ALCA January/February 2023

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Excellence in Landscaping Awards Color in a Xeriscape COVER PHOTO: 2022 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD - LEVEL ONE LANDSCAPING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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President’s Message............................................................. 4 New Members..................................................................... 4 Calendar of Events............................................................... 4 Executive Director’s Message................................................. 5 ALCA Sponsors.................................................................... 5 2023 Board of Directors and Executive Director...................... 6 Year-round Color in the Xeriscape™....................................... 7 46th Annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards................. 8-12

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46th Annual Excellence in Landscaping Award Sponsors........ 13 ALCA Member Update: Hillspring Financial, Inc.................... 13 Plant Pruning Schedule........................................................ 13

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ALCA Member Profile: West Coast Turf/Western Sod............. 14 2023 ACLP Schedule......................................................... 15 ALCA Member Profile: Northwestern Mutual......................... 16 ALCA Mixers: Horizon........................................................ 18 ALCA Trade & Car Show Application................................... 19 ALCA Mixers: Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock................. 20

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2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PUBLICATION

President

Advertising

Immediate Past President

Association Outsource Services, Inc. (916) 961-9999 www.aosinc.biz

Nickie Velten DTR Landscape Development, LLC Dwight Faires Creative Environments President Elect

Diversified Print Solutions

Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association

Secretary

5425 E Bell Road, Suite 105 Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 Phone: 602-626-7091 www.ALCA.org

Treasurer

“Growing Forward” since 1982

Printing

Warren Runcorn ABC Scapes Inc Kim Kleski Kleski & Associates

ARIZONA WHOLESALE GROWERS

Beth Postma, All Season Wholesale Growers

Executive Director Barb Shehan

barb@ALCA.org

The ALCA Influence is the official publication of the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association. ALCA and The ALCA Influence assume no responsibility for the statements or opinions appearing in articles under an author’s name. The services of an attorney or accountant should be sought in legal and tax matters. For editorial information, contact the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association, 5425 E. Bell Road, Suite 105, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254; telephone, (602) 626-7091; facsimile, (602) 626-7590; e-mail, barb@ALCA.org.

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NEW MEMBERS

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

A New Chapter

Branch Management Tree Service LLC

David Schmidt 7950 E Starlight Way, Unit 113 “What the New Year brings to you, will depend Scottsdale, AZ 85250 a great deal on what you bring to the New Year” (480) 970-1315 | sales@aztreedoctor.com https://aztreedoctor.com Branch - Vern McLellan. We understand all too well that there are many reasons why your tree may need service, or as n reflecting on a very successful 2022, I would we like to put it tender loving care. From diseases like to recognize and show my gratitude to our to beetle infestations, dead limbs to storm fierce leaders, CEO Judy Gausman and our damage, our professional team has been outgoing President Dwight Faires. I would like handling your most complicated tree-related problems for over 30 years valley-wide. to thank both of them for all of their hard work Associate Class 1 and dedication to this remarkable organization.

California Palm Growers Under their leadership, ALCA was ranked in the Derrick Boscarino top 10 associations in Arizona in 2022 and I am 2489 N 149th Lane excited and eager to keep this honor as I assume Goodyear, AZ 85395 (480) 290-2750 | derrick@cpalmgrowers.com the role of President.

For those of you who do not know me, my We are a direct national wholesale supplier of palm trees across the South and Southwest name is Nickie Velten and I am your new ALCA United States specializing in premium Phoenix President. Over the past Dactylifera, and Medjool Date Palms along with 7 years I have served as Robusta, Hybrid and California Fan Palms out of the Director of ALCA’s the Indio and Coachella Valley, California. We supply to the residential and commercial Member and PR com- contractors and or nurseries directly. mittee and for the last Associate Class 2 2 years I have served as Vice President. I was born and raised in 2023 Calendar of Events Phoenix, Arizona and JANUARY I am a 3rd generation native in the Valley of Nickie Velten 18 Member Mixer sponsored by the Sun! I graduated Courtesy Fleet 2023 ALCA President from Northern Arizona 19 ACLP Plant ID – ALCA Office or Online State University in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree 21 ACLP Plant ID – Prerecorded with in Business Administration Cum Laude. I am the Live Facilitator Vice President of DTR Landscape Development 24 Board Meeting and 2023 will be my 20th year with DTR. 26 ACLP Soils & Fertilizer – ALCA Office My son Mason, my family and good friends & Online are the most important aspects of my life. I enjoy 28 ACLP Plant ID – Tucson spending time with them outdoors camping, FEBRUARY hiking, shooting, four wheeling and of course football. Mason has shown great interest of his 9 ACLP Planting & Tree Staking – own in landscape construction and I hope to pass ALCA Office & Online the company down to him someday!

11 ACLP Planting & Tree Staking – Prerecorded w/ Live Facilitator As much as I am sad to see Judy go, I’m beyond excited for her on her new endeavor in retirement.

15 Member Mixer sponsored by HCT I wish Judy nothing but the best and know that 16 ACLP Irrigation Tech I – ALCA Office & Online she will continue to do great things! With my new 25 ACLP Planting & Tree Staking – Tucson chapter as President in 2023, I look forward to working with the new Executive Director, Barb MARCH Shehan. Since the first time I met with Barb, I 7 ALCA Trade Show knew that we would make a strong team and we are both ready to conquer new challenges.

9 ACLP Annuals & Perennials – ALCA Office or Online As the industry continues to grow, so will ALCA 11 ACLP Annuals & Perennials – and as an association we will continue to flourish Prerecorded with Live Facilitator in success.

21 Board Meeting Cheers to all of you and to 2023!

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Dawn Till Dusk Landscaping, LLC

Jackson O’Neill 4365 N. Drake Pl. Tucson, AZ 85749 (520) 727-7355 | jacksononeill224@gmail.com dawntilldusklandscaping.com We are a small family owned company that specializes in tree services, desert landscape and general maintenance.

Contractor Class 2

Elaborate Landscape Management, Inc

Tyler Buck 85 W Combs Rd, Suite 101-394 San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 (480) 370-5263 | marketing@elaboratelm.com www.elaboratelm.com We bring forth a technical approach to the landscape industry and cultivate a culture of knowledge and training that instills a unique passion amongst its employees. ELM serves primarily to the commercial and HOA industry.

Contractor Class 1

Innovative Landscaping Services

Andy Garza 7631 E Starla Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (602) 703-1694 maintenance@innovativelandscapingservices.com https://innovativelandscapingservices.com/ We provide landscape maintenance and installation services all over the valley.

Contractor Class 3

Island Pools and Landscaping

Paul Martin 1325 W Plane Tree Ave Queen Creek AZ 85140 (602) 818-1277 | poolconnect@gmail.com www.IslandPoolsandLandscapingAZ.com We are a Pool (Inground - Gunite) & Landscape Contractor, for new installs only.

Contractor Class 3

Nutrien Solutions

Kyle Roland 190 S Kyrene Rd #13 Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 592-9900 | kyle.roland@nutrien.com nutrienagsolutions.com We are one of the largest suppliers of chemicals, fertilizer, seed, and other turf and ornamental products. Our turf and ornamental location in Chandler works with landscape, golf maintenance, and the nursery/ greenhouse market.

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OnSite OilChange Plus

Rudy Hernandez 3370 N Hayden Rd #986 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 470-0352 Contact@Onsiteoilchangeplus.com OnSiteOilChangePlus.Com We provide mobile on-site fleet maintenance.

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Syngenta

Kimberly Gard 824 Porter Way Fallbrook VA 92028 (760) 390-5117 | kimberly.gard@syngenta.com www.greencastonline.com We are a basic manufacturer of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators for the golf, landscape, and ornamental market.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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n my short time with ALCA, I have come to understand and appreciate the depth of history, community and comradery that has made ALCA what it is today. The foundation of this organization is strong and the alliance of individuals that has created that foundation is even stronger.

As with all things, a strong foundation is necessary for longevity. To quote Maren Morris “The house won’t fall if the bones are good” and I mean to tell you, I have inherited some good bones! As we welcome in the new year, we also celebrate ALCA’s diamond anniversary! This momentous occasion is further validation of the commitment to greatness that runs deep in our history.

60 years of growth and development. 60 years of building a community of professionals anxious to learn and become better at their craft. 60 years of volunteers shaping our organization and industry. 60 years of Barb Shehan blood, sweat, tears and Executive Director endless laughs.

What an exciting time to be a part of the ALCA family! ALCA’s foundational strength and success relies on the leadership of the ALCA Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees and 100+ volunteers. I would like to formally welcome in our 2023 Board of Directors! I’m looking forward to working with you all.

We could not tote a strong foundation without the unwavering commitment of ALCA’s home team. Educational Coordinator, Heather Taylor goes above and beyond developing our curriculum and coordinating our volunteers and instructors.

Our Business Manager, Danielle Joyce is a customer service all-star that keeps this organization running like a well-oiled machine.

As we slide in to 60, ALCA remains focused on helping members achieve business success through unparalleled educational and development programs including the following: • ALCA Trade Show • Golf tournament benefiting the Sky Blu Underwood Scholarship • Scholarship opportunities • Membership mixers • Monthly landscaping and safety tips • Excellence In Landscaping awards program • 50+ EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS WITH 2,000+ STUDENTS As we wish ALCA a happy anniversary, I say cheers to all that have been a part of the ALCA family, past, present and future.

Wishing everyone a happy & healthy new year!

Barb Shehan Executive Director

Special Thank You to our ALCA Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS

All Season Wholesale Growers Arizona CLA LLC Belgard / Superlite Block an Oldcastle Co Civano Growers Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock – a SiteOne Landscape Supply Company Enterprise Fleet Management Envu Evergreen Turf Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety Horizon Distributors Hunter Industries / FX Luminaire

LeBaron & Carroll Northwestern Mutual / Welborn Financial Rain Bird Corporation Sims SiteOne Landscape Supply Southwest Sod, Inc. The Synthetic Grass Store / Arizona Turf Masters Toro Company / Unique Lighting Systems / Irritrol West Coast Turf

GOLD SPONSOR RDO Equipment Co.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2023 Board of Directors and Executive Director The ALCA Board of Directors is full of dynamic individuals who embody and push forward the mission of the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association. I look forward to working with the team in 2023 and am proud to introduce them to you. Sincerely, Nickie Velten

Nickie Velten, DTR Landscape Development LLC (President)

Kim Kleski, Kleski & Associates (Secretary)

Bob Franchetto, Horizon Distributors (Director of Community Projects)

Maggie Saulsby, Rain Bird (Director of Programs)

James Carr, BrightView Landscape Services (Director of Education)

Daniel Baiza, Arizona Sunscape Lawn Maintenance (Director of Member & PR)

Marty Monroy, Cutting Edge Curbing Sand and Rock (Member-at-Large)

Tanner Spross, Santa Rita Landscaping (Member-at-Large)

Jonathan Tellez, CareScape (Member-at-Large)

Barb Shehan, ALCA (Executive Director)

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Warren Runcorn, ABC Scapes Inc (Vice-President)

Beth Postma, All Season Wholesale Growers (Treasurer)

We do the

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The average business takes almost one year to sell.

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Dwight Faires, Creative Environments (Past President)

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Hill & Usher • 3033 North 44th Street, #300 • Phoenix, AZ 85018

ALCA BULLETIN BOARD

Year-round Color in the Xeriscape™ Article provide by Cindy Odgers

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emember when…Xeriscape™. In 1980, the Denver Water Department coined “Xeriscape” as “a systematic approach to designing landscapes that conserve water.”

Xeriscape™, from the Greek word “xeri” for dry, has become synonymous with water conservation throughout the United States. A landscape can be colorful as well as water-conserving, with the many native and non-native plants for use in Arizona.

Color in the landscape is often taken to mean any color other than green, though green is a color too. Color is a physical property of a plant that results from light acting on its leaves, flowers, fruit, bark, and seeds. The color of a plant’s foliage should be considered most in the design process because the foliage is present for an extended period of the year. Plant foliage colors range from black-green (grayish) to blue-green, brightgreens, red-greens, and finally, to yellow-greens.

In Arizona, numerous plants bloom through a significant part of the year, so consider a plant’s flower colors as well as foliage colors.

Colors are warm or cool, depending on their hue. Hue is the name of a color such as red, blue, orange, and so forth. The cool hues include blues, greens, and purples, while the warm hues include yellow, orange, scarlet, and crimson. Cool colors are receding, not as conspicuous as warm colors are bright, inviting, and lively.

Another physical property of plants is texture.

Stems, leaves, bark, and buds determine the texture of a plant. Textures ranging from fine through medium to coarse are visible because of the size and shape of these features and the way light and shadow play off them. One can feel texture as well as see it. Larger leaves, stems, and buds, the number of branches and leaves, and the spacing between them create an effect of coarseness. Thick, tight foliage results in finer texture, while widely separated foliage gives a coarser texture. Simple leaves will appear coarser than compound leaves, and leaves with deep lobes in the margin show a finer texture than leaves of a similar size. The coarser a texture appears in a plant, the more significant impact its color will make. Texture can significantly influence the perception of color.

Because many of the plants used in the Arizona plant palette have compound leaves with finer textures, the impact of their green color is not as significant as it would be if they were

coarse textured. Therefore, it is essential to vary the texture when possible if using plants with the same shade of green.

Here are some basic guidelines to follow that will ensure year-round color.

Provide interest to an otherwise gray-green area through the use of accent plants. Relieve large masses of one color with smaller groups of plants of a complementary color.

Plants with coppery or purple-toned foliage make great accent plants.

Plant in mass. If a plant is worth using at all, it should be worth using in large enough quantities to be effective. Also, use odd numbers such as three, five, and seven, and avoid planting in a straight line.

Shrubs with bright flowers and foliage can be used at the end of a too-long or narrow vista to make the planting seem close and the view nearer.

A gray or neutral plant will accent the depth of color near it and bring out warm notes.

Plants with variegated leaf colors will lighten and liven up shady, dull corners.

Direct sunlight enhances green colors. Plants Enchanted Garden Landscape – Photos by Christopher Rossi on a west wall viewed in the late afternoon will appear more brilliant than at other times of the Xeriscape™ is as significant today as it was 42 day. years ago. The seven sustainable guiding principles If a plant is used once in the landscape, use it of Xeriscape™ can result in water conservation again for unity. and beautiful colors.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

Excel Exce llence ALCA’S

46TH ANNUAL

In Landscaping Awards

PROGRAM

Members of the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association gathered to celebrate and recognize the fine work and artistry that the landscape industry provides to our beautiful state at the 46th annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards Gala held on November 19, 2022, at the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass.

The ALCA awards program reflects the association and industry’s commitment to designing and maintaining our southwest environment as well as applying practices and methods that promote sustainability.

There are many people that contribute their time and talents throughout the year to make this program a success. As the Director of the Awards Program, Beth Postma with All Season Wholesale Growers, spearheaded and coordinated ALCA’s largest event of the year.

Thank you to the judges who contributed their time and expertise by viewing photos in the ALCA office and onsite visits in the heat of the summer. They were Cindy Odgers (COHORT), Beth Postma (All Season Wholesale Growers), Kim Kleski (Kleski and Associates), Matthew Johnson (All Year Round Landscape Management), Brandon Grimes (Rain Bird), Robin Franklin (Sun Country Landscape), Ben Schottke (SiteOne Landscape Supply) and Shawn Cox (Arizona Wholesale Growers).

Much appreciation goes to Arid Solutions for furnishing the beautiful table centerpieces. Thank you to RDO Equipment Co, Sims Business Systems, Whitfill Nursery, Mountain States Wholesale Nursery and Radix Group for sponsoring our delicious dinner.

For dessert, everyone enjoyed some delicious treats sponsored by SunWest Golf & Reclamation Bayer/ENVU, Arizona CLA, and Association Outsources Services whose company collects the advertisements for the ALCA Influence magazine and the ALCA website.

Thank you to all of the generous members who donated items for the silent auction that everyone enjoyed during the cocktail reception.

Proceeds in the amount of $13,200 will support ALCA’s Government Affairs initiatives.

A special thank you goes to the 2021 Lifetime Achievement recipient, Dawn Fried with Horticulture Unlimited, for recognizing and announcing the Special Award winners. As the Master of Ceremonies, Jimmy Fox with Evergreen Turf did a phenomenal job introducing the awards.

ALCA is truly fortunate to have members that support the awards program by sponsoring the various categories. Their generosity is amazing. These sponsors will be recognized with the winners throughout each issue of the ALCA Influence magazine.

And of course, there would not be a program without the landscape contractors who submit their beautiful landscape projects. Forty companies took the time and effort to take photos, fill out the application and compete against fellow ALCA members and friends to win an award. By participating in the program, these companies will be able to market to their clients, recognize their employees for their hard work, dedication and outstanding landscape projects and be recognized in the industry by being a leader of the pack and competing with the best!

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

2022 Presidential Award

Sponsored by

The Presidential Award is given to a project that demonstrates the highest level of excellence and creativity. This award is the “Best of Show” chosen from over 90 of the most beautiful landscape projects submitted into the competition.

Level One Landscaping with JM Walsh Design Hummingbird Residence

During the three-year multiphase construction process, Level One Landscaping worked with the home’s architect/owner to transform a flat 2.5acre property into an inviting modern living space.

Later in the project, Jason Walsh, was brought into seamlessly blend shrubs, groundcovers, cacti and accent plants into the already completed revegetated areas.

We contoured the property using the soil and rock cobble on site to utilize the natural washes and give the property additional elevations so that the landscape flows around the residence. Mature trees were protected during construction while other desert dug & nursery grown trees were used to blend the modern landscaping with the natural beauty of the surrounding desert perimeter.

We created custom steel work throughout the property to tie in the exposed steel elements of the home. Architectural steel panels were built to support the elevated side of the circular front driveway along with a large steel planter by the front entry. In the rear yard, Cascalote trees were placed in elevated steel planters to provide shade for a seating area on the pool’s wood deck. The turf area expands Kimberlee Sheridan (Left Edge) & Trae Sadler the outdoor space ® ® (Right Edge) with Hunter FX Luminaire between the patio presented the award to Russ Lowd (L) & areas and the sport Lou Werner (R) court.

Stabilized granite paths, boulders and boulder steps were incorporated throughout the property to blend seamlessly with the native rock cobble to provide access to multiple areas. Hundreds of agaves, cacti, native & drought tolerant shrubs, grasses & groundcovers were planted to create a lush and unforgettable outdoor living space while maintaining the modern shape of the home.

The unseen infrastructure includes large drainage systems, low voltage lighting utilizing down lights in the trees as well as bollards at the driveway. A 29 valve Hydrowise Wi-Fi controlled Hunter irrigation system includes an onsite weather station, flow meter and mainline self-flushing filter to protect the valves.

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2022 Best Landscape Management Award

Sponsored by

The Best Landscape Management Award reflects and recognizes the precise efforts of landscape care. Proper pruning of all plant material follows the sustainable landscape management practices. Proper monitoring of irrigation systems minimizes water use but is sufficient for all species to flourish. Attention to every detail give this project a pristine look that everyone can appreciate and enjoy.

Agave Environmental Contracting Cotton Center

Agave Environmental Contracting has been maintaining The Cotton Center business park for 1 year. The property is a 280-acre master planned business complex with more than 50 buildings and 3 million square feet of space.

Esai Arvizo (L) with Toro Co. presented the award to Ernie Uranga (R) and Victoria Rosales (Center) with Agave Environmental Contracting

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

ALCA 2022 SPECIAL AWARDS Chosen by their peers, three ALCA members were honored with special recognition at ALCA’s Excellence in Landscaping” awards gala at the beautiful Scottsdale Plaza on November 19, 2022. These individuals have demonstrated a strong dedication and commitment to ALCA and the landscape industry.

Thank you to our Special Award Sponsors

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Judith Ann Gausman, ALCA CEO Extraordinaire – Twenty-one Years of Success Sponsored by Arizona Turf Masters / Synthetic Grass Store It all started September 16, 1958, Judy was born in Batesville, Indiana to Janet and Paul Gausman and grew up with two sisters and three brothers; Pauletta, April, Scott, Andy and Tony.

Little did Judy Gausman know how important working for the local YMCA as the Comptroller and working with a Board of Directors and volunteers would prepare her for the unknown future with ALCA. Judy has always been very active with a love for anything outdoors. You could say she started her career in landscaping working in her yard, cutting the grass on her John Deere tractor as a single mom and homeowner on 10 acres of the family farm.

In 2001, Judy needed a change and made the brave move to relocate to Phoenix with her daughter Jama who enrolled in ASU and her son Ryan who had already graduated from Franklin College in Indiana. Judy and her family still celebrate their anniversary of moving to Arizona every August.

With no other family, friends or employment, she enlisted a recruiting company to find a job. At the time, there were no jobs available but Bess, the recruiter, was so taken with her that she hired Judy on-site and three months later, the position with ALCA became available. According to the Board Members at the time, upon meeting Judy it was obvious she would be a perfect fit with her bubbly personality and desire to succeed. The early days were not easy and she had numerous challenges but Judy met the challenges head on and flourished in her new position. It can truly be said that Judy took on a “can of worms,” and turned it into a “pot of gold.”

Over the last twenty-one years, ALCA membership has grown from 89 to 425 companies, educational opportunities have been completely overhauled and are now a key feature in membership benefits, budgets have been exceeded with rainy day savings in the bank. One of Judy’s keys to success has been her ability to recruit, retain and support the 100 volunteers who keep the events, classes and programs functioning. Of course, anyone who has ever had a position on the board or as a volunteer could attest, Judy will often accomplish tasks only to give them the credit, rarely taking credit for the successes of ALCA herself.

Why has Judy had such success at the helm of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association? Her many talents which include but are surely not limited to: • Intelligent and business savvy with selfless dedication to ALCA and improving the membership experience.

• Strong work ethic – many are unaware the “behind the scenes” tasks Judy undertakes, some unpleasant like cleaning the office or repairing the toilet.

• Networking – strong relationships with other organizations have been instrumental in success.

• Sense of humor and positive attitude – She is so loved by all members and anyone she works with. She is fully capable of laughing at herself.

• Fierce protection and thrifty with ALCA’s money – She is a genius at adhering to budget and managing the assets of the organization.

• Professionalism – She is always positive, inviting and professional even in sticky situations.

• Creative – Years of fun Board retreats, games and of course the Awards Banquet entertainment; skits, dances, videos and overall program direction. She introduced the concept of comedy to the show.

Now, look around at this amazing and popular event often referred to as the “ALCA Prom.” This is all Judy!!

• Bringing all of us together– She Tim Foraker with AZ Turf Masters makes each and every person she presented the award to Judy Gausman deals with feel valued and appreciated. She has literally created a family of ALCA members.

Over the years, ALCA has provided Judy with an amazing career, dear friends and, let’s not forget, a lifelong friend in her husband Tim. Tim Foraker was an active member of ALCA and when he met Judy, began volunteering for many ALCA activities. The rest is history. The two were married December 28, 2013. Tim and Judy hold family as their ultimate priority and have a wonderful relationship with their four children and three grandchildren. In retirement, the two will be remodeling a cabin on Huntington Lake in California and spend their summers boating, fishing, hiking and entertaining family.

As one long-time board member put it, “ALCA would not be here today without Judy.” Judy, you will truly be missed and we all wish you all the best in this new chapter of your life. Thank you for the last twenty-one years of hard work, dedication and success!

Congratulations on a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award.

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ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR Russ Lowd – Level One Landscaping Sponsored by Hill & Usher After gaining experience in the industry, Russ Lowd started his own company, Level One Landscaping, in 2006.

Whether the job is large or small, Russ loves landscape projects that have challenging elements to them.

Whether it is working in solid rock on a hillside property or figuring out how to tuck a 66” Native Mesquite in between two glass walls at the back of a home without breaking anything, it is meeting & exceeding the client’s expectations that are the most gratifying part that Russ enjoys.

Russ has been a strong advocate for ALCA since he joined the association 16 years ago and rarely misses an opportunity to join his fellow members at the monthly mixers.

Russ also enjoys his time away from the job too, whether it is beach time, hunting turkeys, or fishing, it is time spent with friends and family that is important to him.

Congratulations, Russ Lowd, ALCA’s 2022 Landscape Contractor of the Year.

The Outstanding Contractor of the year sponsored

by Hill & Usher. Bob Franchetto with Horizon presented the award to Russ Lowd on behalf of Hill & Usher

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR Juan Contreras – Desert Tree Farm Sponsored by Desert Tree Farm Everyone knows Juan and Juan knows everyone. A memory like a steel trap, he’ll tell you your order before you know your order.

Hailing from a small town in Veracuz, Mexico, Juan Contreras was born for big adventures. At 19, he arrived in the United States and in August of 2008 became a citizen of the United States.

Juan started his career at Desert Tree Farm in 1996 shoveling soil into 5-gallon containers, unable to speak a word of English. Through hard work and a determination unmatched by most, he worked his way up the ranks, learned the English language and became Desert Tree Farm’s sales manager. He’ll be the first to tell you how much he loves his job, therefore his positivity is contagious.

A family man first and foremost, Juan and his lovely wife, Melanie, are blessed with two boys, Johnny and Prestyn.

In his free time, Juan tends to his personal plant collection consisting of adeniums, plumerias, and rare agaves.

Congratulations to Juan Contreras, ALCA’s 2022 Outstanding Customer Service of the Year.

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“Your success is our success” 1 gallon thru 36 inch box John Augustine (R) with Desert Tree Farm presented the award to Juan Contreras

January/February 2023

Stop by and see all the new exciting changes we have made.

ALCA MEMBER UPDATE

ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARDS

ALCA LANDSCAPING AWARD SPONSORS

Hillspring Financial, Inc.

With the financial markets unraveling this past year there have been few places to hid from The Toro Company/ the market pullback within 401k plans. As Irritrol/Unique Lighting much as we would like to control the markets Systems and always have positive returns, unfortunately We strengthen our position as we are unable to do so. Having said that there a leading worldwide provider of are a few things that we can control: innovative solutions for the out• Making sure that you have the most door environment including turf maintenance, snow and ice management, efficient and low cost plan administration landscape, rental and specialty construction equipment, and irrigation and • Making sure that you have high performoutdoor lighting solutions. ing and low cost investment options www.toro.com (ETF’s and Mutual funds) Brian Qualls | brian.qualls@uniquelighting.com | (480) 381-6901 Brian Whitcher | Brian.whitcher@toro.com | (602) 509-4501 How ALCA helps you control the controllable!

Paul Tammelleo | paul.tammelleo@toro.com | (602) 315-3637 ALCA created a Multiple Employer (MEP) 401k plan that allows ALCA members to have a customized 401k plan, but aggregate together in order Arizona Turf Masters / to lower plan administration fees and offer access to the top asset managers Synthetic Grass Store to enhance returns and lower investment fees. This allows you and your Synthetic Grass Store provides conemployees to keep more of their hard earned money regardless of the ups tractors, synthetic lawn installers and and downs of the markets. In addition, ALCA helps you shoulder and reduce Do It Yourself (DIY) homeowners with your fiduciary liability with your company’s 401k plan. a one stop shop for all the materials It is a Win-Win solution! and information needed to make their Alan D. Cox, MBA landscaping dreams come true. From Hillspring Financial, Inc. design tips, tool rentals and safety specifications to installing your perfect 12213 W Bell Road, Suite 209, Surprise, AZ 85378 backyard putting green through our partner company Arizona Turf Masters, Phone: 623-583-6141 | Cell: 623-208-3486 | Fax: 623-583-6152 our professional and knowledgeable team can support your project from www.hillspringfinancial.com start to finish.

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Desert Tree Farm

Plant Pruning Schedule

Desert Tree Farm has been propagating, cultivating and growing native arid plants since the early 1970’s. Their farm grows over 300 plant varieties with 2 convenient growing and sales locations in both North and South ALCA continually updates Phoenix totaling on over 90 acres. Of these, many are proprietary plants and makes improvements to uniquely developed for southern Arizona and the southwestern United States. their educational programs.

(602) 569-6604 | www.deserttreefarm.com Improper tree and shrub pruning is one of the most difficult challenges to educate not only our industry but the public at Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire large.

Hunter Industries offers thousands of products in over 120 countries, The First 100 ALCA has created a publiincluding a complete spectrum of water- and energy-efficient solutions for cation, “Plant Pruning Schedule Plant Pruning Schedule Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association residential, commercial, and golf course irrigation systems. They also offer – The First 100”, a guide for industry-leading landscape, architectural, and facade lighting solutions proper pruning of 100 common through their FX Luminaire and Lumascape brands. plants found in the Desert Southwest.

(480) 305-4289 | www.hunterindustries.com Pruning is the intentional removal of plant parts. Pruning should only be done when necessary and at the right time of year and use the natural growth form of the plant as the goal. Along with photos, each page in the publication will include the bloom period, pruning time, proper pruning techniques and helpful tips for trees, palms, groundcovers, vines, shrubs, flowering perennials, cacti, non-cacti succulents and grasses.

Hill & Usher Copies are available for sales for $24/each plus shipping and handling.

Hill & Usher is the premier insurance program for the Green industry Call the office at (602) 626-7091 to order yours today! providing exclusive coverage designed for landscape contracting, tree trimming, nurseries, and maintenance firms.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

WEST COST TURF/WESTERN SOD

West Coast Turf/Western Sod Quality, Service, and the Newest State-of-the-Art Eco-Friendly Turfgrasses/Groundcover

West Coast Turf/Western Sod (WCT/WS) is undoubtedly the most famous face in Arizona’s turfgrass industry. We offer top professional quality natural turfgrass and installation services to all of our customers, whether they are an ultra-particular golf course superintendent wanting perfection for members or a PGA Tour tournament, a landscape contractor wanting the best product at the best price, an MLB spring training facility needing top quality product, or a homeowner looking for the newest environmentally friendly lawn. We also offer same day pick-ups at our Scottsdale farm.

The Latest State-of-the-Art Grasses, NEW super drought tolerant groundcover, and the “Good Ol’ Standby’s”

Environmentally friendly turfgrasses are vital to the future of the industry, and one of our answers is the Platinum TE Paspalum. “I’ve been in the industry for a long time, and I haven’t seen a grass out there better for our desert,” Danek explained.

WCT/WC has recently introduced Kurapia sod—a drought tolerant natural groundcover. It creates highly unique and versatile landscape design.

It requires less water, and maintenance than traditional turfgrasses. It has the look of a lawn—it grows close to the ground and rarely exceeds 1” high. If left un-mowed, it produces small white sterile flowers, or they can be mowed off for a textured simple green look. It is found to be tolerant of saline, acidic, and basic soils, and grows best in full sun or partial shade.

“The market is certainly buzzing over Kurapia sod. It wasn’t available in sod form before but we’ve got it now. It is more costly than traditional turfgrass, but those who have tried it are loving it and using it on more projects after their first time. It is a pretty cool plant, and we’re excited to sell it, “said Danek.

Tahoma 31 bermuda is our newest addition and is quickly becoming an industry favorite. “Tahoma is by far the most drought tolerant bermuda we have ever seen. It also has incredible wear tolerance in addition to the drought tolerance. It is the best grass in the NTEP study under deficit irrigation, fine texture, early spring green up, and ability to thrive from sports fields to home lawns. Keep your eye on this grass—its exceeding all expectations,” Danek explained.

“We’ve also expanded our inventory of St. Augustine, the new TifTuf, and our popular EZ-Turf,” Danek said. “And--BOBSod is still the homeowner ‘go to” grass. But the Tahoma 31, Platinum TE and Kurapia are the ones that everyone wants to know more about.”

And Mr. Wise Grass—Our Sod Blog…….

Danek has been roped into his role as our resident “Mr. Wise Grass.”

His blog “Ask Mr. Wise Grass” (found at http://mrwisegrass.com ) offers turf advice, tips, insights, and answers. “I am passionate about grass, and I love helping people get their lawns in top condition,” Danek said. WCT/

WS offers virtual “Lunch and Learn” presentations for those wanting in on the latest detailed industry product information—just ask!

Contact West Coast Turf/Western Sod at 800/832-8873, online at www.wwestcoastturf.com, or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ westcoastturf. Life is short. Sod it!

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Aug 24

May 11 or 13 May 20

Sept 14 or 16 Sept 23

May 25

Feb 16

Tree & Irrigation Shrub Pruning

Oct 12 or 14 Oct 28

Mar 23

Plant Problems

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Jul 20

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE WELBORN FINANCIAL

ALCA PlaƟnum Sponsor: Welborn Financial &Northwestern Mutual 6 Steps to Achieve Your Vision 65% of business owners plan to reƟre within 10 years, yet less than 1/3 have a plan to do so.

As a business owner, you have invested �me and effort into building a business that supports not only you and your family, but many others including employees, vendors, customers, and your community.

Whether it’s a few years from now or decades away, there will come a �me when you leave your business. To ensure a successful passing to the next owner, it is important to start planning now.

In addi�on, customers and vendors prefer working with businesses that have a strong succession plan in place. Planning now gives those you work with condence in the stability of your business.

As you build your succession plan, take control of the process and leave on your terms by following these six cri�cal steps: ONE: Start now. Only 30% of businesses make a successful transi�on.

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TWO: Clarify your goals. Think through ques�ons such as ‘When will I sell my business and to whom? How much income do I need? What will I do next?’. The answers will help determine the strategies you use.

THREE: Build your plan. Decide whom will be the next owner though evalua�on of pros and cons; then strategize with your business succession team.

FOUR: Manage your risk. A strong succession plan accounts for risks that could derail planning. For example, what if something happens to a key employee?

FIVE: Value your business. Find out what your business is worth.

SIX: Review your plan. The only constant is change so review your plan annually with your team.

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For more informaƟon on business succession planning, please contact our team.

M. Kent Welborn

Advisor since 2000 Interes�ng fact: Kent was an actor prior to planning Hobbies: muscle cars and camping with his wife and their dogs

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e were so excited to be ringing in the holiday season with our Tucson members. On the chilly evening on December 8th, members gathered at the Horizon Distributors location to eat drink and be merry.

Thanks goes to the Horizon crew for coordinating the effort and donating some great raffle prizes for the event. We continued to raise funds for our 2022 Adopt a family effort as well. A big thank you to all of our members who have participated in that mission!

We enjoyed some delicious Mexican food catered by El Molinito and we are already looking forward to our next Tucson mixer in June.

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Tuesday—March 7, 2023 2:00 pm — 6:30 pm PERA Club Outdoor Field — 1 Continental Dr, Tempe AZ In case of rain, car show will be postponed and Trade Show will be moved into the Pavilion

Exhibitors-Includes employee attendance Attendee Registration

I want to reserve a table $______ $400 ALCA Member/$600 non-member I want to reserve 2 tables $______ $600 ALCA Member/$800 non-member

$______ $25/person—$10 for each additional from your company $______ TOTAL

$______ $I50– I want to display a landscape related equipment vehicle $______ $25—I want to exhibit my cool car (includes entry into the Trade Show) $______ TOTAL 300+ Expected attendance * BBQ/water/soda included * Cash bar for alcoholic beverages Company Name _______________________________ Contact _________________________ Phone __________________ Email ______________________________________________ Names of those attending: _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ Enclosed is a check or credit authorization totaling $____________ Credit Card Number ____________________________________________________________ Name on Card _________________________________________ Exp Date _______________

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Arizona Landscape Contractors Association 5425 E Bell Rd, #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, Office: (602) 626-7091 Email: Barb@ALCA.org or Danielle@ALCA.org

ALCA MIXERS

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ver 100 ALCA members and guests enjoyed the holiday season together at Lou’s Bar & Grill at Papago. It was a fantastic turn out for a great cause!

Thank you to Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock for sponsoring the event and providing an incredible amount of raffle prizes. Congrats to all of our winners.

This year we combined our 50/50 raffle with our Tucson party and online sales. Because of the generosity of all of our members we collected $5,000 for the split pot raffle. The big winner of the night was Karen Draeger with SiteOne Landscape Supply.

Karen selflessly donated her winnings to our Adopted Family, the much deserving family of Eddie Fierro with Back to Nature. As a community, we felt and mourned the loss of Eddie and we hope that this donation will help ease the burden on his family this Holiday Season.

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East Valley

1313 E Baseline Rd. 480-539-8700

North Phoenix

15634 N 32nd St. 602-992-1150

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Central Phoenix

4050 E Indian School Rd. 602-955-5100

YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE AT WWW.ALCA.ORG Company____________________________________________ Primary Contact____________________________ Address____________________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________________ Phone_____________________________________ Website____PPP____________________________________ Email___________________________________________________________________ Cell___________________ Average # of Employees _______

Please provide a brief profile of your organization:

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M e m b e r s h i p Ty p e (Based on annual sales revenue in the landscape Industry) Contractor Member: person, partnership or corporation

Associate Member: person, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in a business or industry allied with the landscape industry.

Contractor Class 1 (Sales Revenue under $100,000) $275 or 690 Hunter Points

Associate Class 1(Under $1M)

$550

Associate Class 2($1—$5M)

$715

Associate Class 3($5—$10M)

$880

Associate Class 4 (Over $10M)

$1100

Municipalities, golf courses, ACLP students & Educators

$150

High School/College Student

Free

actively engaged in the construction or maintenance of landscapes.

Contractor Class 2 (Sales Revenue $100,001—$500,000) $370 or 925 Hunter Points Contractor Class 3 (Sales Revenue $500,001—$1.5M) $580 or 1450 Hunter Points Contractor Class 4 (Sales Revenue Over $1.5M) $880 or 2200 Hunter Points Architects & Designers $275

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Arborist - Certified Backflow Services BBQ supplies, Fire Pits, Fireplaces Boulder/Granite-Wholesale Cacti/Succulents-Wholesale Chemicals-Wholesale Color/Shrubs-Wholesale Curbing Equipment Sales/Rentals Financial Garden Centers GPS Tracking Hardscape Installation Horticulture Consultant

Insurance Interior Plantscaping Irrigation Construction/Repair Irrigation Manufacturer Irrigation Supplier Landscape Architect Landscape Commercial Construction

Landscape Commercial Design Landscape Commercial Maintenance Landscape Lighting Installation Landscape Lighting Manufacturer

Landscape Lighting Supplier Landscape Material Supplier Landscape Residential Construction

Landscape Residential Design Landscape Residential Maintenance

Legal Marketing Masonry/Paving Merchant Services Misting Nursery Organic Fertilizer-Wholesale Paver Supplier Pest Control Applicator Pottery-Wholesale Propane & Alternative Fuel Risk Management

Rock/Gravel-Wholesale Sod/Turf-Wholesale Swimming Pool/Spa Installation

Synthetic Grass Supplier Tree Relocation Tree Trimming/Removal Trees/Palms-Wholesale Truck/Vehicle Sales Waste Disposal Water Feature Installation

Payment Method Check

Credit Card

Hunter Points

Card Number _____________________________________________________________ Exp date_____________ Name on Card_____________________________________________________________ Amount_____________ ALCA • 5425 East Bell Road Suite 105 • Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Phone:(602) 626-7091 • Fax (602) 626-7590 • www.ALCA.org/application

RESOURCE GUIDE/AD INDEX

BUSINESS BROKER

Macor Associates, Inc. (602) 989-9960 macorassociates.com Please see our ad on page.....................6 FLEET & VEHICLE MANAGEMENT

OnSite OilChange Plus (480) 470-0352 onsiteoilchangeplus.com Please see our ad on page...................18 INSURANCE

Hill & Usher (602) 667-1848 trimrisk.com Please see our ad on page.....................6 IRRIGATION PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

Horizon (800) PVCTURF (782-8873) horizononline.com Please see our ad on page...................23 Hunter Industries (760) 744-5240 hunterindustries.com Please see our ad on page.....................2 LANDSCAPE CERTIFICATION TRAINING/TESTING

Metro Institute (602) 452-2900 metroinstitute.com Please see our ad on page.....................3 LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT

A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales (480) 539-8700 a-zequipment.com Please see our ad on page...................20 Stotz Equipment 623-936-7131 stotzequipment.com Please see our ad on page.....................5 Vermeer Mountain West (480) 249-5111 vermeersouthwest.com Please see our ad on page...................23 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS

Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock Landscape Materials (602) 353-1020 cuttingedgecurbing.com Please see our ad on page...................14 LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Material Delivery, Inc. dba MDI Rock (602) 569-8722 mdirock.com Please see our ad on page...................17 LIGHTING

Brilliance LED, LLC (800) 867-2108 brillianceled.com Please see our ad on page.....................7 NURSERIES

All Season Wholesale Growers (602) 276-0230 allseasongrowers.com Please see our ad on page...................22 Arid Solutions Nursery (602) 437-5194 aridsolutionsnursery.com Please see our ad on page...................12

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Arizona Wholesale Growers (623) 581-3100 azwholesalegrowers.com Please see our ad on page.....................3 Australian Outback Plantation (623) 780-8500 australianoutbackplants.com Please see our ad on page...................17 OLIVES & ORNAMENTALS

Arizona Olives & Ornamentals LLC (602) 833-8252 olivesaz.com Please see our ad on page.....................5 SOD/TURF

Evergreen Turf, Inc. (480) 456-1199 evergreenturf.com Please see our ad on page..... Back Cover Southwest Sod (602) 271-4266 southwestsod.com Please see our ad on page.....................6 West Coast Turf (888) 893-8873 westcoastturf.com Please see our ad on page.....................2 SUPPLYING LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS

Wilbur Ellis (480) 921-8500 wilburellis.com Please see our ad on page...................22 TREES

Western Tree Company (602) 243-6125 westerntree.com Please see our ad on page...................17 AD INDEX

A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales........20 All Season Wholesale Growers............22 Arid Solutions Nursery........................12 Arizona Olives & Ornamentals LLC........5 Arizona Wholesale Growers ..................3 Australian Outback Plantation..............17 Brilliance LED, LLC................................7 Cutting Edge Curbing Sand & Rock Landscape Materials...........................14 Evergreen Turf, Inc................ Back Cover Hill & Usher...........................................6 Horizon...............................................23 Hunter Industries...................................2 Macor Associates, Inc...........................6 Material Delivery, Inc. dba MDI Rock.....................................17 Metro Institute.......................................3 OnSite OilChange Plus.........................18 Southwest Sod......................................6 Stotz Equipment....................................5 Vermeer Mountain West......................23 West Coast Turf....................................2 Western Tree Company.......................17 Wilbur Ellis..........................................22

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