Nursery & Landscape Notes Spring 2019 by North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association

Spring 2019 | Vol. 53, No.2

Publication of the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc.

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Spring 2019 | Vol. 53 No. 2

COMMENTARY President’s Message

Executive Vice President’s Message

NCNLA NEWS NCNLA Board Members Spotlight: Kevin Cagle, Tim Johnson II

NCNLA Honors Industry Standouts

Award Winner Q & A

Special Recognition

AROUND OUR INDUSTRY Legislative Update

Best Practice: Six Ways to Increase Social Media Engagement to Help Reach Your Business Goals

RESEARCH UPDATE Red-headed Flea Beetle Adult Observations and Larvae Management Research

Are There Alternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control in Landscapes?

GREEN & GROWIN’ 19 - THE PERFECT FIT 14 Premium Members

New Members

Calendar of Events

Advertiser’s Index

Continually striving to offer the Southeast’s premiere industry event each year, G&G’19 featured fundamental show components infused with new and improved options to provide an excellent overall attendee experience.

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Published by North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. 968 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

NCNLA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

NCNLA Staff Richard Lawhun Executive Vice President Kathryn Stansbury Director of Business Development Hannah Singleton Manager of Professional Development Victoria Torino Chief Financial Officer

Memorable and Inspirational

Nursery & Landscape Notes is published quarterly by the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. especially for nursery production, nursery research, interior and exterior maintenance and design build contractors in the landscape industry. The publication is distributed to approximately 1200 horticulture producers, landscape professionals and industry suppliers.

NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES is provided as a member service.

2019 NCNLA Board of Directors Jamie Thomas President Swift Creek Nursery Clayton, NC Hugh Crump Vice President/Secretary/ Treasurer Greenline Designs Charlotte, NC Shanon Spivey Past President Spivey’s Nursery, Inc. Kernersville, NC William Bass Hawksridge Farms Hickory, NC

Richard Gant Gant’s Nursery Marion, NC Leslie Herndon Greenscape Inc. Raleigh, NC Jeff Allegood Old Courthouse Nursery Warsaw, NC Tim Johnson II Tim Johnson Landscaping Statesville, NC Kevin Cagle Greenthumb Nursery, LLC. Ether, NC

Educational Advisors Justin Snyder Alamance Community College Graham, NC

Dr. Joe Neal North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Advertising

For Advertising rates and content submission, contact Stephanie Schaefer for a Marketing Opportunities Kit. 919-609-0803 or sschaefer@ncnla.com. The inclusion of products or brand names in this publication is not an endorsement by the editor, or the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association.

Purpose Statement

NCNLA’s mission is to provide essential value to our members through education, marketing, and advocacy. NCNLA seeks to promote and protect the interests of North Carolina’s Green Industry.

Goal Statement

NCNLA’s ultimate goal is to benefit its members’ economic, professional and personal growth. Tax Deductible Dues Contributions or gifts to NCNLA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary business expenses. A portion of your dues is not deductible as an ordinary business expense to the extent that NCNLA engages in lobbying. The estimated non-deductible portion of your dues assessment is 20%.

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s my colleague Shanon Spivey noted last year in this same column, “spring is a time for new beginnings.” The 2019 NCNLA board of directors certainly took that message to heart. Within three weeks of completing a hugely successful Green & Growin’ 19, the board jumped into a long-range planning session to begin the process of charting the future of NCNLA – and every aspect of the association was up for review. The two-day meeting not only resulted in an aggressive long-range plan, it served as a team building exercise for board members and staff as we seek to grow the association. Jamie Thomas When the board met on February 5-6 at the JC Swift Creek Nursery Raulston Arboretum, it wasn’t quite spring, but it sure Clayton, NC felt like it as temperatures were in the low 70s. The warm weather got everyone energized for a lot of serious discussion – or maybe it was the constant flow of Mountain Dew! None-the-less, we evaluated the association’s vison, mission, tagline, membership structure, dues structure, council and committee structure, education programming, certifications, bylaws, and more – all with the goal of identifying ways to enhance the association’s value proposition and better engage our members. You’ll be hearing more about our plans as we refine and implement the changes, but I’ll touch on a few of the items here.

Vision Statement The group spent a considerable amount of time discussing the need for a clear, concise vision statement that is both memorable and inspirational. As one person noted, “it needs to be short enough to fit on a t-shirt yet detailed enough to guide our decisions about the future of the organization.” After considering several iterations over the course of two days, the board unanimously approved: To Promote and Protect the Interests of North Carolina’s Green Industry

Mission Statement Not surprisingly, developing a statement that defines why NCNLA exists (i.e., its products and services) came a little easier to the group. After some discussion, we agreed on three basic tenets of the association – advocacy, education, and marketing. From there, we were able to fashion a concise statement that met with unanimous approval: To Provide Essential Value to Our Members through Education, Marketing, and Advocacy More on next page 

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Tagline

Our Mission: To Provide Essential Value to Our Members through Education, Marketing, and Advocacy

After spending several hours the first morning developing the vision and mission statements that would ultimately be approved by the board the next day, the tagline was surprisingly easy. We wanted a short catchy phrase to use in advertising and marketing materials. We also wanted something that could be interpreted in different ways depending on the target audience, and we felt we accomplished our goal in unanimously approving: Our Business is Green & Growin’

Membership/Dues Structure After several years of static membership and dues structures, the board elected to implement a tiered structure that provides different levels of benefit based on the desires of the member. The structure will have four tiers that offer varying levels of member benefits, including enhanced website listings, banner ads, and member discounts. While the tiers were developed using the number of employees within a member company as a guide, a member company can select whichever tier they prefer based on the level of benefits desired. In creating the tiered structure, we’ll be asking members to invest in a package based on the value they receive. This will allow members to have more control over their benefits and ensure they get the value they want. The tiered structure should also help to increase member engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. As you can imagine, it was a busy two days, and I am proud of my fellow board members for their willingness to evaluate every aspect of the association in an effort to raise our visibility and improve our value proposition. A lot of work remains to be done, including a bylaws amendment that we hope to address later this summer, but we are excited about the opportunities the proposed changes offer. We’ll be sharing more information in the next few months, and I hope you will join us in embracing a revamped NCNLA. I think you’re going to like it!

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NCNLA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Progress and Growth

f Green & Growin’ 19 is an indicator, NCNLA can look forward to an incredible year of progress and growth in 2019! What a terrific start to the new year. The education sessions were outstanding, the keynote speakers were informative and entertaining, the Marketplace was colorful and jampacked with activity, and the networking events were quite entertaining – karaoke anyone? I hope you were among the thousands of people that joined us in Greensboro as it was an event to remember. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of people to successfully organize and deliver a show of this magnitude. It would be impossible for me to list everyone in this limited space, but I do want to single out a few folks who helped make Green & Growin’ 19 a success:

Door captains Jamie Thomas, Chad Gragg, and Shanon Spivey, and the other members of the move-in / move-out crews who did a fantastic job assisting exhibitors and avoiding monster trucks;

Skip Warrick and his team for preparing a feast for more than 70 members of the move-in / move-out crew on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons;

Leslie Herndon and Hugh Crump for visiting every new exhibitor to express our thanks and welcome them to the show;

Whitney Phillips, Stephen Edwards, Joshua Singleton and the students from the University of Mount Olive for assisting at the education sessions, in the Marketplace, and everywhere in between;

Hope Mauney and the students from Lenoir Community College for matching the contributions of the UMO contingent step-for-step;

Donna Riddle and the students from Wilkes Community College for designing and installing the wonderful Marketplace entry;

Ewing, Green Resource, Triad Irrigation and Landscape Supply, Star Roses & Plants, Gossett’s Landscape Nursery, Got to be NC, Pender Nursery, Sampson Nursery, After Hours Nursery, Parker Bark, Casey Nursery, Powell’s Nursery, Fairview Nursery, Rocky Creek Nursery, Jake A. Parrott Insurance, Scottree, Bobbex, Fowler’s Nursery, Lake Tree Growers, NC Composting Council, Piedmont Carolina Nursery, and Southern Ag for being featured vendors;

JOCOPLANTS, Grants Creek Nursery, OHP, Dutchman Industries, Jericho Farms, Farm Credit Carolina, Gold Hill Nursery, plantANT.com, Star Roses & Plants, Swift Creek Nursery, Arbor Enterprises, Campbell Road Nursery, Mellow Marsh Farm, and Highway Equipment for being exclusive sponsors; and

Hannah Singleton, Kathryn Stansbury, and Stephanie Schaefer for pulling it all together during a trying year of attrition and transition!

Richard Lawhun NCNLA Executive Vice President

Next year, we plan to offer even more innovative educational programming, hands-on product demonstrations at the Marketplace, expanded networking opportunities, a simplified process for online and onsite registration, and much more.

Despite the overwhelming success of Green & Growin’ 19, we don’t intend to rest on our laurels. In early February, the NCNLA board and staff developed two pages of improvements and new opportunities meant to enhance your experience and provide greater value. Next year, we plan to offer even more innovative educational programming, hands-on product demonstrations at the Marketplace, expanded networking opportunities, a simplified process for online and onsite registration, and much more. One thing we will not offer in 2020 is skating lessons, so we moved the dates of Green & Growin’ 20 to avoid the U.S. Figuring Skating Championships. Green & Growin’ 20 will be held January 27-31, so make certain to block those dates on your calendar. I want to see you there! SPRING 2019 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 7

NCNLA BOARD MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

NCNLA Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members Kevin Cagle

Tim Johnson II

Kevin Cagle Owner and Partner, Greenthumb Nursery Location: Seagrove, NC

Tim Johnson II President, Tim Johnson Landscaping, Inc. Location: Statesville, NC Personal Industry Education/Certifications:

Personal Industry Education/Certifications:

Kevin Cagle

Tim Johnson II

30 years of hands-on industry experience

NC Pesticide License

NC Licensed Landscape Contractor

NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor

Various short course certifications

“We’ve been a member of NCNLA for as long as I can remember,” says Kevin, and in saying so, he’s not far off. Greenthumb Nursery – a third-generation business that he now owns with his brother, Robby – has been an NCNLA member for almost 40 years. Kevin continues to value his NCNLA membership because “being a member gets your name out there as a steward of the industry,” he explains. “Supporting the association is an important aspect of supporting the industry, and we want to do all we can to accomplish both.” Kevin agreed to join the NCNLA Board of Directors to learn more about the nuts and bolts of the industry. “Until you get involved, you don’t really know or understand everything the association and the industry has to offer,” he says. “I want to learn and contribute in a positive way so we can provide greater value to the industry.” He also looks forward to more involvement with his favorite NCNLA program, Green & Growin’. “As an exhibitor, the show is the best place to connect with customers and fellow vendors,” he says. “As a board member, I can play a role in implementing new ways to engage students, customers, vendors, and other participants. It’s an exciting opportunity.” When not at the nursery, Kevin spends time with his wife, April, daughter, Lilly, sons, Cole and Kanon, and their giant English Mastiff, Major. He and his family enjoy attending church and camp together. Kevin and his brother Robby host the Robert E. Cagle Memorial Golf Tournament to honor their father, who passed away in 2004. The annual event is held in late August at the Lochmere Golf Club in Cary, NC. Proceeds benefit the Cagle Scholarship for deserving horticulture students.

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Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Horticulture, North Carolina A&T

NC Licensed Landscape Contractor

NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor

NC BMP Maintenance and Inspection Certification

Certified Plant Professional

NC Pesticide License

ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer

NCMA Certified Segmental Retaining Wall Installer

Tim Johnson Landscaping is a long-time member of NCNLA. Both Tim and his father, Tim Sr. have been strong advocates for the industry and the association throughout their careers. For this reason, Tim jumped at the opportunity to serve as an NCNLA Board member for the betterment of the nursery and landscape industry and to be certain it continues to thrive for the next generation. “Whenever you talk to anyone in our industry, one of the first concerns they mention is the lack of an educated workforce,” says Tim. “As an NCNLA board member, I am excited about the opportunity to assist in putting programs in place to help educate students and current green industry employees who want to be stewards of our industry. We also need to educate the public on the awesome careers available in the nursery and landscaping industry.” In addition to education, Tim sees an opportunity for the association to play a key role in establishing industry standards for engineers and landscape architects to use when specifying landscape material. Beyond green industry pursuits, Tim spends as much time as he can with his wife, Jenni, daughter Eleanor (18 months), son Timothy Allen III (on the way!), and their two crazy dogs. Despite working in the landscape every day, Tim still enjoys working in his own yard. The former collegiate and professional baseball player continues to watch and play the game he loves, and he is active in youth events at his church.

MEMBER NCNLA NEWS NEWS

NCNLA Honors Industry Standouts The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association recognized the dedication and contributions of these industry members during Green & Growin ’19.

Jason Tebben, Arborscapes

Heather Rollins, Fairview Garden Center

Edward Snyder, Greenleaf Services, Inc.

Jerry Ragland Award

Libby Wilder Award

Oakland Award

Jason Tebben, of Arborscapes (Pineville, NC) received the 2018 Jerry Ragland Award. After graduating from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Jason Tebben began Arborscapes with longtime friend and business partner, Nathan Morrison. They decided to take the unique approach of combining tree care and traditional landscape installation to serve the varying needs of their clients. Under Tebben’s leadership the landscape maintenance and installation branch of Arborscapes has been growing and thriving for the last 18 years. Tebben says that much of their success is due to teamwork, innovative ideas and smart decisions that move the company forward. He is an active member of NCNLA and the green industry in North Carolina. The Jerry Ragland Award – named for the dedicated landscape contractor and past president of NCNLA - recognizes an outstanding young person in the landscape business who has worked in the industry between three and ten years. Honorees are members of NCNLA, nominated by the NCNLA membership, and have made accomplishments to the industry and community.

NCNLA honoured Heather Rollins of Fairview Garden Center (Raleigh, NC), as the recipient of the 2018 Libby Wilder Award. Heather Rollins has been an active member of NCNLA and the green industry in North Carolina since graduating from NC State University in 2005. She is currently responsible for managing and promoting Fairview Greenhouses and Garden Center. Rollins utilizes her knowledge and industry experience to make the most of social media tools and community supported agriculture programs as well as developing fun and engaging education programs that highlight our industry. Her daily business practices help to advocate for and ensure the success of North Carolina’s green industry for many years to come.

Edward Snyder of Greenleaf Services, Inc. (Linville, NC), received this year’s Oakland Award. Since starting Greenleaf Services in 2000, Snyder has always made relationships the company’s #1 priority. He shows his dedication to the industry by being a Registered North Carolina Landscape Contractor as well as a dedicated member of industry associations including the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, NALP, AmericanHort and others. Previously, Greenleaf Services has been honoured with NCNLA’s Excellence in the Landscape Awards for several projects and has been featured on the cover of Nursery and Landscape Notes. Established in 1978 by Oakland Plantation, the Oakland Award is given to individuals for outstanding service to the landscape industry.

Established in 1999, and named for long-time organizer extraordinaire for the North Carolina Association of Nurserymen, the Libby Wilder Award recognizes outstanding contribution to the nursery industry by a female.

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What advice would you give to someone trying to break into and/ or starting a career in NC’s green industry? HOLCOMB: The main thing you need in the nursery industry is the willingness to learn every day and work hard – both physically and mentally. Yes, I grew up in the nursery. Yes, I took a few horticulture classes at NCSU. But my working knowledge of horticulture was pretty slim. Once I caught onto the idea that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, I decided to learn as much as possible. I asked a lot of questions, especially from my father and our production leader, Mamie. They were both willing to take their time out to answer all my questions – even if they seemed basic to them. Then I became

involved in the Johnston County Nursery Association and the NCNLA. I gained invaluable knowledge not only from the continuing education offered, but from the “meeting before the meeting” or the “meeting after the meeting”. My biggest advice is to learn as much as possible, formally and informally. Listen closely to the industry veterans. As with anything, there is always room to improve and gain new ideas. SNYDER: Work hard, do what you say and say what you do .... and make sure this field is the career path you want to choose. The Green Industry is not for everyone. You may still question yourself- even if this is your career choice! Find a mentor early on-someone established in the business that can help you navigate some of the challenges you will face. Get out

there and watch what other people who are successful are doing and learn from them. Establish systems and processes early that make your business manageable and profitable for you. You must also be flexible and willing to drive a machine on a jobsite one day and sell a job to a customer the next. My business did not grow over night it has been a daily process through trial and error, working hard and not giving up, believing in yourself and having a vision. Without a vision you have no expectations! TAYLOR: Learn all you can, take opportunities when they come, and don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to try something new; To move forward and remain relevant, the green industry needs new ideas and people willing to experiment and implement them.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

The NCNLA Board of Directors extend a hardy thank you to the members of the move-in / move-out crew for their tireless efforts in making Green & Growin’ 19 a tremendous success. Well done!

Robby Cagle

Caleb Gragg

Brent Langston

Mike Roberson

Kathryn Tolbert

Hunter Casey

Chad Gragg

Jerry Merrill

Frank Robertson

John Clark

Jeff Gragg

Larry Merrill

Thomas Rojas

Danny VanDevender

William Westbrook

Joe Whittington

Tod Williams

Vaughn Willoughby

Tommy Woody Jr.

Justin Clark

Noah Gragg

Oscar Michel

Lucas Spivey

Richard Currin

Wendy Gragg

Jim Mitchell

Taylor Spivey

Alan Erwin

Landis Hall

Eric Mizner

Ken Stamper

Chip Ford

Mike Hudson

Ariel Montanez

Amanda Taylor

Mark Gantt

Josh Kennedy

Danny Rhodes

Allen Tolbert

Peggy VanDevender

Skip Warrick

Trey Warrick

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2019

NCNLA ROBERT CAGLE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, August 23, 2019

Lochmere Golf Club, 23511 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 919-851-0611

Sponsor & Golf Registration

Registration Deadline

August 9

Yes! I want to participate in the 2019 NCNLA Robert Cagle Memorial Golf Tournament on August 23, 2019.

1:30 pm Shotgun Start Dinner to Follow Tournament, No Rain Refunds!

Company ______________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ Fax _________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________

❑ $300 Hole Sponsorship Package (Includes Foursome) ❑ $75 Individual Player

Golfer Name ______________________________________ Handicap _____________

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❑ $500 Meal Sponsor ❑ $150 Hole Sponsor ❑ $5 Mulligan/Throws – can purchase on site.

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Please complete this form and return to the NCNLA office. Or Register online at www.ncnla.com.

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Education: January 14-16 Marketplace: January 17-18 Green & Growin’ 19 was led by a year of change for the Association and NCNLA staff, but as always, the success of the show demonstrates the strength and resilience of our industry and members!

Green and Growin’ 19 was packed full of

THE PERFECT FIT

knowledgeable professionals eager to take in the variety of educational offerings and gorgeous plants brought in by numerous nurseries from around North Carolina and beyond. All of this was highlighted by some truly beautiful weather (marking a significant, and much welcomed turn from last year’s spectacular snow!).

4,000 Total Attendees

Green & Growin’ 19 welcomed about 4,000 industry members to “Piece It Together” at NCNLA’s annual education conference and marketplace, January 14-18 in Greensboro, North Carolina. A broad range of green industry buyers and sellers attended this year, representing more than 30 states, Canada and Australia.

The Green and Growin’ Education Conference ran Monday through Wednesday,

400+ Booths

followed by the Green and Growin’ Marketplace’s expansive green-goods tradeshow on Thursday and Friday. Continually striving to offer the Southeast’s premiere industry event each year, G&G’ 19 featured the staple variety of plant material while introducing a much larger offering of allied and equipment vendors. Read on for a Green and Growin’ 19 recap of this year’s events.

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THE RIGHT FIT - EDUCATION

“Very informative sessions, introduction of new ides and networking opportunities.”

aking the most of beautiful winter weather, attendance was up at Green and Growin’ Education sessions this year. A total of 2,400 industry professionals came to “Piece It Together” by taking in the wealth of information available during Green and Growin’ 19’s worldclass learning opportunities. Three days of timely, targeted education kicked off on Monday, January 14. The program was packed with CEU-infused seminars, interactive workshops, specialty classes and two dynamic Keynote presentations.

Ron Rosenberg

Bryce Lane

This year’s stellar line-up included 57 seminars across ten education tracks including the new Outdoor Living Series. More than 200 CEUs were offered — affirming NCNLA’s Green and Growin’ as the “one-stop shop” for green industry professionals looking to earn credits at the national, regional and state levels. Dynamic, renowned speakers included award-winning speaker, author and coach Ron Rosenberg, who captivated the audience with funny and informative ‘Outrageous Marketing: How to Dominate Your Market Niche’ keynote presentation. Industry veteran and national award-winning NCSU instructor Bryce Lane provided his unique, valuable perspective on what it takes to cultivate good leadership; while certified horticulturist and self-proclaimed plant geek Leslie Halleck gave an engaging and relevant presentation on indoor growing and recruiting the next generation of young professionals.

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Leslie Halleck

100

“Collaboration of plant industry professionals regarding issues and concerns for the industry is exciting to see and be a part of.”

“Great event for getting CEUs across a variety of licenses. Well organized and friendly staff makes it an enjoyable experience.”

“Always something for everyone, well organized and focused event.”

hours of business education

specialty/ certification classes

3,800

200+CEUs

seminars/ workshops

education tracks

Attendees – UP 20% FROM LAST YEAR!

Source: Attendee surveys

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THE RIGHT FIT - MARKETPLACE “Green & Growin’ is always a great event. It is exciting to be a vendor and do business with a variety of consumers. It’s also fun to be able to walk the floor and see the variety of plant material, allied supplies and equipment.” Caroline Marston, Carolina Cat

ndustry professionals gathered at the Greensboro Coliseum on Thursday and Friday for the Green and Growin’ 19 Marketplace, ready to do business, network and learn the latest news about green industry trends for the year ahead. With 400+ total exhibiting booths this year, the two-day green-goods tradeshow was the prime opportunity to see products from a wide array of producers and suppliers. Attendees had the opportunity to visit over 398 exhibiting companies from North Carolina, the Southeast and across the nation. This year’s selection of growers, producers, suppliers, hardscapes, tools, and equipment dealers ensured attendees could find everything they need for a successful 2019.

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400+ 398

Booths

Exhibiting companies

Marketplace Booth Awards NCNLA Best in Show

Best Floral Ornamental Booth

Hawksridge Farms

A&A Plants

Hickory, NC

Browns Summit, NC

Best Allied Booth

Best Woody Ornamental Booth

Green Touch Industries

Neuse River Nursery

West Palm Beach, FL

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Customers Will Find Your Products FAST — on the NEW BuyNCPlants.com

PO I N T. P IC K . CL I CK .

NCNLA has partnered with PlantAnt — the industry’s most powerful and innovative plant search engine — to make listing products, supplies and services easier for you — and help buyers find them fast! New tools to help you sell more: n

Inventory updates

Photo uploads

Price lists

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G&G Exhibitor/Featured Vendor highlight options PLUS — Faster, easier search options for buyers Unlimited FREE listings for NCNLA members.

THE RIGHT FIT - NETWORKING

orth Carolina’s green industry enjoys a unique culture of cooperation and camaraderie among its family-owned farms and small businesses. Connecting with peers is an essential part of the Green and Growin’ agenda, as networking opportunities throughout the show make it a great place to connect and build relationships. Green & Growin’ 19 offered numerous networking opportunities, including evening events, Green & Gather and After Hours, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel. Both events offered industry professionals the perfect platform to kick back and chat with their peers over drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. The Women in the Green Industry Gathering once again was well attended and successful – welcoming dozens of professional women in the industry to have dessert while sharing fellowship and fascinating information.

“Loved getting the chance to network with colleagues, new update on After Hours was great!” “Networking events at G&G are always great for catching up, comparing notes and just enjoying a drink and conversation with friends and colleagues.” Source: Attendee survey SPRING 2019 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 21

NCGreenPrints.com NCNLA’s consumer website is an update to TarheelGardening.com. It’s purpose is to engage both “next generation” young consumers and traditional audiences by connecting the quality of life, economic and environmental benefits that come from a well designed/maintained landscape using NC nursery crops. In addition to increasing the perceived value of NC trees and landscape plants, the site emphasizes the importance of hiring certified professionals and promotes green industry businesses across North Carolina. NC GreenPrints.com is designed to provide next generation consumers with a clear, straightforward and easy way to learn more about NC nursery crops — and to connect with NCNLA’s community of members as the people who can provide those products and services. It offers all the knowledge, tools and product information consumers need on an accessible digital platform.

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EXHIBITORS

2Plant International

A-V International

Brantley Farms, Inc.

A & A Plants, Inc.

Back Road Farms

Brantley Nurseries

A.D.R Bulbs, Inc.

Bailey Nurseries, Inc.

Breezy Acres Nursery

Aarons Creek Farms, Inc.

Baker Environmental Nursery, Inc.

Brookshire & Associates

Bamboo Supply Company BASF

Brunson Wholesale Nursery

Adcock's Nursery

Baucom's Nursery

Bryan Wagoner Tree Farm

After Hours Nursery, LLC

Belgard Hardscapes

Agri Supply

Acer Acres, Inc. ACT Construction Equipment

Brooksville Palms

Carolina Crepe Myrtle & Shade Tree, LLC.

Corteva Agriscience

Carolina Finest Fountains & Statuary

CowPots, LLC

Carolina Golf Cars Carolina Landscape Supplies, Inc.

Country Ridge Nursery Creekside Farms Nursery Crescent Garden Currins Nursery, Inc.

Carolina Native Nursery

Curv-Rite, Inc.

Buds & Blooms Nursery

Carolinas Irrigation Association

Daddy Pete's Plant Pleaser

Bennett's Creek Nursery

Buffalo Horticulture Sales

Carroll's Plant Center, Inc.

Big Frog Nursery

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Pack Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Riverside Plastics, Inc.

Johnson Nursery Corp.

Miller's Ground Cover

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Robert M. Gragg & Sons Nursery

Johnston County Nursery Marketing Association

Mize Farm and Garden

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Jones Insurance Agency

ML Irrigation Systems, Inc.

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MNI Direct

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McMakin Farms Inc.

Roger Coffey & Sons Nursery, Inc.

SiteLight LD, Inc.

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Tree Town USA

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Superior Greenery

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Southern Ag

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T.H. Blue, Inc.

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Thomas Nursery

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Triangle Turf & Ornamental

Tennessee Valley Nursery, Inc.

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Stihl

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Turfgrass Council of NC

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Triangle Nursery

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Advocating on behalf of the horticulture industry is a critical role of the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA). So much so, it is embodied in the association’s vision – To Promote and Protect the Interests of North Carolina’s Green Industry. To increase NCNLA’s effectiveness in achieving common goals, the association participates in the Lighthouse Program, a coalition of state and national associations led by AmericanHort.

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Lighthouse Program: Lifting Horticulture’s Voice

Everyone in horticulture should have a strong voice on Capitol Hill. AmericanHort advocates for the interests of green industry employers on federal legislation and regulation. With a dedicated team of professional staff and expert advisors in Washington, D.C., they work hard to build relationships with key decision makers and maintain a reputation for integrity and credibility. Politics are also local, and the voices of voters and constituents matter. The Lighthouse Program green industry grassroots partnership is designed to strengthen the industry’s influence and raise awareness of critical and emerging issues. Here’s how it works - state partners enroll their active members, who receive the following primary benefits:

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The goal of the Lighthouse Program is to make it easy for association members to stay informed, get engaged, and be effective.

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nears, we’re part of a full-court press for relief. This is a timely, strong, bipartisan letter from Congress compelling swift action to free up more visas in time to help secure a successful spring. Hopefully, Secretaries Nielsen and Acosta (Department of Labor) will heed the call.”

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Six Ways to Increase Social Media Engagement to Help Reach Your Business Goals

ocial media is a great, often free, way to help you reach your business goals. Posting information about your business and services can:

best to share relevant and timely information. Here are some recommended post topics:

Seasonal services

Increase Brand Recognition/Visibility

Product promotions

Industry tips and tricks

Increase Sales

Employee profiles

Drive Referrals and Word-of-Mouth Business

Finished project photos and details

Connect with Customers

Customer appreciation

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Company charity and community involvement

Improve Business Through Technology

Be a source of information for your audience and they’ll keep coming back for more. Your information doesn’t need to be unique, but it needs to be clear, concise, and presented in an appealing way.

However, social media won’t do your business any good if people aren’t engaging with your posts. If you feel like you’re sending messages out into the void and not getting anything in return, here are six ways you can better engage your audience to reach your business goals.

1. Share Relevant Information

It can be easy and fun to share the latest celebrity meme or political scandal, but for your business, it is

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2. Use Color

Color can improve reader comprehension by 73%, and 93% of purchases are made on visual perceptions. To help people remember your company name and keep them from scrolling past your posts, always include a color photo or graphic. Be certain all OSHA regulations SPRING 2019 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 33

and standards are being followed in the photo (i.e., if someone is mowing, they should be wearing proper clothing, ear and eye protection, etc.) to avoid fines – OHSA monitors social media!

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3. Respond

Share this post with your friends!

Like our page!

If someone posts a comment on your page, make sure you respond. If you don’t have time to write a lengthy response, click the “like” button, simply say “thank you,” or post an emoji. In the same way you want people to engage with your posts, people want to know you hear and appreciate them too.

4. Post at Optimum Times

If you post at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night when your customers are asleep, it’s likely no one is going to see your post. There are a ton of social media studies online that can give you recommended times for each social media platform. However, across the board, typically Noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays is a good option.

5. Include a Call to Action

Give your audience some direction to help you get the results you want:

6. Analyze Your Results

Most social media sites include software to help you see how many people view, like, or share your posts. On Facebook, look for the “Insights” tab on your business page, and on Twitter and LinkedIn look for the “Analytics” tab. Reviewing your site’s analytics once a month is a good way to see how your posts are doing overall. Also consider your office resources (monthly invoicing, call logs, etc.) to see if your social media posts are increasing sales, finding new clients, or retaining current clients. If you follow these tips and discover you aren’t getting the results you want, then adjust your timing, messages, or photos/graphics to do better the next month. It may take time to “perfect” your technique, but it will pay off in the long run.

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INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Red-headed Flea Beetle Adult Observations and Larvae Management Research

ed-headed flea beetle (RHFB), Systena frontalis, a native insect east of the Rocky Mountains is an increasing problem for nursery growers. Adults chew holes in tender leaves or cause stippling in thicker leaves. The plants most damaged are Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica), weigela (Weigela florida), panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). Tender growth on many other deciduous, evergreen, woody, and herbaceous plants is damaged. Growers report damage on crapemyrtles (Lagerstroemia spp.), however, I see mostly Altica spp. flea beetles and rabbit tracks on them.

NC Biology Update

Adults are shiny black with a red head and are 1/10 - ¼” long. The insect overwinters as eggs. First generation larvae hatch and feed on roots of container grown plants starting ~250 - 480 GDD50 (Growing Degree Day with a base temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit). I find larvae earlier in overwintering houses and later outdoors (my earliest outdoor, 360 GDD50). Larvae feeding doesn’t reduce growth but controlling them prevents adults. Larvae are creamy-white with red streaking, a brown head, 6 legs, and 2/10 - 4/10” long. They look like small roots and move inside root balls when in light. The key feature is a fleshy projection on top of the last abdomen section. Larvae pupate to become adults. First generation adults start emerging ~520 GDD50 (overwintering house plants) - 1000 GDD50 (outdoors

when southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora and Virginia sweetspire start flowering). Second generation larvae begin ~1,500 - 1900 GDD50. Second generation adults start ~1,900 - 2,300 GDD50. By mid-summer you find all 4 life stages in containers as generations overlap. We may have as many as 4 generations in NC (I have found adults as late as November 20).

Grower concerns and NC Observations

Growers worry about movement from woods or crops into nurseries. My observations with flight interception traps placed around the perimeter of nurseries adjacent to swamps, ponds, dry woods, corn, soybeans, pocosins, and pine clear cuts indicate no major movement into nurseries. With 7 different trap locations over two summers and 18 weeks of collection time I only collected 1 adult.

By Danny Lauderdale, Area Specialized Agent – Nursery and Greenhouse, Eastern Region, NC Cooperative Extension

I have observed adults move from struggling weigela plants to emerging soybeans then back to newly potted panicle hydrangea plants. Adults never maintained a population in soybeans (they were on tender foliage only when nothing else was desirable). The only weed I have seen adults feeding on is pigweed (Amaranthus spp.). I have seen adults feeding on small Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) at the edge of heavily infested container waxmyrtles. Neighboring waxmyrtles in a windbreak were undamaged. Lush, tender growth is more desirable. This year I found a suspicious red-headed insect feeding on common dayflower at a nursery edge that SPRING 2019 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 35

turned out to be Oulema sayi, a relative of cereal leaf beetle. This insect has a red head and thorax. I have never seen it in ornamentals. I rarely find RHFB feeding on anything but nursery grown ornamentals.

Management

Soon after emergence, mating begins and egg laying soon follows.

First generation larvae scouting is important. Larva can be found on the edge of plant root balls starting ~250 - 480 GDD50. Scouting should be done when substrate is moist since larvae move inside when drying occurs. Documenting larvae populations can determine need for larvae treatments (drenches) or early adult systemic foliar applications prior to emergence. A second larvae scouting can be done starting ~1,500 - 1900 GDD50 to determine later season management. Scouting for larvae in purchased liners is also recommended. Bifenthrin at rates incorporated for fire ant management is not effective at reducing larvae (based on my lab trials) or beetle populations (based on nursery observations). Research by Brian Kunkel (University of Delaware) has shown that drenching containers when first generation larvae are active with the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema carpocapsae (I have also had excellent control with this nematode in 1 study), entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana or Metarhizium anisophliae, and azadiractin has reduced larvae and adult populations.

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Dinotefuran (drench) and imidacloprid (drench, granular, or tablet) show promise for larvae control (applied before egg hatch). Products for adult management from trials by Kunkel, Raymond Cloyd (Kansas University), grower observations, and IR-4 research by Kristine Braman (Univeristy of Georgia) and Steve Frank (NC State University) include acetamiprid, bifenthrin, carbaryl, cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin + imidicloprid, cyantraniliprole, diazinon, dinotefuran, imidacloprid, lambdacyhalothrin, spinosad, spinetoram + sulfoxaflor, tau-fluvalinate, and thiamethoxam. Rotate active ingredient IRAC Group to prevent resistance and limit outbreaks of spider mites. (systemic products work best as foliar pretreatment targeting 1st or 2nd generation adults). My work with acephate drenches has provided 92% - 100% 1st generation larvae control. I will have data ready at the Eastern NC Nursery Conference in Wilson, NC on February 12, 2019 related to other larvae control studies. (http://go.ncsu.edu/2019ENCNC). Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also started trials using incorporation and topdressing at potting. If you have ideas, interest in research, or need help managing this insect contact me at danny_ lauderdale@ncsu.edu.

INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Dr. Joseph C. Neal Extension Specialist, Weed Science Department of Horticultural Science and Dr. Andrew F. Senesac Weed Scientist Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk Co.

Are there alternatives to glyphosate for weed control in landscapes?

lyphosate is the most widely used postemergence herbicide in landscape plantings for several reasons.

First and foremost, it is effective. Glyphosate is a systemic (translocated) herbicide that moves from the treated foliage to other plant parts, including the roots. In this way, glyphosate kills annual and perennial weeds.

Glyphosate is non-selective. This means a single herbicide can be used to control most weeds – grasses, sedges and broadleaves.

Glyphosate has little or no soil residual. It is rapidly bound by clay particles in the soil rendering it inactive. This means you can spray weeds beneath shrubs and trees without damaging the desirable plants – as long as you keep the spray on the weeds and off of the shrubs.

Glyphosate is relatively inexpensive – compared to other herbicides.

And, until recently, it has been considered to be one of the least toxic and environmentally benign herbicides in use.

However, recently the toxicity and environmental safety of glyphosate has been questioned and has also been the subject of litigation. Although hazard analysis by one non-governmental organization has raised concerns, in 2016 the US EPA released a report from a review of glyphosate carcinogenicity and concluded

that glyphosate is "not likely to be carcinogenic to humans." This conclusion is consistent with conclusions of other similar regulatory agencies. The full EPA report is available. More recently (2017), the US EPA released a draft review of glyphosate human health and ecological risk assessments. This draft human health risk assessment concludes that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans. The Agency’s assessment found no other meaningful risks to human health when the product is used according to the pesticide label directions. The Agency’s scientific findings are consistent with the conclusions of science reviews by a number of other countries, as well as the 2017 National Institute of Health Agricultural Health Survey. The US EPA’s human health review evaluated dietary, residential/non-occupational, aggregate, and occupational exposures. Additionally, the Agency performed an in-depth review of the glyphosate cancer database, including data from epidemiological, animal carcinogenicity, and genotoxicity studies. The ecological risk assessment indicated that there is potential for adverse effects on birds, mammals, and terrestrial and aquatic plants.

Dr. Joseph C. Neal

Dr. Andrew F. Senesac

More recently, in January 2019, Health Canada released a re-review of glyphosate. This statement from the review sums up the conclusions: "No pesticide regulatory authority in the world currently considers glyphosate to be a cancer risk to humans at the levels at which humans are currently exposed." SPRING 2019 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 37

Table 1. Signal words, PPE and OMRI certifications for glyphosate and chemical alternatives for use in managed landscapes: Herbicide glyphosate

glufosinate†

Trade name(s) Roundup Pro and many more Finale

Signal word Caution

Required Applicator PPE*

Warning

pelargonic acid

Scythe

Warning

Axxe ammonium nonanoate (=pelargonic acid) FinalSan ammonium soaps of fatty acids

Warning

caprylic and capric acid

Suppress

Warning

vinegar / acetic acid

WeedPharm, many others

Danger

AvengerAG

Caution

d-limonene

plant oils (clove, cinnamon, citric, others

many

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Controlling seedling annual broadleaf weeds without glyphosate.

Many options are available to control small broadleaf weeds. The best alternative is to prevent the weeds from emerging by using mulches and sanitation practices that prevent the introduction and spread of weed seeds. Preemergence herbicides may be used to control annual grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds. However, even in the best-managed landscapes, some weeds will germinate and establish. These weeds will need to be controlled, manually or with postemergence herbicides, before they go to seed.

Manual removal

Does this mean glyphosate is "safe"? It is my opinion that we must limit our exposure to all pesticides, including glyphosate. When using any pesticide: wear appropriate protective clothing, use it carefully to avoid off-target deposition, store the pesticide in a safe and secure site, and follow all label directions.

Are there alternatives?

asking is: “what can I use instead of glyphosate?” The answer to this question will depend upon the weeds you are trying to control. Seedling annual broadleaf weeds can be easily controlled with other herbicides and herbicidally-active natural products, or even with a hoe or other tool. Perennial weeds, established annual weeds, and grasses are more difficult to control. Regardless of the method or product chosen, the cost for removal will be higher than with glyphosate. This will result from higher chemical costs, more applications, or higher labor costs.

There will always be some hand weeding in landscape plantings. Remove weeds before they have a chance to establish a large root system and before they go to seed. This is best accomplished with frequent weeding – about every 2 weeks. Hand weeding frequently is effective for annual weeds but can also control perennial weeds before they become well established. The limitations, of course, include the expense and availability of labor to do so.

Flame, steam or hot-foam weeding Heat can kill seedling broadleaf weeds. Flame weeding is effective on seedling broadleaf weeds growing in hardscapes but should not be used in areas where flammable mulching materials are present. Sites where flame weeding may be practical include cracks in driveways, between pavers, or in gravel mulch. When using a flame weeder you do not need to actually burn the weeds. A brief exposure to the flame will heat the water inside the plant without flames. The leaf tissues will collapse very rapidly after treatment. Larger weeds will require repeated treatments. Flame weeding will provide only foliar damage to grasses, perennial sedges and perennial broadleaf weeds. These types of weeds re-grow rapidly following treatment. Where flammable materials are present, steam or hot foam weeding are preferred over flame weeding. The effect is similar to that of flaming. Commercial equipment is available that use pressurized steam (e.g. WeedTechnics™) or hot water + foaming agent (e.g. FoamStream, Weedingtech™). These machines remove the hazard of fire but do use about 60 gal of water per

hour of use. Also, the output from these devices is HOT and accidental contact with the foam or steam can cause severe burns.

Postemergence herbicide alternatives Several other non-selective herbicides are available for use in landscape plantings. These include: Diquat (Reward™), pelargonic acid (Scythe™), glufosinate (Finale™ and others), and many “natural products” such as vinegar and botanical oils. All of these products have contact-type activity. That means they do not translocate to the roots of treated plants. If applied at the labeled dose and with thorough spray coverage, each of these herbicides will control seedling annual broadleaf weeds. None of these products have residual activity (i.e.: no root uptake and no preemergence weed control) in soils. Glufosinate (Finale™, Bayer Corp.) is a non-selective, postemergence herbicide that is sometimes described to be a contact action but is “locally systemic” – meaning it moves within treated foliage but does not translocate throughout the plant. Thus, Finale typically does not control perennial weeds (such as: bindweed, goldenrod, bermudagrass, and mugwort) as well as glyphosate. Yet, reduced translocation of Finale may offer advantages over glyphosate in some trim and edge applications and in landscape beds where one may avoid systemic damage to landscape ornamentals from inadvertent spray drift. Like the other postemergence herbicides described above, glufosinate has little or no potential for root uptake when applied to the soil. Diquat (Reward™, Syngenta Corp. or Diquat SPC™, Nufarm Ltd.) is a postemergence, contact weed killer. It kills small annual weeds. Large annual weeds and perennials will be injured but not killed. Thorough spray coverage is necessary to achieve optimum results. In our research Reward herbicide was more effective when applied in spray volumes of at least 2 gal per 1000 ft2 (over 80 gallons per acre). Advantages of Reward include rapid kill of small seedling weeds and relatively low cost. Compared to the other contact herbicides described in this section, diquat is more effective on young seedling grasses. Also, small amounts of spray drift will cause only cosmetic damage to landscape plants and will not translocate to kill desirable plants. Additionally, Reward is not as temperature sensitive as many other herbicides, working well in cool and warm weather. Disadvantages of this herbicide are lack of control of perennial weeds, grasses, or well-established annual weeds Pelargonic acid (Scythe™, Gowan Co.) is also a postemergence, contact herbicide that controls small seedling broadleaf weeds but only injures larger annual weeds and perennials. In cold weather, Scythe is not as effective as Reward, but in warm weather Scythe provides very rapid weed control. Advantages of Scythe include very rapid symptom development

Selective Broadleaf Weed Control and Sedge Control Herbicide triclopyr

Trade name(s) Southern Ag Brush Killer, and others

clopyralid†

Lontrel & oth-ers

bentazon

Basagran TO

halosulfuron

Sedgehammer

sulfentrazone†

Dismiss

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through commercial and retail distributors. These products are non-selective and have contact action similar to fatty acid herbicides. They are effective on seedling annual broadleaf weeds but only burn the foliage of perennial weeds, large annual weeds and grasses. Complete spray coverage is important to obtain optimum results. Symptoms are rapidly visible – within an hour on a sunny, warm day. Users should remember that “natural” does not always mean “safe”. Most products containing vinegar and natural oils have higher dermal toxicity than synthetic herbicides and may carry a “Danger” signal word on the label (Table 1). When using these natural products, avoid contact with skin or eyes, and avoid inhaling spray fines. Contact-action herbicides, including OMRI-certified products, can be effective post emergence tools for small annual broadleaf weeds. They are less effective on grasses and sedges and, at best, will only knock down the top growth of perennial weeds. Still, with regular repeat applications, these products can be useful postemergence tools. Steam weeder. Photo credit: C. Wilen, Univ. of California, Area IPM Advisor

Spray drift from contact herbicides cause localized lesions on green tissues. Over-dosing can cause stem and bark damage on landscape plants.

drift on desirable plants will cause cosmetic damage but will not translocate to kill the entire plant. In all applications, avoid contact with desirable vegetation. The main disadvantages for Scythe are higher cost and it is somewhat less effective than Reward on larger weed seedlings. Additionally, the odor is persistent and offensive to some people, and spray drift can be a severe eye irritant. Several OMRI-certified nonselective, contact-action herbicides are available in the marketplace; some of the more commonly-used products are described below and summarized in Table 1. These products generally contain one or more of the following ingredients: fatty acids, acetic acid (vinegar), or natural plant oils. Ammonium nonanoate (Axxe™) is an OMRI certified formulation of pelargonic acid, the same active ingredient as Scythe. Its performance is understandably nearly identical to that of Scythe. FinalSan™ is a mixture of fatty acid soaps with similar contactactivity. Suppress™ is an emulsifiable concentrate of two short chain fatty acids (caprylic and capric acid). These products are fast acting, contact-action herbicides destroying the integrity of the leaf surface and cell walls. They work in the same way that Scythe™ (pelargonic acid) does. But unlike Scythe, Suppress, Axxe and FinalSan have been approved by OMRI for use in organic agriculture and horticultural operations, including in and around landscapes. Suppress is less active when the carrier water pH is greater than 6.0. If water used to dilute the spray has a pH higher than 6.0, the addition of an acidifier like Biolink™ to the dilution water before mixing will improve product efficacy. Many product formulations containing acetic acid (vinegar) and various botanical oils are available

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Preemergence herbicides with Postemergence activity Several residual herbicides labeled for use in landscape plantings also have postemergence activity on some weeds. The most commonly used herbicides in this category are flumioxazin (Sureguard™) and indaziflam (Specticle™). These herbicides will control many small seedling broadleaf weeds and provide residual control of many weeds from seed. Larger annual weeds and perennial weeds may exhibit damage to the foliage or reduced growth, but plants recover.

Controlling seedling and perennial grasses without glyphosate Selective, postemergence herbicides are available for the control of annual and perennial grasses. Sethoxydim, fluazifop-p, clethodim and fenoxaprop-ethyl are all labeled for the control of grass weeds in and around broadleaf ornamentals. These herbicides are applied to the foliage, translocate throughout the plants killing grasses to the roots. They can be applied over the top of many broadleaf ornamental plants in landscapes. A more thorough discussion of these products is available in the fact sheet: Postemergence Grass Control in Landscapes and Nurseries.

Controlling perennial weeds without glyphosate

Without glyphosate, controlling perennial weeds will be more difficult and will require a more diversified selection of control options. Perennial grasses can be controlled with selective herbicides (described above). Sedges can be controlled with directed applications of sedge-specific herbicides. Established broadleaf weeds (including woody weeds) may in some circumstances be control with synthetic auxin herbicides. And,

manual removal will be part of each weed management plan. Sedges are generally not well controlled by contacttype herbicides. However, other herbicides are labeled for use in landscape plantings for postemergence control of annual and perennial sedges. The three herbicides most commonly used for this purpose are bentazon (Basagran TO™), halosulfuron (Sedgehammer™), and sulfentrazone (Dismiss™). Each of these herbicides can damage landscape plants if treatments contact the foliage. Thus, they must be used as though they are non-selective, avoiding contact with desirable plants. Bentazon is a postemergence herbicide that controls yellow nutsedge, most annual sedges, and some seedling broadleaf weeds, but does not control purple nutsedge. Multiple applications at 10 to 14 day intervals are necessary to achieve acceptable control. Halosulfuron controls both yellow and purple nutsedge, and a few seedling broadleaf weeds. Reapply when regrowth is observed, typically 4 to 6 weeks after the initial application. Sulfentrazone is more effective on yellow nutsedge but will suppress purple nutsedge, morningglory seedlings and some other broadleaf weeds. Re-apply when re-growth is observed. Follow the hyperlinks for more detailed information about each of these herbicides. Perennial broadleaf weeds are not well controlled by contact-type herbicides that just burn the foliage but do not translocate to the roots or other shoot tissues. Repeated applications of contact-type herbicides can provide seasonal suppression and enough applications can exhaust the plant’s ability to recover. More effective means of control may be to manually remove the weeds (root and all), smother the weeds with black plastic, or to use a synthetic auxin herbicide. Perennial weeds that do not spread by rhizomes or stolons may be manually removed with a shovel or weed wrench. The shovel is fairly self-explanatory. Dig up the weedy plant by the roots, removing as much of the root mass as is feasible. A weed wrench is a useful device to remove woody weeds such as tree saplings or woody shrubs. The weed wrench uses leverage to firmly hold the base of the weed then lift the weed, roots and all, from the ground. These devices are not effective on herbaceous perennials or on woody weeds that spread by rhizomes. Some weeds are well controlled by cultivation. Tap-rooted perennial weeds, such as dandelion or curly dock, do not survive repeated cultivation. Some rhizomatous weeds with large, shallow rhizomes (such as Japanese knotweed or goldenrod) may also be

controlled with repeated cultivation. However, you must continue cultivation when re-growth is observed. And, you must cultivate the entire infestation. Leaving a non-treated area will result in re-infestation of your treated site. Some synthetic auxin herbicides can be used in landscape plantings to control perennial broadleaf weeds. Clopyralid (Lontrel) is a synthetic auxin herbicide particularly effective for the control of legume and aster weeds, such as vetch, kudzu, thistles and horseweed. It is labeled for directed applications around many woody landscape plants. But, use this with caution. Small amounts of this herbicide can cause severe damage or death of ornamental plants in the aster or legume families, even from root uptake. Some formulations of triclopyr (several trade names) are labeled for control of woody weeds in landscape plantings. This herbicide is particularly effective for controlling poison ivy and brambles. But it can also be very injurious to ornamental plants, so the user must be cautious not to contact desirable plants with the spray applications. Triclopyr is typically applied to the foliage of actively growing weeds. However, it is also effective when applied to freshly cut stems. Cut the weed close to the ground then apply triclopyr to the freshly cut stem, wetting the entire cut surface and base of the weed.

Many landscape maintenance professionals have grown reliant on glyphosate for weed control. Landscape weed control without glyphosate is certainly possible but will require more planning, careful consideration of alternative treatments, more frequent site visits, and higher costs.

What to expect from using glyphosate alternatives

Although there are effective alternatives to glyphosate, each of these alternatives will be, in some way, less effective, less convenient, and / or more expensive. Contact herbicides will be less effective on larger weeds requiring multiple applications. Natural product alternatives will be significantly more expensive. Selective postemergence grass herbicides will be convenient but more expensive and do not control broadleaf weeds. Synthetic auxin herbicides are effective on perennial broadleaf weeds but may result in damage to desirable plants through either spray drift or root uptake. Mechanical controls or hand removal will be labor intensive and expensive. Many landscape maintenance professionals have grown reliant on glyphosate for weed control. Landscape weed control without glyphosate is certainly possible but will require more planning, careful consideration of alternative treatments, more frequent site visits, and higher costs. But, it can be done.

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