PARTICIPANTS TRAVEL
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE INDUSTRY, A 20+
100S
YEAR SEASONED EXPERT, OR LOOKING TO RAISE THE BAR FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL
OF MILES
CAREER, THE NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
TO ATTEND THE YEAR’S LARGEST GREEN INDUSTRY GATHERING IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES!
HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED.
WHEN POLLED ATTENDEES EXCLAIM WHILE AT EXPO THEY:
1. SEE NEW PRODUCTS & TRENDS
2.
4.
CREATE BUSINESS CONNECTIONS WITH NEW COMPANIES
MEET UP WITH INDUSTRY PEERS & CULTIVATE NEW IDEAS
3. GAIN EDUCATION & CEUs TO BUILD PROFESSIONALIS M& KNOWLEDGE BA SE
Find your place within the Industry’s Mix. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS INCLUDE:
GROWER, RETAIL, LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATOR, ARBORIST, BUILDER, SUPPLIER, BUSINESS SERVICES, STUDENT, MEDIA, GOVERNMENT, & EDUCATOR.
MORE THAN
80%
“Attending EXPO is an important time to connect with our peers and be inspired by other leaders within the Green Industry. During EXPO our company looks forward to the education celebration and a time
OF THE ATTENDEES INDICATED RECEIVING A HIGH RETURNON-INVESTMENT BY ATTENDING EXPO &
to reflect and appreciate all we have
THE MAJORITY PARTICIPATE IN NO OTHER SHOW!
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO DO BUSINESS IN TEXAS, THE 2017 NURSERY/ LANDSCAPE EXPO IS THE “Each year, I look forward to attending the Nursery/Landscape EXPO! Being able to meet with so many suppliers is a very efficient use of time. EXPO is a leading venue to discover new products/ suppliers that often result in greater revenues. I’ve found the education sessions and keynote speakers to be a tremendous added value and I always enjoy the time spent at the social events celebrating our professionals and our industry!” Marce E. Ward, TMCNP | President & CEO Calloway’s Nursery, Inc.
PLACE FOR YOU!
accomplished as a team.” Vanessa Guerrero Owner Home Turf Texas Landscape & Design
YOUR EXPO
THURSDAY - AUGUST 10TH
JOURNEY
8:00 am – 9:50 am
FREE EXPO KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Shelley Row - Go with Your Gut: Effective Decision-Making
STARTS HERE:
EXPO EDUCATION SPONSORED BY
in an Over-Thinking World.
Landmark Nurseries, Inc.
8:00 am – 12:00 pm TNLA STUDENT RALLY Complimentary for High School & College Students Only SPONSORED BY
Landmark Nurseries, Inc. & Calloway’s Nursery
Students kick-off your Tradeshow experience with VIP Seating at 8am for Thursday’s Keynote presentation and at 10:30 am explore the TNLA Student Rally while connecting with the industry’s top professionals.
NEW TO THE TRADESHOW FLOOR PLANT TRIAL INNOVATIONS
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
TRADESHOW OPEN EXPERIENCE EXPO’S EXHIBITS
11:45 am – 1:00 pm EXPO’S EAT UP & MEET UP +$ An opportunity to meet in a quiet place and talk one-on-one
An area on the Tradeshow Floor featuring tried and true Texas plants
with others within the industry.
showcased in this year’s Plant Trials.
(limited to 40 seats, $ includes boxed lunch)
12:50 pm – 4:10 pm EXPO EDUCATION CONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSIONS +$ COMPLIMENTARY FOR FIRST TIME ATTENDEES
INVITATION ONLY
NEW TO EXPO
COMPLIMENTARY FOR ALL TRADESHOW REGISTRANTS
BADGE REQUIRED
DRINK TICKET INCLUDED
EXPO EDUCATION SPONSORED BY
Landmark Nurseries, Inc.
3+ hours of the industry’s elite education. ($ includes access to Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge and entry into Tradeshow, Welcome Party plus Keynote presentation)
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE GET TOGETHER SPONSORED BY
Landscape Art, Inc.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 9TH 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
(meet up by the Tradeshow Entrance)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
NEWCOMERS’ SHINDIG A fun gathering for first time Attendees and Exhibitors
SPONSORED BY
TNLA PAC
Ladies in the industry join together for peer-to-peer connections over wine and appetizers.
4:15 pm – 5:45 pm WELCOME TO DALLAS PARTY AS TNLA GOES… BACK TO THE TWENTIES
NEWCOMER’S GUIDED SHOW FLOOR TOUR Behind the scenes tour of the Tradeshow Floor.
Complimentary for ladies in the industry only
SPONSORED BY
Tree Town USA
The joint will be jumping with FREE admission! Connect with your peers at this annual event with Live Entertainment with the Texas Gypsies provided by OHP, Inc.
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm TNLA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS’ RECEPTION Honoring TNLA’s distinguished certified professionals
to kick-off their EXPO experience. PROUDLY PARTNERED BY
GO TEXAN
within the industry.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 11TH 8:00 am – 9:50 am
FREE EXPO KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Dr. Charlie Hall - Bridging the Generation GAP: A Change
EXPO EDUCATION SPONSORED BY
of Industry Equals a Change of Mindset.
Landmark Nurseries, Inc.
10:00 am – 4:45 pm EXPO EDUCATION SPONSORED BY
Landmark Nurseries, Inc.
EXPO EDUCATION CONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSIONS +$ Gain 7+ hours of EXPO Education with the industry’s
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Tradeshow plus Keynote presentation.)
TRADESHOW OPEN EXPERIENCE EXPO’S EXHIBITS
EXPO EDUCATION SIZZLE SESSIONS Complimentary to all with Tradeshow Admission
leading experts ($ includes access to the Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge and entry into
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
SATURDAY - AUGUST 12TH EXPO EDUCATION SPONSORED BY
Landmark Nurseries, Inc.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3+ hours of Sizzle Sessions providing education from the industry’s most recognized experts.
TRADESHOW OPEN EXPERIENCE EXPO’S EXHIBITS
11:45 am – 1:00 pm EXPO’S EAT UP & MEET UP +$ An opportunity to meet in a quiet place and talk one-on-one with others within the industry (limited to 40 seats, $ includes boxed lunch.)
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm TNLA CHAIRS’ RECEPTION A salute to TNLA and the Association’s leadership, SPONSORED BY
Whiz-Q Stone
Omni Dallas.
6:15 pm – 6:45 pm TNLA AWARDS CELEBRATION RECEPTION Reception in honor of “Roaring Transitions” for today’s leaders and TEIL winners, Omni Dallas.
DOWNLOAD EXPO'S ELECTRONIC PROGRAM/MOBILE APP AVAILABLE NOW ON iTunes and Google Play Gain instant access to Nursery/Landscape EXPO, the App includes:
6:45 pm – 9:30 pm TNLA AWARDS CELEBRATION DINNER PLUS THIS SPONSORED BY
Texas Green Industry Safety Group
YEAR’S AWARDS - “ROARING TRANSITIONS” +$
EXHIBITOR LISTING
Celebrating excellence in the Industry, honoring member leaders going beyond the call of duty to provide service to others, recognizing TNLA Arp, Young Leader, Summit, Honorary Lifetime Membership Award and Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) award winners, Omni Dallas ($ Includes Dinner.)
A NIGHT WITH MAGICIAN DAVID HIRA Come laugh, smile and be inspired with magical entertainment at this year’s TNLA Awards Celebration.
EDUCATION BREAKOUT SCHEDULE, SPEAKER LISTING AND CEUS KEYNOTE PRESENTATION INFORMATION FLOOR PLAN AND MAPS
EXPO’S SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE KEY BUSINESS CONTRIBUTORS LOCAL INFORMATION INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS & UPDATES ABOUT EXPO SOCIAL NETWORKING
PERSONAL SHOW PLANNER
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EXPO'S EDUCATION CONFERENCE OFFERINGS! Enjoy earning over 100 CEUs offered by EXPO’s Education Conference, check out this year’s top notch speaker line-up.
CEUS OFFERED: THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
TNLA
TDA
TCEQ
Texas Nursery &
Texas Department
Texas Commission on
Landscape Association
of Agriculture
Environmental Quality
ISA
ARCSA
APLD
International Society of
American Rainwater
Association of
Aboriculture
Catchment Systems
Professional Landscape Designers
TEA Texas Education Agency
LA CES COMING SOON
Landscape Architect Continuing Education System
TWO DAYS OF KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS FREE WITH TRADESHOW ADMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH 8:00 am – 9:50 am SHELLEY ROW GO WITH YOUR GUT: EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING IN AN OVER-THINKING WORLD As a decision-maker, you face many different challenges. Learn how effective decisionmaking saves time, improves productivity, enhances teamwork and reduces stress through a powerful combination Shelly has created called infotuition®. Infotuitive skills are readily implementable and, like other skills, benefit from instruction and practice. CEUs Available: TNLA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH 8:00 am – 9:50 am DR. CHARLIE HALL BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP: A CHANGE OF INDUSTRY EQUALS A CHANGE OF MINDSET There are so many generalizations put forth regarding generational differences making it challenging to completely understand what to do about it. Dive deeper into the task of understanding the millennial mindset — the priorities, motivations, and background “ecosystem” of the millennials — driving their purchasing habits. Also learn more about managing a multigenerational workplace, gain tips on how to recruit and retain a millennial workforce, and discover strategies for on-boarding millennials to increase the chances they will be successful contributors to the workplace by further developing their skillsets, professionalism and leadership abilities. CEUs Available: TNLA
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH
AS OF 04/17/17
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM RACHELLE KEMP, TCLP, TMCNP DON'T LEAVE YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THE DARK! ADD LANDSCAPE LIGHTING TO YOUR BUSINESS! Covering the basics of adding low voltage LED landscape lighting to an existing green industry business. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD
SHELLEY ROW STOP WASTING TIME! MANAGE OVER-THINKING AND OVER-REACTING FOR EFFECTIVE DECISIONS This workshop uses discussion and exercises to delve deeper into decisionmaking skills. Plus, easy-to-understand neuroscience provides a scientific foundation so you can better use all the capabilities of your brain. CEUs Available: TNLA
CHARLES SWANSON ET PROGRAMS FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION Learn about (ET) in managing landscape irrigation water use including a review of basic ET concepts, irrigation products in the marketplace using ET and residential programs, and discover resources for landscape managers and homeowners to access and utilize ET information. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
LAURA MILLER, TCNP PROTECTING POLLINATORS Gain insight on the nationwide discussion about the honey bee and other native pollinators protection, and how we can minimize the negative impacts as well as maximize the positive impact ornamental plants can have on pollinator habitat. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA, TDA
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3:10 PM – 4:10 PM
DR. CHARLIE HALL
ALISON BLOBNER
ELASTICITY EFFECTS ON PRICING DYNAMICS
SUBCONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT
Eliminate bad pricing decisions through understanding the buying
Working with subcontractors and vendors can be challenging at times.
habits of your customers, and determine the prices for Green Industry
When managed and prepared properly, they can also be a valuable
products that maximizes revenue/profit through data on a product’s
asset. Join us at this session as we explore best practices and a
price elasticity of demand.
formalized proactive business-based approach for success when working
CEUs Available: TNLA
with subcontractors and your vendors. CEUs Available: TNLA
WAYNE PIANTA FINE TUNING YOUR GREENHOUSE CROP PRODUCTION FOR MA XIMUM
GENE GEHRING
PROFITS
BEST MAINTENANCE PRACTICES FOR HEALTHY TREES
The key to success in the greenhouse business today is maximizing your
Trees are usually the highest value items in the landscape yet their care
efficiency in producing and delivering high quality products to your
is often misunderstood. Learn examples of best maintenance tree care
customers. This seminar will discuss strategies for analyzing your crop
practices and why, but also see examples of what to avoid.
production input strategies and streamlining them for optimum success
CEUs Available: TNLA, ISA
in your facilities. CEUs Available: TNLA
ANNE-MARIE CALLCOTT FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTED FIRE ANTS
DR. WHITNEY GRIFFIN
(IFA) IN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE SITUATIONS
LANDSCAPE DESIGN BASICS: PRINCIPLES, ELEMENTS, AND
Get an overview of the Federal IFA Quarantine regulations as well as
MAINTENANCE MINDFULNESS
both general management practices and quarantine compliances
Gain a deeper knowledge of the principles and elements of landscape
impacting the nursery and landscape industries in Texas.
design and how to apply this knowledge into creating beautiful
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, TCEQ, TDA
landscapes to minimize your man hours and maintenance. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD
DR. ROBERT MACE WHAT’S UP WITH TEX AS’ WATER
DOTTY WOODSON
Get up to date on the new state water plan and the report to the
RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR URBAN IRRIGATION
Legislature by the Water Conservation Advisory Council. You will also
As urban areas grow in population so does the water cost to your
see a status overview of what is going on in the current Legislative
customers. Applying rainwater harvesting in your landscape irrigation
session on water.
projects is an affordable alternative for your customers to combat
CEUs Available: TNLA, ARCSA, TCEQ
these growing costs. This session will provide tips and techniques on rainwater harvesting for irrigation, water conservation, stormwater management and more. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, ISA, TCEQ
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
NEW SPECIAL TOPICS!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH
AS OF 04/17/17
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
DR. ALLEN OWINGS
LAURA MILLER, TCNP
NEW CRAPEMYRTLE CULTIVARS
COMMON CRAPEMYRTLE DISEASE & INSECT PROBLEMS
Get updates on newest cultivars of crapemyrtles
Discover major, minor and rare pests, diseases and disorders
and evaluate the breeding efforts for the landscape
affecting crapemyrtles and gain skills to incorporate best
market today.
management practices to protect your investment.
CEUs Available: TNLA
CEUs Available: TNLA. TDA
DR. FOUAD JABER
SUSAN MARTIN
GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: DESIGN
MOVING BEYOND PRET TY - PLANTS WITH BONUS POINTS
AND PERFORMANCE IN TEX AS
Learn new ways to market and merchandise your plant
Understand how Green Stormwater Infrastructure
inventory by moving beyond pretty and into the
(GSI) design can minimize the impact of urbanization
realm of more.
on streams and lakes and learn to evaluate GSI
CEUs Available: TNLA
performance in Texas. CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
DEAN MINCHILLO WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
DR. MARCO PALMA
Learn about the water conservation efforts performed
ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT
by the Tarrant Regional Water District and how they have
Gain an in depth perspective of the current state
made a difference in water demands.
of the Industry while evaluating the recent annual
CEUs Available: TNLA, ARCSA, TCEQ
economic impact report and discover trends disrupting major production and marketing efforts. CEUs Available: TNLA
DR. MARCO PALMA NEUROMARKETING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Take a look at your customer’s buying patterns
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
ARNULFO HINOJOSA
while learning more about the connection between
NAVIGATING H-2A AND H-2B
the neurobiological roots of human behavior
Understand your company’s H-2A and H-2B
and purchasing decisions.
efforts and find out how to ensure your company is
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD
compliant with Federal regulations. CEUs Available: TNLA
DR. KENNETH FARRISH ADVANCE WATER PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND HOW THESE
DR. TIM PANNKUK
PROPERTIES AFFECT YOUR IRRIGATION PROCEDURES
USING ET DATA FOR LANDSCAPE DECISIONS
Gain a better understanding on how particular soil
Discover information to use when evaluating weather
properties affect aspects of water and the routine
station evapotranspiration data and use this data
practices that can help you make better decisions.
when making decisions on irrigation projects.
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, ISA, TCEQ
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
DR. MENGMENG GU AND ERFAN VAFAIE
DR. MIKE MERCHANT AND DR. YAN CHEN
INTRO OF CRAPEMYRTLE BARK SCALE (CMBS) AND
CMBS LANDSCAPE AND CONTAINER TRIALS
JAMES PLYLER, JERRY SOUKUP & LAUREN KIRCHNER
POPULATION MONITORING
Get an inside look at the trials to see what is working to
2017 PLANT PANEL
Educate yourself on the history of CMBS in the U.S.,
control CMBS in landscapes and containers along with
Join the conversation on today’s trending
learn how to identify and control the insect.
the precautions needed to protect pollinators and
plants and which plants to keep an eye out
CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA
beneficial insects.
for in the upcoming seasons.
CEUs Available: TNLA, TDA
CEUs Available: TNLA
DAPHNE RICHARDS
JANET RADEMACHER
WORKING OUT LOUD IN THE GREEN INDUSTRY
DURABLE, DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS FOR TEX AS!
INTEGRATING AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INTO
“Narrating your work” is an effective way to improve
Learn the characteristics, growing requirements, and
LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS
communications, discover effective communication
pros and cons of drought tolerant plants and see how
Learn methods that can reduce the stress
tools to build your personal network and connect with
these plants are used in Texas landscapes.
on our local water resources and how to
the experts in your field.
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ
incorporate auxiliary water supplies into
CEUs Available: TNLA
CHRIS GAINES
our landscapes.
SUSAN MARTIN
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA,TCEQ
PETER HOLTON
FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING—HOW TO BUILD
THE SELLABILITY OF YOUR BUSINESS
REVENUE FROM THE NEXT GENERATION OF “GROWERS”
Learn more about the concept of sellability, how to
STEVE COUGHRAN
Take a look at how retailers can learn how to thrive, not
WHAT ARE ANALYTICS AND HOW CAN THEY
complete the sale of your Green Industry business at a
just survive by delivering what today’s consumer wants.
HELP MY BUSINESS?
fair market value.
You’ll walk away with ideas you can act on right away.
Discover different types of analytics and the
CEUs Available: TNLA
CEUs Available: TNLA
areas of your business that can be enhanced
NICHOLAS STADDON
STEVE COUGHRAN
THERAPEUTIC PLANT VALUES
IMPLEMENTING A STRATEGY TO MA XIMIZE PROFITS
INTO YOUR PLANT SELECTION
AND CASH FLOW
Discover the practice of therapeutic garden
DANIEL CUNNINGHAM
Discover how to implement the right strategy for your
THOUGHT FOR FOOD: A GREEN INDUSTRY
environments and how to incorporate these elements
business to fuel profitable growth and empower your
TREND
into your landscape projects and enjoy the benefits of
managers to better analyze historical data in order to
Familiarize yourself with edible landscaping;
Horticultural Therapy.
deliverer the greatest value.
recognize specific plant material adapted
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA
CEUs Available: TNLA
to Texas serving as highly ornamental
DR. SAM FEAGLEY
PATRICK DICKINSON
MAINTAINING SOIL FERTILITY IN AN URBAN
CONNECTING THE WATER DROPS IN TEX AS LANDSCAPES
Green Industry.
ENVIRONMENT
We always hear about water conscious business
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD
Gain knowledge on how the soils you deal with daily
practices, but what does it all mean? Get a holistic look
have an impact on maintaining sufficient nutrient
at which of these practices are necessary for a more
availability to plants and Interpretation of soil
sustainable landscape.
and water analyses.
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
through data analysis. CEUs Available: TNLA
and desirable, also understand how to use
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ
this trend to benefit your niche of the
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
ONE DAY OF FREE EXPO EDUCATION SIZZLE SESSIONS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017 AS OF 04/17/17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
GET TING STARTED WITH THE TCLA, TCWSP AND TCLP PROGRAMS
Learn about working with the OLE Texas’ certification
Build your career with the Texas Certified Landscape
program offering curriculum to transfer your knowledge
Associate (TCLA), Texas Certified Water Smart Professional
about participatory design processes and tools and
(TCWSP) and Texas Certified Landscape Professional
incorporating them into creating a fun and interactive
(TCLP) programs. Gain tips on how to better prepare
learning environment for children.
yourself for studying and passing the exams for these
CEUs Available: TNLA
Texas Green Industry recognized certification programs.
OLE TEX AS – OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
CEUs Available: TNLA
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
OLE TEX AS – GET TING INVOLVED
UNDERSTANDING THE TCNP, TCWSP AND TMCNP PROGRAMS
Learn how, as Green Industry Professionals, you or your
Elevate your career by achieving your Texas Certified Nursery
business can get involved with the new Outdoor Learning
Professional (TCNP). Walk away knowing what
Environments initiative here in Texas. Gain knowledge
the exam covers and gain tips on how to study. This session will
about the benefits of your involvement and what types
also help you prepare for the Texas Master Certified Nursery
of opportunities await in this exciting program.
Professional (TMCNP) program along with the Texas Water
CEUs Available: TNLA
Smart Professional (TCWSP) program. CEUs Available: TNLA
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TEX AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
Get up to speed as TNLA reveals the impactful pieces
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
of Legislation the Association monitored and defended during the entire 85th Texas Legislative Session and how it will affect your business. Also hear what TNLA is continuing to do on your behalf to make sure the Texas’ Green Industry remains strong so you can keep your profits safe. CEUs Available: TNLA
IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
FOR THE IRRIGATION PROFESSIONAL EXPO is offering a new format for education to Irrigation Professionals. To gain 8+ hours of much needed Irrigation CEUs from TNLA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, please register for a Two-Day EXPO Education Pass. Visit the full education schedule located on
NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org Classes offered for Irrigation Professionals over both Thursday and Friday, include:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH DR. FOUAD JABER GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE: DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE IN TEX AS CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
DR. TIM PANNKUK USING ET DATA FOR LANDSCAPE DECISIONS CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
DEAN MINCHILLO WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS: MAKING A DIFFERENCE CEUs Available: TNLA, ARCSA, TCEQ
DR. KENNETH FARRISH ADVANCE WATER PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND HOW THESE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH AS OF 04/17/17
CHARLES SWANSON ET PROGRAMS FOR LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
DOTTY WOODSON RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR URBAN IRRIGATION CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, ISA, TCEQ
ANNE-MARIE CALLCOTT
PROPERTIES AFFECT YOUR IRRIGATION PROCEDURES CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, ISA, TCEQ
DR. SAM FEAGLEY MAINTAINING SOIL FERTILITY IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ
JANET RADEMACHER DURABLE, DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS FOR TEX AS! CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ISA, TCEQ
PATRICK DICKINSON
FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTED
CONNECTING THE WATER DROPS IN TEX AS LANDSCAPES
FIRE ANTS (IFA) IN NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE SITUATIONS
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, TCEQ, TDA
CHRIS GAINES DR. ROBERT MACE WHAT’S UP WITH TEX AS’ WATER? CEUs Available: TNLA, ARCSA, TCEQ
THE 2017 NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
INTEGRATING AUXILIARY WATER SUPPLY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INTO LANDSCAPE SYSTEMS CEUs Available: TNLA, APLD, ARCSA, TCEQ
“Nursery/Landscape EXPO provides us with the opportunity to showcase our Black Diamond Crapemyrtles, Deja Bloom Azaleas and Hollywood Hibiscus. We love seeing our customers and licensed growers, and we leave the show with fresh perspective and momentum.” Tamara Felux | Marketing Manager | J. Berry Nursery
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“Education presented at EXPO is phenomenal. I’m not just there to get my CEU’s, but to learn and stay up to date on new research, trends and industry technology. The education covers a variety of different topics by leaders in the industry and is also a great place to network. I also love seeing the exhibitors, with their new plants, new equipment and new products. EXPO gives me a sense of what’s out there and what’s coming so I can keep my customers better informed of their options.” Giuseppe Baldi, TCLP, TCWSP Owner | Penguin Lighting & Irrigation, a Division of Penguin Home Services
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WELCOME PARTY HIGH ROLLER’S ACCESS PASS Includes: Early 15-Minute Entry to party, one bucket containing six beers & exclusive access into High Roller’s Area. MUST PURCHASE PRIOR TO JULY 21ST
EXPO’S EAT UP & MEET UP PASS Includes: Boxed lunch and peer-to-peer round table conversation on today’s latest industry topics. LIMITED TO 40 SPACES PER SESSION. AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
ATTENDEE CONCIERGE PASS Includes: $1,200 Value, with three night hotel stay, parking passes at Convention Center during tadeshow days, two day education pass for one, two passes for tradeshow & keynotes, $100 gift certificate to Texas Spice restaurant at the Omni, $100 concession voucher, complimentary meeting room, access to High Roller Area at the Welcome Party, plus free drink ticket to The Welcome Party.
MUST PURCHASE PRIOR TO JULY 21ST
ADVANCED RATES
EDUCATION THURSDAY ONLY PASS
ONSITE RATES
$78 M
$119 N
$94 M
$135 N
$130 M
$ 199 N
$165 M
$215 N
$208 M
$315 N
$264 M
$349 N
PER PERSON
PER TABLE
PER PERSON
PER TABLE
$85 M
$1,250 N
(3+ HOURS) Includes: One day of EXPO Education Sessions, access to EXPO’s Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge, entry into tradeshow, keynote presentations & Welcome Party plus complimentary drink ticket.
EDUCATION FRIDAY ONLY PASS (7+ HOURS) (Includes: One day of EXPO Education Sessions, access to EXPO’s Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge, entry into tradeshow, keynote presentations & Welcome Party plus complimentary drink ticket.
EDUCATION TWO DAY ONLY PASS (11+ HOURS) Includes: Two days of EXPO Education Sessions, access to EXPO’s Landmark Nurseries, Inc. Education Lounge, entry into tradeshow, keynote presentations & Welcome Party plus complimentary drink ticket.
TNLA AWARDS CELEBRATION
$75 M
Includes: Entry into TNLA Awards Celebration, plus dinner
PER PERSON
ADVANCED PRICING AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS CELEBRATION PRIOR TO JULY 21, 2017. MUST PURCHASE PRIOR TO JULY 21ST
$1,000 N PER TABLE (SEATS 10)
PER PERSON
PER TABLE (SEATS 10)
BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION ONLINE AT NURSERYLANSDCAPEEXPO.ORG
EXPO HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION
OMNI DALLAS
HYATT REGENCY DALLAS
SHERATON DALLAS
$159 (EXPO’s Host Hotel)
$149
$145
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Make your getaway as comfortable as possible, save on lodging as an EXPO participant. Book your stay to secure
DFW AIRPORT
special rates by July 21, 2017.
20 miles from downtown Dallas with a drive time of around 25-30 minutes. Several transportation options are available. Visit dfwairport.com or call 972-973-3112.
Securing rooms through the official Nursery/Landscape EXPO block gives you access to the show’s free shuttle service, saving valuable time and money on travel. Shuttle
DALLAS LOVE FIELD
7 miles from downtown Dallas with a drive time of around
service is available between the Kay Bailey Hutchison
10 minutes. Several transportation options are available.
Convention Center and select official EXPO hotels.
Visit dallas-lovefield.com or call 214-670-6080.
CITY SHUTTLE
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
(888) 760-1998 | (214) 777-7777
Provided at both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field airports. Shuttle service between airport and downtown hotels runs daily, every 15 minutes from 7 am to 1 am. One way tickets are $20.25 | Roundtrip tickets cost $34. Look for the Shuttle Service kiosks in both terminals near baggage claim or book your trip in advance and get a discount by visiting goairportshuttle.com or call 1-844-787-1670 for information.
TAXI CAB SERVICE
SUPER SHUTTLE (972) 615-2410
YELLOW CHECKER SHUTTLE (817) 267-5150
CAR RENTAL
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
AVIS For reservations: 1-800-331-1600 in the US and
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSPORT (DART):
refer to #J867649 or visit avis.com to qualify for
$2.50 one way
low rates. Valid travel dates: August 5-19, 2017
dart.org • 214-979-1111
DFW - $44.00 Love Field - $20.00 (Average Fares)
COWBOY CAB 214-428-0202 DALLAS AIRPORT TAXI CAB & CAR SERVICE 1-972-900-5555
BUDGET For reservations: 1-800-842-5628 in the US and
YELLOW CAB SERVICE
refer to #U002167 or visit budget.com to qualify
214-426-6262 | 1-800-444-6400
for low rates. Valid travel dates: August 1-31, 2017
TRINITY RAILWAY EXPRESS (TRE): Single-trip ticket $2.50-$5.00 trinityrailwayexpress.org • 817-215-8600
# 3H Farm A A. M. Leonard, Inc.
Abbott/Ipco, Inc. ABC Nursery, Inc. Adams Wholesale Supply, Inc. Advanced Water Well Technologies AGSCI Alabama Wire, Inc. Aldridge Nursery, Inc. Alfaro Tree Sales, Inc. Alfresco Home Inc. All Seasons Turf Grass, Inc. ALLENS dba Horticulture Equipment & Services, LLC Alvin Tree Farm LP Ambient Minerals, Inc. American Plant Food Corporation American Plant Products & Services, Inc. Amerson Nursery Sales Amiad Water Systems Amigos Pottery, Inc. Aquamate LLC AquaSmart Enterprises Arborbrace Staking Systems Arborjet Inc. ARC Ferns, LLC Archer Farms Athens Stonecasting Inc. Athens Tree Farm, Inc. Atlas Manufacturing, Inc. Austin Tree Farm, Inc. Austin Turf & Tractor Austin Wood Recycling
B Back To Nature, Inc.
Backbone Valley Nursery Bailey Bark Materials, Inc. Bailey Nurseries, Inc. BALL Horticultural Company Bamboo Source Bamboo Supply Co. Banas Stone Bandit of Texas Barry’s Wholesale Nursery, LLC Belgard/Oldcastle Berger Best-1 Hummingbird Feeder Betrock Information Systems/PlantFinder Better Bilt Products, Inc. Big Bend Stone Big John Mfg Corp Big Tex Tree Nursery LLC Bill Moore & Co., Inc. Blue Sky Sod Farm Bobbex, Inc. Bobcat of Dallas Bold Spring Nursery, Inc. Bondi Plant Brokerage Boulder Designs of DFW Bountiful Farms Bownds Wholesale Nursery Boyd & Boyd Nursery Bracy’s Nursery, LLC Branette Farms Brazos Citrus Nursery LLC Brentwood Industries Bright Start Farm Bruce Miller Nursery Farm Butler Tree Farm BWI Companies, Inc.
C Cajun Tie Downs
Cam Too Camellia Nursery, Inc. Campania International CardConnect Carl Pool Products Cartner’s Blue Ridge Fraser Firs of N.C. Casa Flora, Inc. CC Tree Farms, LLC Cedar Valley Nurseries Ceramo Company Inc. Certified Roses, Inc. Chamblee’s Rose Nursery Charlie Cook Associates, Inc.
Cheek Garden Products, Inc. Cherokee Manufacturing Christmas/Nite Time Decor Cimarron Marketing Associates Cinco Plastics, Inc. Collier Metal Specialties, Ltd./COL-MET Color Spot Nurseries Columbia Burlap/Dallas Bag Conley’s Manufacturing & Sales Container Grown Nursery Continental Terrazzo Supply Country Life Equipment Co. Country Pines Nursery Creekside Nursery Curv-Rite, Inc.
D Darby Greenhouses & Farms, Inc. Dave Wilson Nursery David’s Concrete Innovations Dayton Bag and Burlap Deep Fork Tree Farm DeVroomen Garden Products DF International LLC Dickson Brothers, Inc. Dig Corporation Don Marjama Nursery Co., Inc. Doug Young Nursery Dow AgroSciences LLC Dummen Orange Dutchman Tree Spade/DPM, Inc. DynaSCAPE Software
E Eagle Mountain Tree Farm
Eason Horticultural Resources Inc. East Jordan Plastics, Inc. East of Eden ECO Wholesale Nursery Ecologel Solutions LLC Ecoverse Ellepot - USA/Blackmore Company Inc. Ellis Products, Inc., Mitchell Elway Industries, Inc. Estes Nursery LLC Euro Quarries LLC Evergreen Nursery Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply Exmark Manufacturing
F F & M Vargas Nursery LLC
Far South Wholesale Nursery Faron Green Nursery Fiore Stone, Inc. Florida Cool Rings Florida Nursery Grower & Landscape Assoc. Inc. Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. ForemostCo, Inc. FX Luminaire
G Gainous Shade Trees, Inc.
Garden Debut Garden Marketing Group Gateway Farms LLC George Johnson Nursery, Inc. George Peters Wholesale Pottery, Inc. Gerald Foret Wholesale Nursery, Inc. Ginger Tree Innovations Golden Roots Trees, L.L.C. Gomez Pine Straw Gravely, an Ariens Company Green Lake Nursery Greene Ridge Tree Farm, LLC Greenforest Nursery, Inc. Greenleaf Nursery Company Griffin Griffin Trees, Inc. Gripple Inc. Groundworks Texas! Growtech, Inc. GSI Horticulture
H H. E. Anderson Company, Inc. Haifa North America Hale & Hines Nursery, Inc. Hamner Tree Farm Harrell’s, LLC Harris Nursery
Harry’s Greenhouse Harvest Right Haviland Plastic Products Co. Hawaiian Moon HC Companies Hederhorst Farms Helena Chemical Company Heritage Farms Hidden Valley Nursery LLC High Caliper Growing - Root Control, Inc. HOLT CAT Hopkins Tropical Fruit Nursery Hortica Horticultural Marketing and Printing Hotchkiss Insurance Agency, LLC Hudson Tree Farm Hunter Trees, LLC Huntsman Tree Supplier, Inc.
I I Must Garden, LLC
ICL Specialty Fertilizers (formerly Everris) IlluminFx Lighting Systems International Greenhouse Company Irrigation Station Iseli Nursery Isuzu Commercial Truck of America
J J. Berry Nursery
Jack Rabbit Nursery Jackson Pottery Jain Irrigation, Inc. Jemasco, Inc. Jenkins Farm & Nursery, LLC Jiffy Products of America Jolly Farmer Joss Growers, Inc. JRM Chemical, Inc. Jungle Jacks, Inc. Justin Seed Co. JWD Trees, Inc.
K K and M Nursery
Kase Horticulture KBW Supply King Ranch Turfgrass Kirk Company
L L & M Supply Co.
Lacebark, Inc. LaCroix Nursery, Inc. Lady Bug Natural Brand LaFleur’s Nursery, Inc. Lambert Peat Moss Lancaster Trees & Shrubs Landgraf Farms Landmark Nurseries, Inc. LandOpt Landscape Contractor/Design Build Maintain Landscape Imaging by Mark Crenshaw Landscapers Pride Lassiter Tree Farm Left Coast Logistics, LLC Liner Source, Inc. Link Masters Living Earth Local Plant Source Lone Star Trees Longhorn, Inc. Louisiana Tree Farm, Inc.
M Mack Bros. Landscape Nursery
Magnolia Gardens Nursery Mariner Business Solutions Marshall Pottery, Inc. Dba Deroma Marshall Tree Farm Martin’s Nursery, Inc. Maxijet Inc McHutchison Mid-America Mulch, Inc. Mistletoe-Carter Wholesale Seeds Modeco Systems LLC Monrovia Mortellaro’s Nursery Mosquito and Cooling Systems, LLC Mountain States Wholesale Nursery MTV Trees Muck-Truck Company
N Native Texas Nursery
Natural Beauty Neem Pro Inc. Nelson Plant Food Corporation Netafim USA Netherland Bulb Company New Earth, Inc. Nexus Corporation Norman’s Nursery Nortex Wholesale Nursery, Inc. Northeast Texas Nursery Growers Assn. Novelty Lights, Inc. Nursery Supplies, Inc./Summit Plastics Nursery Supply Co., LLC NYP Corporation
O OHP, Inc.
Ole Grady’s Nursery, Inc. Outdoor Fire Concepts
P Pack Manufacturing Co.. Inc.
Pak Unlimited, Inc. Paradise Plumerias Parks Brothers Farm, Inc. Pavestone Company Pecan Grove Farms #1 Peerless Farms, LLC Permaloc Corporation Plant & Supply Locator Plant Development Services Inc. PlantANT Plantbid Poole Bros. Nursery Pottery Paradise Primerus Products, LLC Prism Hardscapes PRO Landscape by Drafix Software, Inc. Professional Turf Products ProLine Equipment Division Pro-Steel, Inc.
Q Quietaire Corporation R R&K Pump & Equipment, Inc. Rancho Encino Ran-Pro Farms, Inc. Red Barn Nursery Red Pebble Trees Reef Industries, Inc. Rennerwood Riceland Foods, Inc. Rimol Greenhouse Systems RLP, Inc. Rockin L Tree Farm ROMCO Equipment Co. RootMaker Products Co. LLC Rose of Sharon Rosebrook Nursery Rotochopper, Inc. Rounhouse Corporation Ruibal’s Plants of Texas, Inc. Rusty Mangrum Nursery
S Sandknop Tree Farm
Scenic Hills Nursery Schiedel Nursery Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Schooley Mitchell Seamar Gloves Senninger Irrigation Inc. Simmons Oak Farms LLC Simpson Nurseries SiteOne Landscape Supply Six & Mango Equipment SNF Inc. Sod Solutions, Inc. Soft Intelligence Inc Soil Building Systems, Inc. Southeastern Growers Inc. Southern Nurseries Southwest Perennials, Inc. Southwest Wholesale Nursery Specialty Tag & Label, Inc Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. SRH Trees, Inc. SRW Products
Star G Nursery Star Roses and Plants Stokley Nursery Stone Age Creations, Division of Tierra-Derco, dba TDI Brands Stover Manufacturing LLC Stuppy Inc. Submatic/Renaissance Gardens Sumter Gardens Tree Nursery Sun Gro Horticulture Distribution, Inc. Sunbelt Trees, LLC Sunrise Nursery LLC SUPERthrive/Vitamin Institute Sure Green Products, LLC Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc. Synthetic Grass Pros Synthetic Turf Depot
T Tawakoni Plant Farm
TerraNative, LLC Texas A&M AgriLife Research Dallas Texas Green Industry Safety Group Texas Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. Texas Pecan Nursery, Inc. The Davey Tree Expert Company The Greenhouse Company of South Carolina, LLC The Ground Up The Holly Factory The Kershaw Law Firm PC The Pottery Patch Int’l, Inc. Thomas Turfgrass TNLA Certification Tom Dodd Nurseries, Inc. Top Notch Tree Farm LLvC Topiary Creations Transaction Services Tree Nutri Tree Stake Solutions Tree Town USA Triangle Nursery, LLC Trinity Expanded Shale & Clay Tropic Traditions Nurseries Turfgrass Producers of Texas Turfmaker Corp. Turner & Sons Nursery Twin Lakes Nursery, Ltd. Twitty Nursery, Inc.
U Unique Lighting Systems
United Greenhouse Systems, Inc. US Citrus, LLC Utility Research Garden
V Vargas Nursery
Vera’s Nursery Verizon Telematics Vermeer Texas-Louisiana Village Nurseries Wholesale, LLC Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting Vital Earth Resources VPG “The Fertilome People”
W Waypoint Analytical
Weathermatic Weeks Roses WEIFANG XINYUAN FLOWERPOTS Co.Ltd Wellmaster Carts Whiz-Q Stone Williamson Tree Farm, Inc. Windmill Nursery of Louisiana LLC Winfield Solutions Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. Wolfe Nursery Direct Company (Green Creek Nursery) Wright Manufacturing, Inc. WWIP Corporation
Y Yardco Rock & Stone
EXHIBITOR LISTING
AS OF 04/01/17
TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION 7730 SOUTH IH 35 | AUSTIN, TX 78745-6698
MIX UP YOUR INVENTORY WITH A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS, CULTIVATE NEW WORKING PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE INDUSTRY AND CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS!
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID AUSTIN TX PERMIT NO 645
FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VISIT NURSERYLANDSCAPEEXPO.ORG
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PREMIER SPONSORS EXPO PARTNER ADDITIONAL SPONSORS
Adams Wholesale Supply, Inc. Calloway's Nursery Color Spot Nurseries
The Ground Up Harry's Greenhouse, Inc. Horticultural Marketing & Printing
Landscape Art, Inc. Magnolia Gardens Nursery Mortellaro’s Nursery
Native Texas Nursery Nicholson-Hardie TNLA Region I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII Yardco Rock & Stone
Contact EXPO Management | 800-880-0343 | 512-579-3857 | EXPO@NurseryLandscapeEXPO.org The 2017 Nursery/Landscape EXPO is proudly produced by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association.