TNLA Working For You, July 22, 2021

TNLA Working for You E-Newsletter

TNLA

July 22, 2021

Working for You

Embrace Your Space

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Table of Contents 03 Meeting & Events Calendar

04 TNLA Member Updates EXPO Updates Check Out TNLA Member, Ben Collinsworth with Yellowstone Landscape Exploring

Robotic and Battery Changes in the Industry - Article from Irrigation & Green Magazine

05 Legislative & Regulatory Updates Texas AgriLife Extension Biennial Grower & Extension Survey

06 Embrace Your Space Free Media Kits 08 TNLA Career Center: Check out the Latest job Opportunities 09 TNLA Tailgate Topics: Housekeeping New TNLA Certified Professionals 10 TNLA New Members: May - July 2021 12 TNLA New Members, Continued

Meeting & Events Calendar August 5-7, 2021

Get ready for 2021 Nursery/Landscape EXPO, home to the happiest memories made on any show floor

Nursery/Landscape EXPO 2021 San Antonio, TX More Info Here!

August 5, 2021

TNLA Annual Business Meeting at EXPO More Info Here!

Accepting Applications

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TNLA Member Updates: Did You Know?

TNLA is now accepting applications for the Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards and also the Texas Garden Retailer Awards, Landscape Firms and Retail Garden Centers Apply Here.

To find out more information on TEIL visit here and to explore how you can enter for the chance to be named retailer of the year click here.

EXPO Updates:

Come Find Your Greatness It’s EXPO Season, Are you Ready?

TNLA is ready for EXPO Aug. 5-7, 2021, in San Antonio and we can’t wait to see everyone.

Here are some quick tips to get you EXPO Ready: -Download the EXPO Mobile App (sponsored by New Earth) to plan your show schedule, look up exhibitor booth numbers and products and pre-plan the education sessions you want to attend.

-Wear comfortable shoes and switch them out each day, you will cover miles of walking the tradeshow floor searching for the latest product offerings -Bring a Jacket, we know that sounds strange in the heat of Summer, but we keep the convention center temps cold to help the keep the plant material displayed inside the exhibit hall -There’s still time to register, so be sure you bring your entire team to learn new things to take back to the workplace! Visit here.

Check Out TNLA Member, Ben Collinsworth with Yellowstone Landscape Exploring Robotic and Battery Changes in the Industry Article from Irrigation and Green Industry Magazine Read full article by clicking here.

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Legislative & Regulatory Updates Tremendous Victory on H-2B in House Appropriations TNLA members connected with the TNLA Legislative Action center will recall the messages last week regarding the urgent need to protect the H-2B program. In recent years, labor unions from across the country have sought to dismantle the H-2B program and make the argument there is sufficient labor in the US to meet industry needs. Opponents of the H-2B program seized on this sentiment and the opportunity during the “markup” of the Department of Labor’s funding bill.

Chairwoman DeLauro placed several proposals into the funding bill that would have prevented construction companies from using the H-2B program, denied any company with any kind of labor or safety violations, and denied entire industries that had over 10% unemployment in any of the last 12 months.

These amendments were meant to eliminate as many employers from qualifying to use the H-2B program as possible.

Facing an uphill climb, H-2B Champions including Rep. Andy Harris and Texas’ Rep. Henry Cuellar pushed through an amendment and stripped out this anti-H-2B language from the bill. It took a huge effort of Texas green industry members and our allies across the country to create grassroots pressure on Congress to take this step.

Additionally, the H-2B coalition was successful in attaching language in the Dept. of Homeland Security funding bill to require the president’s administration to release additional visas when the cap is hit. This crucial “may” to “shall” language has a long road ahead needing to survive both the full House, Senate, and then conference committee. Regardless, it was a crucial victory for our industry to defeat the bad language and insert good language. It is all due to the efforts of the TNLA members who take the time to act on the Legislative Action Center.

Texas AgriLife Extension Biennial Grower & Extension Survey: Growers help Texas AgriLife Extension by filling out this survey The biennial grower and extension survey identifies disease, pest, and weed needs throughout the country for greenhouse, nursery growers and landscape managers (https://www.ir4project.org/ehc/ehc-registrationsupport-research/env-hort-grower-needs/#Survey). The survey results help to identify where new pest management tools are needed. The deadline for submitting the survey is August 13. We are also collecting project requests for 2022/2023 research (https://www.ir4project.org/ehc/ehc-registration-support-research/ env-hort-grower-needs/#Request). The deadline to receive these requests by is August 30. Please share this information with any interested stakeholders.

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Embrace Your Space Free Media Kits!

Designed with retail garden centers in mind, TNLA's Embrace Your Space campaign provides FREE monthly media kits specifically targeting your audience!

Stay connected to your audience.

Save time on social media content.

Educate consumers to make more informed choices.

How to Participate: 1. Follow @tnlaonline on Instagram and like our page, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, on Facebook. We will announce new kits monthly!

2. Go to https://www.tnlaonline.org/ embraceyourspace.html where you will find the latest kit available for download.

New kits will be posted by the 20th of each month.

3. Click on the newest media kit link where you will be taken to our Google Drive to easily download all of the graphics, content, and hashtags.

4. Upload and schedule the Embrace Your Space assets and content to your social media outlets.

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Check out the Latest Job Opportunities Available on TNLA’s Career Center Landscape Designer/ Project Leader, Dallas, Texas, Studio Outside Research Technician I - Citrus Center, Weslaco, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Citrus Center WESLACO Sales Director, Dallas, Texas, Living Earth ESTATE GARDENER, San Antonio, Texas, Confidential Landscape Foreman, Magnolia, Texas, Results Tree and Landscape Inc. Licensed Texas Irrigator, Magnolia, Texas, Results Tree and Landscape Inc. Management, Houston, Texas, Landmark Nurseries Inc. Project Manager, Dallas, Texas, NorTex Greenscapes of Texas Superintendent Residential Design Build, San Antonio, Texas, Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. Maintenance Operations Coordinator, Richmond/Rosenberg, Texas, GreenScape Associates LLC Sales Representative, Katy, Texas, Texan Tree Depot Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, Tyler, Texas, Breedlove Nursery and Landscape Gardener, San Antonio, Texas, Confidential Landscape Maintenance Supervisor/Account Representative, Houston, Texas, Southwest Property Landscaping ESTATE GARDENER ASSISTANT, San Antonio, Texas, Confidential SEASONAL GARDENER, San Antonio, Texas, Confidential Landscape / Tree Retail Sales Representative, Frisco, Texas, Fannin Tree Farm Stump Grinder, Frisco, Texas, Fannin Tree Farm Irrigation Manager, Grapevine, Texas, Conserva Irrigation of NW Dallas Landscape Designer/ Project Leader, Dallas, Texas, Studio Outside Landscape Account Manager, Dallas, Texas, Lawns of Dallas Estimator/Procurement Manager, Austin, Texas, PS Landscapes Inc Farm Manager, Alvin, Texas, Green Star Wetland Plant Farm, LLC Quality Manager, Austin, Texas, PS Landscapes, Inc. Landscape Designer & Project Manager, Houston, Texas, Hogue Landscape Services Landscape Designer, Lewisville, Texas, Green Meadows Landscaping For additional information on how to register your company to post a position or post your resume, click here.

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TNLA Tailgate Topics: HOUSEKEEPING Objective: Participants will be able to properly identify good housekeeping tips that help create a safe, healthful and pleasant place to work.

APPLICATION: Point out the specific areas in you operation that need immediate attention and/or relate experiences where better housekeeping would have made a difference. Good housekeeping is the foundation for a safe, healthful and pleasant place to work. Many accidents are caused each year by poor housekeeping. It may mean a little extra effort to keep the work place clean, but it could prevent injury and work stoppage.

Good Housekeeping Practices Include: 1. Keep materials and equipment out of aisles and passageways. Materials and equipment should also be kept off stairways.

Remember: If it isn’t moving, it doesn’t belong in these places.

2. Keep tools in their proper place. Do not allow them to become scattered on the floor or left in/on equipment 3. Have a place to store spare parts – not in the corners.

4. Keep floors dry. Avoid spilling liquids, especially oils. Clean up all spills immediately.

5. Oily rags, old paint cans, oil containers, etc. that have contained flammable liquids are fire hazards. Dispose of them as soon as possible.

6. All broken bottles, glass, trash and scraps should be placed in proper waste containers. Place oily materials in covered metal containers.

7. Weeds and tall grass around the property should be cut. They can be a fire hazard and can hide other safety hazards.

8. Dispose of all chemical and pesticide containers properly. No dumping or rinsing in unapproved areas.

9. Clean all chemical and pesticide applicator equipment thoroughly after use.

10. Keep work area clean.

11. Failure to follow safety procedures properly or to pay attention to workplace safety could result in injury to you or your fellow workers.

12. A general rule for good housekeeping: “A place for everything and everything in its place.”

NEW TNLA CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS: May - July 2021 Texas Certified Landscape Associates Mark Blackmon, TCLA William Nicholson, TCLA Emma Browne, TCLA Rylee Paris, TCLA Quintin Rodriguez, TCLA Abbygail Wollenzin, TCLA Kyleigh Thornton, TCLA Ivie Gordon, TCLA Carley Galvan, TCLA Yakira Johnson, TCLA Amanda Hoffmann, TCLA Brooke Bimslager, TCLA Mila Martin, TCLA Laney Ferrell, TCLA Paxton Witherspoon, TCLA Christian Williams, TCLA

Texas Certified Landscape Professionals Keenan Hooper, TCLP Jerry Maldonado, TCLP George Covin, TCLP Texas Certified Nursery Professionals Rosemary Cheia, TCNP Lori LeRoy, TCNP Allison Sadler, TCNP Kelly Bell, TCNP Karen Tometich, TCNP Sarah Green, TCNP Maddison Colson, TCNP Joshua MacKaron, TCNP

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TNLA NEW MEMBERS: May - July 2021 Government Patricia Springer City of Odessa Parks & Recreation Odessa, TX

Government Diana Santiago

Government Saul Trujillo City of Odessa Parks & Recreation Odessa, TX REGION 1 Educator Lauryn Rosas San Antonio College San Antonio, TX 78240 Grower Individual Robbi Daves Will TCLP Gratr Landscapes, Ltc. New Braunfels, TX

Supplier Business Vego Garden Evelyn Josh Houston, TX

Landscape Government Joseph Hernandez North Texas Tollway Authority Murphy, TX

Government Alicia Harris City of Houston - Health Chronic - Disease Div. Houston, TX

Supplier Associate Tyler Williams Alliance Designer Products Laval, QC Canada

Landscape Government Michael Whaley North Texas Tollway Authority Little Elm, TX

Grower Business Riley Fuzzel Farm Andra Ellis Houston, TX 77207 6701

REGION 3

University of Houston Downtown

Houston, TX

Grower Business Spring Gardens Nursery Melissa Stone Spring, TX Grower Business Palm Professionals Tropical Nursery

Irrigation Individual Patrick Maske Green Acres Commercial Services LLC

Kingsbury, TX

Irrigation Michael Silva Palo Alto College San Antonio, TX Lone Star Legacy Valerie Squires Kerrville, TX Supplier Business Hill Country Organics Sam Brown Boerne, TX REGION 2 Government Paul Winski Texas A&M University/AgriLife Extension

Katy, TX Kimberly Terrell TCLP City of Sugar Land Houston, TX

Gary Kennemer Sugar Land, TX Landscape Individual Bryce Davis Houston, TX Non Profit Houston Botanic Garden Brent Moon Houston, TX Supplier Business Instafuel Wisam Nahhas Houston, TX Retail Individual David Noriega Houston, TX Supplier Business Continental Western Corporation

Christopher Park Houston, TX

Supplier Business Tree Hugger Sprinklers LLC Robert Becktell Houston, TX

Supplier Business Tip Excise, LLC Carly Austin Frisco, TX

Educator Cary Sims Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Student Service-Angelina County Rhealee Boydston TCNP Lufkin, TX North Central Texas College Denton, TX Landscape Business Landvisions Student David Cordell Romney Lamarche Tyler, TX Student Lauren Blackmon REGION 4 Collin College Frisco, TX Educator Laura Whitney Supplier Associate Wylie ISD Pedro Alvarado Caddo Mills, TX Alliance Designer Products Farmers Branch, TX Landscape Business Nortex Greenscapes Tracy Snider REGION 5 Dallas, TX Grower Business Landscape Business McMullen Farms IDL Solutions Julie McMullen Mark Stricker Hamilton, TX Sachse, TX Grower Business Landscape Individual McMullen Farms Joshua Thomas Julie McMullen Brook Hollow Golf Club Hamilton, TX Dallas, TX Irrigation Individual Landscape Individual Ignacio Salcido Helena Erickson Whitmore & Sons Frisco, TX Hurst, TX Landscape Individual Brynn Ginsberg Dallas, TX

Landscape Lone Star Legacy Reggie Stinson Keller, TX

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TNLA NEW MEMBERS - Continued...

Landscape Individual Philip Ingram Fort Worth, TX

Government Raymond Martinez Midland, TX 79705

Non Profit

Government Roydell Niblett Midland, TX

Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas

Hannah Rodriguez Fort Worth, TX REGION 6

Landscape Government Tony Harris City of San Angelo -Parks & Recreation San Angelo, TX 76901 Landscape Government Mario De Lao City of San Angelo -Parks & Recreation San Angelo, TX Government Jerri Pond City of Odessa Parks & Recreation Odessa, TX Government Michelle David San Angelo, TX 7 Landscape Business Little Red Landscape, LLC Anna Johnson Lubbock, TX

Landscape Business Border Magic/Boulder Designs

Butch Mogavero Waco, TX

REGION 8 James Traynor Wimberley, TX

Grower Bayou Garden Growers David Broussard Alexandria, LA

Firmly Planted Landscapes, LLC

Grower Scotts ProVista Trevor Whitson Marysville, OH

Landscape Government Eric Weeks SAN MARCOS, TX

Supplier American Horticultural Supply Inc Tim Ludwig Oxnard, CA

Landscape Business Erin Butler Thrall, TX

Landscape Non Profit Enterprise Professional Services Inc

Adrian Santos Austin, TX Landscape Business Averitt Lawn Care, LLC Daniel Averitt Austin, TX Supplier Business COVER Timberworks Tony Presenza Boerne, TX Supplier Business Texas Landscape Lighting Sales

Monique Mackenzie Smithville, TX

REGION 7 Government Lili Martinez Pharr, TX

Grower Kitterlin Creek Nursery Ted Gahn Jena, LA

Out of State Grower Russell's Bromeliads Mike Salvi Clermont, FL Grower Kitterlin Creek Nursery Ted Gahn Jena, LA

Supplier Alliance Designer Products Dave Guzyk Laval, QC Supplier Antelco Corporation Danny Meadows Longwood, FL Supplier Barnel USA Portland, OR

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