The Growing Concern June 2019 by Sandy Munley

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MAINTAINING FOCUS It’s June already? As I write this article on a sunny day in May, I can already hear some of my co-workers, friends and family say this because it must seem to a lot of people (including myself ) that the spring seems to fly by all too quickly. I feel it must be due to weather fluctuations, the change in the landscape cycle from winter to spring, and/or maybe it’s because we are really, really busy! Like many of you, this is one of my busiest times of the year, and I absolutely love it. The phone is ringing, contractors are stopping by my office to talk about and/or look at machines for sale, and a lot of times, my attention becomes divided across a dozen different things. My role and responsibilities are pretty straightforward, for the most part. I listen to my customers’ needs and wants, provide them with the best information that I can, and hopefully – in the end – help them make the best buying decisions that they can for their business.

As difficult as it may be, I have to remain focused on the individual tasks at hand – as much as possible – in order to maximize my performance. Every time I switch my attention from one target to another, and then back again, there’s a cost. This switching creates an effect that I found psychologists call “attention residue”, which can reduce your cognitive capacity for a non-trivial amount of time before it clears. If you constantly make “quick checks” of various devices and inboxes, you essentially keep yourself in a state of persistent attention continued on page 6 The Growing Concern | June 2019 | 3

TAB LE OF CON TEN TS J U N E 2 0 1 9 W WW. OH I OLA N D SCA P E R S. OR G OH I O’ S P R OF E SSI ON A L G REEN I N D U ST R Y A SSOCI AT I O N OHIO LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION 9240 Broadview Road Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147 Phone: 440.717.0002, or 1.800.335.6521 Fax: 440.717.0004 Web: www.ohiolandscapers.org and www.myohiolandscape.com DESIGNER / EDITOR Rick Doll, Jr. REGULAR WRITERS Adam Capiccioni, Ohio CAT Michael J. Donnellan, King Financial, Inc. Jim Funai, LIC, Cuyahoga Community College Shelly Funai, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Sandy Munley, Ohio Landscape Association Bobbie Schwartz, FAPLD, Bobbie’s Green Thumb COVER: Landscape Ohio! Honor Award winner, Landscapes by Terra, Inc., for their entry in the category of Garden Structures & Pavements.

FEATURES

3 PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Maintaining Focus

8 PERENNIAL FOCUS

Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’

12 FISCAL FITNESS Market Timing

ADVERTISING INFORMATION Submission deadline: 10th of the month, prior to the month of publication. For advertising rates and ad specs, please call 440.717.0002, 1.800.335.6521, or email Rick Doll Jr. at rick@ohiolandscapers.org. DISCLAIMER The Ohio Landscape Association, its board of directors, staff and the editor of The Growing Concern neither endorse any product(s) or attests to the validity of any statements made about products mentioned in this, past or subsequent issues of this publication. Similarly, the opinions expressed in The Growing Concern are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Ohio Landscape Association.

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OFFICERS President Adam Capiccioni

OLA STAFF Executive Director Sandy Munley

22 PLANT OF THE MONTH

President – Elect Domenic Lauria

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Treasurer Brian Maurer, LIC

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JULY 11, 2019 PLANT I.D. CLINIC (NE Ohio)

AUGUST 22, 2019 SNOW & ICE CLINIC (NE Ohio)

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 DORMANT PRUNING (Central Ohio)

This clinic is a hands-on training opportunity for you and your crews covering the basics of Plant ID for plants typically used in Zone 6 in Ohio. Many of the plants that will be covered are on the plant list for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician’s Test. Sponsored by Davis Tree Farm & Nursery. See page 7 for more details.

Join us at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Heights for our annual Snow & Ice Management Clinic, featuring Industry Experts, our Mini Trade Show, and more. Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities are available. See pages 26 & 27 for more details.

Dormant Pruning of Landscape Plants is a half-day, hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn the proper pruning techniques. Held at Willoway Nurseries in Avon, Ohio.

JULY 16, 2019 PLANT I.D. CLINIC (Central Ohio) This clinic is a hands-on training opportunity for you and your crews covering the basics of Plant ID for plants typically used in Zone 6 in Ohio. Many of the plants that will be covered are on the plant list for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician’s Test. Sponsored by Premier Plant Solutions. See page 30 for more details.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019 DORMANT PRUNING (NE Ohio)

Joins us for our annual Landscape Facilities Tour. Location TBD. For more info call the OLA Office at 440.717.0002.

Dormant Pruning of Landscape Plants is a half-day, hands-on clinic and a timely training opportunity for you and your crews to learn the proper pruning techniques. Held at Premier Plant Services in Hilliard, Ohio.

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OCTOBER 1, 2019 PLANT HEALTHCARE DAY

DECEMBER 12, 2019 STONE VENEER CLINIC (NE Ohio)

This full-day workshop combines all aspects of Plant Health Care (PHC) for both technicians and managers, with live demonstrations of PHC techniques – services based on the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and proactive tree care management. Held on the grounds of Secrest Arboretum.

This hands-on clinic will teach the basics of mixing mortar, installing and grouting stone veneer. The techniques you will learn can be applied to both manufactured and natural stone. The demand for veneers has increased and this is a great opportunity to learn how to apply it in house. Sponsored and hosted by Mason Steel.

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PR ES I DEN T’S COLUM N continued from page 3 residue, which is a terrible idea if you’re someone who uses your brain to make a living.

If you manage to do something every day (and keep track of it) you will feel accomplished more often.

Focusing on one task, until complete, can be a difficult habit to start, because we gain a false sense of multitasking skills from jumping between text conversations and social media, and thinking we’ll be just as effective when jumping between complicated projects. While focus is important, don’t be completely closed off to where your mind wants to take you. If you’re knee-deep in one task, and suddenly have inspired ideas for a project, definitely capture those thoughts before they disappear. Everything is just as important as what you’re focusing on now, but our overall purpose is to run our businesses as profitably as possible.

Lastly, make sure to reward yourself and your employees. Maybe try a reward for reaching a daily, weekly, or monthly goal. I’m not suggesting a trip to Hawaii, or anything, but you get the idea.

Many of us, like me, depend on our employees/co-workers for help to complete our daily tasks. Having a daily plan is good to build confidence. Keeping a close eye on every phase of a project will likely make you feel better at the end of each day. Some of us even break projects into larger tasks and only feel accomplished once per week, or who knows how seldom.

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Being able to focus on deadlines is something all of us are capable of; we just need to make the effort. Whenever I think of this topic I end up with the same conclusion: it is impossible to be good at maintaining your schedule if you are not organized. How easy is it for you to focus on deadlines? Have you ever had problems with delivering on time, or is this something you need to improve? Like I noted last month, and if you haven’t already, don’t wait too long to sign up for the Plant I.D. Clinic that is occurring in July, and the Scholarship Golf Classic in August. I’m also looking forward to the Snow and Ice Clinic which is also right around the corner in August. Make it a great June!

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This Plant ID Clinic is a hands-on training opportunity for you and your crews that will cover

the basics of Plant ID for plants typically used in Zone 6 in Ohio. Many of the plants that will be LOCATION DAVIS TREE FARM & NURSERY covered are on the plant list for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician’s Test, including: VALLEY CITY, OHIO 44280 perennials, groundcovers, ornamental grasses, as well as trees and shrubs - both evergreen

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Those who should attend are plant installation staff, maintenance staff, garden center staff, foreman, and anyone studying to take the Landscape Industry Certified Technician’s Test. GENERAL INFORMATION: This seminar is hands-on training with live plant material. Attendees will need their own notepad and pen, and will need to dress appropriately for outdoor practical training. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Register early as class size is limited and will sell out quickly. Register online at www.ohiolandscapers.org/education/plantid.html

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Shelley & Jim Funai Russ Luyster, OCNT Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens / Tri-C Impact Grounds Maint.

Cancellations made 8 to 14 days prior to the course start date will be subject to a 30% cancellation fee. NO refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations 7 days or less prior to the course, no shows, or cancellations on the day of the course. If, for any reason, the course is cancelled, enrollees will be notified, and fees refunded in full. Register early as class size is limited and will sell out quickly.

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BOBBIE SCHWARTZ, FAPLD Bobbie’s Green Thumb Unlike Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ear), Stachys monieri forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it’s not in bloom.

STACHYS MONIERI ‘HUMMELO’

The Perennial Plant Association has awarded the title Perennial Plant of the Year® 2019 to Stachys ‘Hummelo’. Stunning in massed plantings, and popular with designers, this late June-July bloomer is as trouble-free and dependable as it is eye-catching. Selected and introduced by famed German grower Ernst Pagels in the late 1990s, this perennial has further gained popularity since it was introduced by renowned designer and plantsman Piet Oudolf in some of his signature works. Piet chooses perennials for much more than the flower. He is also very concerned with the foliage and the deadheads. Those of this Stachys (fuzzy and on strong stems) last in my garden all through the winter.

The common name of Stachys ‘Hummelo’ and related species is betony or woundwort. Stachys is in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with its characteristic opposite leaves and square stems but not its aggressiveness. ‘Hummelo’ features basal rosettes of ovate, toothed, glossy, bright green leaves. Tiny, two-lipped, rose-lavender flowers appear in dense spikes atop mostly leafless flowering stems, rising well above the foliage to 1 ½ to 2 feet tall in summer. continued on page 10

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A closeup of Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’ in my garden.

Clumps will spread over time to form a dense ground cover. This Stachys is valued for its crinkled foliage, providing a different texture in the garden, and its prolific flowering spikes. ‘Hummelo’ received the highest rating out of 22 Stachys taxa in a comparative study by Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation Manager of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Exceptional qualities included reblooming without deadheading, no observed reseeding, and outstanding uniformity.

The deadheads of Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’ last through the winter.

The nomenclature of ‘Hummelo’ is not straightforward. Some resources refer to monieri as the specific epithet while others list it as Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo’. To further the confusion, a number of European nurseries now list it as Stachys pradica ‘Hummelo’. Regardless of nomenclature, we all agree Stachys ‘Hummelo’ is an outstanding plant! Stachys ‘Hummelo’, a native of Europe and Asia, is hardy to zone 4 and will grow well in full sun to part shade in welldrained soil. Once established, I find that it is drought tolerant. One of my clumps grows beside Sedum ‘Hab Grey’ in very gritty soil. It is an excellent addition to the full sun perennial border although I find that it also grows well in morning sun. This perennial is an excellent partner for ornamental grasses, Echinacea purpurea, and Asclepias tuberosa (2018 Perennial Plant of the Year®) as well as Sedums and Verbascum. Its wiry stems make it a great cut flower as well. For those interested in creating pollinator gardens, Stachys ‘Hummelo’ is a natural. Pollinators can’t resist the striking midsummer spikes of magenta flowers rising above bright green, trouble-free foliage. Happily, I have never seen deer browse on mine although I certainly see it on other perennials. Stachys ‘Hummelo’ is a standout that should no longer be ignored. Bobbie Schwartz, FAPLD, owner of Bobbie’s Green Thumb in Shaker Hts., Ohio, is a landscape designer, consultant, freelance writer, and lecturer whose specialties are perennial gardens and four season landscapes. In addition to being an Ohio Landscape Association (OLA) member, she is an active member of the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA) and Perennial Plant Association (PPA). Bobbie is a Past President of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). Bobbie’s new book, Garden Renovation: Transform Your Yard into the Garden of Your Dreams, was published in November 2017 by Timber Press.

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This trompe l’oeuil combination of Allium moly and the foliage of Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’ will fool a non-gardener into believing the yellow flowers are part of the crinkly-leaf plant.

The textured foliage of Stachys ‘Hummelo’ provides a lovely foil for the grayish-purple, succulent foliage of Sedum ‘Hab Grey’.

The lavender-magenta spikes of Stachys ‘Hummelo’ stand out next to the blue-green foliage of flowering Kale with Verbascum and Monarda in the background.

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difference among these three investors is as follows: One was highly skilled and able to perfectly time her annual entry point to correspond with the S&P 500’s annual low (ending balance of $1,078,805). The second investor timed his investment such that the annual contribution corresponded with the annual high (ending balance of $917,446). Finally, the third investor took a systematic approach, adding $1,200 at the beginning of each year (ending balance of $993,842). Source- Bloomberg,RBC Wealth Management; data through 12/15/2018 Index not available for direct investment.

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continued from page 12 The first thing that jumps out is how relatively small the difference is among the three portfolio ending values. The difference between the investor that executed perfect market timing compared to the one that perfectly mistimed the market really isn’t that much over this 52-year period. Also keep in mind that this scenario illustrates the worst case possible. In practice, it’s virtually impossible that an investor would ever be able to perfectly time or mistime the market over a period of 52 years. The results shake out this way because of the power of compounding returns over a long period of time. Mathematically, compounding is a much more meaningful determinant of long-term returns than timing decisions. In the short term, the market is going to do what it is going to do. Ideally, we can stop worrying about timing in the short term and instead focus on making sound investment decisions with a long-term time frame in mind. You may be thinking that this analysis really only works because we’ve happened to isolate a period of time when the market went up. However, let’s look at the period of 2000– 2007, when the S&P 500 was more or less flat. Investor A annually invests at the low for the year – $23,549 Investor B annually invests at the high for the year – $20,714 Investor C systematically invests on Jan. 1st each year – $21,816 Using the exact same scenario as previously, we see the results shake out in a similar fashion. Over this shorter time frame,

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the bulk of the growth in portfolio value is a function of the annual $1,200 deposits, but the key message still holds: there is little discernable difference between the end of period portfolio values regardless of how well (or poorly) an investor timed the market. Even in a flat market scenario the exercise holds up. The long-term effects of timing incremental deposits into portfolios are significantly outweighed by the power of compounding returns. The concept that “time in the market” matters more than “timing into the market” is well founded. Remember, to truly invest on a pullback assumes that we will (1) be able to call the timing of the pullback, (2) actually recognize when the time comes, and (3) have the fortitude to execute when the time arrives. In our opinion, that’s a fairly tall order to ask of anyone. Scenarios illustrated are hypothetical in nature, results may vary. Investing is subject to risk which may involve loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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VACUUM TECHNOLOGY PROMOTES SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY FOR MATERIAL HANDLING A major task for most construction companies — whether they work on water and sewer, road and bridge, concrete or landscaping projects — is handling heavy materials on jobsites. Safety should always be a priority, yet efficiency is also important to the bottom line. With the help of vacuum lifting technology, companies can complete jobs faster while keeping personnel out of harm’s way. Traditional material handling methods include rigging materials with hooks, slings or chains. Loads, however, are at risk of shifting or coming loose. Furthermore, they are often free-swinging and difficult to control. Personnel must climb on top of materials to attach rigging. On the ground, it often requires several tag line operators to guide materials into position. All of these factors introduce potential hazards on the job and increase the risk of injury.

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continued from page 17 fixed objects, loads not being safely secured prior to handling, or improper use of a tag line. Falling objects, congested rightof-ways, shifting loads, swinging hooks and rolling pipe pose additional threats when lifting and moving materials.

Given that crews do not have to stop between lifts to attach rigging, there is less downtime. Materials can also be lifted without displacing adjacent pieces and placed with more precision.

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Vacuum lifting is a safer alternative for material handling, providing many benefits over conventional rigging methods. Importantly, it eliminates the need for unsafe and timeconsuming mechanisms such as hooks, slings or chains.

Vacuum lifting devices should never be treated as “general purpose” material handling equipment. Vacuum lifters and pads are available in a wide variety of configurations, so it is important to choose the proper components based on the specific material to be lifted.

The principal components of a vacuum lifting system include a vacuum pump, a vacuum reservoir and valve, vacuum pad(s) and visible and audible alerts. A self-contained engine or hydraulic power from the host machine drives the pump, which maintains a constant vacuum in the pressure reservoir.

As an example, Vacuworx manufactures lifters with capacities from 1,700 lb. to 55,000 lb. The company’s standard pads start at 4 in. diameter for pipe and 8 in. by 12 in. for flat materials.

When activated, the system pulls a vacuum between the pad and the object to be lifted, creating a positive engagement of the load for secure and dependable material handling. The vacuum seal will hold until the operator activates the release— even in the event of a power failure.

A vacuum lifter can be used with multiple pads to accommodate different material types, weights and sizes, which in turn increases the versatility of the system. Vacuum lifters and pads are also available for rent to meet short-term or unusual material handling needs.

Vacuum lifting systems are able to go in areas where people should not be. There is no need for workers to climb on materials or for tag line operators to work in close proximity to suspended loads while on the ground.

As with any equipment, operators should undergo training to ensure safe and proper use. Contractors should consult manufacturer’s instructions to determine the regular inspection and maintenance schedules, and safety checks

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JIM FUNAI, LIC Cuyahoga Community College A. negundo, otherwise known as “Boxelder” or “Boxelder Maple,” is the only North American Maple with compound leaves, though several Asian species also have them.

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Shelley has found a way to put the proverbial icing on our plant-nerd cake by adding some hardcore bird watching to the repertoire, and it’s actually been a blast! There really is something to be said for learning about the different species of birds that sing to us, as we continue to make Ohio’s landscapes beautiful. Most of all – for us at least – we’re just really taken back by the sheer number of species surrounding us throughout day, far beyond the cardinals, blue jays, and robins we’re all accustomed to. This past May, we took a trip up towards Toledo – to Magee Marsh – in order to participate in some high-level bird nerdery; viewing the big spring Warbler migration. A lot of birds stop in this area to chow down on insects, prior to continuing their journey across the west end of Lake Erie, into Michigan and Canada. While we learned a ton from some hardcore birders, and had a good laugh at how advanced their culture is compared to ours (you don’t often find a large gathering of horticulturists with thousands of dollars of camera equipment snapping photos of plants like

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their fashion models), we were a bit stunned by their lack of tree knowledge. We witnessed groups of people trying to describe where, in “that green tree,” a certain bird was. They simply didn’t have the vocabulary or ability to ID what we consider basic plants. That said, it’s good to be reminded that unless someone is in our line of work, chances are they have limited plant identification skills, even if they are great at identifying some other parts of the natural world.

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fact, the less common name of Ash Leaf Maple suggests that the leaves look more like those of an Ash tree. With 3 or 5 pinnately compound leaflets – each with irregular teeth along the margin – it is easy to confuse this plant with Ash at first, especially since both species are opposite branched.

We quickly learned that the tree everyone kept calling “that green tree” was actually what most of us in the landscape world call “Boxelder.” Yet for Boxelders, these trees were massive – in the 50 foot range – with multiple trunks reaching out of the swampy soil, also providing early-spring leaf cover that was keeping the invasive Honeysuckles at bay. The birds were all over these Boxelder, gathering insects and resting, which demonstrated this tree’s true potential in helping green up our urban settings.

As the only compound leaf Maple native to Ohio, this tree is often misidentified, unless a female plant is observed in later summer, or through the winter, with the pendulous clusters of seeds – as typical Maple “helicopters.” Another quirk of this Maple is that it is the only truly dioecious Maple native to Ohio (male and female flowers on separate plants, like Holly).

As one of the Maples, Acer negundo is unique enough in leaf form that many people do not recognize it as a Maple. In

The winter ID feature of Boxelder is a purplish/white, waxy bloom on the past year’s new growth, which leaves the tips of the branches looking like they are frosted. We find this an attractive winter plant, even though Dr. Dirr describes the continued on page 24 The Growing Concern | June 2019 | 23

PL ANT OF TH E M ON TH continued from page 23 It will grow rapidly to heights of 20 to 30 feet, and if all goes well, can reach well beyond 50, with record setters over 100 (though quite rare). While it’s often cited as being a short lived tree, it will often survive 50+ years, making it hard for us to get behind the whole “short lived” argument, especially when we’re keeping the average urban tree alive less than a decade. In fact, this tree is as tough as can be, and is very adaptable to garbage planting conditions. It is a prime candidate for reclamation projects, where we need to start rebuilding the soil, establishing shade, and regenerate the ecosystem. We’d be ecstatic for a tree to live 50 years with that mission. While most of us make our living planting ornamental landscapes around homes and businesses, we encourage you to think about helping clients establish more habitat and wooded spaces in their landscapes. Perhaps that back corner of the lot, where no one will be utilizing the space, could become a little patch of a more natural ecosystem. Or maybe it is a soggy wet corner where it’s perpetually difficult to establish plants. A Boxelder would be quite happy there.

dried seed clusters as “dirty brown socks.” We really aren’t quite that offended by them. If you are familiar with Boxelder, you may be wondering why on earth we’d pick it as the plant of the month. Very few nurseries would even consider selling this tree, and if they did, it would certainly be one of the gold leaf or variegated cultivars. Most arborists dislike the tree for two reasons. One; they have a tendency to sucker heavily, and two; the wood tends to shatter vs. bend. What we’d ask you to consider are the more important features this plant brings to our world, in a time of rapid climate change and brutalized urban soils, when we are desperate to reclaim land for the trees. Acer negundo is a native plant to Ohio, with a range that covers nearly the entire country east of the Rocky Mountains and into Canada. It is often found in rather poor soils, in swampy conditions, or along streams.

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Travel in Europe, especially England, will show many gardens utilizing this North American native as a prized specimen plant, especially the named cultivars with all kinds of variegation options. Plant people are always more impressed with the exotic over the native. The love of Boxelder is no different. While it may be difficult to locate some cultivars of this plant, we hope you might consider asking your nurseries to start growing them again. These plants were wildly popular in the post WWII building booms and fell out of favor because they require more maintenance than some. The end of this story is this; in the world we have created, we need more trees. And, we need more trees that will survive – like Boxelder – holding their own until we can rebuild our soil and ecosystem. Jim Funai is full-time faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, a NALP accredited associate of applied science in hoticulture degree program. He is pursuing a PhD in Landscape Engineering and Forestry and is a Licensed Arborist. Shelley Funai is Grounds Manager at Stan Hywett Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio, which offers a historic estate designed by Warren H. Manning and a beautiful manor house museum. She is Landscape Industry Certified in Ornamental Plant Care.

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F EATURE ARTI CLE

How to Re-Ignite a Tired Foreman

RE-IGNITING THE FIRE UNDER YOUR FIELD LEADERS ISN’T EASY, NOR IS IT A ONE-TIME ACTIVITY As tempting as it is for most contractors to want to kick a field leader in the pants to “pick it up,” it’s important that contractors discern whether a struggling foreman is just having a bad week or there is something a bit more invasive. Watching a foreman for a week or two will often tell you that something more than just having a bad day is at play. Over the past several months I’ve visited with a number of contractors about some of their field leaders, specifically their crew foremen. While not every situation was exactly the same, a common theme involved the lack of motivation, focus and consistency being exhibited by one or more of their crew foremen. Based on a very informal and undocumented survey via my raising a few questions, here’s some of the causes that appeared to be present with several of these field leader’s lack of vitality to execute needed work.

• “I’ve been doing the same ‘$#%@” for too long. • Several foremen complained of new workers that fail to know the difference between a hammer and a Phillips Screwdriver. • “Most of these new workers don’t care what their work looks like at the end of the day.” • “I train these guys on something and then they don’t remember what I trained them to do.” • Another observation made by several foremen was that they felt as if the new worker just doesn’t care much about work. Sort of a “If I work, that’s Ok; If I don’t work…that’s Ok.” continued on page 31 The Growing Concern | June 2019 | 29

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continued from page 29 Admittedly, my findings are not intended to be a scientific list of any major trends among our workers, but there is a ring of truth for many contractors who have offered their opinions to me over the years. But, how do we assist those critically important field leaders to not get so frustrated that they simply burn out? I think there are two issues at work here that we need to address. First, there is the very real issue that many leaders do face some level of “burn-out” in their career. I’ve seen this range from the leader thinking they would rather return to their previous (lower) level of responsibility to the field leader considering leaving their company, or even the industry. The other issue at play is the growing frustration many in our industry are having with fewer numbers of employees entering the industry with any level of knowledge or experience, some without even any elementary mechanical sense. In addressing our first issue, consider a few efforts that can help your crew foremen regain a bit of their “mojo” for being the leader they need to be.

• Discretely and confidentially visit with any foreman when they are displaying some unusual behavior for them. If you notice the foreman avoiding you, increasing calls for tools or information that they could have easily obtained IF they had prepared properly, etc., go to the foreman and simply ask how they are doing. Most of these leaders will often share with you some of their frustrations…just listen! • Consider giving all your foremen one to two days off periodically during heavy scheduled work. This can be almost impossible to do when you’re hot and heavy into a project, but often just a quick breather can prevent them from going “over the bar” in mental frustration and exhaustion. • Visit your weary foreman personally on their jobsite, maybe even donning some work attire and work along with the crew for a few hours. This is actually a great positive reinforcement for your foreman to have you there in person. • Send your foreman a dinner voucher at some restaurant that the foreman, and his significant other, would not normally even think of visiting; something upscale from the normal pizza parlor or sports bar. Again, this is just a little token of your appreciation for his hard work in the trenches. continued on page 32 The Growing Concern | June 2019 | 31

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continued from page 31 • Engage your foreman earlier and during the organizational phase of his upcoming projects. One sure sign that a foreman is getting stressed is when he shortens his time preparing for projects or forgets the little things such as ensuring his trucks and trailers have what they are supposed to have safely stored. Look at other opportunities for your tired foreman to consider. Maybe another area of your company might be a good change of pace. If that’s not possible, sit down with your foreman and brainstorm for ways to do what he is currently doing…different. Maybe he’s gotten into some routines that are enslaving him to believe that there is no other way to prepare, organize, execute, etc. • Get the foreman to look at quality or safety improvements for his and other crews. Maybe this little twist of focus might offer a new perspective to what he is doing and help your company at the same time. • Start including more appreciation and recognition at your weekly meetings with your foremen. These field leaders are often the brunt of all the bad news and rarely receive a lot of the positives from customers. They are, admittedly, in a tough position being stuck between dealing with customers at the site, employees and all their issues, and of course, trying to satisfy their owner’s expectations for quality, safety and productivity!

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The second issue is even more challenging as we’re really addressing an industry-wide issue. Because I’ve written many articles over the years that addressed training and working with employees, let me summarize a few thoughts for construction leaders to recognize will be part of their future if they are to maintain a viable construction company that desires growth. 1. You must screen applicants even more closely to detect who really has the skills and learning potential and who does not. This isn’t easy, but a contractor must cease any form of “warm body hiring” practices. You have to test, ask better questions and spend more time interviewing potential workers. Many contractors really shoot their own foot by just skimming the bare minimum of questions and testing because they need workers. 2. You must “On-Board” new workers that fully baptize them into who you are as a contractor, what work processes exist, the values of the company, and the importance that the new employee will play in the company. Throw the new worker immediately on the crew without this and you simply give the worker no reason to stay with hopes of what they thought they were signing up to do. Win the hired workers over to you and your company’s potential.

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3. Train! If you don’t train beginning on day-one of employment you increase the likelihood that the new worker will quit you in less than 30 days. Pick one to two trainers, even crew members, who are responsible for teaching the new worker what they need to know to be safe and productive. Do this early and consistently and you’ll find more motivated workers who will re-invigorate your crew foremen. 4. Plan to check in with new workers at least weekly for the first 90 days. This is meant for the owner and senior leaders. By having some of the “top brass” follow-up with new workers, the crew foremen are actually motivated as they see their leaders being more engaged with who they hired to work under the foreman’s leadership. This activity also keeps the senior leaders more tuned-in to who they hired and monitoring the training efforts employed. Re-igniting the fire under your field leaders isn’t easy nor is it a one-time activity. Should your crew foremen lose their enthusiasm, you might seriously think about selling your company.That’s how insanely important those field leaders are for us to be successful as a company! Also known as “The Contractor’s Best Friend,” this article was written by Brad Humphries, of ForConstructionpros.com. ForConstructionPros.com delivers businessbuilding content in print, online, via email and social media.

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ARE YOU LEGAL? A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from a long time member, whose company had received correspondence from the Ohio Department of Agriculture about his need to get a Nursery Dealer’s License. He was shocked that having been in business for years, he had never heard of a Nursery Dealer’s License and wanted to be sure he really needed it. If HE was unaware, I can imagine we have other members who are, as well. If you are thinking, “I am not a nursery, I don’t need a Nursery Dealer’s License,” you may be wrong. If you sell plant material as part of the installation of a landscape, you are required to have a Nursery Dealer’s License from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Whether you purchase your plants from a wholesale nursery, local garden center, or even a big box store, you must be licensed to resell those plants. The Ohio Department of Agriculture safeguards our state’s plant material. Growers have a different licensure and undergo periodic inspections to be sure their plant material is healthy before it is sold locally or shipped out of state. Other states do the same thing. This helps to stop, or at least slow down, the spread of pests and diseases. The fee for licensing of growers and sellers helps to fund this protection. The license is purchased through the Ohio Department of Agriculture and costs $125 per calendar year. The application is a very easy, one page document. The URL is a little long so just Google, “Ohio Nursery Dealer’s License;” you will find complete information. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is also the licensing body for Commercial Applicator’s Licenses and Pesticide Business Licenses. Again, you may say, “I don’t apply pesticide,” but if you use a product that contains an herbicide (like RoundUp®), an insecticide (grub or chinch bug control), or pre-emergent for hire, then you need to be licensed. Your company must hold a Business License and have a Licensed Applicator(s) to apply or supervise the application of these products. It does not matter where you purchase the chemicals, if they are granular or liquid, if they are organic, or if the homeowner purchases them; you must be licensed to apply these chemicals for hire. This licensing is a little more complex. To get an Applicator’s License, you have to pass a test - and to keep it - you must

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complete continuing education. This is important for public safety. The ODA wants to be sure applicators understand the products they are using. To hold a Pesticide Business License, you need to have the required insurance coverage. Recently, the ODA has clarified the coverage that it requires. The revised rule in Ohio Administrative Code reads, “Every pesticide business shall have in force a commercial general liability insurance policy and, either a separate professional liability insurance policy or an endorsement covering the properties under the care, custody, and control of the pesticide application business as it relates to the application of pesticides, including but not limited to the damage to the actual properties the pesticide business is treating or working on . . .” This means that your actual work must be covered. For example, your employee was supposed to use a selective broadleaf herbicide on a property, but accidentally used the wrong product and killed an entire lawn. This new insurance would cover that error as faulty workmanship. This insurance does not replace the coverage that you have always needed for your Pesticide Business License, it is IN ADDITION to that coverage. Many insurance companies do not offer coverage for faulty workmanship, but it is available. If you need assistance finding an insurance provider that can help you with this, please give me a call or send me an email. The ODA really is our friend and does a darn good job when you consider the budget restraints it operates under. Their goal is to protect the public and our plants. Let’s be sure we are all doing our part to follow the law and help them meet that goal.

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