Landscape Nevada January 2016

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

2015 Trophy Award Winners

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A Letter from the President Dear Members,

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Heidi Kratsch

NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

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Rick Clark, President Elect — Omega Environmental Solutions (775) 376-3334 Heidi Kratsch, Past President — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (775) 784-4848 Debbie Jones, Secretary/Treasurer — Reno Green (775) 852-8952 Christina Volsko, Director — Crop Production Services (775) 358-6166 Robert Kelly, Director — Robert Kelly Tree Care

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Leslie Lyles, Director — Stewardship Horticultural (775) 849-1215 Brian Dean, Director — Gail Willey Landscapes

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Tricia Strouse, Director — All Seasons Lawn and Landscapes (775) 329-1531 LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431, phone 775.673.0404, fax 775.673.5828, website: www.nevadanla.com, email: nlainfo@nevadanla.com.

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

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NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pamela Bedard, President — Horticulturist

his is my final letter as President of the Nevada Landscape Association. I want to thank all of you for allowing me to serve, and for doing what YOU can to help our organization grow. Looking back, it has been a great year! In February, we held our annual conference and trade show and experienced the greatest attendance we’ve seen in years—over 150. Over the summer, we held Landscape Industry Certified training and certification testing. I am so impressed with the level of professionalism in that program; I encourage you to become certified if you aren’t already. In July, NLA was asked to testify in front of the Governor’s Forum on Drought held in Las Vegas. What an interesting experience that was! I truly appreciate having the opportunity to speak on your behalf. Finally, on November 6, we held our annual Trophy Awards banquet at the Silver Legacy in Reno. We had a record number of excellent submissions and over 100 attendees at the banquet. I don’t envy the judges who made decisions on the winning entries.

Again, thanks to all of you for your continuing support of the Nevada Landscape Association. I hope to see you at the 2016 NLA Conference and Trade Show to be held on February 17 and 18 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Please…stop and say “hi” when you see me.

Have a warm and restful holiday,

of the Nevada Official Publication

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

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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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2015 | Trophy Award Entries CATEGORY

PLACES

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LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION

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Lake Stanley Shoreline Restoration

Gail Willey Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION

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Dunn Residence

Gail Willey Landscaping

2nd

Nelson Residence

Reno Green Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,000

1st

Cohen Residence

Gail Willey Landscaping

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION $25,000 TO $50,000

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Boyd Residence

Signature Landscapes

2nd

Capotrio Residence

Pyramid Landscape

2nd

Gurnea Residence

Reno Green Landscaping

3rd

Hidy Residence

Signature Landscapes

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION > $25,000

1st

Burnette Residence

Signature Landscapes

LARGE COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE

1st

Curti Ranch HOA

All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

MEDIUM COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE

1st

The Republic

Signature Landscapes

2nd

Casoliel Condominiums

All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

SMALL COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE

1st

Lynnwood Arms

All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

1st

Richard Stout

Pyramid Landscape

2nd

Weir Residence

Signature Landscapes

1st

Maclean Residence

All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

1st

Sheldon Residence

All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping

2nd

Capotrio Residence

Pyramid Landscape

3rd

Edwards Residence

Signature Landscapes

1st

Ferdowsali Residence

Gail Willey Landscaping

2nd

Bevhle Residence

Signature Landscapes

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Mastrup Residence

Gail Willey Landscaping

SMALL RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD: Boyd Residence

Lake Stanley Shoreline Restoration, Gail Willey Landscaping

B) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,000—1st Place

Cohen Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping

C) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION $25,000 TO $50,000—1st Place

Boyd Residence, Signature Landscapes

D) RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION > $25,000—1st Place

Burnette Residence, Signature Landscapes

E) LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE—1st Place

Richard Stout, Pyramid Landscape

F) LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE—2nd Place

Weir Residence, Signature Landscapes

G) SMALL RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE— 3rd Place

Edwards Residence, Signature Landscapes

H) WATER FEATURE—2nd Place

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he key to success in any business is to have skilled, experienced, and motivated set of individuals, who will do whatever is necessary for the best interest of the company. In 201, consider using the following five key best practices into your business:

1 /// Communication

Management is all about communicating to the staff and the clients. Effective communication is a must when it comes to successful management. A clear path and protocol should be set in a clear line of communication.

2 /// Leading by Example

Respect is something you should earn. Leading by examples is the best way of doing this.

3 /// Setting and Demanding Realistic Goals

Realistic goals boost morale. Lots of times, organizations fail due to unrealistic, unachievable goals and objectives.

4 /// Open Management Style

When your management style is open and transparent, others respect you more. In addition, information directly flows from the problem areas to you.

Open door policy is a must in successful business.

5 /// Strategic Planning

Take time to develop your long term goals and direction of the business.

Conclusion Organizations can achieve a great success by employing management best practices. This is one way to make sure that the same mistake is not repeated.

Remember it is progress not perfection.

Sanitation in the Garden and Landscape

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all is here in the Truckee Meadows and it is time to focus on sanitation in the garden and the landscape.

Good sanitation practices can reduce or even eliminate disease causing pathogens and organisms. These pathogens and organisms can survive several months in leaf litter, decaying wood, or in the soil. Elimination of leaf litter and debris can reduce the need for chemical control and make your pest and disease control program more effective in the home garden and commercial landscape.

Leaf litter if not infected or infested can be of value if composted correctly, but should be removed and relocated to a compost pile, here you can deposit your leaves, combine with grass clipping, turn frequently and keep moist. Leaves compost more quickly if shredded. Aging compost takes time, so be patient. The presence of earth worms in your compost is a good sign.

When removing diseased branches and twigs it is important to cut below the infected or decaying area, sterilizing your pruning tools between cuts as not to spread the infection. Make sure your tools are sharp before beginning; ragged cuts are an entry point for infection.

Discard the infected wood, do not compost this material.

Treat infected trees with a fungicide. Horticultural oils work well to control insect populations and are a less toxic approach to insect control. A dormant or delayed dormant application can control many overwintering pests such as aphids. Treating in the late winter, before bud break, can save time and reduce pest problems later. Avoid using high residual insecticides in your garden and on fruit trees.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for now, Pray for snow!

Rick Clark

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Spray broad-leaf evergreens and roses with anti-transpirants to help prevent winter scorch.

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Mulch planting beds with organic mulch or compost to help retain soil moisture.

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Water newly planted trees and shrubs (less than 3 years), evergreens and exposed plants if there has been less than a half inch natural precipitation in a three week period (and no snow cover).

Providing winter care to landscape plants may mean the difference between a healthy, vigorous landscape or stressed, struggling trees and shrubs next spring.

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