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CONTENTS

Excellence In Landscape Awards Project

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FOCUS: iLandscape Show Guide Issue

Knowing Native Plants 10

Part 2 in an ongoing series

Do You Want to Be the Most 24 Persuasive Person in the Room?

Lynne Franklin tells you how

What’s New in Turf Grass Weed Control?

34 Get ahead of your turf concerns before the season Midwest Groundcovers Unveils 38 Plant Introductions for 2017 Here are 10 of the highlights

iLandscape Show Guide for 2017

A pull-out section with all you need to know 53

Talking Plants with Mike Yanny Mike Yanny shares his knowlege and humor

15 Quick Tips to Help Manage Your Time A quick read that might save you some time

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Sustainable Landscape Calendar February 12 months of sustainable Landscape tips

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Member Profile

Caber Hill Advisors

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President’s Message — President

“The New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.

We can help write that story by setting goals” – Melody Beattie

I feel that every New Year brings us new opportunities, new

adventures, new challenges, new friends and new goals to meet. In December the ILCA board and ILCA committee chairs and co-chairs had the opportunity to get together and discuss how to help make committees run more efficiently, the future growth of committees and the goals they wish to pursue and how that will impact the strategic goals of ILCA going forward with our strategic planning. Each committee was tasked with thinking about what they do well, what they do not so well, what are their three main objectives moving forward and where they would like to be in the next few years. Having an idea of where you want to be in the future and setting up measureable goals to get there, has become very important with the newer three-year strategic planning that ILCA has developed and we are excited to see the committees add their goals to the mix.

Having goals that are truly measurable is what makes this plan a success. As we all know, not everything single wish list item can be achieved all at one time, so we look at the most important issues to grow our organization, what are the most important issues for the membership and what are the most important issues to the committees at this time and work on our plan from there. We will be working on writing this next chapter to add to the ever-growing book in late February.

February is also the month for one of my favorite events, iLandscape! I am always excited to see how the committees that work so hard to put this show together will surprise us from year to year. Kudos to them for keeping things fresh and fun!

You may have noticed that I keep coming back to the committees. Prior to being on the Board I was involved in many committees, so I can say firsthand how gratifying it is to work with groups that have such a huge impact on the association.

For any of you that are reading this that have not been lucky enough to be a part of one of these committees I strongly urge to look into it! Not only will you become an integral part of the success of ILCA, but I can almost guarantee you will make a new friend along the way.

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Our client desired a back yard retreat that was reminiscent of their travels to the southwest. They genuinely value the beauty and energy of natural stone and requested a functional design that featured several entertaining spaces to accommodate large groups and to incorporate many manmade and natural stone materials.

Our client expressed frustration with the back yard because the slope made the space troublesome and unsuitable for entertaining. We helped our client realize the opportunity the slope provided and potential for their dream entertainment space. The homeowners had several existing plants that they were emotionally connected to. We worked with them to incorporate as much existing plant material as possible.

Due to the tight space and minimal access to the back yard we had to be mindful when it came to staging the multi-level project and transporting materials. Only materials to be used each day were transported to the project to allow for workable space. Preparation was key to an efficient and successful project.

The layout work was meticulous and required utmost precision.

Varying heights of the entertainment spaces needed to meet perfectly as one small error could throw off the numbers. Not only did we have to be concerned about proper pitch of the patio space for drainage, but also the rise of two separate staircases.

With walls surrounding the entire hardscape, drainage was a concern. The village building code required that all water must flow to the back property line easement. The client did not want to see floor drains so we created a weep hole drainage system that blended seamlessly into the Rivercrest wall. A three foot wide drainage easement was created with river rock to accommodate the water runoff. An expansive draintile system was installed throughout the hardscape space.

Our client’s each had their own favorite products they wanted included in the project. It was a challenge to incorporate a diverse set of products in a small space. We achieved this by designing a powerful unifying theme of Rivercrest wall with Series 3000 accent stone to help carry similarity and colors throughout each of the spaces.

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Habitat Makeover: Adding Value to the

By Patrice Peltier

Boosting the habitat

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Landscape Architect Andy Stahr, principal of the ecological consulting firm, discussed the benefits of providing wildlife habitat during ILCA’s recent Impact Conference.

Stahr encourages “habitat makeovers” which he defines as creating a landscape that emphasizes plants and structures that wildlife can use. He designed a worksheet that walks people through an assessment of plants and features in the existing landscape and assists in developing a plan that uses mostly native plants and additional features that benefit wildlife. The worksheet also helps educate clients and creates a path for further habitat improvements, he says.

Why a habitat makeover?

Stahr speaks with reverence about how plants turn the sun’s energy into food that the rest of living beings can use.

Not just any plants will do, however, he says.

“Ninety percent of insects are specialists. They need specific plants for food,” he explains. For instance, Monarch butterfly caterpillars eat milkweed leaves while black swallowtail butterfly caterpillars eat plants in the parsley family.

“Many exotic plants do not provide food for native insects,” he explains.

To evaluate the habitat value of plants, Stahr developed a code to quantify a plant or group of plants’ wildlife value.

The code is expressed as the number of insects, pollinators, birds and mammals supported by a plant or group of plants. To demonstrate the importance of biodiversity in regard to wildlife, Stahr used the typical American lawn as an example. By his calculations, a Kentucky bluegrass lawn has a wildlife value of

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133. A lawn with five different turfgrass species, the wildlife value increases to 145. An unmown weedy lawn where the flowers and seeds are left has a wildlife potential of 616.

A traditional landscape composed of 15 species of nonnative trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials has a wildlife potential of 42value of 374, while a landscape of 15 native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials has a wildlife value of 1480, according to Stahr’s calculations.

Not all native plants are equal, Stahr points out. “There are a handful of native plants that are known havens for insects and birds,” he explains. These include plants in the genus Quercus (oaks), Asclepias (milkweed—included primarily for their value to monarchs), Rudbeckia (black-eyed Susans), Solidago (goldenrods) and Symphyotrichum (asters).

“Most species within these genuses of plants are powerful supporters of both leaf-eaters and pollinators,” he notes. Stahr offers a word of caution about Rudbeckia hirta. “I wouldn’t use this species in a garden or landscape setting because it is biennial and aggressive,” he says.

Doing a makeover

To begin a habitat makeover, Stahr recommends making a list of all the plant species on the property, separating natives from non-natives. “Keep a separate list of species that might be considered invasive,” he advises. “They can have significant negative impacts to biodiversity, which is the opposite of what we need for improved habitat,” he explains.

Because insects and birds need food during spring and fall migration as well as during summer and winter, Stahr looks for plants that provide flowers for pollinators in spring, summer and fall as well as plants that provide spring or fall fruits and edible seedheads.

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“The more diversity in layers, the more benefit there is to habitat value,” Stahr says. He outlines five layers: • Ground Layer—grasses, sedges, wildflowers and ground-spreading vines • Small/Medium Shrub Layer—shrubs less than 5 feet tall and climbing vines • Large Shrub Layer—Shrubs 5-15 feet • Understory Tree Canopy—Trees 15-30 feet tall • Overstory Tree Canopy—Trees taller than 30 feet The habitat value of a landscape can also be enhanced by adding a consistently maintained water source such as a birdbath or garden pond or a natural water feature. An alternative food source, such as a bird feeder that’s maintained with food appropriate for the bird species you want to attract, is another way Stahr suggests enhancing habitat.

Cover for protection and nest building can be provided through dense shrub groupings or standing dead trees, or it can be added using logs, brush piles or bird houses, Stahr explains. Leaving leaf litter over winter provides a place for native insects and their eggs to overwinter.

“If we remove all of this material for aesthetic purposes, we must realize we are also removing winter habitat,” he notes. “Leaving at least a portion of the dormant plant material in place through the winter and well into the following growing season ensures that these insects have protection to survive the winter.”

Reducing the use of chemicals is another step Stahr suggests for improving the habitat value of a landscape. “One of the largest groups of pollinating insects is beetles, who start their lives as grubs underground,” Stahr explains. “The common act of spreading ‘grub killer’ on our lawns and landscape beds can decimate one of the most important pollinators on the property.” (continued on page 12) The Landscape Contractor February 2018

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Special Feature (continued from page 11) Similarly, eliminating the use of non-organic fertilizers adds habitat value by removing chemicals that can be eaten by birds and other wildlife, Stahr says. “Ground-feeding birds can easily eat granular fertilizers when feeding on seeds and insects on the ground,” he notes. “Fertilizers also cause serious environmental issues in our streams and lakes, which reduces the habitat value of those areas.”

Creating continuous, unfragmented tracks of land is also a benefit for many species. Look for opportunities to connect smaller lots to a larger natural area such as a forest preserve or greenway, Stahr suggests. For clients who live in a subdivision or other community with a stormwater basin, Stahr recommends encouraging the client to talk to the homeowners association about naturalizing the basin instead of using turfgrass. “This will add habitat value to their property,” he says. (continued on page 14)

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Whatever the project—residential or commercial, green roof, stormwater basin, shoreline or parking lot—native plants can find a home, Stahr says. In turn, they can help create a home for a rich diversity of insects, birds and mammals to share.

What about nativars?

How do nativars, cultivated varieties of native species, contribute to a ‘habitat makeover’?

“It depends,” is restoration ecologist Andy Stahr’s answer. “Because it’s a cultivar, you’re giving up the genetic diversity of a native species,” he points out. Stahr also cautions that some so-called nativars are crosses between native and non-native plants.

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Women’s Networking Group —

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the Generation Gap, yet each new generation in the workplace prompts us to adapt to new ways of dealing effectively with employees, employers, colleagues and clients. Julie Proscia, partner in Smith Amundsen law firm, and Nicole Nault, manager of LafargeHolcim’s Fox River Decorative Stone division, led participants in pondering what this means in their work lives.

Each group began by discussing the characteristics of each generation.

Baby Boomers are known to be hardworking, competitive, and relatively loyal employees. In today’s workplace, they’re the ones with the experience, and often the power.

“Baby Boomers like to be acknowledged as individuals,” Nault noted. She says research suggests this may be the result of the massive number of people born in the Baby Boom generation. “This generation is so large it became important to them to be recognized as individuals,” Nault observed, noting this can be an effective way of motivating and rewarding Baby Boomers.

Baby Boomers grew up without technology, Proscia adds. To illustrate the unintended issues this can cause, Proscia told the group her mother sends texts using all caps because it’s easier for her. To Proscia, the messages feel like her mother is yelling at her. Proscia’s advice to Baby Boomer clients and colleagues is to beware of texting practices that make younger generations feel you’re yelling at them.

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Generation Xers often had two parents who worked. They grew up as “latch-key kids,” developing independence and self sufficiency at an early age.

“These folks can come off as arrogant, but they’re not.

They’re just independent,” Nault explains.

Because their parents were often absent due to work, Generation Xers place a greater priority on work-life balance. They also grew up as technology was becoming ever more present, Proscia points out.

“I think GenXers are trying to get it right, to pinpoint what’s important and to achieve work-life balance,” says Baby Boomer Debbie Martin, accounting manager at Tallgrass Restoration.

Millennials have grown up with the technology profusion, giving them a 24/7 mentality versus the more 9-to-5 work orientation of Baby Boomers. “This generation has always been interconnected. They only know a high-tech world,” Proscia says. They are more social and group-oriented and less defined by work. They also tend to switch jobs frequently. (continued on page 24)

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(continued from page 22) Millennials have grown up with the technology profusion, giving them a 24/7 mentality versus the more 9-to-5 work orientation of Baby Boomers. “This generation has always been interconnected. They only know a high-tech world,” Proscia says. They are more social and group-oriented and less defined by work. They also tend to switch jobs frequently.

Proscia notices these generational differences playing out among her clients.

“My Baby Boomer clients want me to come to their offices. Gen Xers want me to pick up the phone, and Millennials want me to e-mail or text them. They don’t want to do lunch. They don’t need the whole bonding thing,” she explains.

Appreciating the differences can require some re-thinking, Proscia admits, adding, “It takes a lot to understand one generation’s approach is not right or wrong.”

Communication can go a long way toward building bridges between generations, Nault says. One participant said she has a Millennial colleague who routinely texts her late in the evening. The participant thought this was disrespectful, yet Millennials often respond to situations immediately without the home/office boundaries older generations have, Nault notes. She suggested the problem be addressed by requesting the co-worker only contact her during office hours.

“The different generations need to communicate their preferences to each other,” Nault says. “But, you have to be prepared for that to open a discussion. The other person might tell you their preferences, too. Hopefully, in the end, (continued on page 26)

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It’s also important to test your assumptions, Nault says.

Millennials have a reputation for changing jobs frequently. That might not be a lack of loyalty so much as the reality of the college debt this generation often carries, Proscia notes. When Proscia graduated from law school, the interest on her student loan was 1.5%. In contrast, her 26-year-old niece pays 8.5% interest on her graduate school loan.

A Millennial faced with an annual salary increase of 1% may have to look for a new job just to keep pace with debt service, Proscia points out.

“You have to give them a place to grow, a reason to stay,” Vicky Brice, controller at Fiore Nursery and Landscape Supply, says.

Similarly, older generations often think Millennials need constant praise. “They need a trophy just for showing up,” the thinking goes.

Julie Adamski, a Millennial who works at Sod Solutions, offered a different point of view. She doesn’t need constant praise, she needs feedback that’s specific.

“Instead of my boss saying ‘good job’ all the time, it’s more helpful to hear, ‘Julie, you handled this aspect of the project really well,’” Adamski reports. “I also need to know exactly what I did wrong, instead of ‘that was horrible.’”

While Baby Boomers may think an annual review and a regular paycheck are sufficient feedback, younger generations may need more frequent feedback, Proscia points out. (continued on page 28)

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Women’s Networking Group — (continued from page 26) Brice agreed with the wisdom of more frequent feedback. “Imagine if you let someone continue doing a bad job for a whole year without saying anything until the annual review,” she said.

Although the generations tend to be motivated differently, “there’s nothing wrong with flat-out asking someone what motivates them or what they need to do their job,” Nault says. “Sometimes we assume we know. If you ask, then you can tailor your message or your plan based on their response.”

Some companies offer the ability to work remotely for certain jobs. “It’s a nice benefit that can save employees the time and money of commuting,” Brice says. She says her company is also looking at time-off benefits to attract younger workers without having to pay higher salaries.

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Instead of making assumptions about people based on their age, it’s important to value each person’s unique personality, skill set and experience, Nault says.

Several participants recommended team building exercises as a way to help co-workers appreciate each other’s strengths, Nault says.

Mentoring is another approach. “You have to look at it as a two-way street,” Nault suggests. Veteran employees may show younger people the ropes of the workplace, while younger people may teach their elders how to navigate technology. Each person may look at the other and think, “How is it possible you don’t know this,” Nault says, recalling a time her father asked for help using the OnDemand function on his television.

“It’s got to be give and take,” she adds. “You have to encourage the attitude that we’re going on this journey together.”

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Special Feature

Tree Selections for a Changing Climate

by Heather Prince

As the reality of climate change

begins to more profoundly affect the landscapes where we live and work, researchers are studying how tree species respond and are working to identify and develop selections that can adapt. Dr. Bert Cregg, associate professor of horticulture at Michigan State University, and Nancy Buley, communications director for wholesale grower J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. gave a detailed and informative presentation at the 2016 iLandscape conference on the future of urban trees.

Dr. Cregg described the trials and research he has been developing regarding the impacts of climate change on trees, specifically those species commonly chosen for the urban landscape.

“Trees are long-lived organisms, at least we hope they are, and so we need to pay attention to what’s coming down the pike,” stated Cregg. “We’re looking at a 5 to 6 degree Celsius increase in the Chicagoland area,” predicted in the next 50 to 60 years. Not only will the Midwest get warmer, we’ll also likely become wetter. Using climate models that have looked at best and worst-case scenarios, by 2040 Illinois could either resemble the weather found in Arkansas and Mississippi or as extreme as eastern Oklahoma and Texas. How will our trees cope?

“Eighty percent of our population live in cities,” cited Cregg. “We can think of urban trees sort of being the canary in the coal mine when we think about global climate change.

They’ve experienced it.” A recent study of five Chicago suburban tree populations found that between 25 and 45 30

percent of urban forests are at risk due to climate change.

That means that a significant portion of our street trees may not survive the challenge of a changing climate in the next few decades. There are several species on the southern edge of their natural range, such as spruce, that will take a hit as temperatures get warmer and weather becomes more extreme. Cregg feels that we’re “likely to see an increase of, as time goes on, these early spring or late winter warmups where things begin to break bud. And then we get a frost, and therefore frost damage.

That’s almost certainly going to be more frequent.”

The impacts of climate change on trees include drought, heat, flooding, pests, and winter injury. Drought and higher temperatures may seem obvious responses to climate change. However, with wetter weather comes more flooding events. As winters warm, pest ranges expand and they may not be killed off by cold. Trees, already stressed by extremes, become more vulnerable to pest populations. Unfortunately, Cregg explained, we will likely continue to see extreme winter events like the polar vortexes of 2014 and 2015. Trees respond abruptly to extremes, not averages, so a period of deep cold can kill off more sensitive species. “You’re planting something that’s going to live, you hope, 30, 40, 50 years. How many of these events are they likely to encounter?” speculated Cregg.

So how do organisms respond to changes in their environment? (continued on page 32)

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Special Feature adaptable across a wide range. Nancy Buley has a long list of tried and tested trees for urban landscapes. We’ll look at a few choices that are readily available and easily fit into urban and suburban plantings.

A key element of the Schmidt company’s efforts to develop new trees for our changing climate is to send new trees for trial and evaluation at 37 different sites around the country, from North Dakota to Georgia. Trees are trialed for at least three years, but Schmidt prefers five to seven years of evaluation and feedback from evaluators to determine good selections.

Buley also observed that “Our customers test with their checkbooks. They’ll try five or ten of a new tree introduction. If it’s successful, they’ll order more for next year. If it continues to perform well, they’ll buy more.”

By examining sales data by customer location, the team at Schmidt found that the patterns in what customers bought also reflected the most successful tree selections. For example, Buley took a look at the sales of Acer rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ or Redpointe® maple. She found that the top 200 customers in the last three years for this maple ranged from Canada to Georgia, across the Great Plains and to the West Coast.

This reflects the broadly adaptable nature of this tree.

Another favorite for adaptability to future climatic conditions are oaks. “Native oaks – they’re great trees!” enthused Buley. “They are genetically diverse, adapted across broad and varied native ranges, and are ripe for cultivar development.” They provide a lot of environmental benefits, and support many pollinators. “Something to keep an eye on for urban trees of the future, is native trees that have had cultivars selected from them. The cultivar gives you proven performance records and there isn’t the seedling variability. Seedling variability is great in some cases, but sometimes you don’t want variability, you want predictability,” observed Buley. Schmidt has developed some oak hybrids and cultivars and found them to be extremely successful across a broad range of zones. Buley highlighted the Beacon® oak as a cultivar of swamp white oak that is narrowly columnar, perfect for urban uses. One challenge with some (continued on page 34) The Landscape Contractor February 2018

(continued from page 30) They can either adapt using evolutionary change; migrate to a more favorable situation; or individuals can acclimate and physiologically change. Since trees can’t get up and move, it’s important to find species that can adapt or acclimate. Looking to southern climates is not without risk. Some have said if “Chicago’s going to become like Texas, let’s get plants from Texas and plant them up here,” observed Cregg. That strategy is not without risk, including the introducing of invasives. There are several species of plants with broad ranges that grow in the Midwest as well as the South.

Cregg’s research asked the question – are some plants better at acclimating and adapting than others?

Cregg and his research team looked at six kinds of commonly planted street trees.

They grew potted samples in three greenhouses, one at ambient or normal temperatures, one at 5 degrees Celsius above ambient, and one at 10 degrees above ambient. They then examined the leaves for physiological changes. They found swamp white oak grown at higher temperatures shifted their peak photosynthesis rates to subsequently higher temperatures. The team also found that red maple and honeylocust had more stomatal density in some selections which meant the leaves had a better ability to transpire. The Callery pear and the swamp white oak also developed thinner leaves which meant the leaves transfer heat and cool themselves more efficiently. The team then planted out tree selections in a street median to simulate the urban heat island effect and in a park that mimicked a suburban or rural location.

The Callery pear and the swamp white oak demonstrated the highest levels of photosynthesis and demonstrated their toughness and adaptability. Still, tree responses to temperature are complex and should continue to be studied. “As much as we try to predict what’s going to happen, it remains a difficult thing,” stated Cregg. There are myriad factors at play with plants and climate change. “Diversifying is going to be the key.”

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Special Feature (continued from page 32) oak species is that they can be too large for an urban application. One solution is the Urban Pinnacle® oak, an improved variety of bur oak that has a more narrow, refined shape and matures to a smaller size than is typical of the species.

In addition to selecting within a species for improved cultivars, growers and plant breeders also cross species for increased vigor and favored characteristics. “Oaks are very friendly creatures, they’re very social. They crossbreed freely, and so they’re really good trees for cultivar development,” observed Buley. “We concentrate on oaks because they are very resilient, very adaptable, and their whole genetic makeup means there are a lot of opportunities for development.” She highlighted Crimson Spire® oak as a standout cross between English oak (Q. robur) and white oak (Q. alba) with a tightly columnar habit.

Elms are also exceptionally adaptable to temperature and moisture fluctuations. Much work has been done with both American elms and hybrid elms to ensure resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Elms currently sold are exceptionally resistant to this devastating fungal disease. Within cultivars of American elm, Buley noted Jefferson elm as a standout.

This elm retains the elegant form expected of the species with exceptional disease resistance.

A couple of underutilized trees were noted by Buley for adaptability. Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) is a tough,

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resilient performer, and she recommended ornamental crabapples, specifically Royal Raindrops® as great choices for small lots and under power lines. These are trees that city foresters have been planting with great success and are proven to withstand drought and heat.

Natives are a hot topic of discussion. Schmidt and Buley find them a valuable resource for developing new tree selections. However, challenging urban conditions mean natives may not be the best choice. Buley commented, “The cultivars are more likely to thrive regardless of what conditions you throw at them.” American hornbeam is a tough, adaptable tree that’s being selected. Buley suggested the cultivars Rising Fire™ and Native Flame® as good selections for smaller trees with excellent fall color. She pointed out the Shawnee Brave® bald cypresses that were growing in planters at the conference center as an example. The straight species might not thrive surrounded by concrete, but the cultivar is surviving and doing well.

Cregg and Buley provided a valuable overview of what is in store for trees in the next few decades as temperatures warm, seasons get wetter, and extreme weather becomes more common. Scientists will continue to study how plants react to this new and evolving ‘normal’. They also demonstrated that there are many great trees that are heat, drought, and cold tolerant and can grace our streets and yards for many years to come. (continued on page 36)

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Quercus robur x Q. alba ‘Crimschmidt’

Zone: 3 Height: 55 feet Spread: 25 feet Shape: narrow pyramidal to oval Foliage: dark glossy green Fall color: yellow Fruit: small acorn Notes: “Very narrow compared to species and has very small acorns,” commented Buley. “Less litter and more compact, so better for avenues and city plantings.”

Zone: 4 Height: 45 feet Spread: 15 feet Shape: columnar, tightly fastigiate Foliage: dark green to bluish green Fall color: rusty red Notes: resistant to powdery mildew, good choice for small lots, screening applications

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Special Feature Ulmus americana ‘Jefferson’

Jefferson elm Zone: 4 Height: 70 feet Spread: 50 feet Shape: vase shape with arching limbs Foliage: dark green Fall color: yellow Notes: “Has very good form. It’s more manageable than some others and we’re finding it’s getting a lot of acceptance by growers,” commented Buley.

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Corylus colurna

Turkish hazel Zone: 4 Height: 45 feet Spread: 30 feet Shape: pyramidal Foliage: green Fall color: yellow Notes: drought and heat tolerant, pH adapted. “This one’s been around for a long, long time and city foresters have been recommending it,” pointed out Buley. “It’s one that’s very adaptable and ought to be considered more as we try to have a more diverse city forest.”

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Special Feature Malus ‘JFS-KW5’

Royal Raindrops® crabapple Zone: 4 Height: 20 feet Spread: 15 feet Shape: upright, spreading Foliage: purple, cutleaf Fall color: orange-red Flower: bright pinkish red, petal center fading to white Fruit: red, ¼”, persistent Notes: one of the few red-foliaged crabapples with good fall color, exceptionally disease resistant. “This tree does very well in a wide range of climates,” commented Buley.

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Carpinus caroliniana ‘Uxbridge’

Rising Fire™ American hornbeam Zone: 4 Height: 30 feet Spread: 15 feet Shape: upright, narrow Foliage: medium green Fall color: red to orange Notes: Ontario, Canada seed source, consistently bright fall color

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Special Feature Carpinus caroliniana ‘JFS-KW6’ Native Flame® American hornbeam Zone: 4 Height: 30 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: upright, oval Foliage: green Fall color: red Notes: consistent fall color, adaptable small tree

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Taxodium distichum ‘Mickelson’

Shawnee Brave® bald cypress Zone: 5 Height: 55 feet Spread: 20 feet Shape: narrowly pyramidal Foliage: green, deciduous needles Fall color: rusty orange Notes: “It’s been a very successful cultivar of a native tree. Very handsome and very drought and heat tolerant,” commented Buley.

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Garden Speak — Practical Plant Evaluations

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Catmint

(Nepeta—pronounced NEP-eh-tah) is a workhorse in the perennial garden. You’ve no doubt seen big drifts of lavender-flowered catmint paired with Knock Out® roses in home and commercial landscapes. This plant combo has been the darling of many designers over the past decade.

It’s no wonder that catmints are popular—these easy care, free-flowering plants have fragrant foliage and abundant, pollinator-attracting blossoms in shades of mauve, blue, purple, lavender and white. Deer, rabbits and insects leave them alone but they are magnets for ruby-throated hummingbirds and butterflies. What’s not to like?

With their billowy flowers, catmints are used to soften paths and patios and they are good companions for many other perennials such as Coreopsis, Echinacea, Phlox and day lilies.

They perform in cottage gardens, perennial gardens, rock gardens, naturalistic plantings and in formal settings where they can create a low hedge.

“It’s such a versatile plant,” says Richard Hawke, plant evaluation manager and associate scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “The flowers are amazing, the foliage is

wonderful and they work with so many things.” Since 1999, Hawke has trialed nearly 50 different Nepeta species and cultivars. While he laments that some catmints have been overused, it was his appreciation for the genus that spurred him on to trial as many types as possible.

The most recent four-year trial examined ornamental qualities, ease of growth, hardiness, and disease and pest resistance.

Catmints generally prefer full sun, and well-drained alkaline soil.

A bonus is that they tolerate the bitterly cold winters in the upper Midwest. (Many Nepeta species and cultivars grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. The trials took place in Zone 5b at the Garden.) As advocates for easy-care plants, Hawke and other staff provided only minimal care, which allowed the plants to thrive or fail under natural conditions.

“The silvery gray-green foliage works with so many plants and any other flower color,” Hawke said. “They can be massed, they’re great in a container, they’re good as a ‘one-off’ (specimen), and they’re a huge pollinator plant. The bees go crazy over it. And, they flower for a long time, generally speaking.”

Catmints are members of the mint family, and as such,

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Cat’s Meow have scented leaves. The genus Nepeta contains about 250 species of perennials and a few annuals, all of which are native to Europe, Asia and Africa. Wild catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an unassuming plant with sprays of small white flowers and leaves that offer a powerful attraction for cats. It can be found in every state and is not typically used in gardens because of its aggressive nature. Other catmint species also attract felines, but in a lesser fashion.

The mauve-flowered catmint of many gardens is Nepeta xfaassenii, a sterile hybrid of N. racemosa x N. nepetella.

Nepeta racemosa boasts cultivars such as ‘Walker’s Low’ and is native to the Caucasus, Turkey and northern Iran.

Given its origins, you can see why it tolerates drought, as well as dry and shallow, rocky soil. “Like anything that’s a Mediterranean-type plant, they don’t like a lot of moisture or fertilizing,” Hawke said.

Some catmints are notorious at self-sowing, but the cultivars Walker’s Low and Junior Walker are both sterile.

Although some landscapers contend that the plants flop as the season progresses, Hawke explains that new growth emerging

Nepeta ‘Novanepjun’

from the base simply pushes the old stems outward. “They’re full of flowers and can hold water and that’s why they go down. That’s fairly common but they are self-maintaining— the new growth erases the look of the fallen stems.”

Plants can be cut back after their first flush of flowers.

The new growth begins to appear at the base a month into bloom. “If it’s a big landscape where you don’t have to worry about all that, you don’t have to cut the plants back,” he said.

“In other situations, when stems become floppy and flower production wanes, cut or shear them back by half.”

Catmints tend to rebloom well with or without deadheading, Hawke said. He has experimented with cutting the plants back, but found that it doesn’t really increase the number of blooms.

“The plants just look better because of new growth.”

One that didn’t make the cut, but might be good as an annual, is Nepeta cataria ‘Lemon Pledge.’ “It’s a true catnip and it can draw cats,” Hawke said. “It’s low—about 16 inches tall and wide with lavender blue flowers and foliage that was so intensely lemon. Such a nice plant, but it died after a few years.”

Here are some of Hawke’s favorites:

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Garden Speak — Practical Plant Evaluations N. racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ The cultivar name is deceiving. At 30 inches tall and three feet wide, this plant is not low, Hawke said. “It’s named after a garden in Ireland.”

Sterile lavender-blue flowers, rated as excellent, appeared from mid-May to late September. Although it’s been around for years, Hawke said, “I still think highly of the plant.” He cautions that some plants sold today are not really ‘Walker’s Low,’ so it’s buyer beware! “Some plants sold as ‘Walker’s Low’ are inferior. ‘Walker’s Low’ is a wand of flowers from top to bottom.

It’s not just the upper 6 to 8 inches of stem. It’s much more prolific in flower than most of them.” During peak bloom, foot-long billowy plumes cover the foliage. (photo on page 46)

Nepeta ‘Novanepjun’ (Junior Walker™) “This compact Nepeta retains the nonreseeding quality of its popular parent plant, ‘Walker’s Low,’” Hawke said.

The blue-green foliage provides a nice contrast to the lavender-blue flowers that appear from mid-May through September. The plant grew 22 inches tall by three feet wide. (photo on page 47)

Nepeta ‘Joanna Reed’ At two feet tall and four feet wide, ‘Joanna Reed’ blooms from mid-spring to late fall.

The flowers, rated as excellent, appear over dusty-green leaves. “Many of the catmints are really just variations on a theme,” Hawke said. “None are stunningly different. This one is a nice violet blue and was the longest blooming, from mid-May to late October. That is her claim to fame.”

Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ At 30 inches tall and 48 inches wide, ‘Six Hills Giant’ puts on a spectacle from late spring to late fall. “It’s a great plant. I didn’t think it necessarily bloomed longer than others, but it’s certainly one of the top plants in the evaluation.” Hawke calls it the archetypal catmint by which all others should be judged. A vigorous sterile hybrid, ‘Six Hills Giant’ produces fragrant lavender-blue flowers. (photo on page 47)

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“This is a short one at 10 inches tall,” Hawke said. The low-growing, compact plant can spread to 30 inches wide and is covered with purple-blue flowers that were rated as good. Blooms from early spring to mid-summer with gray-green foliage.

The common name for this sometimes hard-to-find species is Greek catmint. In the trial garden, the big and bold stems reached 4 feet tall and wide. “It didn’t look like the other Nepetas, which is one of the reasons I liked it.” Leaves are green to gray-green and the half-inch long lavender flowers generously cover the spikes from early summer into early fall.

‘Select Blue’ catmint is a sterile hybrid (N. racemosa x N. nepetella). “This one did really well in the trial,” Hawke said. The plant grows 14 inches tall and 30 inches wide and blooms from late spring to mid-fall. The leaves are dusty gray. Hawke gave it points for the lavender flowers that boast dark calyces.

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Garden Speak — Practical Plant Evaluations Nepeta x faassenii ‘Early Bird’ The name is certainly appropriate for this catmint, which began flowering weeks before most others in the trial. After one mild winter, the flowers appeared in early April. “It’s not necessarily well known, but it has pretty much seven months of bloom. It was really quite good.” It has a tidy, low spreading habit (15 inches tall and five feet wide), which makes for an exceptional ground cover.

Nepeta subsessilis ‘Sweet Dreams’ Nepeta subsessilis ‘Sweet Dreams’ Pink flowers with burgundy bracts set this catmint apart from the rest. “It has grey-green leaves but with a different feel—they’re bigger and I like that aspect,” Hawke said. The trumpet-shaped flowers are one-inch long, which is large compared to other catmints. Plants bloomed from early June to late September. This catmint tolerates partial shade and moist soils. One downside is that plants hold onto the spent flowers, which turn brown. Prevent that look by deadheading after the first flush of flowers.

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Early Bird’

Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’André Chaudron’

] Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’André Chaudron’ In the trials, the plants grew three feet tall and wide and were covered with loose whorls of lavender-blue flowers that were rated excellent. Bloom time is from early summer to midfall. “It can be a little aggressive,’ Hawke said. Plants can self-sow so shearing before they go to seed can prevent extra maintenance.

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Nepeta xfaassenii ‘Purrsian Blue’

Nepeta xfaassenii ‘Purrsian Blue’ Who could pass up a catmint with that name? The plants are compact at 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. “I really like the lavender blue flowers—they’re a little bluer than those on ‘Junior Walker,’” Hawke said. A long season of bloom and its carefree habit make ‘Purrsian Blue’ a good companion for many pink-flowered perennials.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:15am – 11:30am Live at the Garden Stage!

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PETE NELSON Star of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters THE TREEHOUSE LIFE Learn about Pete’s pathway to a unique, tree-centric career. Pete will discuss his most remarkable projects and the lessons he’s learned in 30 years as a professional treehouse designer/builder. He’ll also share his philosophy of managing a small, family business and strategies for bringing the magic of the treehouse life to his clients, guests, and staff.

ABOUT PETE NELSON “The Treehouse Guy” Pete Nelson is the star of Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters. Pete runs Nelson Treehouse and Supply, the company responsible for designing and building some of the world’s most incredible treehouses. He and his wife, Judy, currently own and operate Treehouse Point in Washington State, a retreat featuring a half dozen treehouses for guests to rent.

With a reputation for limitless imagination and incomparable skills, Pete is widely known as the best treehouse builder in the world. Living by the motto “if you dream it, you can build it,” he constantly pushes his clients’ treehouse expectations to the max. With an arsenal of experience Pete continues to design and build treehouses the world has never seen before.

Pete also teaches people how to safely design and build their own treehouses. He has shared his breadth of knowledge in the coffee-table staple New Treehouses of the World and Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living out on a Limb. His latest book titled Be in a Treehouse details the technical aspects of building in the trees along with showcasing treehouses from all over the world. His creations have been featured on countless TV shows and newspaper articles. He continues to challenge himself and his team to build the most luxurious lifestyles in the lofty heights of trees around the world.

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UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

THANKS TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR!

Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

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wednesday education

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 EDUCATION One fee, three days.

Below are the educational sessions for Wednesday, January 31, 2018 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM UTOPIA CD

Perennials From Spring to Fall Stephanie Cohen, Author & Speaker With thousands of perennials to choose from, the task can be overwhelming for landscape professionals. Join Stephanie, the “Perennial Diva”, as she shares perennial garden basics, sequential color through the year, perennial bed maintenance, incorporating color with more than just flowers and her top ten tried and true perennials. You’ll walk away with tips to give your client the color they want, within their budget.

NIRVANA

Talking Trends and the Plants that Go With Them!

Jeff Gibson, Ball Horticultural Company; Seth Reed, GrowIt!; Mason Day, GrowIt! Mason Day and Seth Reed of GrowIt! team up with Jeff Gibson of Ball Horticultural Company to fill you in on what’s happening in the consumer landscape. Listen to the GrowIt! guys serve up insightful data on the latest trends, while Jeff talks about the specific plants that fill those trendy needs.

The one-two punch you need this spring.

EUPHORIA

Outdoor Living Trends Joe Rabione, Belgard Joe will discuss current design trends in the ever expanding category of outdoor living. He will discuss its universal appeal and reasons for why this is, as well as how millennials are driving the movement toward clean modern lines and textures. Attendees will learn how outdoor living has become an expectation for consumers, and how the features such as fire pits, fire places, outdoor kitchens, showers, and even hanging beds, are reshaping how consumers integrate their indoor spaces with their outdoor environments.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM UTOPIA AB

Employee Triage: An Integrated View of Recruitment, Retention, and Removal Steven Cesare, Speaker All too often, managers view these three key employee functions independently rather than as a rhythmic composite. This presentation shares value-added procedures for adopting a cohesive people plan that takes into consideration: encouraging bad employees to leave a company, constantly soliciting the influx of new employees, and developing valid mechanisms to keep their highly-talented employees engaged, fulfilled, and retained.

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Sustainable Landscapes: Specifications and Custom Growing Grace Koehler, Andy Stahr, Pizzo Nursery This session will focus on aligning the specification process with the production schedules of native plants. Most aren’t aware that some native species can take years for them to be ready, while others are often readily available. Attendees will learn how to write specs that match up with native plant availability, size of plants and overall timing for successful native projects.

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Influencing Company Culture Anne Mino, RedBud, LLC; Vanessa Mueller, Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. Recent surveys have found that 68% of workers are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work. Disengagement is impacting your bottom line and customer service negatively. In this workshop, attendees will define the nature of that impact and suggest affordable ways to make positive changes in the culture of your organization thus creating a better company culture from within.

Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects

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Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

EUPHORIA

Hardscape Restoration—What Is It and How to be Profitable Performing It Jay Krech, SEK Surebond Hardscape Restoration is a relatively new service that contractors can offer their customers. This revenue stream is highly profitable and easy to implement, that any contractor can capitalize on.

Please check the directional signage for courses that qualify for ISA credits.

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Three Key Principles to Create More Profit, More Free Time, and Organically Grow a Great Company Domenic Chiarella, 7 of 7 BEST Business and Life Strategies, LLC

NIRVANA

Plants with Style: A Plantsman’s Choice for a 21st Century Garden Kelly Norris, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Gardeners need chic, sustainable, thriving plants for modern lifestyles. Plants after all are the very essence of fashionable gardening. In this spirited, provocative lecture, 20-something plantsman Kelly Norris calls for a garden revolution: out with boring plants and in with stylish alternatives that captivate and enthrall. A passionate horticulturist and lifelong gardener, Kelly is the ideal guide to the botanical riches available to today’s gardeners. Let Plants with Style guide you to the plants that will provide a richer, more fulfilling connection between humans and landscapes.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM UTOPIA CD

New and Emerging Insect and Disease Problems Stephanie Adams, The Morton Arboretum This presentation will introduce and give updates on different insect and disease problems seen in the landscape, as well as some “on the horizon” pests and diseases.

Field diagnostic techniques and management suggestions will also be covered. Some of the topics will include: white pine blister rust, viburnum leaf beetle, fireblight, thousand cankers of black walnut, emerald ash borer, spruce needle casts, oak galls, bacterial leaf scorch, bur oak blight, brown marmorated stink bug, and more.

Creating a documentation process is imperative within any growing organization.

Few of us remember everything we fail to write down… and having staff amplifies that by a number too difficult (and scary) to contemplate.

Creating an easy to understand, easy to implement, streamlined documentation process that everyone in your organization can follow, will give companies more profits and more free time.

NIRVANA

Sixteen Together

wednesday education

There’s a business in hardscape restoration, and we’ll discuss all aspects of it including sales & marketing, bidding, lead generation, and proper equipment selection. We’ll also demonstrate cleaning, sanding and sealing of hardscapes.

Roy Diblik, Northwind Perennial Farm Sixteen plants have changed Roy Diblik’s life forever. Actually, the life changing moment was not just these sixteen plants, but how these plants work as members of the garden community. Let Roy introduce you to his sixteen friends and hear about how these friends work together to make the garden more than the sum of its individual parts.

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Permeable Pavement—Have No Fear!

Jennifer Schaff, County Materials Corporation Permeable pavement is porour urban surface which catches precipitation and surface runoff, storing it in the stone reservoir and providing an opportunity to infiltrate into the soil below. This presentation will address how to properly install PICP, the current research on maintenance, what works and how frequently it’s needed. Attendees will also learn how PICP performs in the northern winter climates, highlighting project installations in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

YOU CAN WIN! $30,000 in cash prizes and more!

All attendees at iLandscape can enter to win prizes on the day(s) they attend.

Wednesday-Thursday-Friday prize giveaways will include: cash prizes, drones, Chicago Wolves party deck, indoor skydiving, hot air balloon ride, 55” LED TV’s, Weber Spirit E-210 gas grills, Apple iPad and watch, the Signature Room gift card, Home Depot gift cards, and more!

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clases en español

CLASES EN ESPAÑOL Spanish language classes are free!

La Asociación de Contratistas de Paisaje de Illinois (ILCA) se complace en invitarlo al espectáculo iLandscape del 31 de enero al 2 de febrero de 2018. El espectáculo se llevará a cabo en el fabuloso Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center & Hotel, ubicado en Schaumburg, Illinois. El estacionamiento es GRATUITO y solo cuesta $ 25 de admisión por los tres días !!!!! ($25 cuando compre el boleto antes del 8 de enero de 2018, $35 después del 8 de enero).

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31, 2018

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2018

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

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Earn Your Customer’s Confidence Before You Try to Sell Your Products & Services

Jobsite Productivity Juan Calderon, Auggie Rodriguez, Unilock

Ed Gomez, Red Oaks Landscape Contractors

This class will discuss jobsite logistics and best practices used to achieve a productive working jobsite. The use of new tools and processes to both display and execute your workmanship will be the main focus. We will cover everything from jobsite planning to installation completion and everything in between. Get ready to see your jobsite in a

Get to know your customer’s needs & wants so that you don’t try to sell them the wrong products. Don’t let projects sell by itself by offering a low price—we will show you strategies you can use to win customers for a lifetime. Overcome the fear of providing services to potential customers due to broken or limited English language. whole new way!

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Maximizing Profits Through Sales and Marketing Juan Calderon, Auggie Rodriguez, Unilock This class will focus on the following three components of your business; Sales, Marketing, and Profits, and is designed to elevate and develop your exiting techniques.

We will examine each component and relate them to your bottom line while providing innovative ideas and best practices for each.

We will discuss a range of sub-topics including: sales preparation & presentation, upselling, social media presence, website best practices, and many others.

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Hidden Gems: Top 10 Plants for Landscaping & Plant Care Lisa Smith, RYCO Landscaping; Moshe Pinargote, Chicago Botanic Garden Little changes can make a big impact. These eye catching gems grow very well in our climate and are easy to maintain. Take a walk through our virtual garden with horticulturalist Lisa Smith of RYCO Landscaping to learn how these ten simple beauties can be integrated into gardens, creating vibrant elegance that will draw and inspire visitors to linger.

Wednesday, January 31st • 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Come rock with us at iLandscape 2018!

wednesday night party

FREE ILANDSCAPE SHOW PARTY

Get ready for a fun party featuring Wedding Banned!

Gather with your friends, colleagues or customers for hors d’oeuvres and drinks, along with some great music.

Wedding Banned plays 80’s and 90’s music along with other guilty pleasures that take you back to great times in your life. Hailing from Chicago, via Gas City Indiana, Wedding Banned has a unique show that combines music, audience interaction and comedy.

If you want to have one of those, “you should have been there” nights, come and see Wedding Banned at iLandscape!

Roaming Gnomes

WANTED! Find a roamin’ gnome and collect your reward Gnomes will be hiding among the booths at iLandscape. Find one and collect your $200 reward. Gnomes will be hidden each day.

In addition, one Golden Gnome will be hiding with a bounty of $500. *Exhibitors, committee members, staff, and other gnomes are not eligible to collect the reward

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thursday education

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 EDUCATION One fee, three days.

Below are the educational sessions for Thursday, February 1, 2018.

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM UTOPIA CD

50 Shades of Green: Proven Ways to Make More Money with Less Guys, No Guys or the Wrong Guys!

of the mixed garden, as well as mixed garden designs, vignettes, and combinations will be highlighted. Learn from an artist and keen plants woman about creating gorgeous and environmentally sound mixed gardens.

NIRVANA

Lifting the Shroud of Secrecy on Japanese Gardens Karen Szyjka, Chicago Park District, John Powell, North American Japanese Garden Association, Tim Gruner, Anderson Japanese Gardens What do you know about the philosophy, design, and management of real Japanese gardens? A panel of experts will discuss the history, symbolism, intention, and vision used to develop the layout and design of Japanese gardens. The horticultural skills, artistic approaches, and American interpretation of this gardening style will also be discussed. Highlights of local and national Japanese gardens will be used as examples.

Bill Arman, Ed LaFlamme, Harvestor Consulting Group It’s time to get off your hamster wheel, step back and figure out what’s making you money and what’s not! This fast paced, hardhitting session will be peppered with real world examples and practical advice that works. Attendees will learn dozens of ways to save time, reduce costs and optimize profits. You’ll also gain powerful estimating and pricing strategies, practical solutions to work smarter and eliminate time waster and other ideas to reduce your overhead.

UTOPIA AB

The Plant-Soil-Water Continuum is “ONE Picture not THREE” Larry Cammarata, Certified Consultants Ltd. Develop and gain a full understanding of how water in the landscape influences soils and plants in a powerfully positive or negative way. We must understand and then build a landscape design and management strategy that truly grasps how all three elements combine to provide healthier landscapes. A misunderstanding of water can put the landscape professional knee-deep in problems. Grab this life preserver and thrive.

SCHAUMBURG BALLROOM WEST

The Well-Designed Mixed Garden: Building Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals & Bulbs Tracy Disabato-Aust, Author & Speaker This interesting and informative lecture discusses the design fundamentals of border building using a wide palette of plant material. How do we effectively combine the plethora of woody and herbaceous plants available today? Design steps, color, texture, form, design principles of order, unity, and rhythm, garden art, maintenance

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Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM NIRVANA

Professional Secrets to Container Gardening Jennifer Brennan, Chalet Landscape, Nursery & Garden Center Learn what the professionals use to create containers and planters that last throughout the growing season looking great without a lot of extra maintenance. Products for consistent nutrients, water retention, and disease and insect control will be divulged. This presentation will be loaded with trade secrets from trained professionals. Shhh, keep them a secret!

SCHAUMBURG BALLROOM WEST

Garden Design Philosophy Piet Oudolf, Author & Speaker Piet Oudolf’s garden designs are symbols of how nature can be interpreted and amplified in our gardens. Piet has designed some of this country’s most iconic gardens—including, Lurie Garden in Millennium Park and The High Line in New York. His work has established a new perspective on garden design that encompasses combinations of native and ornamental plants in unique and surprising ways.

Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects

Understanding the Environmental Impact of Landscape Maintenance Doug Soldat, University of Wisconsin This presentation will cover the science, perception, and reality of the environmental impact of landscape maintenance. Will phosphorus fertilizers bans improve water quality? Is phosphorus needed at all? We will discuss how to minimize nitrogen losses and discuss the importance of soil quality for healthy landscapes and environmental protection.

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More Shades of Green: How to Increase Sales and Make More $$$ with Less People Bill Arman, Ed LaFlamme, Harvestor Consulting Group Frustrated working 24/7 with low or no profits? This fast paced, hard-hitting session will provide you with examples and practical advice on ways to analyze your present customers and how to get more good ones. Attendees will share ideas on how to increase your cash flow, how to get more high margin work to optimize profits and how to close more sales. You’ll also make sure you’re making money on every job in every department.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM NIRVANA

50 High Impact, Low Care Garden Plants Tracy DiSabato-Aust, Author & Speaker Are you searching for plants that will be high impact but low care? Plants that will fit our sustainable landscape goals? Who isn’t?

Finally, a look at dynamic, artistic, outstanding plants that may also be long-lived, tolerant of heat and humidity, cold hardy, non-invasive, as well as drought, disease and deer resistant. Ones that don’t require frequent pruning, deadheading or division and don’t require heavy feeding or staking to perform their best. Plants that will soon become your favorites because they are fantastic and yet they give you time for your busy life…plants that your clients can actually have success with. Learn from a 42 year veteran gardening expert about what will look amazing without hours of work!

EUPHORIA

Garden Design for an Aging Population

landscape design. Karl will discuss details of hardscapes, plant material, amenity selection and ADA requirements. These design principles can be applied to residential, hospital, rehabilitation, residential care facilities and any other place that serves our growing senior population. Karl shares over 20 years of experience in designing more than 30 Assisted Living/ Memory Care facilities.

SCHAUMBURG BALLROOM WEST

Elevated Craftsmanship: The Art And Science Of Building In The Trees Pete Nelson, Treehouse Masters Join Pete as he dives into techniques and best practices for building safely and sustainably in the trees. Pete will cover design/build basics for the treehouse “DIY-er”: from selecting the perfect trees, to the prefabrication process, to essential hardware for maintaining a healthy and lasting connection between treehouse and tree. Learn about Pete’s perception of steel posts as treehouse supports, and the role of engineering and permitting as clients’ wishes for treehouses grow in scale and scope.

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Bulbs as Companion Plants Jill Selinger, Chicago Botanic Garden Bulbs in the garden are a delight, in springtime and beyond. Learn what bulbs will add interest and color to your landscapes throughout the growing season. This engaging session will provide tips and techniques for successful combinations, good selections for shade, and successful return year after year. Watch the light bulb go on as you begin to appreciate this underrated garden element.

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Real Talk: Tell Stories that Attract Customers Lynne Franklin, Lynne Franklin Wordsmith Sponsored By: ILCA’s Women’s Networking Group Persuasion isn’t a mystery. It’s a skill anyone can learn. And the more tools you can draw upon, the more chances you have to connect with customers and coworkers. Learn to build rapport with a potential customer before even saying a word. A master of persuasion understands that reading body language is as good as reading someone’s mind. Understand how stories can connect with customers on a subconscious level and get those clients to an enthusiastic and lucrative “yes!”

Karl Krogstad, Krogstad Land Design Limited Discover specific attributes and considerations for designing landscapes for older adult communities. Learn key principles that differentiate Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care garden design from traditional

Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects

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awards night

ILCA EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPE AWARDS PROGRAM

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 • Reception begins at 4:30 pm • Program starts at 7:00 pm

Don’t miss the ILCA’s annual showcase featuring the best landscapes in Illinois. Awards Night will be the crown jewel of iLandscape networking opportunities, as well as a great venue to see the industry’s best projects.

Come join the celebration of these coveted awards. please note: Awards will have a limited amount of tickets available.

It is vital you register early if you plan to attend Awards Night. iLandscape cannot guarantee a ticket without pre-registration.

Awards Night includes a reception with heavy appetizers, cash bar, dinner, and the program.

Join friends for an evening of mingling, honoring & celebrating: • Excellence in Landscape Award Winners • Person of the Year • Distinguished Service Award Winner • 2017-18 Scholarship Winners • Student Design Competition Winners

In addition, the winners of two prestigious industry awards will be announced that night: • JUDGES’ AWARD — The best project among all entries as chosen by the judges.

• PROFESSIONALS’ CHOICE — The best project among all entries as chosen by other contractors and green industry professionals.

The Excellence in Landscape Awards Night is a separate ticketed event. Awards tickets do not include a tradeshow pass. If you wish to attend the tradeshow or educational sessions, please select the appropriate pass in addition to the Excellence in Landscape Awards ticket during registration.

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Rolling Stones: A Hardscape Walkabout of iLandscape

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 8:30AM–12:30PM EUPHORIA

Join Tony LoBello of Mariani Landscape for an unprecedented tour of iLandscape

MEMBER RATE: $100

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2018 10:30AM–11:30AM Gather at the ILCA/WGIF Booth #808

NON-MEMBER RATE: $350

This course is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health for 4 hours of continuing education that is legally required for all registered irrigation contractors in the State of Illinois. Course Approval #: 750-221 This four part class covers the essentials for professional irrigation contractors. It will review backflow preventers, irrigation design, pumps and hydraulics, and irrigation scheduling. In between, we will take a humorous look at the “not to do” installations we have all seen and cringed about.

About the Instructor: Alex Mayfield, JM Irrigation, has been in the green industry for over 20 years.

He first served as a landscape maintenance account manager and for the last 18 years he’s been an irrigation designer and installation contractor.

Join Mariani Landscape Design Director Tony LoBello for a unique trade show opportunity. Tony will walk the show floor with whomever wishes to join him as he visits hardscape and stone suppliers and distributors.

See, touch, and experience a side of stone you never knew or expected. Learn the latest trends in hardscape design and installation. Wear comfortable walking shoes and gear up for this amazing trip around iLandscape.

Approved for 1 CEU for Landscape Architects

Ambiente Spanish Guitarists

iLandscape is more than a tradeshow.

The show informs, innovates, and inspires.

To set the tone, it gathers artists and musicians from across disciplines. These artists and musicians will infuse each day of the show with energy and creativity.

Digital Caricature Artist– Ellen Lustig

Gypsy Wagon Trio

Ring of Music

Steve Haberichter and Pat Otto

Nicole Auriemma

David Bazaar

irrigation workshop, hardscape walkabout & entertainment

Irrigation Contractor Essentials: 4 Hour Refresher Course

Ken Rothacker

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friday education

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 EDUCATION

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Parke Kallenberg, Advance Training & Development

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Foodscape Revolution Brie Arthur, Author & Speaker Designer and Author Brie Arthur has fine-tuned her signature design technique of Foodscaping, a sustainable landscape practice that embraces beauty and utility. Working with public school systems and suburban developments, Brie is changing the way green spaces are designed and utilized. She encourages everyone to “think outside of the box,” and learn how pairing edibles in a traditional ornamental landscape can increase bio-diversity and add purpose to existing spaces. Organic growing insights are shared to encourage professionals and homeowners to embrace sustainable practices and the best edible and ornamental plant combinations are featured to inspire attendees to create purposeful landscapes that engage people of all ages.

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Separate Yourself From the Competition: Charge More While Getting More Work Larry Heuvelman, The Owner Consultant Selling: Lots of us do it, some of us well. Yet only a few of us are doing it at the highest profits levels with outstandingly happy clients. Do you want that?

Learn how to build a more profitable company with clients who will sing your praises regardless of your market, level of clientele, location, and what you believe now.

NIRVANA

New and Underused Perennials and Ornamental Grasses—From A to V (From Allium to Ver-no-nia) Brent Horvath, Intrinsic Perennial Gardens This talk will cover a range of new and underused perennials and grasses. The focus will be on durable, reliable plants regardless of being new or underused, including some of the best new plants that were bred right here in the Midwest.

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Customer Service vs Customer Experience Providing what you think is great customer service will not always create a great customer experience. This session explores the differences a consumer has in customer service and experience, then relates that directly back to green industry tactics to improve your customer retention, gain contract increases, and drive your profits. Come explore creating great customer experiences and loyal customers based on what you already know to be true as a customer yourself.

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Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants, Healthy People James “Sandy” Syburg, Purple Cow Organics This presentation will discuss the cyclical nature of the impacts soil, plants, and people have on each other. Improving soil health can have a significant impact of the health and quality of life for a gardener or a landscaper. Sandy will discuss soil structure, soil microbiology, and soil nutrition, as well as environmental factors of water retention, nutrient leaching, among others.

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Root Growth and Management in Professional Landscapes Ed Gilman, University of Florida Learn how root management in the first 25 years after planting results in a sustainable forest that resists storms. Topics include making space for tree roots, traditional landscape designs vs. designs that actually work and why, root barriers, managing root problems on large trees, and more. You will be surprised at the amount of research and experience arborists have treating roots on established trees. There will be lots of photographs, illustrations, specifications, and take-home messages. Learner objectives: calculate soil space for trees, implement preventive designs, compare options for interfering roots, evaluate trees for failure potential, and more; beginners to advanced.

YOU CAN WIN! $30,000 in cash prizes and more!

All attendees at iLandscape can enter to win prizes on the day(s) they attend.

Wednesday-Thursday-Friday prize giveaways will include: cash prizes, drones, Chicago Wolves party deck, indoor skydiving, hot air balloon ride, 55” LED TV’s, Weber Spirit E-210 gas grills, Apple iPad and watch, the Signature Room gift card, Home Depot gift cards, and more!

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Approved for 1.5 CEUs for Landscape Architects

Presenter will be signing books after their presentation.

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COLLEGE

Friday, February 2, 2018 iLandscape welcomes all studious students, prepared pupils, unbelievable undergrads, and serious scholars. Students may attend any day of iLandscape at no cost but Student Career Day will be Friday, February 2, 2018. The complete educational program is available to students at a reduced fee. Any student looking to make the jump to becoming a green industry professional cannot miss this incredible day at iLandscape.

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STUDENT CAREER DAY AT ILANDSCAPE

The cost to attend the tradeshow at iLandscape for college and university students is FREE as long as the student is registered through their college or university. The educational program is deeply discounted for green industry students ($25 early/$35 late). Student activities include educational sessions, student roundtables with mentors, Career Fair, a career board featuring jobs from the landscape industry’s top firms, prizes and giveaways, as well as access to the show floor.

9:00 AM — STUDENT ROUNDTABLES IN EUPHORIA The highlight of student career day is an incredible student session. Landscape industry professionals will lead table discussions about their area of expertise in the green industry. Professionals will be on hand representing: landscape designers, account reps, garden centers, young business owners, and more. They will explain how to get a job in the green industry, how to be successful, and how to climb the ladder.

Friday, February 2, 2018 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Are you looking for work? The career fair For a full list of participating companies, will feature top Illinois landscape companies looking to add you to their team. Bring your resume and a hearty handshake. Entrance into the career fair is FREE!

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PLEASE NOTE — iLandscape Trade Show is in two halls — Discovery and Innovation A Schaumburg Schaumburg Ballroom Ballroom West East Marquee Innovation Hall Education + Trade Show Awards Night

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• The iLandscape Trade Show is located on the first floor in both Discovery and Innovation Halls • The Garden Stage is located in Discovery Hall • The ILCA and WGIF booths are located in Discovery Hall Booth 808 The iLandscape Trade Show is located theSECOND first floor FLOOR ••Educational classes are located ononthe • The Garden Stage is located in Discovery Hall • Keynote will be held at the GARDEN STAGE in Discovery Hall • The ILCA and WGIF booths are located behind the Entry Garden in Discovery Hall, Booth 808 ••Excellence Landscape Awards willFLOOR, be held in the West Educational in classes are located on theNight SECOND except for Schaumburg Marquee Speakers on Ballroom Thursday

• Keynote will be held at the GARDEN STAGE in Discovery Hall • Educational classes are conducted in: • ILCA Excellence in Landscape Awards Night will be held in the Schaumburg West Ballroom

SECOND FLOOR — Educational Area

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• The Education Area is directly above the 1st floor registration area.

• Keynote will be held on the show floor at the GARDEN STAGE 1/10/17 3:27 PM

The following Thursday educational presentations will be on the first floor in Schaumburg West Ballroom: —The Well-Designed Mixed Garden: Building Borders with Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals & Bulbs —Garden Design Philosophy —Elevated Craftsmanship: The Art And Science Of Building In The Trees

iLandscape Sponsors— Unilock Landscape Hub Greenius Homer Industries Inc. Goodmark Nurseries Rental Max The Tree Connection Russo Power Xylem Ltd-Rocks, Etc. Green Glen Nursery Walnut Creek Nursery

Premier Keynote Education Aisle Major Lanyards Hotel Key Card Bags Supporting Supporting Supporting

Coming July 2018!

sponsors

iLandscape thanks its Sponsors —

Summer Snow Days

Conference and Trade Show July 25-26, 2018

Attendee Happy Hours— WEDNESDAY: Jan. 31, 2018 Vermeer Davey Tree Experts Unilock Martin Implement Sales

THURSDAY: Feb. 1, 2018 Unilock Belgard

Pheasant Run Resort and Conference Center St. Charles, IL

2:30-3:30 2:30-3:30 3:30-4:30 3:30-4:30

2:30-3:30 3:30-4:30

Interested in speaking at the inaugural

Summer Snow Days?

Submissions are now being accepted online at —

www.ilca.net/summer-snow-days-presentation-submission-form

University of Illinois Alumni Reception All Illini welcome! Join us to network with fellow Illini and representatives from the UrbanaChampaign campus.

RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG HOTEL Conveniently located in the Gather Lounge

FEBRUARY 1 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Let us know you’re coming (call Maggie Peake at 217-300-0274).

Hosted by College of ACES Advancement, Department of Crop Sciences, and Department of Landscape Architecture

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iLandscape at-a-glance thursday wednesday Registration Hours

7:30am – 4:00pm

Registration Hours

7:30am – 4:00pm

Exhibit Hall Hours

9:00am – 4:30pm

Exhibit Hall Hours

9:00am – 4:30pm

Educational Sessions Upper Level

8:30am – 10:00am 12:30pm – 2:00pm 2:30pm – 4:00pm

(See complete session listings on pages 4-6)

Spanish-Language Educational Sessions Keynote Presentation— 10:15am

PETE NELSON “THE TREEHOUSE GUY” STAR OF ANIMAL PLANET’S TREEHOUSE MASTERS

Prize Giveaways Garden Stage 4:15pm

Party Time!

Wedding Banned 4:30pm – 7:00pm Garden Stage

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10:15am – 12:00pm

Educational Sessions Upper Level

8:30am – 10:00am 12:30pm – 2:00pm 2:30pm – 4:00pm

(See complete session listings on pages 6-9)

Irrigation Workshop

8:30am – 12:30pm

Hardscape Walkabout

10:30am – 11:30am

Spanish-Language Educational Sessions

10:15am – 12:00pm

Prize Giveaways Garden Stage 4:15pm

Excellence in Landscape Awards Program 4:30pm – 9:00pm Schaumburg West Ballroom

friday

fun fun fun

Registration Hours

7:30am – 1:30pm

Exhibit Hall Hours

9:00am – 2:00pm

Educational Sessions Upper Level

8:30am –10:00am 10:15am –11:45am

Student Roundtables 9:00am – 10:00am Euphoria Career Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Prize Giveaways Garden Stage 1:45pm

Garden Stage Premier Sponsor—

Stop by one of these booths for a happy hour!

Alcoholic beverages will be provided and these generous companies are picking up the tab.

Drinks are first-come, first served so make sure you arrive early.

Attendee Happy Hours* Unilock— Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm Thursday 2:30-3:30pm Vermeer— Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm Martin Implement— Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm Davey Tree Experts— Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm Belgard—

Thursday

3:30-4:30pm

Kaknes Landscape Supply— Beer Tasting Wednesday & Thursday 3:00pm *Quantities are limited and attendees are not guaranteed a beverage.

Roaming Gnomes WANTED! Find a roamin’ gnome and collect your reward Gnomes will be hiding among the booths at iLandscape.

Find one and collect your $200 reward. Gnomes will be hidden each day. In addition, one Golden Gnome will be hiding with a bounty of $500. *Exhibitors, committee members, staff, and other gnomes are not eligible to collect the reward.

Prize Giveaways

You can WIN! All attendees at iLandscape can enter to win prizes on the day they attend. Over $30,000 in prizes!

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Daily prizes include: Drones, Chicago Wolves Party Deck, TVs, Weber grills, Apple iPads & Watch, Home Depot Gift Cards, and more!

DAILY CASH PRIZES— Wednesday— Cash Prize #1: $5,000 Cash Prize #2: $2,500 Cash Prize #3: $1,000

Thursday— Cash Prize #1: $5,000 Cash Prize #2: $2,500 Cash Prize #3: $1,000

Friday—

Cash Prize #1: $1,000 Cash Prize #2: $500 Cash Prize #3: $500 (Students only)

17

Eby's639 Evergreen Plantation, Inc.

539

ProLine Equipment

740Fond du Lac Stone & Natural Stone Veneers Int'l

Avant Tecno USA

537

Midwest Arborist Supplies

536 Sable

535

Marco Inc.

630

Rainbow 635 Tree Care Scientific Advancements

ABI Attachments

525

Pizzo839 Native Plant Nursery

Triple Crown Products

732

RR Landscape Supply

MTI

628

728

Alert Distributing,Inc

624 Red

Flint Rock & Stone

Halloran Mowerworks

521

Encore Landscape Lighting 519 Northern Family Farms

520

Better517 Bilt Products, Inc

518

Modeco Systems, LLC

Surefoot Hardscape Products 516

United Label

F.E.C.

622

Sheridan Nurseries

617

Proven Winners

616

615

All Stone Solutions

609

Carlton Plants LLC

607 A Doty Beep (Diga-Talk) Nurseries

508

605

610 Arrowhead Ornamentals

10'

608

U.S. Arbor Products,Inc

Wholesale DeWitt Tree, Company Inc.

606

504

604

506

709

710

809

706

807 McGinty Bros., Inc.

707

Wandell's Nursery, Inc.

705

Northland Permaloc Farms Corporation LLC

Eden&Valders Stone

704

1034

1133 Rental Max LLC

A.D.R. Bulbs,Inc

Studebaker Nurseries, Inc.

1028

Xylem Ltd/ Rocks Etc 1016

John Deere

1017

920 R.A. Adams Enterprises, Inc.

918

Fox Ridge Nursery

Green Glen Nursery, Inc.

914

808

10'

805

ILCA & WGIF Entry Garden booth space 0 no 400

10'

906

1005

Nursery Supplies, Inc.

904

20

Feece Oil Co.

The Tree Connection

EXIT

FHV/FEC

ENTRANCE

1113 Colorblends

Johnson's Wholesale Nursery Flowerbulbs 1012

1111

1010

1109 The Mulch Center

1008

1107 Ornamental Growers Assoc.

1006 AltaFalls & Pond Supplies

1105 Chicagoland Grows

Keystone Spring Grove Hatcheries Nursery,Inc LLC

Casey Equipment Co.

20'

EXIT

1014

910

804

Kenney Outdoor Solutions

DeVroomen Garden Products

F.E.C.

FHV/FEC

1031

1137 Illinois Green Industry Association

Bailey Nurseries

Lurvey Landscape Supply

Lincoln Cherokee Nurseries, Manufacturing Inc.

Cedar Path Nurseries

1135 Arthur Weiler, Inc.

Nursery & Landscape Supply

922

816

Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus

10'

Fiore 1036

1027

T

EXIT

St.Aubin Nursery

712

Agrecol Native Nursery

1035

Compeer Financial

SiteOne Landscape Supply

711

National Mariani Seed Plants

F.S.

612

1038

Dayton Kankakee Bag Nursery & Company Burlap

Gathering Garden

Central Sod Farms,Inc.

F.E.C.

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

611 McKay Nursery Company

F.S.

Longshadow

10'

510

F.E.C.

Halquist Stone

10' 512 Fabriscape, Inc.

1037

Atlas Bobcat

932

824

Russo Power Equipment

717

Contree

Dutchmen Industries

0 no 600 booth space

Landscape Material & Firewood Sales, Inc.

1141

1139 Perfect Turf SavATree LLC

30

Banner 721 Sales and Consulting, Inc.

1042

1040

928

Ball Seed Company

Ditch Witch Midwest Dutchman B&B Tree Bedding, Farms Inc.

Garden 939 Prairie Nursery & Organics

Star 829 Roses & Plants

716

723 Home Nursery, Inc.

618

511

EXIT

Davey Tree ExpertCo

Knapheide Manufacturing Company (The)

Kaneville Tree Farms

Ball Horticultural Company

1st Choice Equipment

941

832

831

730

1044

Monroe Truck DPM,Inc. Equipment

Blue 833 Grass Farms of Indiana

CAST Lighting, LLC

PACE, Inc.

522

EXIT

Badger Evergreen NurseryLLC

940

936

10'

F.S.

Clesen Brothers Inc

840

835 Lemke Oly-Ola Edgings, Stone Inc.

528

F.E.C.

F.E.

Kaknes Landscape Supply

734

PACE, Inc.

F.E.C.

GAS

844

842 Capital Stoneworks of IL

736

532

F.S.

841

Aesthetic Metals

10'

Premium Travertine

GAS

843 744 Armintrout's West Classic Groundcovers Michigan Farms

943

846

EasyPro Pond Products

10'

Porous Pave

1004

Goodmark Nurseries

F.E.C.

640

StoneWall 845 Retaining Walls/ TrenchNedge Trenc

Aisle 1000

LF George

Stockyards Brick Co.

Phoenix Irrigation Supply

F.S.

644

746

Aisle 900

Midwest Inc.

Aisle 800

Aisle 600

Reinders, Inc.

Chicago Gas Lines

743

646 Ecoturf

Aisle 700

641

540

F.S.

F.E.C. F.S.

F.H.V. F.E.C.

27.5'

EXIT

F.E.C. GAS

CONCESSIONS

EXIT

JAN.

Discovery Hall

F.S. F.E.C.

EXIT

Aisle 500

map of discovery

CONCESSIONS

1236

1132

1124

booth space 0 no 1500

GAS

FHV/FEC

Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm

Aisle 1600

Aisle 1500

Aisle 1400

EXIT

Thursday F.S. F.E.C. GAS F.E.C.

1438

Vermeer Midwest

1437

Tri-County Stockdale Company

Happy Hours Wednesday

Arlington Power Equipment

1327

30

9:00am-4:30pm

Friday 9:00am-2pm

1536

1541

Emergent Safety Supply

Ariens and Gravely

Cassidy Tire Co.

Cross Roads Garden

Stihl

Exhibit Hours

1334

1335

1232

Belgard

Illinois Brick Company

1338

John Hinsdale Holmlund Nurseries Nursery

Homer Industries, LLC

1442

Green Climber NA

EXIT

F.E.C.

1235

RWC Insurance Group

1342

1546

Hayward Distributing Co.

EXIT

F.E.C.

Vermeer— 2:30-3:30pm Davey Tree Experts— 2:30-3:30pm

Unilock­— GAS

Garden Stage

Unilock

3:30-4:30pm

F.S.

Martin Implement— 3:30-4:30pm

F.E.C.

F.E.C.

1238

1337

Aquascape, Inc.

Willoway Nurseries

Old Castle Lawn & Garden

1237 GRO Horticultural Enterprises, Inc.

Husqvarna Group

Aisle 1300

Aisle 1200

1240

1241

Kasota

Stone Lafarge Fabricators Fox 1239 River Forrest Stone Keeling Nursery 1136

Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp.

A.Block Marketing,Inc.

1140

F.E.C. F.S.

F.S. F.E.C.

F.H.V. F.E.C.

F.S.

Rosetta

JAN.

1444

1344

1244

1144

Aisle 1100

CONCESSIONS

EXIT

JAN.

Kaknes Landscape Supply— Beer Tasting 3:00pm

1322 1214

Thursday

1310

Central Turf & 1410 Advanced Irrigation Turf Supply

10'

1204

10'

1308

Curv-Rite, Inc.

Cardno 1407 Native Plant Nursery

10'

Solutions

1505

1406

Alliance

Designer Wilson 1304 1405 Products Rosebay Nurseries, Nursery 1404 Inc. (Ceiling height approx. 15' below dotted line) KO

Beaver Creek Nursery

Hortech

EXIT

EXIT

F.S.

Kaknes Landscape Supply—

Clesen, Inc.

1210

Kuenzi 1205 Turf & Nursery

F.S.

1104

1207 DynaScape Software

1309 Midwest Turfmaker Compost Corp LLC

19.5'

1509

1412 Arthur

Grasshopper Company

Supply Company,Inc.

Beer Tasting 3:00pm

1508

10'

Rochester Concrete Products 1504

EXIT EXIT

Alexander Equipment

F.E.C.

1106 United Greenhouse Systems, Inc.

Hunter/ FX

T

F.E.

ENTRANCE

FHV/FEC

T F.E.C.

10'

Conserv FS, Inc.

1311

Ero-Tex Ivanhoe Hanes Nursery

F.E.C. Belgard­— 3:30-4:30pm

Twixwood Nursery

1513 1414 Kramer Tree Eco-Roofs Specialists

F.E.C.

1108

1212

Martin Implement Sales, Inc.

F.S.

Schmidt & Son,Co

GAS

1514

F.S.

1209

J.Frank 1112

Unilock— 2:30-3:30pm

Midwest Trading

Midwest Groundcovers

F.E.C.

1114

Sea Grant

Italpollina Docuprint High Forms USA/ RockSteps PSI & GroTab 201Signs 203 205 207Ltd.

202

Pave Tool Innovators

110

TransChicago Truck Group

Harrell's

209

211

Natural

BP Weber Pro MT

120

Stone Repellents Company, LLC Inc.

Herman Losely & 215 Son,Inc

Aisle 200

206

204Jireh

216

212

ECHO Power Equipment

Stone Sales LLC

Master Mark 303

218 220 222 Loma Evergreen Clesen Greenius Nursery Wholesale, Vista by Inc. Co.,Inc. Nursery LS Training Peerless Plant Hometowne Insurance System Fence Right Services

Sure-Loc Aluminum Edging

Metropolitan Dauer Water Ecoverse Reclamation Manufacturing District 305 307 309

317

319

Clean Cut Klyn Tree Nurseries 401 403Care

Aisle 300

306Pine

Hall Brick Company

308

JULIE, Inc.

318

310 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

County Materials

100B

Innovation Stage

Riverside Illinois Sester Arborist Plastics, Association Farms 405Inc. 407 409

320

Chi Turf

402

Northshore Landscape Products

404

Breezy Hill Nursery

406

New England Ladder

Aisle 400

LMN Software

410 Diamond Blade Warehouse

46

0 no 1380 booth space

418

SEKSurebond

420

Walnut Creek Nursery

422

SERVICE CORRIDOR

Rock Stone& Landscape Supply

322

Woody Fleetmatics, a Warehouse Verizon Nursery, Company 419 Inc. 421

8' 400 The

F.E.C.

304

Butterfield Color

321

EXIT

Hulton Tool Company

Exhibit Hours - Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm - Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm - Friday 9:00am-2pm 1st Choice Equipment Booth# 940 Jeff Patterson 124 N. Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: 630.510.6050 Email: jpatterson@1stchoiceequipment.com www.1stchoiceequipment.com

A. D. R. Bulbs, Inc. Chris Ruigrok P.O. Box 538 Chester, NY 10918 Phone: 800.990.9934 Email: chris@adrbulbs.com WEST www.adrbulbs.com

Booth# 1034

Booth# 846

ABI Attachments Lindsey Weber 520 S. Byrkit Avenue Mishawaka, IN 45644 Phone: 877.788.7253 Email: marketing@abiattachments.com www.abiattachments.com

Booth# 525

Aesthetic Metals Barb Foster 600 18th Avenue Rockford, IL 61104 Phone: 815.316.4000 Email: barb@aestheticmetals.com www.aestheticmetals.com

Booth# 709

A. Block Marketing Ron Jesselson 855 E. Golf Road, Suite 1133 Arlington Hts., IL 60005 Phone: 847.439.7088 Email: ron.jesselson@sbcglobal.net

Booth# 1337

Agrecol Native Nursery Matt Weber 10101 N. Casey Road Evansville, WI 53536 Phone: 608.223.3571 Email: ecosolutions@agrecol.com www.agrecol.com

F.E.C.

Booth# 1410

F.E.C.

B

A

D

Booth# 508

C

A Beep (Diga-Talk) Tom Wessling 452 N. Chicago Street Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: 815.740.1780 Email: jennifer@abeep.com www.diga-talk.com

Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc. Brian Hissem 1225 Lunt Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 815.414.8711 Email: brian@progro-solutions.com www.progro-solutions.com

A/V

FHV/FEC

DATA

ELEC. ROOM

ELEC. ROOM

SCHAUMBUR FOYER WEST

FHV/FEC

FHV/FEC

SCHAUMBURG FOYER NORTH

EXIT EXIT

302 Leaves Inspired Tree Nursery

9'

EAST

8'

10'

122

Montale BCA Christiansen Wholesale Products Farms Nursery 217 219 221

8'

A

20

Krukowski 118 116

112

JWest NYP LLC Corp

EXIT

F.E.C.

2017 EXHIBITORS

F.E.C.

map of innovation hall

108 IL-IN

AV

Market Financial Group

EXHIBITORS EXHIBITORS

106

EXIT

EXIT

Liberty Propane/ Hicksgas

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

EXHIBITORS

FHV/FEC

102

ELEC. ROOM

ELEC. ROOM

Innovation Hall

8'

FHV/FEC F.E.C. FHV/FEC

Booth# 628

Alexander Equipment Steve Johnston 4728 Yender Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630.663.1400 Email: sjohnston@alexequip.com www.alexanderequip.com

Booth# 1504

Alliance Designer Products Robert Cadieux 225 Bellerose Blvd. West LaVal, QUE 0 Phone: 866.212.1611 Email: robert@AllianceGator.com www.alliancegator.com

Booth# 1406

Arthur Clesen, Inc. Mark Simon 635 Margate Drive Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Phone: 847.941.9029 Email: m.simon@arthurclesen.com

All In One Solution Arthur Weiler, Inc.

12247 W. Russell Road Zion, IL 60099 Phone: 847.746.2393 Email: sales@weilernursery.com www.weilernursery.com

30 YEARS OF MULE •

Special features: Easy to drive, side entry, great visibility, telescopic boom

Booth# 1006

Aquascape Inc. Chris Wilson 901 Aqualand Way St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630.659.2000 Email: emails@aquascapeinc.com www.aquascapeinc.com

Booth# 1338

Ariens and Gravely Booth# 1334 Carol Dilger 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 Phone: 812.357.5517 From the roll out of the first MULE™ 1000 to the new 2018 MULE PRO-FXR™ and Email: MULEcdilger@ariens.com 4000 Trans™, Kawasaki continues to build its legacy of hardworking machines. www.gravely.com Explore the history of MULE on Kawasaki.com MULE 4000 Trans™

MULE PRO-FXR™

™

Kawasaki.com/MULEhistory

Arlington Power Equipment Guy Rutter 20175 N. Rand Road Palatine, IL 60074 Phone: 847.241.1530 Email: info@arlingtonpower.com www.arlingtonpower.com Chicagoland's

Booth# 1327

ARLINGTON POWER EQUIPMENT Newest

20175 N. Rand Rd. Palatine Il 60074 (847) 241-1530 www.arlingtonpower.com

Armintrout’s West Michigan Farms Booth# 744 Kawasaki Zachary Armintrout Side x Side dealer 1156 Lincoln Road Allegan, MI 1327 49010 BOOTH Phone: 269.673.6627 KAWASAKI CARES: Read Owner’s Manual and all on-product warnings. Always wear protective gear appropriate for the use of this vehicle. Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Protect the environment. The Kawasaki MULE™ side x side is an offhighway vehicle only, and is not designed, equipped or manufactured for use on public streets, roads or highways. Obey the laws and Email: info@armintrouts.com regulations that control the use of your vehicle. ©2017 Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. www.armintrouts.com 17MULE30THFXR6x712x21c

Arrowhead Ornamentals Gail Coleman P.O. Box 157 Hubbard, OR 97032 Phone: 503.651.2040 Email: sales@arrowheadornamentals.com www.arrowheadornamentals.com

Booth# 610

Atlas Bobcat Matt Sobacki 552 South Rand Road Wauconda, IL 60084 Phone: 847.526.4255 Email: msobacki@atlasbobcat.com www.atlasbobcat.com

Booth# 1035

Avant Tecno USA Craig Gustafson 3020 Malmo Drive Arlington Hts., IL 60005 Phone: 847.380.9822 Email: sales@avanttecnousa.com www.avanttecnousa.com

Booth# 640

www.avanttecnousa.com

The Original 1988 MULE™ 1000

(model not for sale)

Booth# 1135

With overDr.100 attachments Phaedra Weiler

All Stone Solutions Booth# 615 Brad Gerlach • Versatility: One machine for all jobs P.O. Box 503 • Maneuverability: Articulated compact-sized machines Park Falls, WI 54552 • Minimal turf impact ™ • Powerful: Excellent power to weight ratio Phone: 651.249.4388 • Economical: Low operating and maintenance costs Email: allstonesolutions@gmail.com Alta Falls & Pond Supplies Ben Geffre 2687 West Wayzata Boulevard Long Lake, MN 55356 Phone: 952.476.2582 Email: ben@altafalls.com www.altafalls.com

Booth# 1412

2018 exhibitors

Alert Distributing, Inc. Jim Schroeder 16873 Fish Point Road SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: 952.224.4070 Email: jschroeder@alertdistributing.com

Avant Tecno USA Inc. 3020 Malmo Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847.380.9822 phone 847.380.9823 fax sales@avanttecnousa.com

B

B & B Bedding, Inc. Kris Landgrebe 2245 275th Street Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Phone: 641.673.0226 Email: kris@bandbbedding.com www.bandbbedding.com

Booth# 1141

Badger Evergreen Nursery LLC Tim Mohrland 902 26th Street Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: 269.673.5546 Email: badger@bciwildblue.com

Booth# 943

B DGER

Evergreen Nursery, L.L.C. 902 - 26th Street Allegan, Michigan 49010

Bailey Nurseries Sue Gundersen 1325 Bailey Road St. Paul, MN 55119 Phone: 779.233.7248 Email: kerry.pieritz@baileynurseries.com www.baileynurseries.com

Badger@bciwildblue.com

Booth# 922

Ball Horticultural Company Therese LaTelle 622 Town Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 630.231.3600 Email: tlatelle@ballhort.com www.ballhort.com

Business (269) 730 673-5546 Booth# Fax (269) 673-2263

Ball Seed Company Therese LaTelle 622 Town Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 630.231.3500 Email: tlatelle@ballhort.com www.ballseed.com

Booth# 728

Banner Sales and Consulting, Inc. Doug Fenner P.O. Box 430 Union Lake, MI 0 Phone: 888.557.2455 Email: bannersales360@gmail.com www.bannersales.net

Booth# 721

21

2018 exhibitors

BCA Products Rob Beres 24399 225th Avenue Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 Phone: 507.441.1142 Email: rob.beres@centralregioncoop.com www.bca-products.com

Booth# 219

Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus Carol Maletzke 8170 N. Granville Woods Road Milwaukee, WI 53223 Phone: 800.657.0745 Email: cmaletzke@carlinsales.com www.carlinsales.com

Booth# 712

Beaver Creek Nursery Andy Ward 6604 Randall Road Poplar Grove, IL 61065 Phone: 815.737.8758 Email: sales@beavercreeknursery.com www.beavercreeknursery.com

Booth# 1104

Carlton Plants LLC Lori Spence 14301 SE Wallace Road Dayton, OR 97114 Phone: 800.398.8733 www.carltonplants.com

Booth# 609

Belgard Larry Rea One Hunt Court Mundelein, IL 60060 Phone: 847.894.2184 www.belgard.com

Booth# 1132

Casey Equipment Co., Inc. Jim Cox 1603 E. Algonquin Road Arlington Hts., IL 60005 Phone: 847.437.8686 Email: jim.cox@caseyequipment.com www.caseyequipment.com

Booth# 910

Better Bilt Products Inc. Betsy Mostkowski 900 S. Kay Avenue Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 630.543.6767 Email: sales@bbponline.com www.bbponline.com

Booth# 517

Cassidy Tire Co. Bryan Ahern 200 S. Church Street Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 630.620.2300 Email: bahern@cassidytire.com www.cassidytire.com

Booth# 1232

Blue Grass Farms of Indiana Kevin McCart 1915 W. 53rd Street Anderson, IN 46013 Phone: 800.346.0272 Email: kmccart@bluegrassfarms.net www.bluegrassfarms.net

Booth# 833

CAST Lighting LLC Booth# 734 Brittany Plowman 1120-A Goffle Road Hawthorne, NJ 7506 Phone: 973.423.2303 Email: communications@cast-lighting.com www.cast-lighting.com

BP Pro Joe Dubois 2941 W. MacArthur Blvd ste 138 Santa Ana, CA 92704 Phone: 714.258.0800 Email: insidesupport@vanninc.com www.bppro.biz

Booth# 120

Cedar Path Nurseries Tom Kadolph 15235 Bruce Road Lockport, IL 60491 Phone: 815.838.4900 Email: info@cedarpath.net www.cedarpath.net

Booth# 706

Breezy Hill Nursery, Inc. Stan Smiley 7530 288th Avenue Salem, WI 53168 Phone: 262. 537.3326 Email: wholesale@breezyhillnursery.com www.BHNWholesale.com

Booth# 404

Central Sod Farms, Inc. Harry Warpinski 25606 W. 111th Street Plainfield, IL 60585 Phone: 630.904.1017 www.centralsod.com

Booth# 616

Butterfield Color, Inc. Keith Boudart 625 W. Illinois Avenue Aurora, IL 60506 Phone: 800.282.3388 Email: email@butterfieldcolor.com www.butterfieldcolor.com

Booth# 304

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Booth# 1509 Real Grass...Real Fast!

Andrew Harris 800-310-0402 960 N. Ridge Road Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 630.715.5005 Email: lombard@centraltis.com www.centraltis.com

Capital Stoneworks of IL Mario Ortegon 2048 Foster Avenue Wheeling, IL 60090 Phone: 847.873.0298 Email: mario@capitalstoneworks.com

Booth# 842

Cherokee Manufacturing Booth# 809 Matt Gunderman 150 Bridgepoint Drive, Suite 200 South St. Paul, MN 55075 Phone: 651.373.9949 Email: mattgunderman@cherokeemfg.com

Cardno Native Plant Nursery Jason Fritz 128 Sunset Drive Walkerton, IN 46574 Phone: 574.586.2412 Email: nurserysales@cardno.com www.cardnonativeplantnursery.com

Booth# 1407

Chicago Gas Lines Zac Selleck 1118 W. Marion Road Arlington Hts., IL 60004 Phone: 847.414.7876 Email: zac@chicagogaslines.com www.chicagogaslines.com

C

22

• Sod is our only business — Period!

• Unlimited supply of sod — You Got It! • Fast on-time deliveries — Everyday!

• Great customer service — Call Us! • Green Industry leader — Join Us!

Booth# 540

Booth# 1105

Chi Turf Jimmy Bastow 4042 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60653 Phone: 630.805.3800 Email: info@chiturf.com www.chiturf.com

Booth# 320

Christiansen Farms Saul Gallardo 12151 W. Wilmington Road Peotone, IL 60468 Phone: 708.259.7355 Email: saul@christiansenfarms.org www.christiansenfarms.org

Booth# 221

Contree David VonBehren W9898 Jackson Road Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Phone: 920.356.0121 Email: daveV@contree.com www.contree.com

Booth# 618

County Materials Angela Scharbius 205 North Street, P.O. Box 100 Marathon, WI 54448 Phone: 715.870.4641

Booth# 318

Curv-Rite, Inc. Nicole Wright 3603 N. Main Street Wayland, MI 49348 Email: nicole@curv-rite.com www.curv-rite.com

Custom

De-iCing unit

-Available in 200 or 300 gal tank -Poly centrifugal pump

Classic Groundcovers, Inc. Wally Pressey 405 Belmont Road Athens, GA 30605 Phone: 800.248.8424 Email: sales@classic-groundcovers.com www.classic-groundcovers.com

Booth# 843

Clean Cut Tree Care Tara Klein 31064 N. IL Route 83 Grayslake, IL 60030 Phone: 847.265.0000 Email: reception@cctreeservice.com www.cctreeservice.com

Booth# 403

Clesen Brothers Inc Erik Clesen 34W240 South Drive South Elgin, IL 60177 Phone: 847.695.1500

Booth# 844

Clesen Wholesale, Inc. Troy Clesen 316 Florence Avenue Evanston, IL 60202 Phone: 847.869.2257 Email: tc@clesen.com www.clesen.com

Booth# 222

Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs Hanneke Hollander 747 Barnum Avenue Bridgeport, CT 6608 Phone: 888.847.8637 Email: info@colorblends.com www.colorblends.com

Booth# 1113

Compeer Financial Mark Ringhouse 1350 Prairie Drive Sycamore, IL 60178 Phone: 815.756.3440 Email: mark.ringhouse@compeer.com www.compeer.com

Booth# 1038

Conserv FS, Inc. Jim Coens 1110 McConnell Road Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: 847.815.5806 Email: jcoens@conservfs.com www.conservfs.com

Booth# 1108

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D Dauer Manufacturing Woody Luke 10100 NW 116th Way #14 Medley, FL 33178 Phone: 800.883.2590 Email: woody@fusacorp.com www.dauermanufacturing.com

2018 exhibitors

Chicagoland Grows Jim Ault 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 Phone: 847.835.8244 Email: jault@chicagobotanic.org www.chicagolandgrows.org

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Dayton Bag & Burlap John Hendle 6604 South Union Street Union, IL 60180 Phone: 815.923.1234 Email: jhendle@daybag.com www.daybag.com

Booth# 928

DeVroomen Garden Products Patrick Ramsdell 3850 Clearview Court Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: 847.395.9911 Email: info@devroomen.com www.devroomen.com

Booth# 704

DeWitt Company Janet Miller 905 S. Kings Highway Sikeston, MO 63801 Phone: 573.472.0048 Email: salesadmin@dewittcompany.com www.dewittcompany.com

Booth# 506

Diamond Blade Warehouse Booth# 410 Jeff Johnson 588 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: 800.325.2337 Email: jjohnson@diamondbladewarehouse.com www.diamondbladewarehouse.com Ditch Witch Midwest Booth# 1044 Jeff Patterson 124 N. Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: 630.665.5600 Email: jpatterson@ditchwitchmidwest.com www.ditchwitchmidwest.com Docuprint Forms & Signs George Breust 63 Douglas #301 Elgin, IL 60120 Phone: 847.622.1312 Email: gbreust@docuprintforms.com www.docuprintforms.com

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Booth# 604 F 630 365 9081 Maple Park, IL 60151 DPM, Inc/Dutchmen IndustriesShade TreeS •Booth# 936 OrnamenTalS • evergreenS • ShrubS Angelina Triscari Our Suppliers Value-Added Customer Services: Source For: Aaron Oltmans W4520 LimeYour Road Include: Ryan Doty P 630 365 9063 45W121 Beith Road •Fall Protection •On-site Fall Protection Training P.O. Box 36, 306 E. 12th Street sales@dotynurseries.com Eden, WI 53019 F 630 365 9081 Maple Park, IL 60151 •Confined Space •Gas Detection Davenport, NE 68335 Phone: 920.477.2521 •Respiratory Protection •Tecniques and Calibration Phone: 402.364.2186 Email: angelina@edenstone.net •Hand Protection •Proper Respiratory Fit and Operation •Spill Control •Facility Safety Training Email: sales@nurseryjaws.com www.edenstone.net •Signs & Identification www.nurseryjaws.com And •Arc Flash Protection Many Emergent Safety Supply Booth# 1541 •Facility Maintenance More Dutchman Tree Farms, LLC Booth# 1042 Ben Voitl Don’t Learn Safety By 1055 Kings Justin Bartlett 1055 Kingsland Drive Accident!

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9689 W. Walker Road Batavia, IL 60510 www.emergen 800-877-1390 Manton, MI 49663 Phone: 630.406.9666 Phone: 231.839.7901 www.emergentsafety.com Email: justin@dutchmantreefarms.com www.dutchmantreefarms.com Encore Landscape Lighting Booth# 521 Ken Rutkowski Dynascape Software Booth# 1207 2277 Elliott Drive Cathy Castro Troy, MI 48083 217-3425 Harvester Road Phone: 248.299.1919 Burlington, ONT 0 Email: encorelandscapelighting@hotmail.com Phone: 905.639.9668 www.encorelandscapelighting.com Email: jsalemi@dynascape.com www.dynascape.com Ero-Tex Hanes Booth# 1212 Dan Salsinger 925 North Oaklawn Avenue E Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: 630.279.0915 EasyPro Pond Products Booth# 1010 Email: dan.salsinger@hanescompanies.com Kari Hanes www.hanesgeo.com 4385 E. 110th Street Grant, MI 49327 Evergreen Nursery Co., Inc. Booth# 220 Phone: 800.448.3873 Vickey Vanderhoof Email: info@easypropondproducts.com 5027 County Road TT www.easypropondproducts.com Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: 920.743.4464 Eby’s Evergreen Plantation, Inc. Booth# 639 Email: vickey@evergreennurseryco.com Jeff Alexander www.evergreennurseryco.com 51669 CR 33 F Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574.848.4520 Email: jeff@exceptionaltrees.com Fabriscape, Inc. Booth# 512 www.exceptionaltrees.com Jim Manola 6410 W. 75th Street, Unit D ECHO Power Equipment Booth# 206 Bedford Park, IL 60638 Jay Hallberg Phone: 708.728.7180 1251 Tinker Road Email: info@fabriscape.com Rocklin, CA 95765 www.fabriscape.com Phone: 916.645.6600 Email: jhallberg@goldeneagledist.com Feece Oil Co. Booth# 1005 www.goldeneagledist.com Craig Olsby 517 Twin Rail Drive Eco-Roofs Booth# 1513 Minooka, IL 60447 Homer Trecartin Phone: 888.879.1911 P.O. Box 8 Email: craig@feeceoil.com Berrien Springs, MI 49103 www.feeceoil.com Phone: 269.471.7408 Email: questions@eco-roofs.com Fiore Nursery & Landscape Supply Booth# 1036 www.eco-roofs.com Cara Furlong 16606 W. Highway 22 Ecoturf Midwest Inc. Booth# 646 Prairie View, IL 60069 Tom Miller Phone: 847.913.1414 789 Golf Lane Email: sales@cjfiore.com Bensenville, IL 60106 www.cjfiore.com Phone: 630.350.9500 Email: tom@ecoturfmidwest.com Fleetmatics, a Verizon Company Booth# 421 www.ecoturfmidwest.com Sanan Amir Brikho 9868 Scranton Road San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858.768.7175 www.fleetmatics.com Ryan Doty sales@dotynurseries.com

Booth# 740

Forrest Keeling Nursery Kim Young P.O. Box 135 Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: 573.898.5571 Email: info@fknursery.com www.fknursery.com

Booth# 1239

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Booth# 918

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Harvard, IL 60033 Phone: 815.943.1111 Email: dan@foxridgenursery.com

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Garden Prairie Nursery & Organics Mike Dimucci 11887 US Highway 20 Garden Prairie, IL 61038 Phone: 815.597.1318 Email: mike@gpocompost.com www.gpocompost.com

Booth# 939

Goodmark Nurseries Booth# 1004 Paul Ayers 8920 Howe Road Wonder Lake, IL 60097 Phone: 815.653.9293 Email: paul.ayers@goodmarknurseries.com www.goodmarknurseries.com Grasshopper Company Connie Estep P.O. Box 637 Moundridge, KS 67107 Phone: 620.345.8621 Email: show@grasshoppermower.com www.grasshoppermower.com

Booth# 1505

Green Climber N. A. Martin Halm 500 E. Cossitt Avenue LaGrange, IL 60525 Phone: 708.354.2171 Email: info@greenclimberna.com www.greenclimberna.com

Booth# 1546

Green Glen Nursery Inc. Dick E. Ooykaas (NEW) 4900 S. Cherry Hill Road Elwood, IL 60421 Phone: 815.723.1140 Email: greenglennurseryinc@yahoo.com www.greenglennurseryinc.com

Booth# 1017

Greenius by LS Training System Sylvia Shillinglaw 2026 Oxford Street E London, ONT 0 Phone: 877.482.2323 Email: arden@gogreenius.com www.gogreenius.com

Booth# 216

GRO Horticultural Enterprises, Inc. Greg Oltman 14440 Marengo Road Union, IL 60180 Phone: 847.669.8658 Email: greg@grohort.net www.grohort.net

Booth# 1237

H Halloran Mowerworks Jill Halloran 2159 N. Rand Road Palatine, IL 60074 Phone: 847.705.1984 Email: sales@halloranpower.com www.mowerworks.com

Booth# 522

Halquist Stone Jeff Brown N51 W23563 Lisbon Road Sussex, WI 53089 Phone: 262.246.9000 Email: info@halquiststone.com www.halquiststone.com

Booth# 932

Harrell’s LLC Michael Hall 301 N. Vernon Avenue Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740.644.9020 Email: mhall@harrells.com www.harrells.com

Booth# 211

Hayward Distributing Co. Craig Tangi 4061 Perimeter Drive Columbus, OH 4322 Phone: 614.272.5953 Email: info@haydist.com www.haydist.com

Booth# 1444

Herman Losely & son, Inc. Jay Daley 3410 Shepard Road Perry, OH 44081 Phone: 440.259.2725 Email: sales@losely.com www.losely.com

Booth# 215

High PSI Ltd. Kim Micha 75 N. Brandon Drive Glendale Hts., IL 60139 Phone: 630.893.0777 Email: info@highpsi.com www.highpsi.com

Booth# 207

Hinsdale Nurseries Jr. Tecza 2353 Creek Road Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630.552.8314 Email: ttecza@hinsdalenurseries.com www.hinsdalenurseries.com

Booth# 1236

Home Nursery, Inc. Crystal Gebke P.O. Box 128 Albers, IL 62215 Phone: 800.628.1966 Email: markl@homenursery.com www.homenursery.com

Booth# 723

2018 exhibitors

Fond du Lac Stone & Natural Stone Veneers Int’l Renee Buechel N4224 Highway 175 Fond du Lac, WI 54936 Phone: 920.921.8280 Email: reneeb@fdlstone.com

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Homer Industries LLC Josh Doherty 13920 S. Archer Avenue Lockport, IL 60441 Phone: 815.838.0863 Email: info@homertree.com www.homerindustries.com

Booth# 1235

IL-IN Sea Grant Greg Hitzroth 1000 Lak Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 Phone: 217.300.0182 Email: hitzroth@illinois.edu www.iisgcp.org

Hometowne Insurance Services, Inc. Tim Leverich 155 Chicago Road Oswego, IL 60543 Phone: 630.554.4040 Email: Tim@hometowneinsurance.com www.hometowneinsurance.com

Booth# 321

Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Booth# 510 Brent Horvath 10702 Seaman Road Hebron, IL 60034 Phone: 815.648.2788 Email: brenth@intrinsicperennialgardens.com www.intrinsicperennialgardens.com

Hortech Mike Haynes P.O. Box 533 Spring Lake, MI 49456 Phone: 800.875.1392 Email: sales@hortech.com www.hortech.com

Booth# 1304

Italpollina USA/Grotab Jaylee Dafforn 2284 N. Main Street Bluffton, IN 46714 Phone: 260.824.2550 Email: ron.leman@italpollina.com www.grotab.com

Booth# 205

Hulton Tool Company LLC Angela Gulasky 3367 Spring Garden Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: 412.923.3773 Email: hultontool@gmail.com www.hultontool.com

Booth# 422

Ivanhoe Nursery Russ Stokes 22149 W. Illinois Route 60 Mundelein, IL 60060 Phone: 847.566.1747 Email: rs@ivanhoenursery.com

Booth# 1311

Hunter/FX Booth# 1209 Eric Simmons 1940 Diamond Street San Marcos, CA 92078 Phone: 630.200.7581 Email: eric.simmons@hunterindustries.com www.hunterindustries.com Husqvarna Group Booth# 1344 Josh Terrell 9335 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 704.597.5000 Email: josh.a.terrell@husqvarnagroup.com www.husqvarna.com

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J J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Jeff Lafrenz P.O. Box 189 Boring, OR 97009 Phone: 503.663.4128 Email: talk-to-us@jfschmidt.com www.jfschmidt.com

Booth# 1112

Jireh Stone Sales LLC Jason Demler 2114 Oregon Street Osh Kosh, WI 54902 Phone: 920.574.6448 Email: jasondemler@yahoo.com www.houzz.com/Pro/jirehsales

Booth# 204

Illinois Arborist Association April Toney P.O. Box 860 Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: 877.617.8887 Email: april@illinoisarborist.org www.illinoisarborist.org

Booth# 407

John Deere Kelli Garry One John Deere Place Moline, IL 61265 Phone: 816.560.1063 Email: GarryKelliA@JohnDeere.com www.deere.com

Booth# 1016

Illinois Brick Company Mike Hoffman 8995 W. 95th Street Palos Hills, IL 60465 Phone: 708.344.1000 Email: dmcglynn@illinoisbrick.com

Booth# 1442

John Holmlund Nursery Scott Field 29285 SE Highway 212 Boring, OR 97009 Phone: 800.643.6650 Email: scottf@jhnsy.com

Booth# 1335

Illinois Green Industry Association Joe Khayyat 2900 Greenbriar Drive Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217.546.4733 Email: info@illinoisgreen.net www.illinoisgreen.net

Booth# 1137

Johnson’s Nursery, Inc. Rob Lucas W180 N6275 Marcy Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: 262.252.4980 Email: info@johnsonsnursery.com www.johnsonsnursery.com

Booth# 1014

llinois Landscape Contractors Assn Scott Grams 2625 Butterfield Road, Suite 104 S Oak Brook, IL 60523 Phone: 630.472.2851 Email: information@ilca.net www.ilca.net

Booth# 808

JULIE, Inc. Barb Owen 3275 Executive Drive Joliet, IL 60431 Phone: 815.741.5936 Email: info@illinois1call.com www.illinois1call.com

Booth# 308

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Kaknes Landscape Supply, Inc. Kevin McGowen 31W 545 Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630.416.9999 Email: kevin@kaknes.com www.kaknes.com

Booth# 110

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Booth# 841

Kaneville Tree Farms Paul Guzzetta P.O. Box 167 Kaneville, IL 60144 Phone: 630.557.2793 Email: trees@ktfinc.com www.kanevilletreefarms.com

Booth# 831

Kankakee Nursery Co. Pete Worth P.O. Box 288 Aroma Park, IL 60901 Phone: 815.937.9358 Email: sales@kankakeenursery.com www.kankakee nursery.com

Booth# 1027

Kasota Stone Fabricators Billi Jo Stevenson 820 Willow Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507.508.0684 Email: info@kasotasf.com www.kasotasf.com

Booth# 1241

Kenney Outdoor Solutions Tom Cangelosi 1732 Armitage Court Addison, IL 60101 Phone: 331.551.9383 Email: tom.cangelsoi@kmcturf.com www.kenneyoutdoorsolutions.com

Booth# 805

Seth Balvanz bare root 300 Charles Court West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 630.293.5444 Email: sbalvanz@kramertree.com www.kramertree.com CALL 630.293.5444│www.kramertree.com Krukowski Stone Co., Inc. Booth# 116 Joanie Whitt 3781 County Road C Mosinee, WI 54455 Phone: 715.693.6300 Email: joaniew@krukowskistone.com Kuenzi Turf & Nursery Which root Jim O’Brien 6475 State Street Salem, OR 97317 Phone: 800.285.8337 Email: myron@kuenziturfnursery.com Kuenzi_halfpage.indd 1

Keystone Hatcheries LLC Booth# 1012 Mike Robinson 11409 Keystone Road Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: 815.678.2537 Email: mrobinson@keystonehatcheries.com www.keystonehatcheries.com Klyn Nurseries Inc. Kevin Czajka 3322 South Ridge Road Perry, OH 44081 Phone: 440.259.3811 Email: kczajka@klynnurseries.com www.klynnurseries.com

Booth# 401

Knapheide Manufacturing Company Darla Heberlein 1848 Westphalia Strasse Quincy, IL 62305 Phone: 217.222.7131 Email: knapheide@knapheide.com www.knapheide.com

Booth# 832

KO Supply Company, Inc. Tim Kehoe 1500 Foundry Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 630.768.7227 www.kosupplycompany.com

Booth# 1404

Booth# 1205

2018 exhibitors

JWest LLC Joel Westrate 3948 Blackhawk Drive SW Grandville, MI 49418 Phone: 574.606.6548 Email: Joel.westrate@gmail.com www.thelandscapersbuddy.com

Tree Removal · Pruning · Cable Bracing · Pest & Disease Management · Mulch (1 year after transplant) Products/Delivery · Root Pruning · Tree Transplanting · Diagnostics/Consulting · Training · Kramer Tree Specialists Booth# 1414 Holiday Lighting “Brand X”

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Lafarge Fox River Stone Jim Slattery 1300 Route 31 South Elgin, IL 60177 Phone: 224.213.4287 Email: jim.slattery@lafargeholcim.com www.foxriverstone.com

Booth# 1140

Landscape Material & Firewood Sales, Inc. Booth# 717 Dave Cooper 27W250 St. Charles Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 630.231.7911 Email: dave@lmfsinc.com www.landscapematerialandfirewood.com Leaves Inspired Tree Nursery Jared Stroobants 426 E. Brooklyn Street Chilton, WI 53014 Phone: 920.522.2765 Email: jared@leavesinspired.com www.leavesinspired.com

Booth# 302

Lemke Stone Terry Kaphingst P.O. Box 428 Lannon, WI 53046 Phone: 262.502.1579 Email: service@lemkestone.com wwwlemkestone.com

Booth# 736

L F George Inc. Wendy Shannon W231 N1129 Highway F Waukesha, WI 53186 Phone: 262.542.9400 Email: jwieneke@lfgeorge.com www.lfgeorge.com

Booth# 644

Liberty Propane/Hicksgas Tim Porter 204 N. Highway 54 Roberts, IL 60962 Phone: 217.395.2281 Email: heather.rose@hicksoffice.com www.hicksgas.com

Booth# 102

Lincoln Nurseries, Inc. Amanda DeWit 0-142 Lincoln Street Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Phone: 616.453.2351 Email: bernie@lincolnnurseries.com

Booth# 710

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LMN Software Amy Hoffman 425 Whitevale Road, Unit 5 Whitevale, ONT 0 Phone: 888.347.9864 Email: info@golmn.com www.golmn.com

Booth# 406

Midwest Arborist Supplies Brian Barnard P.O. Box 151455 Grand Rapids, MI 49515 Phone: 616.456.8040 Email: brian@grandarborgroup.com www.treecaresupplies.com

Booth# 537

Loma Vista Nursery Laura Snider 1107 E. 23rd Street Ottawa, KS 66067 Phone: 785.229.7200 Email: sales@lomavistanursery.com www.lomavistanursery.com

Booth# 218

Midwest Compost LLC Pat Murphy 1320 Spaulding Road Elgin, IL 60120 Phone: 847.931.2900 Email: pat@midwestcompostllc.com www.midwestcompostllc.com

Booth# 1309

Longshadow Daniel Ward 83 Longshadow Lane Pomona, IL 62975 Phone: 618.893.4832 Email: charlotte@longshadow.com www.longshadow.com

Booth# 511

Midwest Groundcovers Maggie Balistreri 6N800 IL Rt25 (P.O. Box 748) St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 847.468.2083 www.midwestgroundcovers.com

Booth# 1114

Lurvey Landscape Supply Jason Castaneda 2550 E. Dempster Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847.299.8333 Email: info@lurveys.com www.lurveys.com

Booth# 816

Midwest Trading Lindsey Scott 48w805 IL Route 64 Virgil, IL 60151 Phone: 847.742.1790 Email: lscott@midwest-trading.com www.midwest-trading.com

Booth# 1214

Mariani Plants Mike Mennenoh 13517 Horton Road Kenosha, WI 53142 Phone: 847.774.6829 Email: sales@marianiplants.com www.marianiplants.com

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Market Financial Group Jim Bilinski 240 Commerce Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 815.526.4113 Email: jbilinski@marketfinancialgrp.com www.marketfinancialgroup.com

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Booth# 106 866-627-4264

Martin Implement Sales, Inc. Brad Beaulieu 420 Nolen Drive South Elgin, IL 60177 Phone: 630.883.3320 Email: bradb@martinimplement.com www.martinimplement.com

Booth# 1310

Master Mark Candice Fritsch 210 Ampe Drive Paynesville, MN 56362 Phone: 800.535.4838 Email: karen.stoos@mastermark.com www.mastermark.com

Booth# 303

McGinty Bros., Inc. Taylor Arbrahamson 3744 E. Cuba Road Long Grove, IL 60047 Phone: 847.438.5161 Email: info@mcgintybros.com www.mcgintybros.com

Booth# 807

McKay Nursery Company Tim Wagner 750 S. Monroe Street Waterloo, WI 53594 Phone: 920.478.8525 Email: twagner@mckaynursery.com www.mckaynursery.com

Booth# 611

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Modeco Systems LLC Lynn Olson 1468 American Eagle Drive Slinger, WI 53086 Phone: 262.677.8184 www.modecosystems.com

Booth# 520

Monroe Truck Equipment Sarah Monson 1051 W. 7th Street Monroe, WI 53566 Phone: 800.356.8134 www.monroetruck.com

Booth# 1037

Montale Wholesale Nursery Lynn Pries 25865 W. Ivanhoe Road Wauconda, IL 60084 Phone: 847.487.8435 Email: melisa@montalegardens.com www.montalegardens.com

Booth# 217

MTI James Stange 4830 Azelia Avenue North Suite 100 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Phone: 763.592.5640 Email: james.stange@mtidistributing.com www.mtidistributing.com

Booth# 528

Metroplitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Booth# 305 Dominic Brose 160 East Erie Street Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 708.588.3134 www.mwrd.org National Seed Mark Breier 4720 Yendar Avenue Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630.963.8787 Email: mark.breier@natseed.com www.natseed.com

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Booth# 118

New England Ladder Co. LLC Richard Schwerer P.O. Box 469 Kings Park, NY 11754 Phone: 516.350.3450 Email: richard@neladders.com www.neladders.com

Booth# 322

Northern Family Farms LLC Randy Evans W10757 Jeffery Road Merrillan, WI 54754 Phone: 800.826.7094 Email: sales@northernfamilyfarms.com www.northernfamilyfarms.com

Booth# 519

Northland Farms LLC Al Garter 11161 120th Avenue West Olive, MI 49460 Phone: 800.253.1812 Email: agarter@northlandfarmsllc.com www.northlandfarmsllc.com

Booth# 606

Northshore Landscape Products Mike Ellis 3055 Apple Ave Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847.668.9600 Email: me.nslandscape@gmail.com

Booth# 402

Nursery Supplies Jeff Pissocra 1415 Orchard Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 614.764.0511 Email: jpissocra@nurserysupplies.com www.nurserysupplies.com

Booth# 906

NYP Corp Michael Zagorski 805 East Grand Street Elizabeth, NJ 7201 Phone: 908.351.6550 Email: sales@nyp-corp.com www.nyp-corp.com

Booth# 112

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Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Joe DiVincenzo 1130 Queeny Avenue Sauget, IL 62206 Phone: 708.448.7077 Email: joe.divincenzo@oldcastle.com www.myoldcastle.com

Booth# 1136

Oly-Ola Edgings, Inc Aymie Clayton 124 E. Saint Charles Road Villa Park, IL 60181 Phone: 800.334.4647 Email: edgings@olyola.com www.olyola.com

Booth# 835

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Paul Ayers P.O. Box 67 Batavia, IL 60510 Phone: 630.879.0520 Email: ornamentalgrowers@comcast.net www.ogaoni.com

Booth# 1107

Pace, Inc. Jennifer Ambrose 739 S. Mill Street Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: 734.453.6258 Email: jena@pacelink.com www.pacelink.com

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Pave Tool Innovators Amanda Virkler 105 Windermere Avenue, 1A Ellington, CT 6029 Phone: 860.870.8665 Email: info@pavetool.com www.pavetool.com

Booth# 202

Peerless Fence Kelli Gadbois 33w401 Roosevelt Road West Chicago, IL 60185 Phone: 630.584.7710 Email: info@peerlessfence.com www.peerlessfence.com

Booth# 317

Perfect Turf LLC Elliot Sternberg 230 Gerry Drive Wood Dale, IL 60191 Phone: 888.796.8873 Email: elliots@perfectturfinc.com www.perfectturfinc.com

Booth# 1040

Permaloc Corporation Jackie Arendsen 13505 Barry Street Holland, MI 49424 Phone: 800.356.9660 Email: info@permaloc.com www.permaloc.com

Booth# 705

2018 exhibitors

Natural Repellents LLC Mark Wilson 11 Cedar Gate Road Denville, NJ 7834 Phone: 973.627.4523 www.tickkillz.com

Phoenix Irrigation Supply Booth# 746 Tom Kazmer 1261 Howard Street Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 847.290.0698 Email: tomk@phoenixirrigationsupply.com www.phoenixirrigationsupply.com Pine Hall Brick Company Ed Brewer 2701 Shorefair Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone: 800.952.7425 Email: ebrewer@pinehallbrick.com www.pinehallbrick.com

Booth# 306

Pizzo Native Plant Nursery Kyle Berry 1 0729 Pine Road Leland, IL 60531 Phone: 815.981.8000 www.pizzonursery.com

Booth# 839

Plant Right Booth# 319 Beth Pamperin 30050 W. 135th Street Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913.856.8789 Email: bpamperin@plantrightsolutions.com www.plantrightsolutions.com Porous Pave Inc. Kari Hanes 4385 E. 110th Street Grant, MI 49327 Phone: 800.448.3873 Email: sales@porouspaveinc.com www.porouspaveinc.com

Booth# 1008

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Premium Travertine Booth# 535 Pat Buescher 586 E 7500 S. Road Chebanse, IL 60922 Phone: 815.405.7087 Email: patb.premiumtravertinepavers@gmail.com www.premiumtravertinepavers.com

Riverside Plastics, Inc. Mike Rinehart P.O. Box 421 Flemingsburg, KY 41041 Phone: 606.849.3383 Email: inquiry@riverside-plastics.com www.riverside-plastics.com

Booth# 405

ProLine Equipment Milan Blaho 29 Bayward Road Galena, IL 61036 Phone: 317.902.9657 Email: milanis@usa.net www.prolinegrabber.com

Booth# 539

Rochester Concrete Products Cathy Haggerty 7200 N. Broadway Avenue Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: 507.288.8850 Email: info@rochestercp.com www.rochestercp.com

Booth# 1508

Proven Winners Paul Koutz 12601 120th Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 800.633.8859 www.springmeadownursery.com

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Renew — Recycle — Repurpose

Stockyards Brick: Preserving Treasures A practical demonstration on how to Renew — Recycle

by Nina A. Koziol

There’s a lot of buzz

about sustainable materials and landscapes, but Matt Joyce, owner of Stockyards Brick, walks the talk. He is fascinated by the history of old clay pavers, building bricks, granite pieces, wooden beams and architectural artifacts. And, he’s on a mission to see these materials reclaimed and reused instead of going to a landfill.

“I love Chicago’s old clay street pavers and the granite blocks,” Joyce said. “They’re a totally different look from new materials. They’re worn and colorful and have great history—horses, carriages, and trolley cars passed over them more than a century ago.” And now, these rescued materials are enjoying a new life as landscape designers incorporate them into paths, walls, wall caps, pillars, edgings and driveways for some of the most exquisite gardens being built today.

“Their street pavers are just so tremendous,” said Jim Bertrand of Bertrand Landscape Design in Monee. “They create the timelessness that people are after. It’s easy to buy something new, but you can find something really interesting there that will make a big impact on your projects.”

Joyce has reclaimed massive wooden beams and other lumber from century-old buildings that were being torn down. Some of it is used for outdoor structures, but builders are also snapping up the rustic materials for use inside new homes.

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the 16-inch beams didn’t,” Joyce said. He took a wire brush and scraped the burnt wood. “Once the scorched layer was removed, it revealed beautiful colors. You can see the summer and winter growth contours.”

In the Beginning

Joyce left a career in finance to open Stockyards Brick in 2013. They’re located in Chicago’s old Union Stock Yards, which were built in 1864 on swampland south of the city. The firm is housed in a former Swift Meatpacking storage facility that Joyce gutted and is in the process of renovating. “There had been guard dogs here and it was a big mess. We still have two refrigerators from the meatpacking days.” During the renovation, crews found granite cobblestones buried under asphalt when they were replacing the sewers. “The entire area was swampy in the 1800’s and that’s why they were using these materials.”

Now, the business is home to thousands of granite blocks that once lined Chicago streets after the Great Fire in 1871.

While some may have been used as ballast in ships, historians note that most granite blocks were cut from quarries throughout Wisconsin and shipped by train to Milwaukee and Chicago in the late 1800’s. Depending on where the granite was quarried, the blocks may hold tints and streaks of red, black, grey, pink or yellow. They can weigh up to 20 pounds each.

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Many of these materials come from city streets that were torn up for sewer work, thus revealing the pavers below the asphalt. By the 1890’s, it’s estimated that more than 300 miles of Chicago streets were paved with granite or brick.

Stockyards Brick is also home to endless pallets holding antique “common” building bricks, clay street bricks, and some architectural treasures—interior marble pillars and other elements. One collection came from St. James Catholic Church (1875), which was demolished a few years ago. His grandparents were married there so obtaining those materials has a special meaning to him. “People have used the church’s stations of the cross in their gardens like a grotto.”

Mantles, lentils, vintage hardware and other unique items including terra cotta, stone and garden statuary may be found at the facility. But don’t wait long once you see something interesting.

“They’re not making many of these things anymore,” said Karen Adams, who handles sales and customer service and who has an extensive background in antique bricks and pavers.

“We might get 50,000 brick pavers today, or 10,000 of a certain type or color, but each load is different. It’s not like ordering something that’s mass produced these days.” On any given (continued on page 88) The Landscape Contractor February 2018

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Renew — Recycle — Repurpose (continued from page 87) day, she might receive a shipment of Purington “skinny pavers” or those made by Athens, Danville, Metropolitan or one of the many others with the company name stamped on each one.

“I did a brick and concrete driveway at my home,” Bertrand said. “I flipped all the pavers up with their names showing— it was a mixed bag so they show Metropolitan, Athens, and Streator Brick. I just love them and people stop to look at the names.”

In Stockyards Brick 3.5-acre yard, there are enormous oak pillars that once served as pilings in the Chicago River. “The minerals and the river’s silt created a beautiful color to the wood,” Joyce said. In the right landscape situation, they could be used for a pergola or other focal point. Elsewhere, visitors will find stacks of vanilla-colored Joliet limestone (it was used to build Chicago’s old Water Tower), as well as pieces of ornamental iron, wood that was once part of a thoroughbred farm in Kentucky, timbers recovered after a grainery fire in Will County, and much, much more.

“I’m not interested in being a salvage yard with all sorts of things,” Joyce said. “Right now, I’m focused on bricks, pavers and timber for use inside and outside the home.” When the Elgin O’Hare sound barrier was replaced along the highway, Joyce obtained the wood. “We sent a piece to a lab at the U.S. Forest Service for analysis.” It tuned out to be azobé, a resilient hardwood from Africa. “It’s super dense, insect proof and doesn’t burn,” Joyce said.

He is regularly in touch with salvage and demolition companies and others to secure interesting materials like the nearperfect planks of red and white oak that were stored in a barn for 40 years. “The farmer had milled the trees on his property,” Joyce said. Then there are reclaimed beams from a church in Indiana and cypress boards from a water tank that once stood on top of a building. “The beams could be used for gazeboes and the cypress board could be used outside as well.” With a little imagination, these items could transform an ordinary landscape into one that’s extraordinary.

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The elegant clay pavers that lined streets more than a century ago are highly prized for landscapes that call for vintage charm or old-world elegance. The clay was extracted locally and “vitrified”—heated in a kiln at temperatures up to 2200 degrees for long periods. The temperatures hardened each paver so that they resist moisture and thus resist cracking. No two are perfectly identical. The colors are subtly different based on the clay and that is part of the charm of these materials. Reclaimed clay pavers are also finding homes in commercial settings such as restaurants, country clubs, and atriums. As semi-trucks drop off bricks and granite, workers clean and stack the pieces on pallets. (continued on page 90) The Landscape Contractor February 2018

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Chicago Common Brick

The business also buys buildings for their salvage value. “We’ve sold bricks that were used as a wine cellar in one home,” Joyce said. “And, we ship a lot of building brick to southern states for use as pavers. Common bricks are not meant for use as walks or drives here, but in warm climates they can last forever.”

“We’ve shipped Chicago brick to Bermuda and Hawaii,” Adams said. For one customer, she recently sent a freight train car filled with Chicago common brick to Florida where the light colors and durability are prized for patios and pool decks.

Character, charm, beauty and durability will never go out of fashion. And Joyce feels good about reclaiming materials that would otherwise pile onto a landfill.

“There will always be a market for them,” Joyce said. “Anyway you look at it, they are all extraordinary materials.”

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Rock of Ages: What’s in a Name Granite Pavers are often called “Belgian or Belgium Block.” They aren’t really from Belgium. When European ships set sail for the U.S. in the 18th and 19th centuries, they brought large stones for ballast. These huge irregularly shaped stones were dumped in ports along the East Coast.

Many of the granite blocks called Belgian Blocks today were quarried in the late 19th century and came by train to Chicago from several quarries in Wisconsin. They are sometimes called Belgium Setts. Setts is a British term for stones cut into rectangles. Granite setts can be found throughout Europe where they were used for streets and buildings.

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Tracking the Tiny Trend

Tiny Landscapes: Urban Oasis

by Nina Koziol

In our ongoing

series on small space landscape renovations, we look at a Chicago residential lot in sore need of a makeover.

The Project: Renovate a small space in front and back of a home in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood.

The Site: A long “shotgun” property measuring 28’ wide by 140’ deep. The front garden space is 18’ by 24’ and the back yard is 26’ by 34’ with doors coming off the back of the house at multiple elevations. A detached windowless garage backs up to the alley.

The Challenge: “The house is pretty long and the front

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yard space was plain and bland,” said Jeff True of Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors. “There was no curb appeal and the walkout basement in back had old railroad ties for steps—it was a mess.”

A shaggy lawn and a couple of overgrown shrubs hugged the front foundation. The unused French doors looked squarely onto the public space. To reach the main entryway, visitors walked from the public sidewalk to the side of the house.

The clients wanted a place to spend time outdoors and to entertain. They also wanted a new look for the front yard to match the formality of the home’s architecture. “We discussed a nice

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entertaining space with a large patio and an enclosure softened with plants.”

Thinking Outside the Urban Box Small space landscaping can be tricky.

“I think a lot of people make mistakes in small spaces,” True said. “They think you need a small patio, small lawn, small steps and small pots with small plants. It’s kind of the opposite of what they should be thinking. You want it to feel larger and very comfortable and to be very selective in what you oversize.” That might result in using fewer elements in a small space.

“You want people to say ‘wow,’ look at all the space—because you’ve been intentional about upsizing certain elements.”

True finds that existing elements like the entertaining areas are often too small or poorly placed. “The clients may have a patio, but they never spend time on it because it’s in full sun or they can barely get their table and chairs on it. I’ve never had a client say the patio is too big.”

Front Yard Fix “Right away we talked about creating a sense of enclosure for entertaining and family space in the front,” True said. The existing lawn was removed and travertine limestone was set with 4-inch borders to hold strips of turf, which created the formal feel the clients’ desired. “We planted in between the stones so water can percolate down.”

Iron fencing, boxwood and a layered hedge provides the sense of enclosure.

“It’s the feel, not a physical solid enclosure,” True said. “They could finally open the French doors and further connect the inside to the outside. It’s a functional, usable space where they can occasionally walk out and sit on the bench.”

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Tracking the Tiny Trend (continued from page 23) Two tall narrow planters flank an elegant Lutyens-style bench (inspired by 19th-century English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens), which is centered on the French doors, so the focal point can be enjoyed from indoors all year long. The formal symmetry includes a small water feature that provides sound and reflection.

“It’s a water element, not an in-ground pond. It’s more portable and can be moved around.” The plantings include a small Japanese maple with terrific texture and color, a rhododendron and some pockets for annuals. “We kept it crisp and tailored—not getting too many plant varieties in the space,” True said. “The Japanese maple in general is loose and natural and chocked full of color. You can get so much out of one terrific plant in a small space.”

Not every plant needs to be an all star. “You want to pick what your focal point plants are going to be—the rest should be supporting members. They’re there to screen the foundation, provide enclosure or provide a backdrop.”

Back Yard Transformation This typical small urban back yard was tight, overgrown and busy. Tired wooden steps and an old paver patio limited the ability to entertain let alone relax. A too-small landing at the basement level made the space feel cramped.

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The clients also parked in the garage and needed a transition to the house. “Circulation was important—they need to get from the basement level to the backyard as easily and efficiently as possible.”

The basement landing was enlarged to extend into the yard. A veneer of Pennsylvania field stone covers the onefoot-tall retaining wall and the step risers. Although True says that designers wouldn’t typically think about this type of field stone for a formal setting, not every material has to be polished.

“Sometimes, a contrast is great. It’s subtle on the risers and the wall, but the one dominant wall is now a feature with rough, coarse texture. It serves as a great contrast to the polished look of the crisp travertine.”

The view from the house and patio looks onto the windowless garage wall. “We knew we needed to soften that as well. You’d typically use trees but we didn’t have room for a lot of big vertical plants.” Instead, they used a native white fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) at one corner. A very substantial trellis planted with climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) was placed in the middle of the garage wall.

Planters were set at the basement and patio levels.

“That’s a way for us to bring more color into the space without planting in the ground. They’re the finishing touches.”

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Tracking the Tiny Trend Exterior lighting creates a dramatic look at night in both the front and back gardens.

During the excavation, the crew uncovered buried timbers, stone, wood and a water heater.

Another challenge was the tight space from the alley—everything was brought in using wheel barrows. “Every project has those weird quirky things that come up.”

Less is More You can’t always include everything the client wants into a small landscape. “We gave up the lawn and a space to grow vegetables.

Now, it’s a nice comfortable size patio. And, the steps are very wide and comfortable. You don’t have to look down on little steps to watch where you’re going.”

The Process “In the beginning, we talk about concepts and show them a lot of materials,” True explained. Clients are shown photos as well as hardscape samples so they can feel and step on them. “In some cases we might take them to a job site so they can see it en masse. It depends on the client and the project. We’re always showing them the materials we want to use.”

Do you have a tiny landscape you’d like to share? Email ninakoziol@icloud.com

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Eighty-percent of the work

Alex Mayfield does is for landscape contractors. The irrigation specialist, coowner of JM Irrigation and head of the new ILCA Irrigation Committee, understands the important synergies between the two related industries.

Where there is a new landscape, there often is an irrigation system. Landscape and irrigation contractors often are working side-by-side on the same project. “We have the same interests,” says Mayfield.

“To maintain healthy plants.”

Many landscape contractors have their own irrigation divisions or departments to serve their customers. “That’s when laws, such as the Illinois registration law, affect landscape contractors as much as they do irrigation contractors,” he says. That is true of labor issues, as well. Irrigation contractors are experiencing the same labor shortages as landscape contractors.

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ed industries to work well together.“We work hand-in-hand on the job,” he says.

Mayfield has a wish list that would improve joint projects: 1. Include the irrigation contractor in the initial planning. That ensures better coordination. “Many times, we have to work out the details when we come on the job site,” says Mayfield. That takes extra time. Getting together before start-

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2. Prioritize. What area are the two going into first? How are they going to proceed?

3. Where is the water source? Does the irrigation contractor need to make arrangements to provide an interim one? “Just because we are installing the system, doesn’t mean that we have immediate access to a water source,” says Mayfield.

Communication is crucial, especially during the planning stages and when a problem arises. “If there is a problem, the landscape contractor, the irrigation contractor and the general contractor should be able to sit down and say, ‘what can we do to solve this?’” he says. “We need to solve it in a way that works for everyone.

It all goes back to communication.”

Mayfield recommends the attitude that, “here’s the problem and here is the proposed solution. Let’s look out for one another and focus on the solution.”We are, emphasizes Mayfield, all part of the same group.

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Designing with Colored Concrete

by Meta Levin

It’s diversified and aesthetically pleasing. That is why colored concrete is becoming so popular, says Jim Mullins, regional outside salesman and trainer for Butterfield Color. Mullins was speaking to a packed tent of landscape architects, designers and contractors at ILCA’s annual Summer Field Day. The presentation offered continuing education credits for landscape architects through the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System.

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rials, factors affecting color, good concrete practices and design ideas.

The attendees seemed particularly interested in the diversity of uses and colors for the colored concrete, Mullins says. Some seemed surprised about precast bench molds. After the presentation, they came up and “talked about specific projects. Quite a few were using it in projects already.” They questioned him about more things they could do on the project.

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techniques. “In the past, it was hard to find experienced applicators,” says Mullins.

Now, however, more and more contractors are getting the necessary training to offer it to their customers.

Training usually is done through distributors. For instance, Mullins travels doing eight to 12 hands-on trainings each year, in such diverse locations as Wisconsin, northern Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas, in addition to the five to eight presentations annually, such as the one he did at Summer Field Day. All the demonstrations are at distributors’ locations.

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Initially, in the United States, decorative concrete was used on the west coast maybe 50 years ago. Disneyland and those kinds of places were early adopters, but residential uses were the most popular at first. Gradually, uses spread not only to commercial and municipal projects, but also across the country. As techniques improved, uses diversified.

“It has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 25 to 30 years,” says Mullins. “It continues to grow, especially as we get more good contractors doing good work.” (continued on page 104)

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Construction Tips — (continued from page 103) Concrete can be colored in two main ways: • Integral, which means that it is mixed in to the concrete before it is poured or hardened • Shake-on color hardener, which is applied to the surface during the finishing process Integral color often depends on the color of the cement and is offered in a more limited range of colors. Much lighter colors require that they be mixed with a lighter or white cement. It is made of synthetic iron oxide, is non-fading with a high tint strength. Butterfield’s conforms to ASTM C979.

Mullins suggests when using integral color cement, that contractors create mock-up panels to show to clients and ensure that is the color specified.

“Consistency is important,” says Mullins. That means everything from tim-

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ing, to sequence and using correct curing materials. Integral colored concrete has been used on everything from residential patios to streetscapes and entryways. Color applied in the plant, as is done with integral colored concrete, is a little less labor intensive than color hardener, he says.

Shake on color hardener is applied after the concrete is poured and the initial finishing is completed. A little more time consuming than integral, it must be broadcast onto the surface and worked in during the finishing process.

The shake on color hardener allows for a wide variation of color, especially lighter colors, as well as custom colors. Shake on color is comprised of synthetic iron oxides, wetting agents, aggregates and Portland cement.

It both hardens and makes the top of the concrete denser. In addition, the color consistency between loads is better than with integral color. (continued on page 106)

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Construction Tips — (continued from page 104) Other decorative methods include, contractors using a specialty chemical called Surf Etch to retard the concrete surface and expose the color and the sands in the concrete. Here again, Mullins recommends that the contractor make a small mock-up of the job to show to the client.

Like using integral concrete color, consistency is paramount with color hardener. That means consistent mix design, maintaining the use of admixtures, timing, sequence and methods, as well as using and correctly applying curing materials.

And, of course, use good concrete practices.

Varied stamps can be used with both types of colored concrete. “There are upwards of 40 to 50 different patterns,” that can be stamped into the concrete, says Mullins. These range from seamless texture stamps that mimic heavy stone to wood grain patterns, which have become more popular of late. Mullins points to

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Gilpin’s Falls Bridge Plank, a pattern that was taken from board salvaged from an old covered bridge (thus the name) in Cecil County, Maryland. “it has been amazingly popular.”

Some designers have used the integral color vertically, in retaining walls, for instance, employing form liners that make the concrete look like various types of stones. It also can be used in countertops, stairs and on floors.

Many distributors rent the stamping tools to contractors, who have been trained to install and work with the colored concrete.

It is important to regularly maintain the concrete. “Commercial operations usually understand the value of regular maintenance,” says Mullins. “To continue to look good, the colored concrete needs to be properly maintained during its life time.”

He recommends washing, properly cleaning and checking for the need for more sealer every 18 months to two years.

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Knowing Native Plants Review —

Native Intelligence A Guide through the Labyrinth of Native Plants and Cultivars

Eryngium yuccifoliu Rattlesnake Master Likes this native prairie plant for its architectural thistle-like flowers that bloom from June to September. It prefers dry, well-drained soils, even sandy soils.

• Plant in full sun.

• Height: 4-5’ Spread: 2-3’.

• Hardy in zones 3 to 8.

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Porteranthus trifoliatus Bowman’s Root It’s a beautiful, subtle, woodsy perennial for light shade or partial (morning) sun.

It tolerates root competition, has great fall color.

• Plant in full sun to part shade.

• Height: 2-4’ • Spread: 1.5-3’ • Hardy in zones 4 to 8.

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Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ Bee Balm Know for it’s long bloom period that extends for about eight weeks from early/ mid-summer to late summer The blossoms are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies, particularly when massed.

• Plant in full sun to part shade • Height: 2-4’ • Spread: 2-3’ • Hardy in zone 4 to 9

Spigelia marilandica Indian Pink A shade garden plant, likes rich soil, but the flowers don’t last for more than a month.

• Plant in part shade to full shade.

• Height: 1-2’ • Spread: .5-1.5’ • Hardy in zones 5-9.

Amsonia tabernaemontana Blue Star It’s a very useful semi-woody ‘subshrub.’ In fact, it can be used as an unsheared hedge and it works really well.

It likes heavy clay soils, full sun, flowers May into June • Plant in full sun to part shade.

• Height: 1-1.5’ • Spread: .75-1’ • Hardy in zones 4-9.

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Knowing Native Plants Review — Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine Blooms in May with attractive tubular flowers.There are pollinators that are specialized to feed on the long blooms.

• Plant in part to full shade, but will tolerate full sun.

• grows in dry sites but will perform in any well-drained garden soil. Short-lived, but readily self sows • Height: 1-3’

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Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Milkweed This plant has prolific orange blooms and is relatively short at 2 to 3 feet.

It actually prefers a sandy soil.

• Plant in full sun, • well-drained soil • Height: 1-3’

Liatris pychnostachya Prairie Blazingstar It’s a big attractor for butterflies and bees with its long showy spikes. Most people are familiar with with Liatris ‘Kobold,’ but the 4’ spike on this one has individual buttons of purple flowers.

• Plant in full sun • Dry to medium soils • Height: 2-4’

Penstemon digitalis Smooth Beard Tongue “This is a great species for full sun. It likes medium to dry soils, but welldrained, moist soils are fine, too.” It produces big spikes of white flowers that attract specific pollinators.

• Plant in full to part sun, medium to dry soil to moist, well-drained soil • Height: 2-3’

Solidago speciosa Showy Goldenrod Huge beautiful sprays of yellow flowers.

Still blooming in October and just covered with bees.

• Plant in full sun to part shade • Even moisture • Height: 3-6’

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Knowing Native Plants Review — Actaea racemosa Black Cohosh, Bugbane One of the few shade-tolerant natives with summer flowers. Not only do I adore Black Cohosh for its summer blooms, I admire its stately size.

• Grows in average, moistureretentive soils in part to full shade • Size: 4-6 ft. tall; 2-4 ft. wide • Hardiness: Zones 3-8

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Asarum canadense Canadian Wild Ginger Wild ginger is found in most counties of Illinois. It grows in floodplain woods and upland moderately moist areas. It has large, dull kidney-shaped leaves to 6 ins.

• Grows in average, well-drained soil • part shade to full shade.

• Spreads slowly by creeping, branching rhizomes to form large colonies • Size: 1-2.5 ft. tall, 1-1.5 ft wide • Hardiness: Zones 3-8

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Carex laxiculmis Creeping Sedge Need a colorful ground cover for your shade garden? Look no further than the sedge. Two additional species with blue foliage that are easy to grow include Carex platyphylla and Carex flaccasperma.

• Part to full shade, medium to wet soils • Size: 6-12 in. tall/wide • Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Chelone obliqua Turtlehead This turtlehead species is surprisingly shade tolerant and provides much needed late summer blooms that last into fall.

• Best grown in organically rich, moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Preference is for dappled sun and consistently moist soil conditions • Size: 2-3 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide • Hardiness: Zones 5-9

Geranium maculatum Wild Geranium, Spotted Cranesbill An early bloomer that does well in shade and part shade. It feeds a lot of pollinators when they wake up from winter dormancy. It has nice lavender flowers and goes dormant quickly in the spring after blooming.

• Plant in part to full shade, but will tolerate full sun.

• Height: 1-3’

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Knowing Native Plants Review — Heuchera americana All Heucheras are native to North America, this is one of the few found wild in the Midwest. Look for cultivars that have well-silvered foliage with deep burgundy veins.

• Best grown in organically rich, moiste, well-drained soils • Size: Basal foliage 6-9” tall.

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• Site: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade • Size: 9-12 in. tall, 1-2 ft. wide • Hardiness: Zones 4-9 ”

Phlox divaricata Woodland Phlox Very common in the woodlands in the Chicago region. Mostly deer tolerant.

• Rich woods, fields and along streams • Size: 9-12 in. tall/wide • Hardiness: Zones 4-9

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Polemonium reptans Jacob’s Ladder Besides white, purple is one of those flower colors that will go with anything.

I love to pair Jacob’s ladder with pink or yellow flowers in spring.

• Site: Best grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soil in part shade • Size: 1-1.5 ft. tall and wide • Hardiness: Zones 3-8

Amphora Canadense Leadplant A tallgrass prairie native, leadplant’s attractive gray-green foliage and purple flower spikes add a nice contrast in rock gardens as well as prairie-style borders • Full sun (6 hours). Grows in average, dry to medium moisture, drained soil • Size Range: 2-4’ tall and 3-5’ wide • Hardiness: Zones 2-9 .

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Knowing Native Plants Review — Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Coralberry Coralberry is common in disturbed dry upland woods and hedgerows. It stays low and spreads widely by groundhugging stolons to create a thicket.

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Site: full sun or light shade; moist to dry well-drained soils Size: 3-4’ tall and wide Hardiness: Zones 2-7

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Rhus aromatica var. arenaria Fragrant sumac often is found on sandy or gravelly soils in open oak-hickory woodlands. Its common name refers to the scent when the leaves or stems are crushed.

• Site: Full sun to light shade; warm dry sites • Size : 2-4’ tall and 4-6’ wide • Hardiness: Zones 3-9

Ilex verticillata Winterberry A profusion of bright red berries brightens the winter landscape and provides food for birds. Unlike other hollies, the leaves on winterberry are not evergreen.

• Site: Full sun to part sun/shade plenty of moisture; prefers acidic soil • Size Range: 8-12’ cultivars are in the 3-5’ range • Hardiness: Zones 3-9.

Juniperus communis var. depressa Common Juniper Cultivars of low common juniper are often more available than the species and I’d like to see more varieties selected.

Blueberry Delight has powder blue needles with silver stripes that turn coppery bronze in fall. “It gets some very nice fruit.”

Site: Full sun. Sandy, well-drained soil Size: 5-10’ tall; 8-12’ wide; low-spreading, Blueberry Delight- 12-15” tall and 2-3’ wide Hardiness: Zones 2-8

Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea Blooms on new wood and stays compact.

One of the few smaller upland prairie and savanna shrubs. It’s very long-lived and can easily be maintained by pruning.

• Site: Full sun (6 hours of direct sun) to very light shade; welldrained soils. Doesn’t tolerate wet soil • Size Range: 2-4 ft. tall and wide • Hardiness: Zones 4-8

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Knowing Native Plants Review — Potentilla fruticosa Shrubby Cinquefoil Potentilla has been a mainstay in home and commercial gardens for decades. It’s a native shrub that grows in the Midwest everywhere from rocky ledges to wet fens.

• Site: Full sun, well-drained evenly moist soils.

• Size: 2-4’ tall and 3-4’ wide • Hardiness: Zones 3-7

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Rosa arkansana Arkansas Wild Rose/Prairie Rose One of the native rose species found in Illinois, prairie rose is a dwarf shrub with fragrant showy flowers • Site: Full (6 hours) sun • Size: 6”-3 1/2’ tall. Spreads by rhizomes.

• Hardiness: Zones 4-7

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Nepeta x faassenii ‘Early Bird’ The name is certainly appropriate for this catmint, which began flowering weeks before most others in the trial.

After one mild winter, the flowers appeared in early April. “It’s not necessarily well known, but it has pretty much seven months of bloom. It was really quite good.”

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Early Bird’ The name is certainly appropriate for this catmint, which began flowering weeks before most others in the trial.

After one mild winter, the flowers appeared in early April. “It’s not necessarily well known, but it has pretty much seven months of bloom. It was really quite good.”

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Special Feature

Bistro Lights:

8 Considerations for Installation

by Dean MacMorris

Have you ever caught a glimpse of the opening to

the TV series Parenthood? The opening theme transports you to a beautifully striking scene. The camera captures several angles of a large, extended family sitting down to dinner on the backyard patio. Children argue, parents laugh. The matriarch and patriarch of the bunch look on, beaming at the life they have made. The lights are what make this setting particularly memorable. Dozens of lights strung over their heads across the patio create a dreamlike glow that is a beauty to behold.

This effect isn’t movie magic or special effects, but merely round, bare bulbs threaded across open space to throw a soft ambiance onto thescene. Whether you refer to them as party lights, string lights, festoon lights, or bistro lights, these simple fixtures are quite versatile and fit for an entire spectrum of settings: indoor and outdoor, residential and commercial, and casual and formal use, for example. You may see them suspended over a romantic Italian bistro, across a clearing in a wooded yard, above a window in a college dorm, or even under the rafters of a farmhouse porch. The tranquil mood they produce fits nearly any setting.

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when attached to a house or other building. Other potential damage, safety concerns, andornamental considerations are often overlooked. The manifold attempts to take advantage of bistro lights speak to their aesthetic, as they have the power to transform the atmosphere of nearly any living space. However, a few key considerations must be made before moving forward with your next bistro lighting endeavor.

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Your layout must be appropriate so your lighting does not overwhelm nor insufficiently illuminate the area. Your space is unique, and so is your design. Do you hope to string up the lights under a pergola, gazebo, porch, or arbor? Would you like to suspend them over open space such as a patio, deck, outdoor seating area, or lawn? What is the desired effect: dim, romantic ambiance, or day-like illumination for your outdoor living space? Any combination is possible, but you must begin with what you have and what you want.

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Generally speaking, manufacturers choose to space bulbs with lower wattage/lumens on smaller-gauge wire approximately 12 inches apart; for higher-wattage/lumens bulbs, they tend to be spaced about 24 inches apart on

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Special Feature heavier-duty wire. As you research the proper choice of lights, take into account the space you are working with to determine what best meets your needs. For instance, large, widespread bulbs in a relatively compact space may not achieve your desired effect, while those same strands would be strategic for a broad area with high mounting points.

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Before you pull out your hooks and eye bolts, ask yourself: Do you want to make sure the lights are outside the reach of children? You know how mischievous they can be. Do you plan to use the lights outdoors year-round? Does your space encounter a lot of wind? Make sure to invest wisely in heavy-duty, weatherproof materials. Do you have moving parts to avoid?

Gates, doors, outdoor fans, and heaters should be factored into strand placement. What kind of controls would you like to have? You can use a switch, time clock, photo cell, or even Wi-Fi to control them remotely. Before you dive into preparations, make sure to call in to your local municipality to check on the codes for your outdoor lighting project.

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Beyond the spacing and size of the bulbs on a particular strand, general layout is a key point in any successful bistro lighting project. You are not working with twinkle lights or independent Edison bulbs; they are both, and they are neither.

They can be spread wide apart or gathered close together, depending on your desired brightness and look. As you determine your ideal pattern, remember to take into account the length of strand you will have to use as well as realistic mounting points. Where do you plan to anchor the strands? Are there trees, buildings, posts, or cables available for setting hooks or other mounting hardware? Often, your mounting options will affect the overall design.

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Have you ever heard the parable of the man who began to build a tower without first counting the cost? He laid the foundation and could not complete the work because he did not plan out the time or money it would take to finish.

Many common, preventable issues can be dealt with ahead of time, so you can avoid laying the foundation without finishing your tower.

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As a general principle, do not plug your lights into an extension cord. If you do not have a ground-fault interceptor (GFI) outlet within range, it may be worth the investment to have your local electrician come out and run electricity to the proper location. That GFI will provide you convenient access as well as a safety guard from power surges or interceptions that will damage your lights and could potentially cause electrocution. It also reduces danger when conditions are wet or the strands are installed near a water feature.

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Another common problem has to do with wattage and dimmability. At present, 110-volt LED bistro lights are not available in dimmable form. Incandescent bistro bulbs typically use 15 watts apiece, while LEDs use two watts each. If you would like to adjust the brightness of your bistro lights, incandescent bulbs are your only option. So before purchasing lights, decide on the lighting capabilities you require and plan for the accompanying power draw.

As alluded to above, the length of light strands and realistic mounting points can make or break your vision for your bistro lighting project. Continuous strands of lights simplify the complication of power access, and Costco distributes strings of bistro lights up to 48 feet long, which are an excellent LED option. Also, check with the manufacturer to determine the maximum span for the strands you select.

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Generally, the larger the gauge of cable, the heavier-duty the strings; the heavier the strings, the further you can run them. If your situation demands that you run them farther than their designed capabilities, consider using aircraft cable. Wind and other weather will inevitably wear on your hardware, so aircraft cable is a great source of insurance. If optimal mounting locations are not available, consider strategicallyinstalledposts. You can attach multiple strands to a post set subtly off to the side. A post’s size and material may depend on its location, the effects of frost on the material, mounting height, and number and length of bistro strands. Posts also help in sheltering the joining of strands from the weather. If you do not include a post in your design, make sure to use a box or cavity to hide those junctures from wind and rain. If you’re currently thinking, “This is a way bigger undertaking than I had hoped,” do not fear. You can answer all of these questions relatively easily when you focus on your specific project. And if you do not want to control your lights with a remote device or have a post installed, you do not have to. Installing bistro lights is as complex or as simple as you make it. I encourage you to take a pen or highlighter to this article to organize your thoughts and build a plan. Or maybe you know someone who has been talking about it forever, who you can share this resource with.

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Heels and Hardhats Contracting Corpoaration PO Box 480 Byron, IL 61010 (815) 738-2222 Fax: (815) 738-2553 www.heelsandhardhats.com

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Heels and Hardhats is the brainchild and

Hardhats as their vice president of business development. “It was an opportunity to broaden my horizons,” says Bolger.

“I’m getting to learn more of the construction side.”

CFO Donna Kurtz was hired when Cyndi Richter, who has been handling administrative duties, realized that with Heels and Hardhats’ growth, she needed help. Kurtz has a background in finance and project management. She also has IT skills, not to mention a resume that includes stints at Abbot, Baxter and Morgan Stanley. “She helped structure our data,” says Richter.

Heels and Hardhats’ list of certifications includes excavation and grading, aggregate bases and surfaces, seeding and mulching, curb and gutter, miscellaneous concrete, concrete sawing, demolition, clearing and grubbing and traffic control.

“We own specialty equipment and can provide services to other contractors,” says Richter. For instance, Heels and Hardhats owns and operates straw blowers and custom hydro-seeding equipment that other contractors might only need once a year.

“We would rather be the support for larger landscape firms.”

The Richters emphasize quality and safety on any job. “We start with perfection and improve on that,” she says. “And we expect that of our employees.”

They also adapt their operations to the company for which they are working, following their safety requirements and communicating regularly.

In fact, there is an emphasis at Heels and Hardhats on good communication. They take all calls and give clients personal attention. “Our focus is on customer care,” says Richter. “We make sure the staff does all jobs correctly. We take the best customers and the best employees and put them together. We value our customers.”

The Richters keep their eyes on what is new and upcoming in the industries they support. For instance, a recent purchase of walk behind skid loaders and IT software used for tracking dollars and other data. “We are investing in more modern technology,” Richter says. “Data management is just as important as machinery in this field.”

Because they do work for the State of Illinois, the Richters have kept a careful watch over its financial situation.

“Government work is down, but commercial work is up,” she says. Commercial entities are spending more money on the grounds around their facilities to boost their images.

Strong supporters of the LBGT community, the Richters work hard to empower women in the trades. They also advocate for women’s health care and participate in their customers’ charity projects.

They see their recent membership in ILCA as an extension of their core values. “ILCA brings a lot to the table,” says Richter, citing especially the educational opportunities and the fact that ILCA represents the landscape contractors’ voice in the community and to government. They have attended iLandscape and Summer Field Day for several years.“We’re not afraid to work on something if we can learn,” says Richter.

“That’s how companies grow.”

offspring of Jackie and Cyndi Richter. At a time when the economy was still struggling to recover and construction jobs were hard to come by, the couple started Heels and Hardhats Contracting Corporation. “We were two women in a man’s world,” says Jackie Richter.

Their first job was a parking lot. “I ran the excavator and Cyndi ran the compactor and skid loader,” Richter says.

Not long after, Christy Webber Landscape hired them to handle traffic control during a job on the Kennedy Expressway.

Based on their work on that job, Northern Pipeline hired them to do more traffic control, providing them with crucial training.

They also were asked to mow and cut brush for the company. It began to spiral upward from there.

“We take care of our customers,” says Richter. “That’s how we’ve grown.”

In 2013, two years after incorporating, the State of Illinois certified Heels and Hardhats as a woman owned business, qualifying the company for even more jobs. The corporation maintains about 40-50 employees, but last year at their high point employed 67, says Richter. More than 50 percent of any crew is female.

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James Martin Associates Vernon Hills, Illinois Boulder, Colorado

Account Managers

*Construction/Enhancement Supervisor*

Acres Group, one of the top 20 professional landscape contractors in the nation, is seeking qualified candidates for their open positions throughout the Chicagoland area:

This position is responsible for assisting the residential Landscape Architect/Designers in supervising construction/enhancement crews and all the functions pertaining to the crews. Supervising job quality and performance are the primary responsibilities.

Other responsibilities include scheduling of projects, management of crews and materials, and others.

Do you strive to enrich lives by creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes?

Are you enthused about managing and building client relationships?

Are you looking for a team environment with a company that values work-life balance and promotes safety first?

If you answered yes, then we want you to join our team! We have the following open positions: • Snow Operations Manager • Design Build Operations Manager • Commercial Maintenance Account Manager • Residential Maintenance Account Manager • Irrigation Technicians – Boulder location

ACCOUNT MANAGERS (junior & senior levels) Opportunities in Wauconda, Roselle & Plainfield -Manage a portfolio of accounts in lawn and snow providing high levels of customer service; make horticultural recommendations & sell property enhancements in lawn and ice melt in snow; sell new contracted lawn & snow accounts. Entry level positions manage a small portfolio of accounts in addition to assisting and shadowing senior level account managers. * Join our industry leading team! To view full job descriptions and apply online, visit us at www. acresgroup.com or contact Maria@ 847-487-5071.

We are seeking an individual who works independently and has strong problem solving and organizational skills. 2-3 years of experience managing hardscape and landscape projects is highly recommended. This position calls for an individual who is eager to learn and looking to be a part of a growing team. Competitive salary with incentive package, paid vacation, insurance, 401k and vehicle are a few of the benefits available.

Please email your resume to: lorena@sebert.com

James Martin Associates has given outstanding landscape services to residential and commercial clients in Design/Build, Maintenance and Snow Removal in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago area for almost 40 years. Visit www. jamesmartinassociates.com for more information about our company.

At L.I.D. Landscapes, our Colorado branch, it is our passion to be a great provider of all Landscape services, including Irrigation! See more about our awardwinning company at www.LIDLandscapes.com.

If are interested in joining our team, please send your resume to Beth McElroy, at b.mcelroy@jamesmartinassociates.com, or call 847-876-8052.

Estimator/Sales Assistant/Project Manager Green-Up has been creating enjoyable playground and outdoor park spaces for over 30 years and is seeking an Estimator/Sales Assistant/Project Manager: Obtains plans on projects generated by lead from Sales Representatives or publication and does plan take offs, coordinate material pricing with the purchasing department and entering bid information into computer systems.

Join our growing team today!

To view full job descriptions and apply online, visit us at www.green-up.com or contact Maria @ 847-487-5071.

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Landscape Designer/Salesperson

Yard Drainage Designer

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GREAT companies only exist because of GREAT people. Bruss Landscaping of Wheaton is looking to add another GREAT person to our team.

2017 marks our 65th year of providing high quality residential landscape design and installation services to DuPage and eastern Kane counties.

We are searching for a talented individual to join our team. If you are GREAT at residential design and sales, have a proven sales record, are self-motivated and focused on GREAT customer service we would like to meet you. Candidates must have earned a four-year degree in Landscape Design/Architecture/Horticulture and have at least 5 years professional experience. Bruss is a relaxed work environment, although seasonally hectic, with a strong benefit package including vehicle, insurance, 401k, generous vacation allowance and reduced winter hours.

Eric Bruss, ebruss@brusslandscaping.com, (630) 665-1600.

Dig Right In specializes in a variety of yard drainage solutions primarily for residential customers.

We are seeking a landscape designer with little to no experience who is eager to learn from the best in the business.

Residential Maintenance Account Manager Rosborough Partners, Inc. is accepting resumes for an experienced Residential Maintenance Account Manager to manage portfolio of residential maintenance clients. Responsibilities include preparing proposals, contract renewals, identifying and selling new sales leads and ensuring quality control is followed on client sites. Revenue and profitability goals will be set each year and accomplished by analyzing, planning, organizing, and adjusting schedules to achieve efficient use of resources and people.

Establishing, building and maintaining client relationships are the keys to being successful in this position.

Landscape industry experience and/or a horticultural degree are required. English & Spanish fluency is a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Please email resume to: resumes@rosboroughpartners.com GREENHAVEN LANDSCAPES We are looking for quality-oriented people who take pride in their work to join the Greenhaven team. * Construction Foremen * Maintenance Foremen * Sub-Foremen & Laborers * P/T Design Assistant

You have a basic understanding of water dynamics in the landscape and the challenges associated with small lots, clayey soil and climate change. You tend to geek-out to hydrogeology and you know a thing or two about rain gardens, infiltration systems, piping, stormwater management, green infrastructure, and sustainable landscaping techniques.

You must demonstrate proficiency in sales; customer service; contract writing, estimating, and negotiating; landscape design; project management; and a willingness to learn.

Designers must demonstrate applicable experience or education such as an accredited landscape design program, certificate or equivalent.

Computer (Excel & Word) and confident sales skills a plus. Compensation based upon prior experience and skill level as demonstrated by portfolio, plus incentives.

Please send resume to: krista@digrightin.com Inventory Manager – Plant Health Manager Goodmark and South Branch established in 1985 as a specialized nursery growing large specimen shad trees of four inch caliper and above along with ornamentals of eight foot height and above.

Join our industry leading team!

Inventory Manager: Maintain live, accurate inventories of Goodmark Nurseries and South Branch Nurseries; both in computer systems and on an Excel Spreadsheet. Update inventories on all platforms daily. Monitor additions of plant material harvested, purchased and depletions of plant material sold. Scout plant material for quality, disease and insect issues.

Plant Health Manager: Maintain a high quality plant product maintaining insect, disease and weeds levels within acceptable thresholds. Train and supervise field workers applying chemicals at both Goodmark and South Branch Nurseries.

To view full job descriptions and apply online, visit us at www.goodmarknurseries.com or contact Maria @ 847.487.5071

Learn more about these opportunities at: www.mygreenhaven.com/employment Office: 847-872-9700 Email: info@mygreenhaven.com

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Green Grass Landscape Architecture & Construction, an always growing and expanding design/build firm serving the Western suburbs since 1997, seeks add to our team. Green Grass, Inc. focuses on providing a full spectrum of landscape services while specializing in high-end residential design.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/DESIGNER Applicant is to have working knowledge of planting and hardscape design, construction methods, design sales and client/project management.

Proficiency in CAD (Dynascape) and 3D modeling (Sketchup) is required. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Applicant is to have a BLA or related degree.

All experience levels are to be considered.

Please email resume, portfolio and salary requirements to: contact@greengrasslandscape.com.

All inquiries are kept confidential.

Landscape Architect/Design Associate Thornapple Landscapes, Inc. is a full service residential and commercial landscape company with over 65 years serving the Fox Valley and Chicagoland areas. We have a career opening for a highly motivated individual with landscape architectural design experience/ interest to join our professional landscape design team. Working with our team of landscape professionals, the qualified applicant will provide daily support in many areas of planning, design and construction, preparing design sales packages while gaining sales and construction experience in the field of landscape design-build. Previous entry level or internship experience in the landscape industry is beneficial, with knowledge of plant materials, landscape design, construction skills, and general computer skills necessary to perform the required tasks.

Thornapple Landscapes is a well-regarded, high quality oriented firm which will give the right person a challenging and exciting career opportunity in the field of landscape design-build. If interested please send your resume with qualifications and work history to office@thornapplelandscapes.com and you will be contacted for an interview. All inquiries will be completely confidential.

Certified Arborist GRO Horticultural Enterprises is seeking a Certified Arborist to manage our Tree Care Division. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years industry experience and a Commerical Drivers License. Duties will include estimating, sales, and crew management.

Educational background in horticulture or forestry is a plus. Please learn about our company at www. grohort.com and forward your resume to mike@ grohort.net

Classified Ads HELP WANTED Pizzo and Associates, Ltd., an award winning Ecological Restoration firm, is currently seeking talented individuals to join our growing team.

Territory Manager - South This is primarily a Sales position. The successful candidate must have: • Min. 3 years of experience in landscape sales, business, landscape architecture, ecological restoration or natural resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, environmental sciences, ecology, horticulture or project management.

• Proven Sales and Client Management experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Must demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication and ability to work both independently and part of a team.

Project Estimator The successful candidate must have: • Min. 1 year of experience in landscape construction or maintenance, business, estimating, landscape architecture, ecological restoration or natural resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, environmental sciences, horticulture or project management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Bluebeam, or GIS is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and manage all aspects of project estimating, project administration and bid submittal process.

Qualified candidates please email resumes with salary history to Jack Pizzo at jackp@pizzo.info for the Territory Manager position and Stephen Yontz at stepheny@pizzo.info for the Project Estimator position or visit our website www.pizzo.info.

Project Manager Clauss Brothers, Inc. is a respected, well established Landscape Contracting Company building large scale landscapes since 1925. We are currently looking to add to our team a Project Manager who is interested in a career position. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop extraordinary outdoor spaces.

The Project Manager will be a self-motivated individual with experience to estimate projects, secure materials, develop a construction plan, field implement plans, direct staff, perform documentation and continue long, successful client working relationships. Candidate should have similar field experience and/or related college degree with a background in the green industry.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Email resume and salary requirements to nrg@claussbrothersinc.com or call Natalie Gongaware with questions at 847 488-0711.

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Landscape/Hardscape Design Sales Manager

Lakeshore Landscaping & Lakeshore Seasonal Services, commercial design/build/maintenance companies in beautiful and thriving Valparaiso Indiana for over 30 years, are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to supervise plant health care in our yard and on job sites, to assist our landscape designers with plant procurement and design implementation, and to train field technicians in proper ornamental plant care.

Seasonal Landscape Solutions has made its mark in the northwest suburbs as an elite landscape design build company over the past 20 years. Seasonal Landscape Solutions is a growing company providing high quality residential and commercial landscape design build and installation services throughout the northwest and northern suburbs.

Preferred applicants will possess at least a two year horticulture degree, and will be comfortable working in the office with Excel and just as comfortable working hands-on with inventory and crews.

Pesticide applicator’s license (or ability to quickly obtain) is essential, as is a valid driver’s license.

We are currently searching for a talented individual to join our team that brings skills as a Landscape/ Hardscape Design Sales Manager. This person should have a proven sales record, be self-motivated, and focused on outstanding customer service.

This candidates must have a four-year degree in Landscape Design/Architecture/Horticulture and have at least 5 years professional experience.

This is a full-time, year round position with ample opportunity for advancement for the right candidate. We E-Verify and conduct pre-placement physical fitness and drug screen tests. Please send a resume to Heidi: hfs@lakeseasonal.com.

At Seasonal Landscape Solutions we strive to to be the best while maintaining a relaxed work environment. This candidate will be offered a strong benefit package including vehicle, generous vacation allowance, and reduced winter hours.

Landscape Supervisor Grow with us!

Please contact Andy at 847-652-8458 or email andy@seasonallandscape.com

Balanced Environments, Inc. is seeking a full-time Landscape Supervisor for maintenance/enhancements/snow for the western and southern suburbs.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Landscape Construction Division

• 5+ years experience as a Supervisor in maintenance/enhancements/snow removal.

• Oversee crews providing snow removal services and perform snow removal services as needed.

• Individual should have good computer skills, ability to provide accurate estimates and review job cost.

• Perform work in a safe and profitable manner.

• Hire, train, manage, and develop crews.

• Monitor work completed by crews for quality and efficiency.

• Communicate with Sales and Management on a regular basis.

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

For a confidential consideration, please send your inquiry and resume today to: mbrooks@balancedenvironmentsinc.com.

Seeking a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and personal values to work within our Landscape Construction Division. This is a full-time position with health insurance, cell phone, vehicle, vacation, and matching 401K. We are a 46-year old full-service Landscape Management company servicing affluent clients on the North Shore. Our divisions include: Tree Care, Plant Health Care, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design & Construction, Lawn Care, Holiday Decor, and Snow & Ice Management. Job description includes job site management, ordering of greens & hard goods, quality control and safety compliance, scheduling inspections and client relations. Requited skills include 3-5 years industry experience, knowledge of plant material and hardscape, strong organizational communications skills, snow operations experience is a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Send resume to Robert Kinnucan at rkinnucan@aol.com.

Visit our website at kinnucan.com.

Draftsman Capital Stoneworks is a Distributor, Quarrier & Fabricator of natural stone We are looking for a Draftsman to join our growing team. Responsibilities include preparing shop drawings, field measuring, and job site meetings.

- Organized & Detail oriented - Auto Cad skills & understanding of architectural drawings - Basic understanding of Masonry construction - Good communication & people skills Please email resume to: jim@capitalstoneworks.com

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Construction foreman crew leaders needed:

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT / DESIGNER

We are currently searching for a Construction Hardscape foreman and crew leaders to join our team that brings skills as a Landscape/Hardscape professional. Seasonal Landscape Solutions has made its mark in the northwest suburbs as an elite landscape design build company over the past 20 years. Seasonal Landscape Solutions is a growing company providing high quality residential and commercial landscape design build and installation services throughout the northwest and northern suburbs. We strive to be the best while maintaining a relaxed work environment, while creating outdoor kitchens, landscape designs, patios pools, water features, outdoor lighting and planting.

GroundsKeeper Landscape Care, a growing full service landscape company in the Southwest Suburbs is looking for a LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT / DESIGNER to focus on residential and commercial design and sales.

This person should have at least 5 years professional Landscape, and hardscape experience, great communication skills, hard worker, valid driver’s license, and room to advance.

Bilingual is English Spanish is a plus.

We offer a strong benefit package including great hourly pay, with overtime, 401K matching available, great Insurance, options, and Holiday pay for all employees who are hourly or salary.

Please contact Andy at 847-652-8458 or email andy@seasonallandscape.com Account Manager McFarlane Douglass & Co., is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including , but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis recognized by federal, state of local law.

Account Manager We are seeking a full time Interior Account Manager to join our Sales Team. Experience in the Horticultural industry and must have Field experience. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and up-selling interior landscape maintenance services to current clients. This position requires an energetic and self starter individual with excellent sales experience and a preferred minimum of 3 years experience with interior sales and interior landscape design. Must be able to prospect for new clients, with a high degree of organizational skills.

Strong customer and communication skills are a must. Strong knowledge of tropical plants/flowers.

Knowledge of Downtown area a plus.

Successful candidate will have a working knowledge of planting and hardscape design, construction methods, design sales and client/project management. Proficiency in CAD 3D modeling is required. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Applicant is to have a BLA or related degree. All experience levels will be considered. Please email resume, portfolio and salary requirements to office@groundskpr. com. All inquiries are kept confidential.

Green Roof Maintenance Supervisor Intrinsic Landscaping, Inc. of Glenview, IL is a green roof, living wall, and landscape specialty company and is looking for a motivated candidate to serve as Green Roof Maintenance Supervisor.

Job duties include: -Polite and knowledgeable interaction with clients, vendors, and co-workers -Organize Maintenance Crews Schedule at-grade and green roof maintenance Diagnose and execute maintenance needs of both environments along with Intrinsic management -Execute and improve corporate safety program -Weekly Maintenance Meetings Report to Intrinsic management team Evaluate performance of maintenance program/ compliance with manufacturer requirements Evaluate performance of specific green roof projects -Quickbooks Data Entry Create and follow through with Purchase Orders, Job Estimates, and Invoices -Organize Electronic and Physical Files -Maintain Online Calendar -Pursue additional Green Roof Maintetance contracts -Payroll Reconciliation Requirements: -Experience with crew management and organization for green roof maintenance, landscape maintenance and some construction Soil sampling and diagnosis Maintenance-related gardening and horticulture skills -Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) -Quickbooks Experience -Comfortable with Phone and Email Correspondence, politeness is very important to Intrinsic!

-Quality oriented and a great attention to detail -Bilingual is a plus Email resume to: greenroofer@intrinsiclandscaping.com

Please email resume to Lucy@mcfarnedouglass.com

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED- JM IRRIGATION, LLC: A Steadily Growing Company is looking to fill several positions with self motivated, energetic, reliable, friendly employees .

Accounting/Finance Manager to be responsible for all financial operations of the company including A/R , A/P, Invoicing, Payroll, collections, Etc. 3 yrs. min Quick Books and administrative accounting experience required.

Irrigation Sales & Business Development Associate - Min. 2 years landscape or irrigation sales and business development experience.

Irrigation Technician and Irrigation Laborer.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call 847-5460165 or email bettysargent@jmirrigation.com Mariani Landscape, a leader in the residential Landscape Design, Build, and Maintenance industry for over 50 years, is currently looking for experienced Client Representatives, Production Coordinators, Crew Leaders and Crew Members for the 2017 season.

Based in our Lake Bluff, Illinois facility, be part of one of the best sales and service teams in the industry. If you believe in building long-term relationships, and have a desire to provide the best service to valued clientele, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your resume and cover letter to sbetz@marianilandscape.com. If interested in Crew positions, please come in and apply in person at 300 Rockland Road in Lake Bluff.

Where You Want To Be

One day Veronica saw the wise Bluebeard walking through the garden leaning on his Henry Lauder’s walking stick. Excitedly she approached and asked for his sage advice, “Am I the only one looking to the cosmos for employment?”

“Although life can be bittersweet, don’t be impatient as you pine for more. Often what you’re looking for is right in front of you. Clear away the smoke and burning bushes, and voila, here you are.”

TOPIARIUS’ FINE GARDENING TEAM is growing.

- Designer & Sales Associate - Crew Leader - Crew Member topiarius.com/jobs/ Compost Operation Foreman Garden Prairie Organics is looking for an Operations Foreman to: Supervise and work with team members in the field, Oversee and perform daily tasks in compost operation. Good communication skills, heavy equipment experience, work around all types of moving equipment, self-starter, and enjoys working outside. Experience in organic recycling or mulch facility a plus.

Send Resume to: mike@gpocompost.com or fax 815-597-1319

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Before You Go...

Are Landscapes Starting to Look the Same?

By Scott Mehaffey

Each year, ILCA recognizes

Excellence in Landscape construction and maintenance (as well as specialty categories) and many of us sit and drool through photo after photo of impossibly perfect-looking landscapes. Precise hardscapes, manicured lawns, lush borders and overflowing planters… it’s like garden porn! Certainly, there are worse things which people of means can spend their money, but I sometimes wonder if the owners of these award-winning landscapes are really getting their money’s worth?

For many, having a professionally made custom landscape is a status symbol, whether it’s a first-time attainment or for maintaining social status and displaying “good taste.” These clients are generally delighted when we submit their landscape for awards and exultant when they win: it’s a validation and for our ‘Type A’ clients, a conquest. But just as the proud owners of many McMansions live their lives in their Open Kitchen and Family Room, I suspect many clients end up using just one part of their elaborate award-winning garden.

In today’s world, most of our upwardly mobile clients have two-income households and finding time to spend outdoors is challenging — but really needed. Our best (if not always the most photogenic) projects are well-lived-in and well-loved, and most always result from good communication and understanding between us and our clients. During the initial design interview, especially with a new client, do we listen intently and ask thought-provoking questions rather than questions with simple yes or no answers?

Beyond a Houzz Ideabook, Pinterest Boards and magazine clippings, do we make time to take prospective clients around to see and experience other gardens — and get honest feedback on what they do and don’t like? Do we ask about their favorite

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garden memories and places that have inspired them? When they show us what they like, do we ask why?

Sometimes a client thinks he or she wants something because “everyone else” has it, but they really haven’t considered alternatives, and sometimes they don’t even know that alternatives exist. As landscape professionals, it’s our responsibility to guide our clients to the best solution for them. We may not always share their vision, but we can appreciate it, and respect their informed choices, personal values and past experiences.

For many clients, a meaningful garden isn’t a place to entertain or accessorize: what these clients really want isn’t a pergola, but a peony. Good design takes time. It isn’t always immediately profitable, but pays dividends over time, in enhanced reputation and referrals.

Rather than benchmarking our success against the work of our competitors or what’s trending in design and lifestyle media, should we instead measure the lasting satisfaction of our clients, particularly those who feel we have truly listened and understood them as partners in the creative process? Do we pride ourselves on getting clients to spend more money than they anticipated, building status-symbol landscapes, or do we gauge how much we have enriched their lives with places that provide comfort, refreshment and inspiration?

Editor’s Note: Chicago-area landscape architect Scott Mehaffey has enjoyed a long and varied career in the landscape world. He has spent time in the employ of contractors, public gardens, and the City of Chicago. He now operates his own design firm and is an ILCA member.

His musings are intended to be reflective, inspirational, and occasionally motivational.

The Landscape Contractor February 2018

Booth #1017

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Midwest Region

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BEST DRIVEWAY Prairie Path Group

BEST USE OF PORCELAIN/ NATURAL STONE Rooftopia

BEST FRONT ENTRANCE Erwin Steinhebel & Sons

BEST BEFORE & AFTER K&D Landscape Management

BEST PROJECT UNDER 1,000 SQUARE FEET Pleasant Nursery, Inc.

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