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Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com

IN THIS ISSUE...

The Children’s Cabinet Update p. 4 2018 LIC Test Application p. 6 Yellow Starthistle p. 8 Calendar of Events p. 9 Member Profiles p. 10 Alert! p. 10 Board Member Profiles p. 11 NLA Golf Tournament p. 11 Reminder to Calibrate and Maintain Your Spray Equipment p. 12 Reno Blooms p. 13 Golf Tournament: Call for Sponsors p. 14 Prepare Now for Wildfire p. 15

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A Letter from the President Holy Spring! ell, as I write this spring has officially sprung. I imagine by now everyone has their helmet on and is neatly buckled in for this years’ ride. You know at one time I gauged my life by how many springs I would survive. Being heavily involved in irrigation for many years, I would dread spring turn-ons, the long hours and the occasional impatient client, and struggling to get water to all the thirsty plant materials. And then there are weeds, lots of them and they are everywhere. The guys who were just plowing snow three weeks ago are trying to figure out how to run a lawn mower…AND there are so many other things going on it’s hard for us take a moment to stop and remember the things that are important to us.

Today, when I start feeling overwhelmed, I remember to change my focus from time to time and take in the beauty that surrounds us: Spring bulbs, Quince and Forsythia in bloom, the river swollen with melt off from the mountains, the forest, short sleeve shirts, the smell of an evening barbecue. Breathe...there are walks along the river, camping, fishing, my grandchildren’s laughter...and my heart just stopped racing, the planets have realigned, at least for now.

We as Green Industry Professionals are so blessed to have this life, living, and working outside and experiencing a piece of Mother Nature on a daily basis. The funny thing is, it really wasn’t what I was looking for, but I’m so glad I found it—or maybe it found me. Either way, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all well and to have a fantastic summer! Thank you for being a part of the NLA, and our Green Community.

Keep an ear to the railroad tracks for upcoming events, lots of new things coming soon!

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NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rick Clark, President—Omega Environmental Solutions

(775) 376-3334 Gregg Gehlert, President Elect—Affiliate Member (775) 750-5507 Pamela Bedard, Past President—Horticulturist

(775) 560-5192 Christina Volsko, Director—Crop Production Services

(775) 358-6166 Leslie Lyles, Director—Stewardship Horticultural

(775) 849-1215 Brian Dean, Director—Gail Willey Landscapes

(775) 853-8733 Mark Thompson, Director—Reno Green

Sal Perez, Director—Signature Landscapes

(775) 852-8952 (775) 857-4333

Sean Gephart—Nevada Department of Agriculture

(775) 353-3640

Gratefully,

Rick Clark PRESIDENT, NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONS Write to Landscape Nevada at the address above or contact Julia Gardner at info@nevadanla.com or (775) 673-0404.

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SPECIAL THANKS Leslie Lyles for newsletter submissions and editing.

IN THIS ISSUE...

net Update The Children’s Cabi ication p. 6 2018 LIC Test Appl p. 8 histle Start Yellow p. 9 Calendar of Events p. 10 Member Profiles

LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431, phone (775) 673-0404, fax (775)673-5828, website: www.nevadanla.com, email: info@nevadanla.com.

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The Children’s Cabinet Update Hi again,

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wanted to give you all, or if you prefer y’all an update on our Children’s Cabinet Project.

We have had two work days thus far and have made a huge impact on this property.

On March 10th with the help of many volunteers, we began the clean-up of this longneglected property. The focus was on general spring clean-up and removal of seedling elms throughout the property. On our second visit in April, we took down the wooden fences, began the metal fence removal, and LAMBDA CHI ALPHA VOLUNTEERS: did another round of clean up on the property. We managed to fill another THOMAS RALSTON, THOMAS BEACH, 20 yard dumpster with debris. Jeremy Stocking and Kristen Loebbecke of DEEPTANSHU DAS, ANDREW SWACKHAMMER, the Children’s Cabinet were thrilled and very thankful for the hard work and KYLE ROSE, JUSTIN ANDREASON, CYRUS donations that made it all possible. We were even paid a visit from KOLO GHAFFARI, JEREMIAH WHITE, JOSH FLEINER, NIKO JOVOVICH, DAVID NAGEL, KASON News Channel 8 and had a short clip in Sunday evening news at 5:00 p.m.

FRANCIS, DYLANN HEATH, FRANCIS MILITANTE, and again at 6:30 p.m. The property is now cleaner and safer than it has TYLER BOGAN, HENRY TRAVLAND, RALPH been in many years.

BELLEZA, JACKSON PAPPAS, TIM HARRIS, SAM There are many people who made this all possible: GEORGESON, JACK DAVIS, AND EDWARD WONG. Jason Perry of Western Turf and Hardscapes, brought the project to our attention, and began the process.

Craig Cummins, and his son Garret, of Outdoor Power, provided us with equipment necessary to get the job done and connected us with the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity of UNR. Craig and Garret did a lot of the work themselves, and the young men from the fraternity played an integral part to getting most of the hard work and clean up done.

Gerald Fasset who was there on behalf of NV Energy, played a key role in the overall project, and along with Vern Markussen of Asplundh Construction did some fantastic work on the large trees on the property.

Leslie Lyles of Stewardship Horticulture, pruned ornamentals and trees even though she had been pretty banged up in a car accident.

Julia Gardner of the NLA made necessary arrangements, and as usual facilitated the process.

A BIG thank you to Rubbish Runners who donated two 20 yard dumpsters for the project.

I hope I didn’t miss anyone. If I did, thank you too!

Thank you all for making our community a better place.

Rick Clark PRESIDENT, NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION

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2018 TEST APPLICATION - AUGUST 10TH AND 11TH, TMCC, RENO, NV APPLICANT/PERSONAL INFORMATION Name _______________________________________________ Home Address Street/P.O. Box________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________ Phone (___) _______________ Fax (___) _________________ Email ________________________________________________

FULL TEST FEES NLA or PLANET member............................... $195 for each test Pay for four tests and receive the fifth test FREE! Non-members.............................................. $245 for each test RETEST FEES Member Retest fees are $25 plus $10 per problem.

Example: Retest + one problem........................................ $35 Non-member Retest fees are $50 plus $10 per problem.

Example: Retest + one problem........................................ $60

Work Address Company Name_______________________________________ Street/P.O. Box________________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________________

TRAINING MANUALS: Highly recommended to assist you in preparation for the test.

Member $99 Non-Member $125 Installation

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Phone (___) _______________ Fax (___) _________________ Email ________________________________________________ Release results to:

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Signature: ___________________________________________ PLEASE REGISTER ME FOR THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATION: (Check one only) Softscape Installation Hardscape Installation Turfgrass Maintenance Ornamental Maintenance Irrigation IMPORTANT! Check if you would like the test book in Spanish.

Check if you require special testing accommodations.

Check if you are retaking this test.

Retest Problems ______________________________________ YEAR YOU ENTERED THE GREEN INDUSTRY (To become Landscape Industry Certified, PLANET recommends that you have a minimum of 2,000 hours work experience.

Please check your work experience.) _____ 1 year (2,000 hour minimum) _____ 5–10 years

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_____ 2–5 years _____ 10+ years

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received prior to the Deadline date will be refunded the registration fee minus a $50 administration fee for a Full Test, and $25 a Retest.

Cancellations received after the Deadline date receives no refund.

DEADLINE: Application must be postmarked or faxed at least two weeks prior to the Test date.

APPLICATION/PAYMENT INFORMATION: Please return application with check made payable to the Nevada Landscape Association, or provide credit card information below, to: Nevada Landscape Association P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431 Fax (775) 673-5828 CREDIT CARD INFORMATION: Please charge my: Visa MasterCard Credit Card #: ________________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________ 3 digit security code ________ Total Amount Authorized: _______________________________ Name on Card: _______________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________

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By Sean Gephart, Nevada Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Coordinator

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s Noxious Weeds Coordinator I see the landscape industry as one of my primary collaborates in the fight against the spread of noxious and invasive weeds. With that in mind it is important you are aware of certain species of heightened concern. One such species is Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea solsitialis), which has been found rapidly spreading down I-80 from California as far east as Dayton and South past Gardnerville.

Plant Characteristics Yellow Starthistle is an annual with seeds germinating in early spring reaching maturity by August. The juvenile rosettes send down a deep tap root allowing for adequate water uptake thereby outcompeting other plants native in dry arid climates. This deep tap root also makes hand removal, although effective, difficult to do without contributing to soil disturbance.

The juvenile rosettes are comprised of four to six leaflets along the leaf with a terminal leaflet at the end. The leaves can range in color from green to gray depending on maturity. Reaching maturity, a stiff woody stalk will emerge from the center. Unlike the rosettes the flower stalks have very little leaf tissue but instead hold a spinlike rib parallel along its edge. At the terminal ends of these stalks

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a yellow flower will emerge with yellow spiny bracts underneath.

At this point the plant will be easy to identity. From personal observations, at maturity Yellow Starthistle can reach about waist high. The weed can produce between 20 to 120 seeds that can remain viable in the soil for two to three years- but maybe more dependent on conditions.

Control Because Yellow Starthistle is an annual spread by seed physical or mechanical means such as mowing, burning, pulling, tilling, or cultivating can be effective means of control if done before seed production.

For chemical applications the best time to treat Yellow Starthistle is in its rosette stage before the stiff flower stalk emerges.

This is primarily due to the stalks limited leaf surface preventing herbicide absorption. However, if treating young rosettes, it is important to know that when treating thick infestations, it appears there is varying periods of germination which requires more than one herbicide application throughout the season. Post emergent herbicides effective in controlling Yellow Starthistle from early germination to bolting are products containing the active ingredients 2,4-D, Dicamba, or Clopyralid.

Mapping If treatment options are not at your disposal, collecting and sharing data where such infestations are can be just as helpful in controlling further spread. In such instances, please contact me directly via phone or email at (775) 353-3640 or Sgephart@agri.nv.gov or through the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Website where a noxious weeds notification form can be filled out and submitted.

2018 Landscape Trophy Awards Call for Entries All entries must be postmarked by August 17th, 2018

Awards to be presented at NLA Awards Banquet, in the Silver Legacy Casino November 2, 2018

Trophy Awards encourage interest in landscaping; recognize craftsmen who produce outstanding landscapes; create pride in superior workmanship and bestow public recognition on companies for their interest in building pride in the Green Industry and keeping Nevada beautiful. The awards represent the pride these individuals and companies have in their work, and their dedication to excellence and professionalism within the Green Industry.

To Enter

Please type or print all information requested in detail.

Fill out a separate entry form for each entry and return the form, along with the required entry fee to: Nevada Landscape Association P.O. Box 7431 Reno, NV 89510-7431

Entry Fee

The fee is $70 per entry for members see note under entry rules. (Note: $70 per entry into each category.

Example: Enter one property into three categories, fee is $210. Separate forms must be used for each category or categories.)

• Nevada Landscape Association Members may receive one free entry. Entries can now be done online at www.nevadanla.com.

Entry Deadline / Late Fees

Entry deadline is August 24th, 2018. A $35 late fee will be charged for each entry received after August 17th. All entries must include a completely filled out entry form, entry fee, signed project owner’s consent, photographs and plans if needed. (Send in three photographs showing the property at its best. You may also put photos on a disc or e-mail them.) If you have before pictures, send them – it helps judges understand the work that was done.)

Incomplete entries will be returned.

Judging Dates

September 1st – 25th, 2018.

Weather dependent. There will be no judging over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Entry Rules

The Trophy Awards Committee reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to these awards without recourse of any kind. Any questions not covered in these rules shall be decided by the Trophy Award’s Committee. Their decision will be final.

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Limit of 2 entries per category per company.

Entry deadlines cannot be extended.

Forms must be completely filled out.

Awards competition is open to members in good standing or entries, who pay the entry fee and a membership fee, with exception of special awards.

Please add comments, it helps judges to understand the complexity of the job.

Installation projects cannot be more than two years old and must be completed before judging.

Maintenance projects must have begun by 4/1/18.

Projects that did not win the previous year, may be re-entered.

Judges must be allowed access to the project with owner’s consent. (See entry form.)

Three photographs are required – if you have before photographs – send them. You can send in actual photographs, a disc or e-mail pictures.

As built plans are preferred for construction and custom-built entries.

All entrants must have all required licenses for submitted work.

Violation of any of the above rules may result in disqualification and forfeiture of fees.

Special awards are by nomination only – no fee is required.

Please attach map and specific directions to project site.

Judging the Entries

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Judges will apply NLA standards.

Judges are selected on the basis of their knowledge, integrity and objectivity.

Entries are not judged against one another; rather each entry is judged on its own merit.

Each entry is judged without knowledge of who entered the project; the contractor is anonymous.

Judges reserve the right to change the category in which an entry is designated for consideration. Entrants will be notified.

Type, size and cost of projects are not considered criteria for judging, only for the appropriate category.

Each entry is judged independently on site by the judges using separate judging sheets.

Judges must then reach a consensus to decide award winners of each category.

Committee members cannot be judges.

Awards will be presented to the top entrants, regardless of the category.

A. Installation/Renovation Entries 1. Grading and drainage (subsurface/surface) 2. Quality of plant installation

(tree staking, mulch, elevation, selection and placement)

3. Design / Plant palette (The quality/appropriateness of the plant material and the harmony of design within the surroundings)

4. Quality of lawn & edging 5. Irrigation design & water management (meet industry standards)

6. Hardscape (as part of Installation or Renovation) 7. Water Feature (as part of Installation or Renovation)

1. General appearance 2. Trees (staking, pruning, tree wells, pest free) Shrubs (shearing versus proper pruning, natural form, pest free)

Groundcover (within bounds, density, color) 3. Lawn (color, mowing height, pest free) 4. Edging (vertical versus tapered) 5. Annuals / Perennials (color, harmony, density, 6.

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species for area, mulch and surface treatment of planting beds) Irrigation (water management, coverage, scheduling, meets industry standards) Water Feature (as part of regular maintenance.)

C. Water Feature Entries 1. Artistic design 2. Setting and grading 3. Form and function 4. Blending in with landscaping 5. Water clarity, circulation, filtration, skimming 6. Planting and management of aquatic plants and perimeter landscape plants 7. Flow of water or fountain (Sound, size, effect) D. Hardscape Entries 1. Creative use 2. Structural integrity 3. Blending in with surroundings 4. Quality of material 5. Attention to detail 6. Drainage 7. Form and function E. Landscape Lighting (Judged after dusk) 1. Design and placement 2. Fixture use and quality 3. Installation (Wire & Transformer) 4. Blending with landscape 5. Creativity and dramatic effect 6. Safety and security 7. Controls

2018 NLA Award Categories

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Small Commercial or Public Installation Landscaping costs under $50,000

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Commercial Renovation (Require before and after photos)

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Residential Renovation (Require before and after photos)

Landscaping costs exceeding $50,000

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Large Residential Installation Landscaping costs exceeding $50,000

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Small Residential Installation Landscaping costs under $50,000

Special Awards

The NLA Environmental Award and the President’s Award are decided upon by the judges.

Peer awards include the Lifetime Achievement Award, Tony Armstrong Humanitarian Award, Education/Research Award and Ambassador Award, and are voted on by the members of the Nevada Landscape Association. Ballots are sent out in early fall. ●

The best design/build by a licensed landscape contractor resulting in a water efficient and environmentally balanced landscape that does not sacrifice the quality of the design nor the quality of life.

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Large Commercial or Public Maintenance Monthly contract $4,000 and up

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Medium Commercial / Public Maintenance Monthly contract between $1,500 and $4,000

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Tony Armstrong Humanitarian Award Given to an individual or company who has given unselfishly of their labor or materials to benefit the community.

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Education/Research Award Given to the individual or company who has contributed to the education of the members of the Green Industry or done research that has benefited the Green Industry.

May be included as part of installation entry and/or entered in separate category 12.

Lifetime Achievement Award Given to individuals who have represented the NLA in a memorable fashion throughout the years.

Small Residential Maintenance Monthly contract under $500

Special Features

President’s Award Given to the individual or company who has the best overall entry.

Monthly contract less than $1,500

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NLA Environmental Award

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Ambassador Award Given to the individual that has best served as a representative for the Green Industry.

2018 Official Trophy Award Entry Form Instructions Please type or print in ink ALL information requested. Entry must be LEGIBLE! Each entry requires a separate entry form. If you are submitting the same project in more than one category – fill out an entry form for each category.

Entries must be filled out completely. If an entry is sent partially completed it will be returned.

Entrant (Contractor) Information: Firm Name________________________________ Company Representative Name _________________________________________

All entries must be received by August 17, 2018 or a $35 late fee will be charged for each entry. No entries will be accepted after August 24, 2018.

Company Representative Cell Phone

Judging will take place September 1 – 25.

Firm Address_______________________________

There will be no judging over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Project Information:

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City____________________State____Zip_______

Project Name_______________________________

Business Phone_____________________________

Project Owner______________________________

Business Fax__________________________________

Project Address_____________________________ City____________________State____Zip_______ Project Designer____________________________ Is this project entered in another category? ! Yes ! No If yes, which category? __________________________________________ I certify that the above is true and correct.

Contractor Signature_________________________________

Owner’s Consent I/We hereby grant permission to enter our property or premises for the purpose of judging, photographing and publicizing the landscape project in this competition to the accredited representatives of the Nevada Landscape Association.

It is understood that no fees or charges of any kind are required by the owner.

Date______________________________________

Entries with locked gates or unattended dogs will not be judged. It is the contractor’s and/or owner’s responsibility to provide access to the project being judged.

Payment Information:

Project Owner’s Signature____________________

Category #_____ Category Name_______________

Date______________________________________

Charge my ! Visa ! Mastercard ! Check Enclosed 3 digit security code on back____ Account # _______________________Expires_______

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2018 Official Trophy Award Entry Form Details IF THIS SHEET IS NOT FILLED OUT YOUR JOB WILL NOT BE JUDGED!

Category Name_______________________________ Project Name________________________________ Judge’s # ___________________________________

Instructions: Please type or print in ink ALL information requested.

Each entry requires a separate entry form (if you are submitting the same project in more than one category.)

DO NOT COMPLETE THE “SCORE” COLUMN.

JUDGE’S INFO: Category Number_____________ A. INSTALLATION/ RENOVATION

Categories 1 - 6 Check For Work Completed By Your Company

1. Grading & Drainage 2. Plant installation 3. Design / Plant palette a.

By contractor b.

By architect/designer 4. Lawn & edging 5. Irrigation 6. Hardscape (as part of Installation or Renovation) 7. Water feature (as part of Installation or Renovation)

Work Completed

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General appearance Trees , shrubs, ground cover Lawn Edging Annuals/Perennials Irrigation Water features

JUDGES SCORE 1-10

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C. SPECIAL FEATURES – Category 12 -14

Separate Category from Installation & Renovation – Described on Page 3

13. Water Feature Project Value ______________ 1. Artistic design ! _______ 2. Setting and grading ! _______ 3. Form and function ! _______ 4. Blending in with landscaping ! _______ _______ 5. Water circulation/filtration/skimming !

6. Planting and management of aquatic ! _______ plants/perimeter landscape plants 7. Flow of water or fountain ! ________ (sound, size, effect) TOTAL ______ Average _______ 14. Hardscape Project Value ______________ 1. Creative use ! _______ 2. Structural integrity ! _______ 3. Blending in with surroundings ! _______ 4. Quality of material ! _______ 5. Attention to detail ! _______ 6. Drainage ! _______ 7. Form and function ! _______ TOTAL ______ Average _______

15. Landscape Lighting Project Value 1. Design and placement 2. Fixture Use and Quality 3. Installation 4. Blending with landscape 5. Creativity and dramatic effect 6. Safety and security 7. Controls TOTAL ______

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2018 Official Trophy Award Entry Form Comments To the Contractor: Please type or print clearly in ink. Describe your project in detail. Help us understand the challenges of this project.

Taking the time to do this may get you a higher score.

JUDGE’S INFO: Category Number_____________ Category Name_______________________________ Project Name________________________________ Judge’s # ___________________________________

About my project:______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ To the Judge: Please print clearly. Give helpful comments to the contractor about this project: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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2018 Official Trophy Award Entry Form Directions Instructions: Please type or print in ink ALL Information requested.

Directions

JUDGE’S INFO: Category Number_____________ Category Name_______________________________ Project Name________________________________ Judge’s # ___________________________________

Project Address: _________________________________________________________________ City_______________________ Directions to Project: Note: PLEASE be very specific! The judges can’t evaluate your project if they can’t find it! PLEASE SUPPLY

GOOGLE MAP! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Project Access: Please give instructions below if contractor or client needs to be contacted for project access. If special access is needed make sure you include either the contractor’s phone or cell number or the client’s phone or cell number (whatever is needed to gain access to the property).

If an access code is needed for a gate, please give instructions below. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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JUNE 1—Begin Trophy Award Entries JUNE 8—Nevada State Contractor’s Board Joint Board Meeting JUNE 12—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting JUNE 21—Nevada State Contractor’s Board Meeting JULY 19—Nevada State Contractors Board Quarterly Board Meeting AUGUST 4—Landscape Industry Certification Mock Field Test, TMCC AUGUST 10—LIC Written Exam, TMCC AUGUST 11—LIC Field Test, TMCC AUGUST 14—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting AUGUST 17—Trophy Award Entries are Due

AUGUST 31—NLA Golf Tournament, Lakeridge Golf Course SEPTEMBER 11—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting OCTOBER 9—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting NOVEMBER 2—NLA Trophy Awards Banquet, Silver Legacy Casino NOVEMBER 13—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting DECEMBER 11—Noon at UNCE – Monthly Board of Directors Meeting

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

4955 Energy Way, Reno | (775) 784-4848 Green Industry Continuing Education Series, Beginning May 9,second Weds. of the month, Noon–1:00 p.m. http://www.growyourownnevada.com/news-events/calendar-of-events/ Contact Jenn Fisher, UNCE commercial horticulture program coordinator to request a class topic or for more information. fisherj@unce.unr.edu | (775) 336-0249 Weed Warriors – May 15, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and May 16, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

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1430 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento CA 94515 (916) 564-1015 info@cal-line.com Cal-Line Equipment, Inc started in 1986 as a small equipment sales business, primarily servicing the Livermore, California area.

As demand grew, so did the scope of our company. Trained and qualified personnel, along with specialized equipment, helped build today’s organization consisting of over 25 employees and three divisions, creating one of California’s most comprehensive equipment sales, service and parts sales.

Cal Line Equipment will never forget how we got here. Without our past, present & future customers, we would not exist today and with our continuance in 25 years of business and “World Class Customer Service” we look to the future for the growth of the CalLine family.

DAYTON VALLEY TURF 290 Kietzke Lane Reno, NV 89512 (775) 337-2992 T | (775) 337-2994 F Dayton Valley Turf is owned and operated by the Yamamoto Family, with over 50 years of Nevada agriculture experience.

Because of our knowledge gained through experience, we were able to cultivate our signature Emerald Blue Turf, a resilient, drought tolerant blend that thrives in Nevada’s challenging climate.

We also believe that promoting a healthy outdoor environment extends beyond our ability to cultivate a high quality product designed to thrive locally.

And so we provide an excellent range of products to enrich and energize soil, encourage robust plant growth, address problem areas and maintain a thriving ecosystem. All offered with expert advice supported by generations of experience.

At Dayton Valley Turf, we are dedicated to enriching your natural environment.

VILLAGE NURSERY 6901 Bradshaw Rd. Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 366-1924 T | (916) 366-8817 F info@villagenurseries.com Village Nurseries is proud to be one of the leading wholesale suppliers of ornamental plant materials to landscape professionals and retailers throughout the Southwest. Since our inception in 1976, we have pursued a vision to be a model of excellence within the Green Industry, by upholding a commitment to add value to our customers, and to the environment and communities in which we serve. Today, we have more than 900 acres of growing facilities in both Northern and Southern California, producing the most varied and complete inventory of trees and shrubs in the west: • More than 6,500,000 units of 1 gallon shrubs, vines and specialty products • More than 400,000 units of PF400 (trade 2 gallon) shrubs, including Flower Carpet Roses • More than 2,500,000 units of 5 gallon shrubs, trees, vines and specialty products • 300,000 – 15 gallon shrubs, trees and vines • 45,000 – 24” box, 10,000 36” box tree and 1,000 48″ box trees

Now’s a great time to review herbicide handling basics with your maintenance workers! Avoid unintended plant damage: 3 Always read the label instructions - formulations can change.

3 Have separate, labeled sprayers for herbicides and pesticides.

3 Spray early in the morning when the air is calm to prevent drift to non-target plants.

3 Always use caution when spraying weeds close to ornamentals—sometimes it is better to hand pull!

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BOARD MEMBER

Profiles Jenn Fisher University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Please welcome Jenn Fisher as the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension commercial horticulture program coordinator. Jenn brings over 10 years of experience in the commercial horticulture industry going back to her youth, when she worked for her family’s landscape maintenance business in Carson City. She received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada, Reno, with an emphasis in Environmental Science and Sociology. She joined Cooperative Extension in 2016, assisting with the Master Gardener program, where she expanded her skills in marketing, horticulture and education.

Jenn is excited to grow Cooperative Extension’s commercial horticulture programs in Nevada using her industry knowledge, experience and technical skills. She will market and coordinate Green Industry Training, Green Industry Training Continuing Education Series (GICES), Grow Your Own, Nevada! and the new Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper training program (QWEL).

Sean Gephart

Nevada Department of Agriculture Sean Gephart is our newest Board member. Sean is the Noxious Weeds Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). Prior to this position, he spent 11 years with the agency’s Environmental Services Program acting as Senior EPA inspector. Before joining the department, Sean spent 15 years in the horticulture and pest control industries serving the needs of clients in the Reno Sparks area. He holds a degree in horticulture, is a certified crop adviser (CCA), and a previous certified arborist and certified landscape technician.

ROD HAULENBEEK, CERTIFIED ARBORIST, SHOWS GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HOW TO IDENTIFY TREES DURING A TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK AT WILBUR MAY ARBORETUM.

Nevada Landscape Association’s

Golf Tournament

Kick off your Labor Day Weekend Friday, Aug. 31st, 2018 at Lakeridge Golf Course. Tournament fee is $150 for a single player, $275 for twosomes and $500 for foursomes. Lunch will be included.

Scramble start begins at 8:30am.

Congratulations to Crop Production Services who won last year’s tournament with a one stroke victory over Western Turf & Hardscapes! Will your company’s name be on this year’s trophy? Sponsorships and Donations will be recognized, please help support the NLA in our only fund raising event.

Lakeridge Golf Course is located at 1218 Golf Club Drive, Reno, NV 89519.

Call 775-673-0404 for info, or Sign up online, www.nevadanla.com Please sign up by August 24th, 2017

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By Nate Weber, Crop Production Services

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ust in the last week or so, I have witnessed several misapplications of herbicide; the unfortunate consequence of the misapplication was poor control. In both situations, the applicator first looked to the product and questioned its efficacy, but after weighing all factors, and considering both products were “slam dunks” for the target weed (based on the label/previous experience with the products), it was apparent the biggest factor was the application. When the application was examined, a very large factor was the rate, or moreover, the improper or lack of calibration. The moral of this story is that calibration is important—not only for the critical info it provides the applicator, but also for what it may remind us of regarding our own spraying habits.

By calibrating our spray rig on a regular basis and performing all maintenance related steps (such as but not limited to: double checking our TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN nozzle spray pattern, nozzle variances & flow rates and comparing them to manufacturer specs, unit ground speed, pump pressure setting, as well as YOUR SPRAY EQUIPMENT routinely cleaning our tanks and nozzle/inline strainers on a regular basis), we ensure the best application possible. And when it comes to calibrating ourselves and our spraying habits, especially regarding hand application, recalibrating our mind is a key step. The ability to consistently maintain the same wand motion, distance from the ground, and walking speed while performing our spray operation, is critical to delivering the right volume, achieving the right overlap if necessary, and thus applying the right rate of product to achieve the best results. To get this right, it may require reassessing our technique from time to time, along with practice in the field to get our method dialed in.

On a related but differently leveled note, we are the stewards of the chemistries we use.

The various pesticides we utilize are important tools that we need to preserve for ourselves and future generations. By ensuring we apply the product correctly and within labeled designated rates, by properly maintaining our equipment and calibrating ourselves and our sprayer, we in turn provide the best possible outcome for the success of the application.

Our personal safety, the customer’s safety, the target landscape’s safety and ultimately the environment’s safety all depend upon each of us performing label prescribed applications.

Also, by getting our application right the first time, we in turn save ourselves precious time, equipment wear, fuel, labor and ultimately money. Who doesn’t want to save these things?

Having been in this industry for a long time, and having depended upon these chemistries for my living in various careers, I can’t stress enough how important sprayer maintenance and calibration has been to me: ethically, financially, and for consistent efficacy in the field.

When it comes to resources for sprayer calibration and maintenance, there are numerous articles online for this topic. I suggest using a combination of nozzle manufacturer specs/guidelines (such as those found in the latest Teejet Catalog 51A1, along with their section entitled “Sprayer Calibration”) and university resources (such as the University of California, “Pesticide Application Equipment and Calibration” education program2). During education programs locally, I have also found myself utilizing DOW Agroscience’s TechLine educational handout entitled, “Herbicide Sprayer Calibration Guidelines”3, which can also be referenced on the web.

To close, I hope that this brief article at least serves as a reminder of how important sprayer calibration and maintenance is in our day to day spraying operations. I wish everyone a great and safe 2018! ___________________________________________________________________ 1 http://www.teejet.com/literature/catalogs-bulletins.aspx 2 http://ipm.ucanr.edu/training/incorporating-calibration.html 3 https://www.techlinenews.com/articles/2013/1/25/herbicide-sprayer-calibration-guidelines

Reminder

“And when it comes to calibrating ourselves and our spraying habits, especially regarding hand application, recalibrating our mind is a key step.”

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Reno Blooms is a grassroots effort initiated in May of 2017 by five community partners: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Moana Nursery, City of Reno Parks & Urban Forestry, May Arboretum Society & Nevada Landscape Association. Its purpose is to beautify and “green” Reno and surrounding areas by recruiting local businesses, civic organizations and homeowners to plant a flower bed, container or hanging basket and maintain it from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Why Reno Blooms At home, at work, in your neighborhood, outdoors & indoors, plants of all kinds—trees, shrubs, flowers, groundcovers & grasses—make a huge difference in our quality of life and inspire civic pride.

It’s easy to participate: 1. Plant a container or flower bed outside your business or home.

2. Purchase a Reno Blooms Flower and place it in your container or bed.

3. Maintain it from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Then watch our community pride blossom as our plantings work their magic to: • Deter litter, graffiti & crime—studies show a 10 % increase in trees and flowers is associated with a 12% drop in crime • Establish neighborhoods and business areas that are environmentally friendlier, cooler and cleaner, less stressful, and safer areas to work, walk and shop • Shout the presence of people who care • Reflect pride in our workplace, home and community The Reno Blooms flower is custom-designed and locally made

by Precision Metals; constructed of cold rolled steel and powder coated, it 2’ tall x 9” wide. A Reno Blooms all weather magnet is centered on the flower; cost is $20 including sales tax. Flowers are available for purchase at Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane where participants register their participation.

There are currently 24 businesses & nonprofits, 10 Reno City Parks and 24 homeowners who have joined our effort. Visit RenoBlooms.org for more information.

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2018 Nevada Landscape Association Golf Tournament Labor Day Weekend — Friday, Aug. 31st, 2018 — Lakeridge Golf Course 2018 Nevada Landscape Association Golf Tournament ☐Hole Sponsor $125

Includes Tee Box Signage with your company logo. Small games permitted, feel free to get creative!

☐Driving Range or Putting Green Sponsor $125

Includes Driving Range or Putting Green Signage with your company logo. Chance to give golfers gift bags.

☐Drink Cart Sponsor $500- 2 needed

Includes recognition of your company after tournament and gazebo signage with your company logo.

☐Lunch Sponsor $500- 2 needed

Includes recognition of your company after tournament and gazebo signage with your company logo.

☐Raffle Prizes

We will be selling raffle tickets. Anything donated will be announced with your company name and sponsorship. You pick the raffle prize big or small, Starbucks cards to landscape material, be creative! Items will be collected before tournament.

List items to be raffled: ☐Hole Sponsor $125 ☐Lunch Sponsor $500 ☐Raffle Donation ☐Twosome $275

☐Driving Range/Putting Green Sponsor $125 ☐ Drink Cart Sponsor $500 ☐ Individual Player $150 ☐Foursome $500

Company Name___________________________________________ Contact________________________ Phone__________________________________________________ Email__________________________ Send Payments to Nevada Landscape Association, PO Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510 Fax: 775-673-5828 or via email: info@nevadanla.com Method of Payment: ☐Check ☐Credit Card Credit Card #____________________________________________________________________________ Expiration ______________________________________________________________________________ Security Code___________________________________________________________________________ Name on Card___________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14

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Prepare Now for Wildfire

By Sonya Sistare, Senior Manager

LIVING WITH FIRE PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

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he month of May is Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month (NWAM).

The purpose of NWAM is to build awareness and promote action concerning the wildfire threat to Nevada homes and communities.

Unfortunately, we are seeing more wildfires occurring at unexpected times of the year, such as the November 2011 Caughlin Fire in Washoe County. With that in mind, this year our message is “Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.”

Many Nevadan’s believe that the proper response to the wildfire threat occurs once a fire starts and firefighters and firefighting equipment arrive. While this is certainly a crucial part of protecting communities from wildfire, it may not be the most important. Actions taken before a fire play a critical role in reducing the impacts wildfires have on our homes and neighborhoods. And there are actions residents of Nevada’s fire-prone communities can take year-round to be prepared.

Some tips to help you prepare your home, family and community for wildfire year-round include: 6 Winter is the perfect time to complete a home inventory, prepare an evacuation plan for you and your household, and prepare a to-go bag.

6 Spring is when you can begin working on your defensible space clean-up, check structures for any needed improvements to prevent ember entry, and practice a family evacuation.

6 Summertime is a good time to connect with your neighbors to encourage community projects to help reduce the wildfire threat, maintain your defensible space, and register your home and cell phones for your local emergency response system (often called reverse 9-1-1).

6 Fall provides the opportunity to check areas where burning embers might accumulate on your property during a wildfire. The places where the leaves pile up also tend to be where embers would too during a wildfire. Remove any easily-ignited materials such as dried grass from around these areas, and clean out leaves, needles and debris from your rain gutters.

For more specific information on these tips and for additional pre-fire activities, go to: http://www.livingwithfire.info.

How do you know which pre-fire activities to adopt when preparing your home for wildfire? A good place to begin is to contact your local fire department or Nevada Division of Forestry office and ask if they perform defensible space inspections. You might also attend one of the many NWAM activities taking place throughout the month. For a complete list of NWAM activities, go to: http://www.livingwithfire.info/calendar or contact Sonya Sistare at (775) 336-0271 or sistares@unce.unr.edu.

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