The Buckeye, July/August 2021

JULY/AUGUST 2021 Vol. 32, Issue 4

The Signature Publication of Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association

Inside: Tim Wood's Picks for Boxwood Alternatives Safety Update: Heat Illness ONLA Upcoming Events ...

Golf Classic, Landscape Awards, Education Programs, and more!

2021 Diagnostic Walkabouts

Walk, Talk, & Learn Learn about the art and science of scouting, diagnosing and controlling of landscape pests.

These interactive, hands-on, in-the-moment experiences provide a unique alternative to traditional classes or passive reading. Ask questions, take pictures and help guide the discussion. It’s an informal and comfortable learning experience.

Discussions are tailored to the audience, weather and time of year, and characteristics of the location—no two walkabouts are ever the same.

Social distancing guidelines will be observed. Details will be shared prior to each event.

2021 Line Up Schedule subject to change, check onla.org/walkabouts for updates

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Thursday, July 15 7:30 to 9:30 am

Inniswood Metro Gardens

To Attend: $45 for ONLA members $65 for non-members Pre-registration is required.

onla.org/walkabouts Presented in Partnership with:

Credits Available: OCNT - 1 ISA - 2 (Certified Arborist, BCMA and Municipal Specialist) LA CES - 2 HSW ODA - 1 hour CORE, ½ hour of 8 and ½ hour of 6A Credits are pending approval.

Visit onla.org/walkabouts for credit updates.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Sunset Memorial Park Thursday, September 30 7:30 to 9:30 am

July/August 2021 Vol. 32, Issue 4

The Buckeye is published six times per year by Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. 72 Dorchester Square, Westerville, OH 43081 614.899.1195 | www.onla.org

EDITORIAL / ADVERTISING ISSN 1536-7940 Subscriptions: $75/year alana@onla.org OFFICERS Devon Stanley, President Benchmark Landscape Construction, Inc. Emily Showalter, Immediate Past President Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Molly John, President-Elect M.J. Design Associates, Inc. DIRECTORS Jason Cromley Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc. Patrick Greeson W. A. Natorp Corp.

Michael Hall Harrell's LLC Fred Higginbotham Millcreek Gardens LLC Scott Knowles Wolf Creek Company Genevieve Reiner Mills Oakland Nursery, Inc. Steve O’Neal Columbus State Community College

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Meet ONLA's New Executive Director

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President's Perspective

FEATURE STORIES

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The Best Leaders are Always Learning by Marty Grunder

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Circumventing Boxwood Threats with Alternative Species

by Tim Wood

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Heat Illness Prevention Programs by Gary Hanson

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE STAFF Tracy Schiefferle, Executive Director Karen Lykins, Accounting Roni Petersen, Membership & Certification

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.

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ONLA Golf Classic

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In Memoriam

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Ohio High School Landscape Olympics Sponsorships

18 49th Annual Landscape Awards Call for Entries 23

ONLA's reConnect Conference Series

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Calendar of Events

25 Classifieds, Advertising Index

ON THE COVER:

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Tracy Schiefferle, ONLA Executive Director, tracy@onla.org

A little about me…

By the time you read this, I will have spent approximately two months with the ONLA as your new Director. At this point, I have quickly learned that the green industry has numerous groups and acronyms, and that Roni is a talking ONLA encyclopedia. Both she and Karen are great resources and make the office fun. I also want to thank Ken Fisher for being an ongoing resource and for his time directing ONLA, and the ONLA Board for their warm welcome despite being the busiest time. ONLA is better for all their contributions.

While I hope to have the opportunity to meet with all of you in the near future to make a personal introduction (hopefully at the upcoming Walkabouts, the Golf Outing on September 21, or the educational reConnect meetings in early November), I would be remiss not to take advantage of this column to tell you a little about me.

On a personal level, I live in Dublin with my sons. My youngest “son” Tucker, while only three, has the best beard of all my boys. Tucker, by the way, is an Airedale terrier. I also have two human sons. Graham is a senior at Arizona State University in supply chain management and sustainability. He is braving his first summer in Tempe hopefully avoiding third degree burns.

Gavin just graduated high school and will be heading to join his brother at ASU this fall. They keep me busy being a hockey and baseball mom among other parental titles.

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I grew up in Canton and graduated from The Ohio State University and am an avid fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Cleveland Indians. I love traveling, music, and cooking so my alter ego would be a travel show host like Anthony Bourdain. I enjoy being outdoors hiking, kayaking, or water skiing. I like to garden but do not like fighting with clay soil.

I could spend hours looking at design trends for home and garden and usually need to be remodeling something. I will read books and watch any show with a witty sense of humor (Arrested Development, Seinfeld, Schitt’s Creek, etc.) but do not ask me to turn on the Hallmark Channel. U2 is the best band and chips are better than chocolate.

On a professional level, the bulk of my early career was spent working in government and community affairs with the Columbus Medical Association, the Ohio Sierra Club, and a brief time in the corporate world with Enron (no, I was not in charge of shredding). I transitioned to operational management having served as the Executive Director for the Ohio Ophthalmological Association and as Director/Owner for an association management company for several non-profit organizations. Most recently, I served as the Executive Director for the Building Industry Association Foundation where I also served as Assistant Director for the association. My experience ranges from advocacy to event planning; membership to budgeting and all between. I gravitate toward association management as I enjoy the collaboration with the board,

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members, and staff to develop a vision and strategic plan for the organization to be the best resource to its members and the best representation of its industry.

A little about you…

First, thank you for your membership and support. Your engagement with the ONLA shows that you care about the industry and professionalism. The ONLA serves the range of the green industry having members with both unique and common needs. My hope is to understand those needs and find ways for ONLA to engage those professionals within the industry and enhance current resources. Aside from the work that you do for residents and businesses in Ohio, the members of the ONLA provide jobs and opportunities for countless people and we are going to highlight this as we seek to grow this association, this industry, and our footprint in Ohio. My goal is not to just increase engagement within the industry but also awareness of the industry’s professionalism within our communities. Working together, we will strive to serve

this industry to the best of our abilities and work to be the organization that others strive to be.

I look forward to meeting you, I look forward to hearing from you, and most importantly I look forward to serving you and this industry. B

Tracy can be contacted at tracy@onla.org

Welcome New Members!

These companies and individuals have been approved for ONLA membership, pending the completion of the application process, which includes requesting comments from the current ONLA membership regarding the qualifications and/or dues classifications of applicants within three weeks following receipt of this issue.

The following companies are applying for ACTIVE membership:

The following individuals are applying for STUDENT membership:

Melissa Flora Mycorrhizal Applications 710 NW E Street Grants Pass, OR 97526

Luke Greene, Ohio School for the Deaf and Delaware Area Career Center

Anna Ketchum Bowlings Nursery 2814 Todds Point Rd Simpsonville, KY 40067

Joani Means, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

The following individual is applying for PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL membership:

Aunna Torres, Cuyahoga Community College

John Kaminski, Avon High School

Samantha Spivey, Cuyahoga Community College

Ashley Haley, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

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PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE Devon Stanley, Benchmark Landscape Construction Inc. Thank-you’s and welcomes—In theory two seemingly easy things to do but in practice maybe not as much. Thank-you’s speak to polite expressions of gratitude and appreciation, and make a person feel valued. Welcomes speak to being inviting and hospitable, and also make a person feel valued. How well do we do either at our companies? Do we thank those in our organizations for the seemingly mundane tasks done on the daily? Do we welcome newcomers when they begin their journey with us and make them feel at ease and comfortable? It has been my experience that in this industry, we don’t always do either of those very well. I know for myself, and the company I am a part of, we have had highs and lows in doing this. Most of us would probably agree that it often becomes a roller coaster of practiced culture.

Thank-you’s can be overlooked because many of us have this old school mentality of “it’s your job”—you get paid to do it well and payment is your thanks. While there may be some truth to that sentiment, I believe that even a simple yet sincere expression of gratitude never gets lost on the receiver and can also routinely inspire those witnessing the exchange to do the same.

The ONLA owes a great big thank-you to Ken Fisher, who has served as Interim Executive Director since the spring of 2017.

These last four years Ken has provided a stability of leadership with the staff and board that previously hadn’t been present for some time. Ken’s business acumen abounds and he has an uncanny ability to look at things from the 10,000 foot view and make wise and sound advisements. Ken graciously gave his time and energy to us whenever we needed even when his fulltime role at AmericanHort was demanding. He strengthened a partnership between ONLA and AmericanHort which we hope will continue. Ken has helped set the stage for ONLA to hit a re-set button on our association’s services. Ken, we are grateful for your leadership, your service, and most importantly, your friendship to the ONLA. Welcomes are necessary to the foundation of your company’s culture. Positively introducing someone into your organization sets the tone for their time with you. Do they understand what the expectations are? Are they made to feel comfortable when learning about the culture and operational details? I have seen some who think that because a person enters an organization with some experience on their resume that they should understand and know everything. In fact, I have even seen onla.org

some that intentionally derail an individual’s path because they may realize that an individual doesn’t catch on as quickly as they think they should based off what their resume says. Great welcoming by all parties within the organization help set up an individual for success and makes them feel validated. It makes someone feel eager to jump in and get busy learning the role within their new work environment.

The ONLA extends a warm welcome to Tracy Schiefferle as our new Executive Director. Please read her article on Page 3 to learn about the experience she is bringing with her to our association. Tracy is new to our industry but exemplifies the leadership and character needed to thrive in this position. She experienced many of the same issues affecting our industry during her time with the Building Industry Association. It is incumbent upon all of us to welcome her and help her in any way needed to become acquainted with our profession. Tracy has hit the ground running and is soaking up information like a sponge. As she gets out and about in the second half of the year, I ask that you welcome her into the Green Industry Family and the family that is the ONLA. I ask that you help respectfully educate her on issues you see facing our profession and specifically the membership of ONLA. Welcome, Tracy!

Thank-you’s and welcomes—theoretical easy asks of all of us but sometimes hard to practice as our lives become busier by the day or we are asked to do more with less in business. I haven’t always gotten it right but I can attest that when I have, it makes a world of difference in the relationships we are forging with our coworkers and industry colleagues. I pledge to be better and would encourage you to as well. THANK YOU for your continued support and WELCOME to those just beginning to engage with the ONLA. We are grateful for your partnerships!

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Auctioneers Note: Studebaker Nurseries and Farms has been a leader in serving the wholesale tree and shrub industry for over 50+ years. The 1,000+ acre growing complex has been sold and LOCATION: 11140 Milton-Carlisle Rd., New Carlisle, operations will cease as of August 15th. This is a complete liquidation. Most all of this equipment is in operation today. Make plans to participate in these auctions.

OH 45344 DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of I-70 east of Dayton, OH INSPECTION TIMES: Staffed Inspection: Friday, September 3rd • 9 am - 3 pm. (All items) take US 235 N (Exit 41B). Travel north 10 miles to E. Jefferson St. Open Inspection: Large Equipment will be lined up outside & can be viewed daily aka OH 571, turn right and travel ½ mile to the auction site. from 9am-4pm starting Friday, August 27th.

NEW CARLISLE, OH, CLARK COUNTY

20+ TRACTORS • SPRAYERS • 2013 Massey Ferguson 7620 MFWD • 2007 JOHN DEERE 7230 Power Quad MFWD w/ creeper gear • 2000 JOHN DEERE 7410 MFWD • 1993 JOHN DEERE 6200 MFWD • 1991 JOHN DEERE 4455 MFWD • 1979 JOHN DEERE 4240 2wd • (2) 2003 NEW HOLLAND TC 30 4WD • 2001 NEW HOLLAND TC 33D 4wd • 2001 NEW HOLLAND TC 40S 4wd • 1996 KUBOTA 5030 2wd • 1998 NEW HOLLAND 1920 4wd • 1997 NEW HOLLAND 3930 2wd • 2001 MASSEY FERGUSON 231S 2wd • 1982 CASE 274 • 1981 INTERNATIONAL 281 2wd • CASE 990 • 2002 C90 • (2) MASSEY FERGUSON 281X 4wd • HAGIE 280 Sprayer, 60’ booms • HAGIE 8200 Sprayer SKID LOADERS • EXCAVATOR • ATTACHMENTS • 2005 LINK BELT Model 75 Spin Ace Excavator, various buckets • 2010 JOHN DEERE 60D Excavator • 2015 JD 333D Track loader • 2006 NH C185 Track loader • (2) NH LS 180 skid loaders • (2) NH L 185 skid loaders • (30±) Skid Steer attachments including: grapple forks, hydraulic pallet forks, Bobcat power broom, various material buckets, Danhauser T 1920 auger, etc.

FORK LIFTS • FORK TRUCKS • LOADERS • CASE W-11 loader • (2) CASE W11-B loaders • (3) Pallet Paws for W-11 loaders, hyd., Pallet paws for forklift • Zettlemeyer loader • CAT GP 30 loader • CAT P600 loader • JD 8875 • CAT V60 • 2013 CAT 2P6000 • 2012 MITSUBISHI FG25N • Full-line of Buckets and attachments

TRAILERS • TRUCKS • BUSES • MORE • (8) SUVS including 2012 Ford Explorer w/ only 69k miles, (23) PICKUP TRUCKS, (5) FORD VANS, (10) 1990-1991 Chevy Mini-buses • 2005 International 4300 Box Truck • 2004 International 4300 Delivery Truck • 2001 Freightliner FL60 Flatbed w/22’ bed • 1998 International 4700 Flatbed w/22’ bed • 1966 International S-100 dump truck • 1995 Ford 2-ton dump truck • 2008 FELLING FT 30-3 Equipment trailer, tri-axle, duals, pentil hitch • (20)+ small trailers from 4’x6’ including flatbeds, covered trailers, more • (3) Reefer Trailers including 32’ Great Dane, & (2) 48’ Great Danes • 2002 Econoline flatbed Trailer • 1997 Fontaine L133 Flatbed Trailer, 48’ • 1988 Alloy 28’ flatbed trailer (14) TREE SPADES • GRINDER • BED DIGGERS • Dutchman models 500-I, 330-I, 360-I, 280I, 280-I exterior mount • Big John 42” spade • Carefree 24”, 32” and (2) 42” spades • Carefree Shrub spade • Carefree model 632 spade • Carefree model 932 transplanter • Imants spading machine • 2018 VALENTINI DEMONIO 1800 Grinder, 3pt, 1000 pto, bought new • LUNDEBY bed digger (5) 4X4 ATV QUAD RUNNERS • Suzuki 400 • Kawasaki Prairie 400 • Polaris Magnum • Yamaha Big Bear 400cc • Kawasaki Bayou 300 ATV (20+) FLATBED WAGONS WITH STEEL BEDS • Large selection of Unverferth 8 & 6 Ton gears most with 8’x18’ steel beds • Numerous wood bed wagons • Dump wagon • John

VISIT WEBSITE FOR UPDATED LISTING & AUCTION BROCHURES!

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Deere water wagon • more • Vintage 1800’s Studebaker Buckboard wood wheeled wagon MOWERS • BUSH HOGS • JD HX 15 batwing mower, 15’ • JD MX 8 3pt.

Bush Hog • JD MX 7 3pt. Bush Hog • JD MX 6 rotary mower • John Deere 997 Zero-Turn lawn mower, 72” • JD F1145 mower with 72” deck • Rockhound 30TX Brush Shredder • Brush Hound FX 26 mulcher PLANTERS • SEEDERS • TILLAGE EQUIPMENT • 2 row Mechanical Transplanter Model 2000 • (2) 1-row mechanical planters • Large container planter • Seedling planters • IH 720 plow • 12’ rotary hoe • Continental 300 gal. boom sprayer • JD 3 bottom plow • King Kutter 5’ box grader • Herd 3pt. fertilizer applicator • Brillion 3 shank ripper • 3pt. 8ft. chisel plow • 13’ & 7’ cultipackers • Case/IH 13’ disc harrow • JD 13-hole grain drill • Land Pride Grass seeder FULL-LINE OF NURSERY RELATED PRODUCTION ITEMS • Ball carts • Bamboo stakes • netting machines • shade cloth • wiggle hoes • more HUGE AUCTION EVENT W/ 1000’S OF ITEMS * This is a preliminary list! Check website for updated listing and auction catalogs * AUCTION FORMAT: This is 2-Day Auction with an expected 500+ lots of shop tools, hand equipment, office equipment and select smaller equipment selling through the ONLINE ONLY Format on Tuesday, September 7th. A Live In-Person Auction w/online bidding will be conducted on Thursday, September 9th for the remaining equipment & rolling stock.

800-451-2709 • SchraderAuction.com

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Owner: Studebaker Nurseries Auction Manager(s): Andy Walther 765-969-0401 andy@schraderauction.com • Eric Ott

Tee It Up!

New Location!

SAFARI GOLF COURSE

4853 Powell Road Powell, OH (across from the Columbus Zoo)

Voted Best Public Golf Course and Nationally Certified by Audubon International safarigolf.columbuszoo.org

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:00 am shotgun start $500 per foursome team $125 individual Cost includes golf, a team mulligan, cart (2 per team), swag bag, lunch at the turn, cookout following golf, beverages, and bragging rights!

Proceeds benefit the Ohio High School Landscape Olympics

REGISTER AT ONLA.ORG/GOLFOUTING CAPACITY IS LIMITED. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 10.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES Don’t miss your chance to put your company in front of over 100+ golfers. There are options for golfers and non-golfers to be involved in this member networking event that benefits the Ohio High School Landscape Olympics. All sponsors may provide raffle prizes (provided to ONLA in advance of outing).

HOLE SPONSOR (18 AVAILABLE)

$100

• Exclusive sponsor on the hole • ONLA produced sign at the tee with name or logo • Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition

CONTEST SPONSOR (3 AVAILABLE)

$250

• Exclusive sponsor for a contest: Longest Putt, Longest Drive, or Closest to the Pin • ONLA produced sign with name or logo • Name recognition The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

DRIVING RANGE / PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR (2 AVAILABLE)

$250

• Exclusive sponsor for the area • ONLA produced sign with name or logo • Name recognition The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

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PRIZE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

$500

• Exclusive sponsor for top teams’ prizes • Opportunity to present prizes during 19th Hole event.

• Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

CART SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

$1,250

• Exclusive sponsor • Includes one team (4 golfers) • ONLA produced sign facing players on each golf cart (approximately 65 carts) • Opportunity to place promotional item on each cart for golfers (may be imprinted with company logo) • Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

$1,250 • • • •

Exclusive sponsor Includes one team (4 golfers) ONLA produced sign on roaming cart Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

AT THE TURN SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

$1,500

• Exclusive sponsor • Includes one team (4 golfers) • ONLA produced sign at lunch break area • Opportunity to be at the turn to visit with golfers as they pass • Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

19TH HOLE SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE)

$2,000

• Exclusive sponsor of progressive dinner at end of golf • Includes one team (4 golfers) • ONLA produced sign at dining area • Opportunity to be at the dinner to present raffle prizes • Name recognition in The Buckeye magazine and on ONLA’s website • ONLA social media recognition • Opportunity to contribute item for golfers’ swag bag (150 items provided in advance may be imprinted with company logo)

Reserve your sponsorship at onla.org/golfouting or call 614.899.1195.

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THE BEST LEADERS ARE ALWAYS LEARNING Marty Grunder, Grunder Landscaping Co. I must confess something to you: I was not a very good student in my years at the University of Dayton. I struggled most with the classes that I didn’t feel would help me with running Grunder Landscaping Co., and my grades in the general courses they require everyone to take weren’t impressive. I did much better in the later years, when the business classes I took seemed more applicable to the company I was already running daily.

consistent, culture even when teams aren’t together in-person.

They do it with a newly revamped orientation program, videos to make orientation engaging, and creative ways to share company history and core values with new team members right at the beginning. The Ruppert team lays a strong foundation with new team members, and then relies on branch managers and other senior team members to make sure their values are being practiced at all levels in every branch.

I started my business as a way to make money for college, and that little business financed my education at UD. I learned a lot at UD, but I’ve always enjoyed experiential learning more.

Getting my hands dirty, seeing first-hand how other, successful landscaping companies operate, and brainstorming solutions with like-minded owners have been the best ways to learn and improve Grunder Landscaping Co. In those situations, I was learning tactics that I could go home and start implementing that day, that were already tested by other companies doing the same work I was.

Ruppert has a decentralized model, and most decision making happens at the branch level. To have a consistent brand, company culture, and core values that are evident even to us on the outside while also allowing so much latitude for branches is an incredible feat. It speaks to what great teachers their team must be: they are able to integrate new team members into their company culture, maintain a strong sense of the values that make them successful, and create an environment where people want to stay and see the opportunities ahead if they do.

Knowing how helpful my mentors were to me at Grunder Landscaping Co., I founded The Grow Group to try to make the kind of knowledge, advice, and guidance I received available to more landscape professionals. At The Grow Group, we believe very strongly that one of the best ways landscape pros learn is by participating in active discussions with other success minded folks, but also by just observing the operations, the facilities, and the leaders of other company in action. Even the most experienced in our industry have room to grow their skills and learn, and each of our companies are better when we learn from others. We can shave years of trial and error off if we just allow people with more experience to teach us what worked for them.

I try to expose myself to other successful companies as much as I can, and even if they don’t do quite the same work as us, I always learn something that can help us at GLC. We’ve been working hard to serve more commercial clients this year, and one company in that space that I greatly admire is Ruppert Landscape. I’ve learned a lot by simply observing them and speaking with their team.

Ruppert Landscape is a powerhouse in the commercial space: they are skilled at managing big projects, maintaining the quality of their work, and supporting their team members with a strong company culture. Each day, crews leave the office and go on their own to jobsites. Maintaining a strong company culture is a challenge every landscaping company faces, especially with our teams spread out over our service area. Ruppert has 1,800 employees across 29 locations, and they have a plethora of creative ways to instill a strong, and onla.org

To build a culture where all this is possible, Ruppert has clearly defined their core values and aligned them with the company’s mission and vision. They’ve had years of practice reinforcing the core values within their team and communicating them often enough that everyone understands who they are as a company. Ruppert leadership frequently reminds themselves that their company is a vehicle for team members to reach their personal and professional goals. In many ways they see that the company is there to serve their team, not the other way around. This I believe has been a critical key to their growth and success.

I’m proud of the culture we’ve built at Grunder Landscaping Co., but I also believe strongly that each of us always has room to grow and improve. I’m looking forward to going behind the scenes at Ruppert and getting an inside look at their culture as part of the NALP Field Trip: Frank & Marty’s Excellent Adventure this September. As is true any time I visit another company, I know I’ll leave with a notebook full of new ideas to try out at GLC. B

Contact Marty at marty.grunder@ grunderlandscaping.com July/August 2021

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The Cultivar Solution, Part 2 CIRCUMVENTING BOXWOOD THREATS WITH ALTERNATIVE SPECIES Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery

In the January/February 2020 issue of The Buckeye, I published an article titled The Cultivar Solution, which outlined the benefits of plant breeding to tame invasive species. When it comes to finding answers to the issues we face as breeders and propagators of woody ornamentals, thinking alternatively is often, if not always, necessary. Sometimes we can develop new cultivars that address emerging concerns. But just as often, existing cultivars can serve the same purpose as a threatened species, and are naturally immune to the perils they are experiencing. One such imperiled shrub is boxwood.

Because of its functionality, adaptability, and deer resistance, boxwood is one of the most utilized landscape plants in the world. Unfortunately, boxwood blight, a lethal disease caused by the fungus Calonectria pseudonaviculatum, threatens this iconic shrub. The disease, well established in Europe, has crossed the big pond and is now killing boxwood in North America.

Boxwood blight is a fungus spread by the transport of infected plants, then from infected plants to healthy plants via hedge shears, animals, and human touch. It is a slow but methodical spread that continues to widen. With that spread, plant breeders and researchers have been working to solve this problem, but it could be a very long time before it is eliminated.

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While blight is currently boxwood's biggest nemesis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has just sent notice of a new, more lethal threat to our beloved boxwood: the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). Box tree moth caterpillars feed primarily on boxwood and quickly kill boxwood plants when left unchecked. Brought to the U.S. on nursery plants shipped from Ontario, Canada, the APHIS has confirmed that the invasive pest is now present in multiple states.

Boxwood isn't having an easy time of it. Many will go to great lengths to contain this new pest and create blight-resistant cultivars, and that's important work for the survival of this popular plant. But a more immediate, and possibly one of the simplest solutions, is to use alternative shrubs with the same utility. Because these alternatives are not boxwood, they are immune to the issues that boxwood currently faces.

Two species with the greatest potential to be suitable boxwood substitutes are Ilex crenata, Japanese holly, and Ilex glabra, inkberry holly. Both have small, broad, evergreen leaves and dense branching that responds well to being sheared into hedges, globes, and spires.

Pictured right, clockwise from top left: Gem Box® Ilex glabra, Gem Box® Ilex glabra, Strongbox® Ilex glabra 'Ilexfarrowtracey' onla.org

Inkberry Holly Inkberry (Ilex glabra) is an Eastern North American native evergreen that is hardy in zones 5-9. Typically, it is a large plant maturing at 5 to 6 feet in height. It grows best in moist acid soils but is adaptable to most average garden soils. Rutgers University lists it as moderately deer resistant, being seldom severely damaged by deer.

A number of cultivars on the market are more compact; however, most tend to lose their leaves on the lower portion of the plant with age. Recently, two new selections have been introduced by Proven Winners® ColorChoice® that look and behave much more like boxwood.

The first selection is called Gem Box® Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'.

This plant was developed at Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan, where hundreds of seedlings were grown out and field evaluated over a ten-year period. During that time, any plants that developed bare stems were eliminated from the trial. In addition, plants that had winter burn or that were damaged by snow load were also destroyed. With time and the destruction of many plants, about a dozen individuals were selected, propagated, and trialed again both in containers and in the field. The very best of these plants was eventually chosen and introduced in the spring of 2015. The demand for Gem Box was so great that Spring Meadow had to hold off a year on shipping to build up a larger stock block. In 2016, thirty

thousand plants were shipped to growers. By spring of 2018, the sales jumped to just under 100,000 plants, and a good number more could have been sold if only there had been more plants. Obviously, there is a huge demand for a good boxwood alternative.

Gem Box inkberry holly has extremely dense branching, small glossy leaves, but most importantly, it retains its lower foliage, making it an excellent replacement for boxwood. With the initial flush of growth in the spring, the foliage exhibits an attractive cast of reddish-burgundy coloration. In the spring, if you look closely, you will find that it has small white flowers, and if you have a male pollinator nearby, you will also get small black fruit later in the summer. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are very noticeable. While the plants are naturally dense and rounded in habit, they respond wonderfully to pruning and be sheared in globes or hedges with round or squared-off edges.

Later, another inkberry boxwood substitute was introduced.

This selection, called Strongbox® Ilex glabra 'Ilexfarrowtracey', was developed by Mike Farrow of Maryland. We trialed this variety in our test field for over five years, and we were very impressed with its dense habit, dark green foliage, and superb winter hardiness. It has larger leaves than Gem Box and a more mounded habit, making it quite distinct. The foliage is thick and dense, even on the lower branches.

Japanese holly Ilex crenata is also a suitable boxwood alternative and is hardy in zones 6-8. Patti-o-Box® 'FarrowSK6' and Sky Box® 'Farrowone' Japanese holly (the latter formerly sold as Sky Pointer®) are also bred by Mike Farrow and naturally grow in a convenient, columnar habit. Both cultivars have shiny, dark leaves, tight upright branching, and are well suited for containers and smaller garden spaces.

And now, for something completely different...

Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles is a remarkable new broadleaf evergreen, and it is one of my favorite boxwood alternatives. It is an intergeneric hybrid between Pyracantha and Osteomeles.

It had no thorns, no flowers, and like a boxwood, can be sheared and shaped as desired. It reminds me of a 'Morris Midget' boxwood but with much faster growth. This new plant comes from Dr. Tom Ranney of North Carolina State University.

When left unpruned, it forms a thick, mounded evergreen mat, but with a bit of shearing can be formed into a ball, box, or a low hedge.

Initially, I did not think this plant would be hardy in Michigan and based on the parents, I listed it as a zone 7 plant. We have now overwintered it successfully in our test field for three years, and it has not missed a beat. It is certainly hardy to zone 6 and perhaps zone 5b.

While plant pests and diseases can be disruptive, they can also force us to think creatively and can bring new opportunities.

There are so many beautiful and useful plant species in the world, so we have lots of choices. When it comes to replacing boxwood, these selections fit the niche. B Tim Wood is the New Product Development Manager at Spring Meadow Nursery. He can contacted at Tim@SpringMeadowNursery.com. Photos courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery.

Pictured below, clockwise from top left: Ilex crenata Sky Box® 'Farrowone', Ilex crenata Patti-o-Box®, Ilex crenata Patti-o-Box®, Ilex crenata Sky Box® 'Farrowone' Opposite page: Juke Box® ×Pyracomeles

Your Go-To Reference Guide The 78-page, fullcolor Landscape Plants for Ohio features key terminology & planting info for popular evergreens, ferns, grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees.

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Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower This plant grows 12–18” tall and has deep purple flowers in early summer that are arranged in upward-facing clusters. Tolerates wet soil. Divide every two years to promote vigor.

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In Memoriam Brett Allan "Mooch" Reid, 58, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born April 1, 1963 in Lancaster and was the son of the late W. Allan Reid and Linda (Ruff) Reid. He was a 1981 graduate of Amanda Clearcreek High School where he excelled in football.

He was an avid supporter of the Amanda Clearcreek Athletics. He grew up working on his grandfather's farm and grew into a partner of Ruff 's Seed Farms. In 1989 he formed West Fairfield, Inc. and spent the last 32 years employing many youth in the area. He worked along side many valuable employees, his family and friends. He was a family man who loved to work on his land. He loved his animals, cars and boating. He enjoyed relaxing by his pond and adored everything about his family. He was a kind man that would do anything to help someone.

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He is survived by his wife, Susan (McCandlish) Reid; children, Alex (Brittany) Reid, Austin (Heather) Reid and Audra Reid; eight grandchildren; sister, Debbie (Frank) Cox and brother Craig (Ericka) Reid; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. He is also survived by his beloved four-legged companion, Scruffie.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2021 at the Taylor-Theller Funeral Home, 111 W. Main St., Amanda, Ohio 43102. Burial will follow in Amanda Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2021 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Amanda Clearcreek Athletic Boosters in Mooch's memory.

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The Ohio High School Landscape Olympics tests students’ skills through hands-on, competitive events designed by industry professionals. OHLO broadens the high school education experience and introduces students to the many opportunities offered by a career in the green industry.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCE Retaining quality employees is a priority for any business, and the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association is dedicated to building a strong workforce for our industry.

Through the OHLO sponsorship program, businesses can have a direct impact when it matters—when young adults are exploring their career options. More so, your involvement guarantees that your business’ name and brand are top of mind with this future workforce.

ONLA is anticipating attendance at 200 students from 20 schools. Excitement is already building for the fourth annual event. Your support will make OHLO 2021 bigger and better.

Thursday, October 14 & Friday, October 15, 2021 OSU ATI Campus, Wooster, OH Thursday Night Kick-Off Party Students and sponsors enjoy pizza and games Competition briefings and introductions Career Exploration Fair Connecting companies and students Broadening perceptions of the industry and its careers Fun Zone Activities and education for students when they are not competing in Friday’s events Awards Ceremony Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for individuals Team trophies Competitive Events: Compact Excavator Operation • Cost Estimation Hardscape Installation • Herbaceous Plant ID Irrigation • Knot Tying • Landscape Maintenance Landscape Plant Installation • Low Voltage Lighting Sales Presentation • Skid Steer Operation Surveying Instrument & Measurments Truck and Trailer Operation • Woody Plant Identification

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CALL FOR ENTRIES TO APPLY Your hard work deserves recognition. ONLA’s Landscape Awards program honors skilled professionals who are going above and beyond with their outstanding workmanship.

Eligible Projects Include: • Residential or Commercial, Design/Build or Maintenance • Seasonal Color, Container or Perennial Gardens • Theme Gardens or Retail Displays DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Learn more and submit your entry at onla.org/landscapeawards

TIPS FOR A WINNING ENTRY Invest in high quality photography.

The only way judges can evaluate your project is through photos, so make sure to submit the highest quality images possible. Hire a professional if needed.

Tell a captivating story.

Write your description as a narrative. Describe the project, your inspiration, the design and installation process, or the quirks or conditions imposed by the client and your creative solutions to issues.

Plant selection matters.

Materials should be well adapted and properly used. For example, a plant requiring full sun used in shade is an obvious flaw.

RECOGNITION Award winners will be notified by ONLA in November, 2021.

All award winners will be recognized through print or digital displays at ONLA events, in the March/April 2022 Buckeye magazine, and promoted through ONLA’s social media and regional consumer and trade media outreach.

Consider past projects.

Projects may be up to five years old at submission. In general, a more mature job will make a better display.

Client driven designs.

Client objectives are an important component in landscape design/build and judges take into account how you have incorporated your client’s wishes.

Submit projects in multiple categories If you enter the same project in more than one category, tailor your photos and written description. You are encouraged to reuse your application to submit entries in other state and national competitions

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WORKSITE VACCINATION CLINICS AVAILABLE

COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being offered by the Ohio Department of Health, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, OSU Extension, the Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs, and the Ohio Migrant Education Center. Clinics are open to all growers who employ migrant and seasonal farmworkers before July 30. Any employee can participate in a clinic and upon request, vaccines can be offered to employees’ family members as well.

If you are interested in hosting a clinic at your worksite, please contact Bobbi.Bell-Bartholomew@das.ohio.gov

OHIO GREEN INDUSTRY ADVOCACY DAY NOVEMBER 16, 2021 Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH Meet with state legislators and make your voice heard on issues critical to your business.

Your participation in this grassroots effort is more important than ever before!

The State of Ohio has stretched resources in a myriad of ways and there is a good chance that some agencies will resort to raising fees. And, since 2021 is a budget year, this even is the perfect time to influence discussions.

There will be a wave of new faces in the House and Senate due to term limits and the influence of the unprecedented turn out of voters this election. It is up to us to "show up", introduce ourselves, and reinforce our support.

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PREVENTING HEAT ILLNESS Gary Hanson, American Safety & Health

Each year, hundreds of employees who are required to work in hot environments or outside in direct sun light suffer heatrelated illnesses, ranging from heat cramps to heat stroke.

Summertime can pose serious risk to employees who work in greenhouses or outside in direct sunlight. Employees who will be at risk need to be protected.

There are precautions that should be taken anytime temperatures rise into the middle 80s and when physical labor is required.

Put together a plan to prevent heat stress, train your employees, monitor weather conditions, and have emergency procedures in place.

We recommend establishing a Heat Illness Prevention Program. I've listed a few tips below to get you started. You may also find the infographic on the next page helpful, along with other resources available for download from OSHA's website at osha.gov/heat-exposure.

Remember: Safety Has to be Proactive Not Reactive. If you have any safety problems or need help with your safety program, please call me on my cell at 330.495.3437 or at my office at 330.854.4577.

Tips for Protecting Your Employees from Heat Illness: •

Have employees gradually increase work loads. New employees may be especially at risk.

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Prevent Heat Illness at Work Outdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous.

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Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work.

New and returning workers need to build tolerance to heat (acclimatize) and take frequent breaks.

Follow the 20% Rule. On the first day, work no more than 20% of the shift’s duration at full intensity in the heat.

Increase the duration of time at full intensity by no more than 20% a day until workers are used to working in the heat.

Drink Cool Water Drink cool water even if you are not thirsty — at least 1 cup every 20 minutes.

Dress for the Heat Wear a hat and light-colored, loose-fitting, and breathable clothing if possible.

Take Rest Breaks Take enough time to recover from heat given the temperature, humidity, and conditions.

Watch Out for Each Other Monitor yourself and others for signs of heat illness.

Find Shade or a Cool Area Take breaks in a designated shady or cool location.

If Wearing a Face Covering Change your face covering if it gets wet or soiled.

Verbally check on others frequently.

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Watch for any other signs of heat illness and act quickly. When in doubt, call 911.

Take these actions:

Headache or nausea

Give water to drink

Weakness or dizziness

Remove unnecessary clothing

Heavy sweating or hot, dry skin

Move to a cooler area

Elevated body temperature

Cool with water, ice, or a fan

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Decreased urine output

Seek medical care if needed For more information: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) TTY 1-877-889-5627 www.osha.gov/heat Federal law entitles you to a safe workplace. You have the right to speak up about hazards without fear of retaliation. See https://www.osha.gov/workers for information about how to file a confidential complaint with OSHA and ask for an inspection.

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After a year of not meeting in person, ONLA is looking forward to bringing our industry together again!

We are eager to reConnect with you by offering a full day of continuing education, certification credit, vendor information, and networking in your backyard.

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Each conference will include numerous concurrent, one-hour education sessions. The education sessions may cover these topics: • • • •

Plant ID, plant care, new selections Landscape design and maintenance Retail and grower operations Pest and disease diagnostics and control

Sessions will offer continuing education credits from top accreditation organizations, including OCNT, ODA, LA CES, and more.

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DIAGNOSTIC WALKABOUTS Discuss how to find, diagnose, and control landscape pests during early mornings walks in a variety of public parks and green spaces.

Led by OSU Educators, these interactive, hands-on, in-the-moment experiences provide a unique alternative to traditional classes or passive reading. Attendees are invited to ask questions and take pictures for future reference. It’s an informal and comfortable learning experience.

Discussions are tailored to the audience, weather and time of year, and characteristics of the location—no two walkabouts are ever the same.

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