CONTENTS
October 2012 Vol. 23, Issue 9
The Buckeye is published 10 times per year by The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. 72 Dorchester Square Westerville, OH 43081 p 614.899.1195 f 614.899.9489 www.onla.org info@onla.org EDITORIAL / ADVERTISING ISSN 1536-7940 Subscriptions: $75/year jennifergray@onla.org, editor THE FINE PRINT The statements and opinions expressed herein are those of individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, directors or staff and do not constitute an endorsement of the products or featured services. Likewise, the appearance of advertisers, or their identification as members of the ONLA does not constitute an endorsement of the products or featured services. STAFF Kevin Thompson, Executive Director Jennifer Gray, Associate Executive Director Tracie Zody, Trade Show & Events Roni Petersen, Membership & Certification Heather Eberline, Accounting
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association news 4
President’s Perspective PAC Initiatives are Imperative
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ONLA Office Update Strategic Business Partners
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ONLA Membership Plans for Success
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Legislative Update State House Elections are Focused on the Margins; Election Update
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A Dime A Day Support ONLPAC
departments
OFFICERS Andy Harding, President Herman Losely & Son, Inc.
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Look to the Future Rockwell Springs Trout Club Design Project
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Educational Update Rubeckia 101: Perspectives on a Grand American Native
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Why Trees Matter Tree Partners
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Landscapers’ Viewpoint Seek Out Inspiration
Steve Maddox, Board Member Rice’s Nursery & Landscaping, Inc.
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Safety First Understanding Employee Behavior
Dr. Hannah Mathers, Board Member The Ohio State University
features
Mark Reiner, Board Member Oakland Nursery, Inc.
Jim Searcy, President Elect Hyde Park Landscaping, Inc.
Jay Daley, Immediate Past President Sunleaf Nursery, LLP
DIRECTORS Tim Clark, Board Member H.J. Benkens Florist & Greenhouses, Inc.
Maria Sambuco, Board Member Brickman Mike Satkowiak, Board Member Mulch Manufacturing Emily Showalter, Board Member Willoway Nurseries, Inc.
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Membership Moment: Get Involved
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Giving Back
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The Science of Design
front cover: Cyperus Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Courtesy Jennifer Gray
The Dynamics of Phosphorus in Plants, Soil, and the Environment Educating the Future with OCNT Manuals & You!
also in this issue
42 Calendar of Events • 42 Classified Ads • 42 Advertising Index