery who has dealt with a pest problem in which most if not all of the nursery stock has been impacted or destroyed may find that these measures actually save the nursery time and money. Creating a proactive pest management system within a nursery allows that nursery to identify potential pathways for pests and ensure that their nursery is no longer vulnerable to them.

The SANC tool is flexible and able to be used on nurseries of all sizes. Nursery owners who are unfamiliar with SANC are encouraged to learn more about the system

and utilize the parts of the tool that apply to their business. Information about SANC can be found at http://sanc.nationalplantboard.org/.

The SANC system may not be for every nursery. However, it is definitely worth reviewing the system to see if parts of the tool can be used to improve current practices within a business. Perhaps there’s an idea presented that a nursery might be able to use to more effectively manage the business.

If after reviewing the SANC tool it’s determined that your nursery could benefit by being part of the program, contact your nursery inspector or the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology (317-2324120) for assistance in learning more about SANC or starting SANC, as a new pilot program should begin in 2016.

About the Author Megan Abraham has worked for the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology as a Fumigation Compliance Coordinator since 2007. She graduated from Purdue University, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Entomology. Megan is involved in various projects within the Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, including assisting with creating and implementing new and existing state laws in regards to the nursery industry.

Please feel free to contact Megan with any questions or concerns about nursery licensing in Indiana at 317232-4120.

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George Brenn’s IAH Study Guide George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery, created this study guide to help teach the material covered in the IAH Manual.

His intention was to assist those trying to master the subjects within the manual.

Text: © George Brenn

Chapter 8 — Ornamental Plant Insect Managment (continued) Categories of Insect and Mite Damage 1.) Agents of Leaf Distortion & Discoloration Piercing and sucking; identified by how they distort or discolor leaves, kind of excrement, web or no web.

Leafhoppers {8} – some cultivars show resistance; bad on Acer rubrum Red Sunset & Oct. Glory Honeylocust Plant Bug {9} Four Lined Plant Bug {10,11} – easily identifiable insect and from feeding damage Lacebugs {12} – leave "tarspots" of excrement on leaf underside; leaf surface stippled Spider Mites{13,14} – warm season (Clover Mites) and cool season (Spruce Mites) Cicadas {15,16} – Periodical (Magicada) and Annual (Tibicea) 2.) Producers of Honeydew, Spittle, Unsightly Wax or Insect Remains Piercing and sucking; secrete easily seen substances; Honeydew is sugary liquid excrement that becomes covered with black, sooty mold; Honeydew also attracts bees and ants Aphids {25-28} – numerous types; have cornicles; give birth to live young; AKA: Plant Lice Scale Insects {18-20,23,24)} – soft scales (produce honeydew) and armored scales (no honeydew; most vulnerable in crawler stage (while mobile after hatching) Mealybugs {21,22} – remain mobile most of life; produce honeydew Adelgids {29} – the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid is serious forest problem in eastern U.S. Spittlebugs {30} – very easy to identify, if you know what spit looks like 3.) Bumps or Swelling on Leaves & Twigs This group of insects and mites are primarily gall makers (abnormal outgrowths of plant tissue) Maple Bladder Gall {31} – mite; looks like small red & green warts on leaves of Silver Maple Ash Flower Gall {32} – mite Horned Oak Gall {33} – wasp Cooley Spruce Gall {34,35} – adelgid; at TIP of new growth; Douglasfir is alternate host Eastern Spruce Gall {36} – adelgid; at BASE of new growth; insect remains on Spruce 4.) Defoliators Insects that consume entire leaves or leaf parts; Patterns of defoliation can help identification.

Caterpillars {5,37} Concealed Caterpillars Mimosa Webworm {38-40} – Honeylocust leaves at branch ends webbed together Fall Webworm {41,42} – 2 generation I yr; entire branches covered in webbing Eastern Tent Caterpillar {43-45} – 1 gen I yr; webbing at branch crotches Bagworm {46-48} – eggs overwinter in female bags; hard to kill when mature Exposed Caterpillars Gypsy Moth {49,50} – serious!: infested forest trees can be totally defoliated Yellownecked Caterpillar {51} – late season (July, August) feeding Sawflies – Adult is thick-waisted wasp with "saw-like" ovipositor {3}; Bt NOT lethal Pine Sawfly {4,53} – feeds on prior year's needles; common on Mugo Pine Pear Slug {54} – larvae attack fruit trees, Cotoneaster & Roses Beetles – including Chafers; many cause damage as larvae and as adults Japanese Beetle {55,56} – adults can be attracted with pheromone traps Bees – Leaf Cutter Bees {57} – "precision chewers;" common on Redbud 5.) Leaf Miners – immature larvae feed between upper & lower leaf surface Birch Leaf Miner {58,59} – has 3 – 4 generations I year. Other Leaf miners + hosts include: Hawthorn Leaf Miner, Holly Leaf Miner, Locust Leaf Miner, Boxwood Leaf Miner 6.) Borers – 4 categories based on feeding habits Twig Chewers {60} – adults feed on twigs and shoots Pales Weevil Northern Pine Weevil Twig Girdler {61} Twig Pruner {62} 26

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• Take it easy when you shovel show by hand because of the possibilities of back injury and heart attack. Push, rather than lift, snow when possible. If the snow is wet and heavy, take smaller loads. Take frequent breaks, keep from getting too warm, and drink water often to replace fluid and minerals lost by sweating.

Snow Removal Equipment: • Check over equipment such as a snowblower before use to make sure it is functioning properly and safety guards are in place. Don’t run gasoline-powered equipment indoors because of the danger of carbon monoxide exposure. Do a circle check of plows and other mobile equipment to look for problems and obstructions.

• Keep people away from the area where you start or operate the machine. Shift into neutral and make sure all clutches are disengaged before starting the motor.

• Walk slowly and carefully so you don’t slip, and keep a firm hold on the machine. If you try to remove snow too quickly you’ll overload the machine. Stay away from the discharge opening to prevent entanglement or being struck by objects propelled by the blades. Do not use a snow thrower on steep slopes. Make sure you don’t hit obstructions such as curbs or tree roots.

• Never put your hand in any part of the equipment while the machine is running. First turn off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire so the machine can’t accidentally start up. Use a tool, never your fingers, to remove any snow or ice buildup.

Greendell Landscape Solutions................................................. 13 Indiana Irrigation Co.................................................................. 7 MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc................................................. 17 Millcreek Gardens..................................................................... 23 Reynolds..................................................................................... 5 Sundown Gardens.................................................................... 27 Tiffany Lawn & Garden Supply.................................... front cover Unilock....................................................................................... 3 Wahmhoff Farms Nursery......................................................... 16 Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc................................................ 11

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IAH Quiz The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee is pleased to provide you an opportunity to earn CEUs (continuing education units) in each issue of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape News.

The IAH quiz offered in each issue can be completed by anyone who is an “Active” (current) IAH (initial or masters).

Each quiz will be worth a .5 (onehalf) CEU (continuing education unit) for the completion of the bi-monthly quiz with a pass rate of 80%. Over a 2-year period, you could earn up to 6 CEUs if you take and pass every quiz!

The INLA office will grade the quiz.

Questions and answers have been provided by the IAH committee.

Thank you and good luck studying!

The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee Chair - George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery Committee Members - Brian Bunge, LaPorte County Nursery - Wayne Gruber, Niemeyer’s Landscape Supply - Jim Messmer - Melissa Mravec, Allen Landscape - Jodie Overmyer, Price Nurseries - Dean Ricci, Ricci Landscape Management

IAH Quiz: January 2016

Due: February 15, 2016

Complete the quiz and mail or fax to INLA by the deadline above. Be sure to write your name, IAH number, and contact information on the bottom of the quiz when submitting. If additional space is needed, please attach the extra paper to this form and submit together. Circle your answers.

1) Leaves of hardy bulb plants should be allowed to remain on the plant for a minimum of how many weeks after flowering to help ensure building up enough stored food for the next year’s flowering?

A____ 2 B____ 4 C____ 6 D____ 8 2) Large pore spaces in a soil usually contain ________ while small ones often contain ________ .

A____ water / air B____ micro-organisms / water C____ air / water D____ air / macro-organisms 3) Which of the following is not a term for soil particle size?

A____ silt B____ dust C____ clay D____ sand 4) An important soil characteristic that determines a soil’s ability to hold charged mineral particles so they are available to plant roots is ________ .

A____ texture B____ color C____ aeration D____ pH E ____ CEC 5) All mineral plant nutrients are taken up from the soil by plant roots as ________ .

A____ elements B____ ions C____ xyneons D____ solids E ____ phasons

6) Which of the following is not a component of a soil?

A____ air B____ minerals C____ organic matter D____ stomates E ____ water 7) Soil particles “clump” together. The correct term for such clumping is __________ .

A____ blobing B____ clodition C____ grouping D____ aggregation E ____ multiplication 8) Low-soluble salts in a growing medium can be harmful to plant health, but high-soluble salts is not a problem to worry about.

A____ True B____ False 9) An important soil characteristic that affects nutrient solubility and thus uptake of charged mineral particles by plant roots is ________ .

A____ texture B____ color C____ aeration D____ pH E ____ CEC 10) Fourteen essential plant nutrients come as minerals from the soil.

Which three come from the air or water?

A____ Carbon, Manganese, Oxygen B____ Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium C____ Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen D____ Oxygen, Sulfur, Nitrogen E ____ Nitrogen, Calcium, Sulfur

Name:____________________________________________________________________________ Answers: Please contact the INLA office if you would like to receive the answers or find out your results to any previous IAH quiz.

IAH No.:__________________________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________________________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________________________________________ Fax: 317-889-3935 or Mail: INLA, 7915 S. Emerson Ave., #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237

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