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Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com JANUARY 2015PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
RENO, NVPERMIT NO. 379
Nevada Landscape Assoc.561 Keystone Ave., #356
Reno, NV 89503
2014 Trophy Award Winners Page 4
ALERT!–Winter Dessication Page 5
Winter is a Great Time to Tackle Pest Populations Page 6
WHY YOU SHOULD BE CERTIFIED Page 6
24th ANNUALTrade Show & Conference
Reno Sparks Convention CenterFebruary 4th
+ICPI TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
February 3rdPage 2
2 Landscape Nevada
For All Your Specialty Turf and
Ornamental Needs.Matt Melarkey | Christina Volsko | Nate Weber
855 East Greg, Sparks, NV
775-358-6166
24th ANNUAL
Trade Show & Conference
February 4th, 2015
ICPI Training & Certification
February 3rd, 2015
Reno Sparks Convention Center4590 S. Virginia, Reno, NV18 Seminar Opportunities
2 Day Hardscape Training & Certification Opportunity
12–1 pmLUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
11–11:50 amBasic Agronomy PrinciplesSpeaker: Dave Barlow, TechnicalSupport Specialist, Best ProfessionalProducts
2–2:50 pmAdvanced Controller Programing Speaker: Donald D. Franklin, CID,CILA, Hunter Industries
Turf & IrrigationManagement
TRACK8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW
9–9:50 amWater in the Truckee Meadows Speaker: Andy Gebhart, Manager ofCustomer Services, TMWA
10–10:50 amNETWORKING & TRADESHOW
1–1:50 pmMatched Precipitation Rates/ Efficientuse of waterSpeaker: Donald D. Franklin, CID,CILA, Hunter Industries
3–3:50 pmTurfgrass Disease - Identification &ControlSpeaker: Dave Peterson, TargetSpecialty Products
4–4:50 pmImportance of trees during a droughtSpeaker: Molly Sinnott, SinnottConsulting
CEUs available for ISA, GCSAA, Landscape Industry Certified, and Pest Control operators for both Nevada and California.
• Arboriculture Track – 4.5 ISA CEUs available.
• Pesticide Track: – 3 ISA CEUs available.
– One CEU available for NV and CA Pest Control Operators for each
class (2 are Law CEUs).
• Turf & Irrigation Track – 1 CEU available for NV Pest Control Operators for classes given by Andy Gebhart, Dave Barlow, Donald D. Franklin,& Molly Sinott.
• Entire Conference Attendance: – .45 GCSAA Education Points available. – 7 Landscape Industry Certified CEUs available.
THANK YOU TO THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE:Sara Anderson, All Seasons Lawn and Landscaping; Pam Bedardt, City of Reno;Heidi Kratsch, UNCE; Ashley Andrews, UNCE; Scott Leonard, Signature Landscapes;Steve Churchillo, Reno Urban Forestry; Bob Kelly, Kelly Tree Service
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
4–4:50 pmExtending the growing season
Speaker: Pawl Hollis, Rail City GardenCenter
1–1:50 pmNevada Weeds / EDD MapsSpeaker: Jamie Grear, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
PesticideTRACK
8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW
9–9:50 amPesticide Laws and RegulationsSpeaker: Bret Allen, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
10–10:50 am
NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW
11–11:50 amEffective Vector Control Program
Speaker: Jeff Jeppson, WashoeCounty Health District
2–2:50 pm
Speaker: Tim Fernald, Ewing
3–3:50 pmPollinator’s and beneficials in NevadaSpeaker: Jeff Knight, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
Environmental factors that affectpesticides
8 am February 4, 2015
TRADESHOW CHECK-IN
1–3:50 pmICPI Certification Training ContinuedSpeaker: Andrew Vear
Hardscape TRACK
8–8:30 am REGISTRATION Feb. 3, 2015
8:30–11:50 amBeginning ICPI Certification Speaker: Andrew Vear, Paver Crafters
12–12:50 pm
LUNCHEON
Speaker: Andrew Vear
8:30–11:50 amICPI Certification TrainingSpeaker: Andrew Vear
4–4:50 pm
NETWORKING & TRADESHOW
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
1–4:30 pmICPI Certification Training Cont.
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
4–4:50 pm
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena
2–2:50 pm
9–9:50 amTree Risk AssessmentSpeaker: Brian Dean, Gail WilleyLandscape
10–10:50 amANSI Safety Standards ReviewSpeaker: David Gunter
11–11:50 amFirst Aid for Arborist
Speaker: Sheri Blackwell-Ralphe
NETWORKING & TRADESHOW
Safety Demonstration in the Field Cont.
Safety Demonstration in the Field Cont.
3–3:50 pm
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena,Consulting Arborists
8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW
TRACKArboriculture
1–1:50 pm
Safety Demonstration in the Field
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
4–4:50 pmExtending the growing season
Speaker: Pawl Hollis, Rail City GardenCenter
1–1:50 pmNevada Weeds / EDD MapsSpeaker: Jamie Grear, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
PesticideTRACK
8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW
9–9:50 amPesticide Laws and RegulationsSpeaker: Bret Allen, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
10–10:50 am
NETWORKING & TRADE SHOW
11–11:50 amEffective Vector Control Program
Speaker: Jeff Jeppson, WashoeCounty Health District
2–2:50 pm
Speaker: Tim Fernald, Ewing
3–3:50 pmPollinator’s and beneficials in NevadaSpeaker: Jeff Knight, NevadaDepartment of Agriculture
Environmental factors that affectpesticides
8 am February 4, 2015
TRADESHOW CHECK-IN
1–3:50 pmICPI Certification Training ContinuedSpeaker: Andrew Vear
Hardscape TRACK
8–8:30 am REGISTRATION Feb. 3, 2015
8:30–11:50 amBeginning ICPI Certification Speaker: Andrew Vear, Paver Crafters
12–12:50 pm
LUNCHEON
Speaker: Andrew Vear
8:30–11:50 amICPI Certification TrainingSpeaker: Andrew Vear
4–4:50 pm
NETWORKING & TRADESHOW
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
1–4:30 pmICPI Certification Training Cont.
12–1 pm
LUNCHEON / TRADESHOW
4–4:50 pm
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena
2–2:50 pm
9–9:50 amTree Risk AssessmentSpeaker: Brian Dean, Gail WilleyLandscape
10–10:50 amANSI Safety Standards ReviewSpeaker: David Gunter
11–11:50 amFirst Aid for Arborist
Speaker: Sheri Blackwell-Ralphe
NETWORKING & TRADESHOW
Safety Demonstration in the Field Cont.
Safety Demonstration in the Field Cont.
3–3:50 pm
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena
Speaker: Chris Bruner & Jared Aborjena,Consulting Arborists
8–9 am REGISTRATION / TRADE SHOW
TRACKArboriculture
1–1:50 pm
Safety Demonstration in the Field
Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com JANUARY 2015
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDRENO, NV
PERMIT NO. 379
Nevada Landscape Assoc.
P.O. Box 7431
Reno, NV 89510
2014 Trophy
Award Winners Page 4
ALERT!–Winter Dessication Page 5
Winter is a Great Time to Tackle
Pest Populations Page 6
WHY YOU SHOULD BE CERTIFIED Page 6
24th ANNUAL
Trade Show & Conference
Reno Sparks Convention Center
February 4th+
ICPI TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONFebruary 3rd
Page 2
www.nevadanla.com JANUARY 2015
PUBLISHERLandscape Nevada is published by:
Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775.746.4138; [email protected]
NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORSHeidi Kratsch, President — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (775) 784-4848
Scott Leonard, President Elect — Signature Landscapes (775) 857-4333
Sara Anderson, Past President —All Seasons Lawn & Landscaping (775) 329-2744
Christina Volsko, Director— Crop Production Services (775) 358-6166
Robert Kelly, Director — Robert Kelly Tree Care (775) 737-3530
Rick Clark, Affilliate — Equus Management (775) 376-3334
Leslie Lyles, Director — Stewardship Horticultural (775) 849-1215
Steve Churchillo, Director — City of Reno Urban Forester (775) 334-2270
Pamela Bedard, Secretary/Treasurer —Horticulturist (775) 560-5192
LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, 561 Keystone Ave., #356, Reno, NV 89503, phone 775.673.0404 or 800.645.9794, fax 775.673.5828, website: www.nevadanla.com, email: [email protected].
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONSWrite to Landscape Nevada at the address above or email the publisher at [email protected] or phone 775.746.4138.
SPECIAL THANKSLeslie Lyles for newsletter submissions and editing.
MISSION STATEMENTThe Nevada Landscape Association provides leadership by promoting professionalism and integrity within the Green Industry through education, high standards and community involvement. We guide policy and uphold responsible resource management for the beautification and enhancement of our community.
A light dusting of snow from this season’s first snowfall accents an Indian Summer crabapple. This crabapple’s persistent fruit will help feed non-migratory birds throughout the winter. Cover photo by Leslie Lyles.
A Letter from the PresidentDear Members,
S tarting in 2015, we will begin our Educational series of monthly meetings that will be co-sponsored with UNCE, TWMA, and Living with Fire. Our meetings will remain at the Cooperative Extension on Energy Way the first Tuesday of every month at noon.
Our focus this year will be on various water issues that face our Industry and landscapes. Our Annual Trade show and Conference will be held on February 3rd and 4th, 2015
at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. We will be offering ICPI Certification this year and this will be a two day class that will begin on February 3rd at 8 am. Please visit our website for more information on our upcoming events.
We would like to welcome Heidi Kratsch as our new president the first of January. While it has been a year of growing for the NLA we look forward to many new things to come in 2015 and will support Heidi in any way that she needs us.
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that 2015 will be a good year for all of us!
Sara AndersonNEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
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LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION1st Place – Reno Temple Parking Lot, Signature Landscapes
COMMERCIAL RENOVATION1st Place – Cheesecake Factory, Signature Landscapes2nd Place – St. Mary’s Medical Center, Signature Landscapes
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION1st Place – White Residence, Signature Landscapes2nd Place – Caramella Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping3rd Place – Gilsdorf Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION < $50,0001st Place – Huneycutt Residence, Signature Landscapes
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION $25,000 TO $50,0001st Place – Schwedt Residence, Signature Landscapes2nd Place – Coons Residence, Signature Landscapes3rd Place –Parish Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION >$25,0001st Place – Gonzales Residence, Action Lawn and Landscape2nd Place – Chandler Residence, Signature Landscapes
LARGE COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE1st Place – Esplanade HOA, Signature Landscapes
MEDIUM COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE1st Place – Casitas on the Green HOA, Signature Landscapes2nd Place – Eagle Canyon Estates, Action Lawn and Landscape 2nd Place – Eagle Canyon North, Action Lawn and Landscape
SMALL COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE1st Place – Hyatt Place, Signature Landscapes
LARGE RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE1st Place – Newblom Residence, Action Lawn and Landscape2nd Place –Lakeside Residence, Signature Landscapes
WATER FEATURE1st Place – Callicrate Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping
HARDSCAPE1st Place – Walsh Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping2nd Place – Bailey Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping 3rd Place – Brown Residence, Signature Landscapes
2014 TROPHY AWARDS
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION1st Place – White Residence,
Signature Landscapes
RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION >$25,0001st Place – Gonzales Residence, Action Lawn
HARDSCAPE 2nd Place – Bailey Residence, Gail Willey Landscaping
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LATERAL INSTALLATION TRAINING: January 24, 2015, 12 pm at Western Nevada Supply
WRITTEN EXAM AND LATERAL INSTALLATION RETAKE EXAMS: February 3rd & 4th, 2015 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
24TH ANNUALTRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE February 4, 2015 at Reno Sparks Convention Center
3 Water all recently installed (less than three years) trees and shrubs 3 Water all broadleaf evergreens3 Water exposed evergreens and plants on south facing slopes
Winter watering is one of the best things one can do for the health of landscape plants!
One of the biggest stresses on our landscapes is winter desiccation! If there’s been less than a half inch natural precipitation in a three week
period (and no snow cover), advise clients to:
Calendar of Events
2014 SPECIAL AWARDS
TONY ARMSTRONG HUMANITARIAN AWARDGiven to an individual or company who has given unselfishly of their labor or materials to benefit the community. Sara Anderson – All Seasons Lawn and Landscape
EDUCATION/RESEARCH AWARDGiven to the individual or company who has contributed to the education of the members of the Green Industry.Ellis Antunez – Landscape Architect
AMBASSADOR FOR THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRYGiven to the individual that has best served as a representative for the Green Industry.Pamela Bedard – Horticulturist
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDGiven to an individual who has devoted many hours throughout the years to the Nevada Landscape Association to strengthen not only our organization but the Green Industry as a whole. David Harvey – former Owner of Reno Green
LARGE COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION1st Place – Reno Temple Parking Lot, Signature Landscapes
NEVADA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION EXAMFebruary 13, 2014, 9 am–NoonUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way, RenoCost: $50 for the exam: Payable by cash (please bring exact amount), orCheck made payable to: Nevada Department of AgricultureStudy Material: Individuals must study for the exam; manuals are available at University of Nevada Cooperative for $15 or online at: www.nevadapesticideeducation.com Registration: Contact Bret Allen at (775) 353-3715 or [email protected] by February 5, 2015*Weekly exams are given at Nevada Department of Agriculture offices, by appointment only:
Sparks (775) 353-3712 • Las Vegas (702) 668-4590*The general exam plus one category is required for certification or recertification.
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Why Should You Be
Certified?4 Each certified person demonstrates a mastery of a body of
knowledge recognized throughout the green industry.4 Each certified person possesses technical, theoretical, and
practical expertise that is accepted as best practices in the green industry.
4 Each certified person is committed to the profession and the delivery of high quality, cost effective goods and services. These individuals have chosen to match their knowledge against state and national standards and earned their certification.
4 The completion of the testing process is indicative of the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
4 Recertification assures knowledge, skills, and ability are continuously updated and the current national green industry standards.
4 Certification is one area of common ground that clients can use to judge quality and professionalism.
4 Certification saves the customer money because the certified individuals knowledge, skill, and ability make them better able to assist customers, meet contract specifications, and successfully manage both the schedule and the budget.
Winter is a Great Time to Tackle Pest PopulationsLeslie Lyles, M.S.Stewardship Horticultural
W inter is finally here and most landscapes have been put to bed, but there are still chores that can be done that will help reduce problems come spring. One of these tasks is controlling over-wintering insects with Dormant Oil sprays. Many insects spend the winter on and around our trees, living in the cracks of rough barked trees and
in the organic duff at the base of trees. Applying a dormant oil after leaf drop and before bud break can help reduce these populations and lessen pest problems during the upcoming growing season. Dormant oils are most commonly used on fruit trees, but they are also effective in controlling pests on other landscape trees that commonly have insect infestations such as pines, ash, birch and aspen.
Dormant oils are generally used to control mites and soft bodied insects such as aphids and scale. Oils work by suffocating the insects: they block the air holes (spiracles) through which insects breathe. Oils can also act as poisons, interacting with the fatty acids of the insect and interfering with normal metabolism. Oils not only kill adult insects, but larvae, nymphs and eggs as well.
When spraying dormant oil it is important to follow label directions carefully, as different oils have different restrictions. Generally speaking dormant oils should be applied when the temperatures are above freezing; freezing temperatures can cause the emulsion to break down and produce uneven coverage. Also, do not apply oils if plant tissues are wet or rain is likely as these conditions can inhibit proper oil coverage.
Although it is possible to combine some fungicides with oil sprays to help control disease, do not apply oils in combination with sulfur or sulfur-containing pesticides; sulfur can react with oils to form compounds that are toxic to plants. Because elemental sulfur can persist for long periods, label directions on most oils prohibit their use within 30 days of a sulfur application.
Dormant oil sprays are a great tool to significantly reduce overwintering pest populations. Come spring, pest outbreaks will be smaller and more easily controlled, allowing your maintenance workers to focus on other spring chores.
“Dormant oils are
generally used to control
mites and soft bodied
insects such as aphids
and scale.”
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