ALCA Influence November/December 2012

MEMBER UPDATES

New Members AmeriGas

2012-13 Calendar

of Events

November 17

ALCA’s Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program ALCA Annual Membership Meeting

DBL

December

Aric Budden 4340 E Superior Ave, Ste 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 Phone: 602-725-9406 Email: abudden@DBL-LLC.com Profile: We provide landscape management services to class A office and industrial buildings.

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Desert Eden Landscape Design

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Budget and Estimating Workshop – Empire Southwest ALCA Holiday Party ACLP Plant Problem Diagnosis – Prescott

January 12 16 16 17 19

ACLP Plant ID Workshop – ALCA Office ACLP Plant ID Workshop – ALCA Office Phoenix Member Mixer ACLP Plant ID Workshop – Prescott ACLP Plant ID Workshop – Tucson

Amy Mohr-Slater 24654 N Lake Pleasant Parkway #103-5 Peoria, AZ 85383 Phone: 602-787-1603 Cell: 623-455-0953 Email: amy.s@deserttropics.com Profile: Specialize in the design and construction of pools and landscapes.

Elite Outdoor Designs, LLC

Please call the ALCA office to register at 602-626-7091 or download the registration form at www.AZLCA.com.

Plant Problem Diagnosis Workshop – Prescott Valley December 13 Ewing Irrigation, 8267 E. Pecos Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 What is it anyway? Through this course, students will identify common environmental, insect, disease and weed problems encountered in Arizona landscapes. What will we learn to do? • Differentiate between stress disorders and biological diseases in plants. • Discuss with clients the importance of proper plant care in plant health. • Understand the role of pruning and irrigation management in plant health. • Help clients make good plant choices for Arizona landscapes. • Identify common Arizona weeds and recommend appropriate control methods. • Recognize common insects in Arizona landscapes and determine what controls, if any, are needed. • Determine if a fungal, bacterial or viral disease is present. Instructor: Rick Cober, CareScape, Inc. Rick Cober earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticulture from the Arizona State University in 1979. He is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist WE 3474A. In 1992, Rick was a graduate research assistant for USDA report on “Market Potential of Culinary Herbs and Specialty Vegetables” for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. He is a consultant for nursery greenhouse and plant propagation, arboriculture and herb and vegetable gardening. Rick has been married to Kay for 35 years, is father of three children; Dawn, Rich and Greg, grandfather of six and great-grandfather of two.

Jeff Lahner 920 N 72nd Pl Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Phone: 480-232-7339 Email: jeff@lawngeneral.com Profile: Lawn General offers residential and commercial design and install and well as irrigation design and install. We also offer residential and commercial maintenance. Lawn General recently added a tree division!

Legend Landscaping, LLC

Michael Morrell 6075 N 57th Dr Glendale, AZ 85301 Phone: 888-506-0022 Fax: 888-506-1859 Email: mmorrell@legendlandscaping.net Profile: Commercial/Residential Landscape Management Company

Reyes & Sons Landscaping, LLC

Brad Fry 14175 W Indian School Rd, Ste B4-528 Goodyear, AZ 85395 Phone: 602-715-3739 Email: bfry2365@msn.com Profile: full service landscape design and build company residential and commercial projects, both large and small throughout the Phoenix area.

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program (ACLP)

Lawn General

Paul Callahan 777 Mesa Vista Dr Ivins, UT 84738 Phone: 435-574-7829 Email: paul.callahan@amerigas.com Profile: National provider of propane

Ernesto Reyes 5760 E Blue Sky Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Phone: 602-628-2207 Cell: 602-323-6853 Email: Reyes_Sons_Landscaping@hotmail.com Profile: Commercial landscape maintenance and board ups

Superior Landscape Management, Inc. Giuseppe Cala PO Box 13872 Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Phone: 602-989-7009 Fax: 480-699-2063 superiorlandscape@cox.net Profile: Commercial and Residential Maintenance and Installation

Special Thank You

to our 2012 ALCA