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Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com

JANUARY 2015

24th ANNUAL

Trade Show & Conference Reno Sparks Convention Center February 4th

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ICPI TRAINING & CERTIFICATION February 3rd Page 2

2014 Trophy Award Winners ALERT!–Winter Dessication

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Winter is a Great Time to Tackle Pest Populations Page 6 Page 6

561 Keystone Ave., #356 Reno, NV 89503

Nevada Landscape Assoc.

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WHY YOU SHOULD BE CERTIFIED

CEUs available for ISA, GCSAA, Landscape Industry Certified, and Pest Control operators for both Nevada and California.

Turf & Irrigation Arboriculture Management

Arboriculture Hardscape

Hardscape Pesticide

Pesticide

8–9 8–9 am am REGISTRATION REGISTRATION // TRADE TRADE SHOW SHOW

8–8:30 8–9 amam REGISTRATION REGISTRATION / TRADE Feb. 3, SHOW 2015

8–8:30 8–9 amam REGISTRATION REGISTRATION / TRADE Feb. 3, SHOW 2015

8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW

9–9:50 am am 9–9:50

9–9:50 8:30–11:50 am am

8:30–11:50 9–9:50 am am

9–9:50 am

Speaker: Brian Dean, Gail Willey Andrew Vear, Paver Crafters Landscape

Speaker: Speaker: Andrew Bret Allen, Vear, Nevada Paver Crafters Department of Agriculture

Speaker: Bret Allen, Nevada Department of Agriculture

10–10:50 am 10–10:50 am ANSI Safety Standards Review NETWORKING & TRADESHOW

10–10:50 12–12:50 am pm

12–12:50 10–10:50 pm am

10–10:50 am

Speaker: David Gunter

LUNCHEON

Speaker: David Gunter

LUNCHEON NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW

NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW

11–11:50 am am 11–11:50

11–11:50 1–4:30 pmam

11–11:50 1–4:30 pmam

11–11:50 am

First ICPI Aid Certification for Arborist Training Cont.

Effective Vector Control ICPI Certification TrainingProgram Cont.

Effective Vector Control Program

Andrew Vear Speaker: Sheri Blackwell-Ralphe

Speaker: Andrew Jeff Jeppson, Speaker: Vear Washoe County Health District

Speaker: Jeff Jeppson, Washoe County Health District

12–1 12–1 pm pm LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW

12–1 8 am pm February 4, 2015

812–1 am February pm 4, 2015

12–1 pm

LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW TRADESHOW CHECK-IN

TRADESHOW LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW CHECK-IN

LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW

1–1:50 pm pm 1–1:50

8:30–11:50 1–1:50 pm am

8:30–11:50 1–1:50 pm am

1–1:50 pm

use of water NETWORKING & TRADESHOW

NETWORKING & TRADESHOW Speaker: Andrew Vear

Speaker: Speaker: Andrew Jamie Grear, Vear Nevada Department of Agriculture

Speaker: Jamie Grear, Nevada Department of Agriculture

2–2:50 pm

12–1 pm 2–2:50 pm

12–1 2–2:50 pm pm

2–2:50 pm

LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW

pesticides LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW

Environmental factors that affect pesticides

Speaker: Tim Fernald, Ewing

Speaker: Tim Fernald, Ewing

3–3:50 1–3:50 pm

3–3:50 pm pm 1–3:50

3–3:50 pm

Safety ICPI Certification Demonstration Training in the Continued Field Cont.

ICPI Pollinator’s Certification and beneficials Training Continued in Nevada

Pollinator’s and beneficials in Nevada

Andrew Vear& Jared Aborjena Speaker: Chris Bruner

Speaker: Speaker: Andrew Jeff Knight, VearNevada Department of Agriculture

Speaker: Jeff Knight, Nevada Department of Agriculture

4–4:50 pm

4–4:50 pm

4–4:50 4–4:50 pm pm

4–4:50 pm

Molly Bruner Sinnott,&Sinnott Speaker: Chris Jared Aborjena Consulting

NETWORKING & TRADESHOW Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena

NETWORKING & TRADESHOW Speaker: Pawl Hollis, Rail City Garden

TRACK TRACK

• Arboriculture Track – 4.5 ISA CEUs available.

• Pesticide Track:

– 3 ISA CEUs available.

– One CEU available for NV and CA Pest Control Operators for each class (2 are Law CEUs).

• Turf & Irrigation Track – 1 CEU available for NV Pest Control Operators for classes given by Andy Gebhart, Dave Barlow, Donald D. Franklin, & Molly Sinott.

• Entire Conference Attendance: – .45 GCSAA Education Points available.

– 7 Landscape Industry Certified CEUs available.

24th ANNUAL

Trade Show & Conference February 4th, 2015

ICPI Training & Certification February 3rd, 2015

Reno Sparks Convention Center 4590 S. Virginia, Reno, NV 18 Seminar Opportunities 2 Day Hardscape Training & HANK YOU TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: Certification Opportunity a Anderson, All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping; Pam Bedardt, City of Reno;

Water in the Truckee Meadows Tree Risk Assessment Speaker: Andy Gebhart, Manager of Speaker: Dean, Gail Willey Customer Brian Services, TMWA Landscape

Basic Agronomy Principles First Aid for Arborist Speaker: Dave Barlow, Technical Speaker: Sheri Blackwell-Ralphe Support Specialist, Best Professional Products

Matched Precipitation Rates/ Efficient Speaker: Donald D. Franklin, CID, CILA, Hunter Industries

Advanced Controller Programing Safety Demonstration in the Field Speaker: Donald D. Franklin, CID, Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena, CILA, Hunter Industries Consulting Arborists

3–3:50 pm pm 3–3:50

Turfgrass Disease - Identification & Safety ControlDemonstration in the Field Cont.

Speaker: Chris Dave Bruner Peterson, Target & Jared Aborjena Specialty Products

Safety Demonstration in theaField Cont.

Importance of trees during drought

TRACK

Tree Risk Assessment Beginning ICPI Certification

ANSI Safety Standards Review

ICPI Certification Training

Safety Demonstration in the Field Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena, Consulting Arborists

Safety Demonstration in the Field Cont.

TRACK

Beginning Pesticide Laws ICPI Certification and Regulations

ICPI Nevada Certification Weeds / Training EDD Maps

Environmental factors that affect

Extending the growing season Center

TRACK

Pesticide Laws and Regulations

Nevada Weeds / EDD Maps

Extending the growing season Speaker: Pawl Hollis, Rail City Garden Center

di Kratsch, UNCE; Ashley Andrews, UNCE; Scott Leonard, Signature Landscapes; ve Churchillo, Reno Urban Forestry; Bob Kelly, Kelly Tree Service

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Landscape Nevada

JANUARY 2015

www.nevadanla.com

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NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A Letter from the President Dear Members,

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Sara Anderson

NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

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JANUARY 2015

24th ANNUAL

nference Trade Show &ConCovention Center Reno Sparks

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IFICATION ICPI TRAINING & CERT February 3rd

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2014 Trophy Award Winners tion

ALERT!–Winter Dessica

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Time to Tackle Winter is a Great Page 6 Pest Populations Page 6

Robert Kelly, Director — Robert Kelly Tree Care

(775) 737-3530 Rick Clark, Affilliate — Equus Management

(775) 376-3334

Leslie Lyles, Director — Stewardship Horticultural

(775) 849-1215 Steve Churchillo, Director — City of Reno Urban Forester

(775) 334-2270 Pamela Bedard, Secretary/Treasurer —Horticulturist

(775) 560-5192 LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, 561 Keystone Ave., #356, Reno, NV 89503, phone 775.673.0404 or 800.645.9794, fax 775.673.5828, website: www. nevadanla.com, email: nlainfo@nevadanla.com.

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONS Write to Landscape Nevada at the address above or email the publisher at kathy@justimaginemktg.com or phone 775.746.4138.

SPECIAL THANKS Leslie Lyles for newsletter submissions and editing.

MISSION STATEMENT The Nevada Landscape Association provides leadership by promoting professionalism and integrity within the Green Industry through education, high standards and community involvement. We guide policy and uphold responsible resource management for the beautification and enhancement of our community.

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A light dusting of snow from this season’s first snowfall accents an Indian Summer crabapple. This crabapple’s persistent fruit will help feed non-migratory birds throughout the winter. Cover photo by Leslie Lyles.

Christina Volsko, Director— Crop Production Services

(775) 358-6166

P.O. Box 7431 Reno, NV 89510

WHY YOU SHOULD BE

Scott Leonard, President Elect — Signature Landscapes

(775) 857-4333 Sara Anderson, Past President —All Seasons Lawn & Landscaping (775) 329-2744

tarting in 2015, we will begin our Educational series of monthly meetings that will be co-sponsored with UNCE, TWMA, and Living with Fire. Our meetings will remain at the Cooperative Extension on Energy Way the first Tuesday of every month at noon.

Our focus this year will be on various water issues that face our Industry and landscapes.

Our Annual Trade show and Conference will be held on February 3rd and 4th, 2015 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. We will be offering ICPI Certification this year and this will be a two day class that will begin on February 3rd at 8 am. Please visit our website for more information on our upcoming events.

We would like to welcome Heidi Kratsch as our new president the first of January.

While it has been a year of growing for the NLA we look forward to many new things to come in 2015 and will support Heidi in any way that she needs us.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that 2015 will be a good year for all of us!

Official Publication

Heidi Kratsch, President — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (775) 784-4848

Nevada Landsca

Photo By Leslie Lyles

Landscape Nevada is published by: Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775.746.4138; kathy@justimaginemktg.com

www.nevadanla.com

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RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION >$25,000 1st Place – Gonzales Residence, Action Lawn

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION 1st Place – White Residence, Signature Landscapes

HARDSCAPE 2nd Place – Bailey Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

2014 TROPHY AWARDS LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION 1st Place – Reno Temple Parking Lot, Signature Landscapes

COMMERCIAL RENOVATION 1st Place – Cheesecake Factory, Signature Landscapes 2nd Place – St. Mary’s Medical Center, Signature Landscapes

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION 1st Place – White Residence, Signature Landscapes 2nd Place – Caramella Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping 3rd Place – Gilsdorf Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,000 1st Place – Huneycutt Residence, Signature Landscapes

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RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION $25,000 TO $50,000

SMALL COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Place – Hyatt Place, Signature Landscapes

1st Place – Schwedt Residence, Signature Landscapes 2nd Place – Coons Residence, Signature Landscapes 3rd Place –Parish Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

1st Place – Newblom Residence, Action Lawn and Landscape 2nd Place –Lakeside Residence, Signature Landscapes

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION >$25,000

WATER FEATURE

1st Place – Gonzales Residence, Action Lawn and Landscape 2nd Place – Chandler Residence, Signature Landscapes

1st Place – Callicrate Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

LARGE COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Place – Esplanade HOA, Signature Landscapes

MEDIUM COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE 1st Place – Casitas on the Green HOA, Signature Landscapes 2nd Place – Eagle Canyon Estates, Action Lawn and Landscape 2nd Place – Eagle Canyon North, Action Lawn and Landscape

LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

HARDSCAPE 1st Place – Walsh Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping 2nd Place – Bailey Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping 3rd Place – Brown Residence, Signature Landscapes

2014 SPECIAL AWARDS TONY ARMSTRONG HUMANITARIAN AWARD Given to an individual or company who has given unselfishly of their labor or materials to benefit the community.

Sara Anderson – All Seasons Lawn and Landscape

EDUCATION/RESEARCH AWARD Given to the individual or company who has contributed to the education of the members of the Green Industry.

Ellis Antunez – Landscape Architect

AMBASSADOR FOR THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY Given to the individual that has best served as a representative for the Green Industry.

Pamela Bedard – Horticulturist

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION 1st Place – Reno Temple Parking Lot, Signature Landscapes

Calendar of Events LATERAL INSTALLATION TRAINING: January 24, 2015, 12 pm at Western Nevada Supply WRITTEN EXAM AND LATERAL INSTALLATION RETAKE EXAMS: February 3rd & 4th, 2015 at Reno Sparks Convention Center 24TH ANNUALTRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE February 4, 2015 at Reno Sparks Convention Center

Given to an individual who has devoted many hours throughout the years to the Nevada Landscape Association to strengthen not only our organization but the Green Industry as a whole.

David Harvey – former Owner of Reno Green

NEVADA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM February 13, 2014, 9 am–Noon University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way, Reno Cost: $50 for the exam: Payable by cash (please bring exact amount), or Check made payable to: Nevada Department of Agriculture Study Material: Individuals must study for the exam; manuals are available at University of Nevada Cooperative for $15 or online at: www. nevadapesticideeducation.com Registration: Contact Bret Allen at (775) 353-3715 or bret.allen@agri.nv.gov

by February 5, 2015 *Weekly exams are given at Nevada Department of Agriculture offices, by appointment only:

Sparks (775) 353-3712 • Las Vegas (702) 668-4590

*The general exam plus one category is required for certification or recertification.

One of the biggest stresses on our landscapes is winter desiccation! If there’s been less than a half inch natural precipitation in a three week period (and no snow cover), advise clients to: 3 Water all recently installed (less than three years) trees and shrubs 3 Water all broadleaf evergreens 3 Water exposed evergreens and plants on south facing slopes Winter watering is one of the best things one can do for the health of landscape plants! www.nevadanla.com

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Winter is a Great Time to Tackle Pest Populations Leslie Lyles, M.S. Stewardship Horticultural

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inter is finally here and most landscapes have been put to bed, but there are still chores that can be done that will help reduce problems come spring. One of these tasks is controlling over-wintering insects with Dormant Oil “Dormant oils are sprays. Many insects spend the winter on and around our trees, living in the cracks of rough barked trees and in the organic duff at the base of trees. Applying a dormant oil after leaf drop and before bud break can help reduce these populations and lessen pest problems during the upcoming growing season. Dormant oils are most commonly generally used to control used on fruit trees, but they are also effective in controlling pests on other landscape trees that commonly have insect mites and soft bodied infestations such as pines, ash, birch and aspen.

Dormant oils are generally used to control mites and soft bodied insects such as aphids and scale. Oils work by suffocating the insects: they block the air holes (spiracles) through which insects breathe. Oils can also act as poisons, insects such as aphids interacting with the fatty acids of the insect and interfering with normal metabolism. Oils not only kill adult insects, but larvae, nymphs and eggs as well. and scale.”

When spraying dormant oil it is important to follow label directions carefully, as different oils have different restrictions. Generally speaking dormant oils should be applied when the temperatures are above freezing; freezing temperatures can cause the emulsion to break down and produce uneven coverage. Also, do not apply oils if plant tissues are wet or rain is likely as these conditions can inhibit proper oil coverage.

Although it is possible to combine some fungicides with oil sprays to help control disease, do not apply oils in combination with sulfur or sulfurcontaining pesticides; sulfur can react with oils to form compounds that are toxic to plants. Because elemental sulfur can persist for long periods, label directions on most oils prohibit their use within 30 days of a sulfur application.

Dormant oil sprays are a great tool to significantly reduce overwintering pest populations. Come spring, pest outbreaks will be smaller and more easily controlled, allowing your maintenance workers to focus on other spring chores.

Why Should You Be Certified?

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Each certified person demonstrates a mastery of a body of knowledge recognized throughout the green industry.

4 Each certified person possesses technical, theoretical, and practical expertise that is accepted as best practices in the green industry.

4 Each certified person is committed to the profession and the delivery of high quality, cost effective goods and services.

These individuals have chosen to match their knowledge against state and national standards and earned their certification.

4 The completion of the testing process is indicative of the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

4 Recertification assures knowledge, skills, and ability are continuously updated and the current national green industry standards.

4 Certification is one area of common ground that clients can use to judge quality and professionalism.

4 Certification saves the customer money because the certified individuals knowledge, skill, and ability make them better able to assist customers, meet contract specifications, and successfully manage both the schedule and the budget.

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