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Working for You TNLA E-NEWSLETTER

WE HAVE A RECORD OF CULTIVATING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES

Board Nominations

New Certified Professionals

New Member Report

TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

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TNLA Updates TNLA Region IV Conducts a Day of Service

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TNLA Tailgate Topics Learn about timing fertilizer applications

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TNLA Advocacy Report TNLA Heads to Washington D.C. On Labor, Pesticides

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Board Nominations Seeking Candidates by April 1, 2022

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New TNLA Certified Professionals Kudos to these newly certified professionals

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New Member Report See the latest industry professionals who've joined TNLA

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Updates TNLA Region IV Conducts a Day of Service There is nothing better than to see a group of volunteers come together and help reshape and beautify a community’s landscape. Last week, TNLA Region IV brought together a wide variety of industry professionals and leaders for a Day Of Service at McKinney Crape Myrtle Trails at the “World Collection Park.”

These valiant servants not only volunteered their time but also donated tools to help prune and shape crape myrtles along with a variety of trees and shrubs.

To help kick the day off was Neil Sperry, McKinney Mayor George Fuller, and City Manager Paul Grimes.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported such a great cause!

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Updates continued TNLA Member Benefit Partner: PartnerShip® TNLA members can save on shipments of all sizes through the TNLA Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip. You’ll benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 40% with FedEx, and competitive rates with UPS Freight, YRC Freight, XPO, and many other carriers.

Whether you’re shipping a small package or a full truckload, the TNLA Shipping Program will help you ship smarter. Enroll today.

More photos from TNLA Region IV Conducts a Day of Service

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Updates continued Brand Your Company at this Year’s EXPO For Maximum Exposure Now is the time to maximize your branding impressions by committing to a sponsorship opportunity for the 2022 Nursery/Landscape EXPO. We have a wide variety of sponsorships to select from including NEW Education Demonstration Sections on the show floor. By committing NOW to EXPO’s sponsorship opportunities, you will be able to get your brand seen in Pre-EXPO promotions (including the printed attendee brochure), onsite at EXPO, and in Post-EXPO promotions. Don’t delay, find an EXPO branding opportunity to help you reach your niche audience! Visit EXPO’s sponsorship gallery listed online by clicking here. For questions and custom sponsorship packages, contact expo@nurserylandscapeexpo.org or call UPCOMING REGION MEETINGS TNLA Region II Meeting, March 8, visit here for more information: https://www.tnlaonline.org/region-ii--houston.html TNLA Region IV Meeting, March 8, visit here for more information: https://www.tnlaonline.org/region-iv-dallas.html TNLA Region V Meeting, March 15, visit here for more information: https://www.tnlaonline.org/region-v---fortworth.html TNLA Region VIII Meeting, March 12, visit here for more information: https://www.tnlaonline.org/region-viii--central-texas.html TNLA Region I Meeting, March 30, visit here for more information: https://www.tnlaonline.org/region-i---sanantonio.html

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GOT USED POTS? You can help! Contact your local grower or wholesale supplier TODAY to discuss returning your extra pots.

Due to present supply shortages, certain wholesale and growing operations are looking for used pots in good condition.

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TNLA TAILGATE TOPICS

TIMING FERTILIZER APPLICATION 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 your operation that need immediate attention and/or related 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 workplace 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.

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

3. Keep floors dry. Avoid spilling liquids, especially oils.

Clean up all spills immediately.

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

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

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

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

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

9. Keep work area clean.

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

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

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ADVOCACY REPORT TNLA Requesting Dallas-Area Landscapers Participate in Survey In light of the City of Dallas' continued effort to work on an ordinance to impact the use of gas-powered equipment, TNLA is asking all Dallas-area contractors to respond to our survey collecting use and interest data. The City staff have stated they intend to consider industry stakeholder input and TNLA needs your firm to participate in order to fight on behalf of our industry. Use your voice to join the debate: https://www.votervoice.net/TNLA/Surveys/7534/Respond City of Austin Conducts Public Meeting on New Landscape & Irrigation Ordinance The City of Austin conducted a public meeting for interested parties on the development of their new ordinance for irrigation and landscaping on single family residential developments. City staff discussed the possibility of limiting turfgrass, restricting to an approved plant list, requiring landscape plans submitted to the city, limiting the size of irrigation systems, requiring pressureregulated components, and enhanced inspections. The city will conduct another round of public meetings in April and then have a final round of public comment once they have published language.

TNLA PAC Sees Success in Texas Primaries TNLA Political Action Committee, the political arm of our association, endorsed a bipartisan slate of candidates for the primaries who support the green industry. Collectively, TNLA PAC contributed over $30,000 in the last couple of months to state-level candidates across Texas. Every TNLA PAC-endorsed candidate either won their race outright or took a significant lead into a runoff on Election Day. We appreciate all of the TNLA members who contributed to the PAC last year and enabled us to have such a strong primary season. Our PAC will continue to wade into the fight on behalf of the green industry and provide strength to our political voice.

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TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

2022 Board of Directors Nominations Candidate Information: The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2022 State Board of Directors. The Call for Nominations is now open and seeking candidates for the positions of: ​

State Region Directors Region I, II, III, VI, VIII State Directors To be eligible for election as a State Region Director, an individual must be employed by or own a company that has been a TNLA member in good standing of the Association for at least two years immediately preceding election.

State Business Category

State Region Director Job Description State Business Category Job Description (Retail Director) Criteria TNLA Code of Ethics

Nomination Form (download the appropriate form using links below) State Region Director State Retail Director Deadline for Nominations: April 1, 2022 Submit completed nomination forms by emailing them to info@tnlaonline.org or mail them to 715 Discovery Blvd Suite 109 | Cedar Park, TX 78613

State Retail Director To be eligible for election as a Business Category Director, an individual must be employed by or own a company that has been a member in good standing of the Association for at least two years immediately preceding election and hold a TNLA membership in the business category they seek election.

Service on the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Board of Directors (TNLA) is a chance to help drive the decisions of the association and shape the future of the industry. The opportunity to work with other leaders in the association allows you to be part of the decision-making process on the state level, driving the strategic goals of the organization. This is an exciting time to join the leadership of the Association and help map the future of TNLA. For more information concerning the responsibilities associated with positions listed above, click the links at the bottom of this page. Candidates must meet a professional standard of excellence and adhere to the TNLA Code of Ethics.

Help lead your association and profession into the future by nominating a colleague or yourself. The Call for Nominations closes on April 1, 2022.

New board members take office July 1, 2022.

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New TNLA Certified Professionals Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional Nagarani Allu, TMCNP Calloways Texas Certified Nursery Professional Cheryl Lorquet, TCNP Calloways Brandy Aylesbury, TCNP Fossil Creek Tree Farm Katherine Pierce, TCNP Fossil Creek Tree Farm Texas Certified Landscape Professional Enrique "Henry" Camacho, TCLP Maldonado Nursery Texas Certified Water Smart Professional Abel Zapata, TCWSP Leaf Landscape Jon Weible, TCWSP Town of Addison Texas Certified Landscape Associate Jesus Silvar, TCLA City of San Antonio Become a TNLA certified professional today, visit www.tnlaonline.org to learn more.

TNLA Career Center Update!

Check out these great opportunities!

Calloway’s Nursery Career Retail Nursery DFW/Houston, Texas

Head Horitculturalist Austin Country Club Austin, Texas

Landscape Property Manager Texas Garden Services Dallas, Texas

Landscape Designer Colorful Impressions, LTD Dallas, Texas

Project Landscape Architect McDugald Steele Houston, Texas

Landscape Architect/ Park Planner City of Lubbock Lubbock, Texas

Second Assistant Golf Course Superintendent The University of Texas Golf Club Austin, Texas Vegetation Maintenance Specialist 1 Pedernales Electric Cooperative Johnson City, Texas

Production Assistant Manager Glueck Tree Farm Cat Spring, Texas

Head to https://careers.tnlaonline.org/jobs/ for more details!

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

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REGION 2 Landscape Individual Craig A. Jacobs Sundial Services Houston, TX Landscape Individual Danelle Cavitt D Renee Landscape Design Pearland, TX Landscape Business Huatan Landscaping, LLC Marlenie Arzamendi Houston, TX

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Non Profit Federation Of Employers & Workers Of America Arnulfo Hinojosa Bay City, TX Retail Business Tropica Exotica, LLC Heather Burket Sugar Land, TX Student Millicent Kennedy Katy High School Katy, TX

Landscape Associate Skylar Scheiffele Houston Country Houston, TX

Student Sabine Meyer Hill Houston Community College Katy Houston, TX

Landscape Associate Raphael Castillo St Thomas University Houston, TX

Supplier Business Ferguson Alliance Brandi Marek Houston, TX

Landscape Associate Matthew Pena St Thomas University Houston, TX

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Landscape Associate Tyler Duckworth St Thomas University Cypress, TX

Educator Leigh Ann Freeman Mount Pleasant ISD Daingerfield, TX Educator Wendy Neyland Centerville ISD Centerville, TX

Grower Business J.T. Tree Farm LLC Lee Trejo Mineola, TX Landscape Business Amanda Nichols Landscaping & Garden Center Amanda Nichols Winnsboro, TX Landscape Business Texas Lawn Management Joshua Greenhaw Mabank, TX Landscape Associate Anthony Rubio St Thomas University Missouri City, TX REGION 4 Educator Rachel McCormick McKinney, TX Landscape Business Prestonwood Landscape Services Donna Matthews Dallas, TX Landscape Government Christopher McMaster City of Dallas Park & Recreation Terrell, TX

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Landscape Government Francisco Garcia Town of Addison Addison, TX

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Retail Business Moonlight Nursery Ashley Melton Melissa, TX

Retail Student Kipp Brennan Tarrant County College Euless, TX

Retail Individual Mona Tackett Farmer’s Nursery Cedar Park, TX

Student Jennifer Kuenzer North Central Texas College Flower Mound, TX

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Landscape Business Advanced Tree Clinic Debra Nail Hayes Midland, TX REGION 7

Grower Gainous Shade Trees, Inc Lee Gainous Cairo, GA

Supplier Business BGP Products, LLC Gene Wisakowsky Waxahachie, TX REGION 5 Educator Loren Sell Perrin-Whitt CISD Perrin, TX Landscape Individual Gus Walker Weatherford, TX Landscape Individual Jess Spray Jr Fort Worth, TX Retail Business Allwise Garden Center Danny Pemberton Bridgeport, TX Retail Individual Rick Neal Or Schemes Home and Ranch Decatur, TX

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Landscape Business Lopez Landscaping & Lawn Care Roberto Lopez Los Fresnos, TX REGION 8 Educator Gerald Burgner Texas A&M University College Station, TX Landscape Business J B Rogers Landscape Service Bryan Rogers Creedmoor, TX Landscape Business KingScapes LLC Brant King Pflugerville, TX

Grower Natchez Tree Company Paul Meehan 9465 Johnson Road Ext. Germantown, TN Grower AbbiElla Farms Richard Squires Thomasville, GA Supplier UDS Green Industry Software Brian Dontje Hudson, FL Supplier XY Inc Percy Kong South EL Monte, CA Supplier American BioChar Company Laurie Mann Niles, MI