2011 august nla

Official Publication of the Nevada Landscape Association | www.nevadanla.com AUGUST 2011PRSRT STD

U.S. POSTAGEPAID

RENO, NVPERMIT NO. 00690

Nevada Landscape Assoc.P.O. Box 7431

Reno, NV 89510

NLA Golf Tournament Page 4

Athletic Turf News Page 8

ALL THINGS SUMMER 0

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www.nevadanla.com AUGUST 2011

PUBLISHERNevada Landscape is published by: Kathy Hess, Just Imagine Marketing and Design 775.746.4138; [email protected]

NEVADA LANDSCAPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dave Dabner, President, Reno Green Landscaping 775.852.8952

Matt Melarkey, President-Elect, Crop Production Services 775.358.6166

Donna L. Garcia, Treasurer, Meridian Business Advisors 775.827.5300

Jeff Hurlbert, Secretary, Sierra Nevada Landscapes 775.853.4445

Gene Balleweg, Director, John Deere Landscapes 775.358.6800

Rodney Bruns, Director, Pyramid Landscape 775.425.2445

Jason Perry, Director, Western Turf 775.356.8873

Tim Laskowski, Director, Signature Landscapes 775.544.6874

Sara Anderson, Past President, Moana Nursery 775.825.0600

LANDSCAPE NEVADA is the official publication of the Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, Nevada, 89510, ph. 775.673.0404 or 800.645.9794, fax 775.673.5828, website: www.nevadanla.com, email: [email protected].

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS & SUBMISSIONSWrite to Landscape Nevada at the address above or email the editor at [email protected] or phone 775.746.4138.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Nevada Landscape Association provides leadership by promoting professionalism and integrity within the Green Industry through education, high standards and community involvement. We guide policy and uphold responsible resource management for the beautification and enhancement of our community.

Take a moment and review your membership status with the Nevada Landscape Association on your address label. A month and year is posted indicating affiliation with the NLA. If the line is blank please contact us at 775.673.0404.

A Letter from the President

T he other day I was watching TV when a commercial for one of our members was airing. It was very well done with a sly

touch of humor in it, when suddenly during a power equipment demonstration I was surprised by the fact that the man was not using any ear protection. I started looking around town and was shocked at how many times I saw guys with no ear protection (not good) and very shocking, guys weed eating with no eye protection (very bad). I know that times are tough but please do not cut corners on safety. It is part of a professional appearance to provide your people with the proper safety gear and in the long run, good business. Safety does pay in the long run with reduced premiums, avoiding down time with an injured worker and keeping everyone as productive as possible. Have weekly tailgate safety meetings, not only are they a requirement of your insurance company but can, and should, be a good time to train and improve your staff. Our upcoming events include the trophy

awards. Let’s have a banner year and have every member enter at least one entry. In

November, have an awesome trophy awards banquet.

David DabnerNeVada LaNdScape aSSOcIaTION preSIdeNT

“The benefits of urban lawns and green spaces are multi-faceted and well documented. Fuel usage and emissions from lawn maintenance equipment is significantly smaller currently than in the past due to regulatory requirements. Use of sustainable practices such as using grass clippings as the nitrogen sources for lawns as opposed to external fertilizer use alone is also a practice that is being encouraged to minimize

greenhouse gas emissions.” Read more on page 8.

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August 26, 2011 | Wolf Run Golf Club8 am Shotgun StartFour Person

Prizes and raffles, including the chance to win a new car!Please make checks payable to the Nevada Landscape Association and send in by no later than Wednesday, August 17, 2011:

Nevada Landscape Association P.O. Box 7431 Reno, NV 89510-7431

NLA Annual Golf Tournament • 2011 Cost per person: $80 X _______ people = $ ___________Cost per four person team: $275 (a $45 saving) = $ ___________Additional sponsorship = $ ___________

Total: = $ ___________

Player 1 ______________________________________________Player 2 ______________________________________________Player 3 ______________________________________________Player 4 ______________________________________________ Company/Team Name: ______________________________________________________

NLA Annual Golf Tournament • 2011

NLa annual Golf Tournament2010 RECAP & 2011 EVENT INFORMATION

By Matt Melarkey

The landscape industry is entering the dog days of summer, complete with irrigation breaks, hot spots and chaotic schedules. The pace of life quickens

considerably in these next few months and everybody is hustling to make a few bucks while the sun is shining. But hopefully, there is still some room in there for a nice little round of golf on a Friday in august, much like the one the NLa and its members enjoyed last year. Wolf run Golf club played host to the NLa’s annual tournament last year and did so amazingly well. The course was in great shape and provided all of the golfers with some challenges, but mostly it provided a good time. We had 18 teams show up last year for the four man scramble format tourney, a number we hope to eclipse this year. The tournament ended up in a three-way tie for first, which was settled by a closest to the pin long putt on the putting green after lunch. The winning team consisted of Nate Weber from crop production Services, Mike epsteyn from catseye pest control and rob allen and Jack Nicholson from Wildcreek Golf Maintenance. Wolf run provided a great lunch and we had a ton of sponsors that put up some great prizes, including the chance to win a new car with a hole-in-one. It is important to recognize and support our great sponsors:

All Seasons Lawn & Landscape • Arysta Life Sciences • BASF • Belgard • Chemtura • Colombia Seeds Crop Production Services Dow • DuPont • Envirotech Services • John Deere Landscapes

Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc. • Scheels • Western Nevada Supply

This year, the NLa is pleased to announce that the tournament will be returning to Wolf run Golf club on Friday, August 26, 2011. as we mentioned before, we are hoping to have a much larger turn out at this year’s event, topping 100 players. The format of the tournament is yet to be decided but will be a four person team. There will be a shotgun start at 8 am with lunch and awards to follow. please register early and we look forward to another great golf tournament. If you have and questions about registration or sponsorships (hint, hint), please call Matt Melarkey at (775) 303-4448.

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SCHEDULE – RENO SHOW

SET-UP: Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Noon – 7 pmSHOW HOURS: Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 9 am – 4 pmTAKE DOWN: Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 4 – 7 pm

EXHIBITORS WILL NOT BREAK DOWN BEFORE 4 PM

2. BOOTHS All booths will be provided draping, small name sign (7” X 44”), 6’ draped table, chair and wastebasket. Standard booth is 10’ wide and 8’ deep. Carpet is required unless the facility is carpeted. The Grand Sierra is carpeted. Carpet, additional booth furnishings, freight, shipping and decorating requirements may be obtained through the service contractor at an additional charge. Exhibitor packages with additional information regarding the contractor will be sent to the exhibitors prior to set-up. Exhibits may not exceed 8’ in height in back and 3’ on sides, except with written permission by NLA. Management reserves the right to have any part of an exhibit removed should it be considered illegal, objectionable or unsuitable. The booth shall be occupied by the exhibitor named on the agreement only. Any assigning or subleasing booth space to another party is not allowed. 3. LEASE AGREEMENT Should exhibitor not occupy leased space prior to show opening management will retain any deposits paid and exhibitor remains liable for any balance due. Any display in booth space not paid for in full by close of show will be placed in storage until contract balance and storage fees are paid in full. Cancellation must be made in writing to the Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431. If such cancellation is received 30 days prior to show, the NLA shall be entitled to retain or collect 50% of the exhibitor’s total contract obligation as liquidated damages. No refunds will be made if cancellation notice is received later than 30 days prior to show and the NLA shall be entitled to collect 100% of the exhibitor’s total contract obligation. Any refunds will be paid after the conclusion of the Nevada Landscape Trade Show. Management shall not be liable for any damages or expenses incurred by exhibitors in the event the show is delayed, interrupted or not held as scheduled. If the show is not held due to reasons beyond the control of the Management, Management may retain an amount paid by the exhibitors to defray expenses already incurred. 4. SECURITY Management will provide security during non-exhibit hours to avoid loss or damage. Management accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged items. 5. LIABILITY The Nevada Landscape Association accepts no liability at any time for loss, damage or injury occurring in or to the exhibit or its occupants. The exhibitor is responsible entirely for the exhibit space leased to him and shall not damage or mar any part of the building. The exhibitor agrees to reimburse the management for any loss or damage due to the exhibitor’s activities. If the exhibitor desires insurance, he must obtain it. 6. COMPLIANCE All exhibitors must comply with city ordinances and regulations including but not limited to the Fire Marshal and any facility codes. 7. DECISIONS Exhibitor agrees to abide by any decision made by the Management for the good of the show.

NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION21st Annual Trade Show & Conference

APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE

Reno Sparks Convention Center • Reno, Nevada • February 15, 2012

The Exhibitor named below agrees to lease space from the Nevada Landscape Association (hereafter referred to as management) according to the terms and conditions contained in this application. Booth rentals are based on a first come first served basis with locations held by payment only. All exhibitors must be members of the NLA.

PREFERRED EXHIBIT SPACE: #1_____________________________________ #3_____________________________________

#2_____________________________________ #4_____________________________________

BOOTH RENTAL COST:Member: (In Line) $575 (Corner) $645Non-Member: (In Line) $775 (Corner) $845

2 booths = 10% discount 3 booths = 20% discount 4 or more booths = 30% discount

Electricity for the show is $75 per 500 watts. Above discounts do not apply to electrical.

YES, I need electrical. NO, I do not need electrical.

Amount Enclosed $_____________. Please make checks payable to Nevada Landscape Association. Or Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa) #_____________________________ Credit Card Expiration Date ________ Signature for Credit Card ____________________________________ 3-digit Security Code ____________

SEND TO: NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION, P.O. BOX 7431, RENO, NV 89510-7431 Phone: 775-673-0404; Fax: 775-673-5828

Products to be displayed: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prefer not to be located near:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company Name ___________________________________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________ Phone ( )______________________ Fax ( )_____________________Representative ___________________________________________________________________ Phone ( )______________________ Fax ( )_____________________

Exhibit representatives requiring badges: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email ___________________________________________________________________Exhibitor hereby acknowledges he has read and understands the terms and conditions on the back of this contract for exhibiting in the Nevada Land-scape Conference & Trade Show contained in the application for exhibit space. The exhibitor agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions upon receiving acceptance of this Application/Contract and deposit by Exhibit Management. Acceptance to be effective upon mailing to exhibitor a formal notice of Assignment of Space.

Signature of Applicant ____________________________________________ Date____________________

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR NLA USE ONLY

Accepted By ______________________________ Total Fees $ __________________

Booth Assignment ______________________________ Less Deposit $ __________________

Balance Due $ __________________

New MembersEasy Pace Tree Farm

easy pace Tree Farm specializes in Fruitless Wilson Olive trees (Olea europaea ‘Wilson’), and is one of the few nurseries with certification of exemption to import this fruitless Olive variety to the state of Nevada. They also have a selection of native and desert adapted trees, agaves, cacti, shrubs, and palms ranging in size from one-gallon to 72” box. at easy pace Tree Farm, they strive to provide you, the customer, with the utmost plant quality and service to help complete your design, no matter the project scale. Their staff will gladly help with selecting the best plant species and variety to fit your budget and client needs. You can also visit them at www.easypacetreefarm.com. easy pace Tree Farm offers delivery to the entire southwest.

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Tahoe Tree Company, Inc.

(dba McBride’s Nursery)McBride’s Nursery began in 1954 as Tahoe Tree company, a tree ser-vice business started by dave McBride. His wife chick began a small nursery on the 64-acre property just north of its current location. Their nursery grew from a small trailer selling bedding plants to the current 10-acre property on which we now grow Tahoe native plants and several varieties of perennials, shrubs and trees. The business relocated to its present location in 1987, with the 6400 square foot log building built in the fall of 1990. The business is now operated by dave and chick’s daughter and her husband, Leslie and John Hyche. The name was changed to McBride’s Nursery in 2008 in honor of dave McBride who can still be found work-ing throughout the aspens in the backyard. currently, Mcbride’s Nursery has a growing ground in Loomis cali-fornia to grow even more mountain native plants for the Northern Ne-vada area. McBride’s Nursery is located 1/4 mile west of the “wye” in Tahoe city at the corner of Highway 89 and Granlibakken road.

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Athletic Turf NewsBy Jim Novak

Natural Turfgrass and Carbon Sequestration: What’s the Real Story?

R esearch results can sometimes create more questions than answers. For example, The British coffee association reports that research shows coffee has a protective effect in the liver; a 71% lower risk of developing liver cirrhosis was found in subjects drinking three or more cups of coffee each day.

Not so fast: Health researcher Bee Wilder reports that preliminary findings from a small study suggest that drinking moderate amounts of coffeemay put healthy individuals at risk for decreased insulin sensitivity, or an inability to process blood sugar efficiently, which is a precursor to diabetes. Hold on a second: a study by researchers at the Harvard School of public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that participants who regularly drank coffee significantly reduced the risk or onset of type 2 diabetes, compared to non-coffee drinking participants. The findings appeared in the Jan. 6, 2004 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Which research study is correct, or are they all correct to some degree? It’s all a bit confusing, isn’t it? So, what does all this have to do with the benefits of turfgrass and its ability to store carbon? Well…let’s consider two recent research studies regarding carbon storage and carbon emissions as they relate to turfgrass. a turfgrass study conducted by dr. ranajit Sahu, an independent environmental and energy expert and university instructor, titled, “Technical Assessment of the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Managed Turfgrass in the United States,” shows that responsibly managed lawns sequester, or store, significant amounts of carbon. In fact, the research study reports that healthy turfgrass can capture up to four times more carbon from the air than is produced by the engine of today’s lawnmowers. The findings are based on several peer-reviewed, scientific studies and models where carbon sequestration had been measured in managed and unmanaged turfgrass. But hold on: another recent research study (reported in Athletic Turf News 1/10/10) suggests that the carbon-storing benefits of lawns are counteracted by fuel consumption. according to amy Townsend-Small, earth system science post-doctoral researcher at University of california, Irvine and the lead author of the study, which has been accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union (aGU), reports a different conclusion. Focusing on four parks and lawns in Southern california, the Townsend-Small study found that greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer production, mowing, leaf blowing and other lawn management practices were four times greater than the amount of carbon stored by grass in parks and lawns. The Townsend-Small study concludes that emissions include nitrous oxide released from soil after fertilization. Nitrous oxide is 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide, the earth’s most problematic climate warmer. The UcI study was supported by the Kearney Foundation of Soil Science and the U.S. department of agriculture. In response to the Townsend-Small research finding, Sahu offered the following comment: “The benefits of urban lawns and green spaces are multi-faceted and well documented. While we look forward to reviewing Dr. Townsend-Small’s study in detail, our careful analysis of the overall carbon storage benefits in urban lawns using sustainable cultural practices indicates that the carbon storage benefits of well-maintained lawns exceeds the carbon emissions associated with maintaining such lawns, including fuel usage. Fuel usage and emissions from lawn maintenance equipment is significantly smaller currently than in the past due to regulatory requirements. Use of sustainable practices such as using grass clippings as the nitrogen sources for lawns as opposed to external fertilizer use alone is also a practice that is being encouraged to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.” So what are the facts when it comes to carbon sequestration in turfgrass and the amount of carbon resulting from the care and maintenance of turfgrass? Suddenly it’s not so simple, is it? We’re going to sit back, have a cup of coffee, and try to be objective in deciphering the facts…as soon as we understand what the facts are!

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UPDATE: How Do You Get Spilled Coffee Back in the Cup?

What do you do when a peer reviewed research study is found to be incorrect and contains misinformation, but the misinformation has already been circulated and generated worldwide attention?

The amy Townsend-Small study referenced above generated plenty of press coverage. The american Geophysical Union (aGU) carried the story, as did a press release from the University of california (Irvine). The story was picked up by USA Today, National Geographic’s Green Guide, Science Daily, China Meteorological Administration (CMA), First Science, Discovery News, Yahoo News India, and the list goes on. Just about every science publication, newspaper, Green Industry blog site and media outlet jumped on the bandwagon with assorted headlines that read:

• “Urban Green Space May Aid Global Warming”

• “Green Spaces (Lawns) Are Not So Green”

• “Urban Lawns Contribute to Climate Change”

• “The Grass Isn’t Always Greener”

There’s only one problem: The authors acknowledge the study contains errors and miscalculations. The following excerpt is from a correspondence received from dr. Thomas rufty, Bayer distinguished professor, environmental plant Biology, North carolina State University. He points out several discrepancies in the research report: “Regarding ‘Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in urban turf’ by Townsend-Small and Czimczik, we suspected an error in calculations because their numbers were so different from the models we are developing. I challenged the graduate students to find out why. Two of our Ph.D. students took apart all of the assumptions and calculations in the paper. Twelve hours later, they came into my office with the rather bold proclamation ‘They made some mistakes.’ I asked for a complete analysis of the situation…and they handed it to me on the spot. The students were right! We emailed the authors and they responded that there was a mistake in their spreadsheet that no one had caught during the writing or peer review. The authors said ‘someone’ had informed them of the mistake and a correction was sent to the journal. Their corrected calculations showed that CO2 generation was 122 g m-2 yr-1 rather than 1238 g m-2 yr-1 in the paper. “This is important, because it makes the situation with ‘ornamental lawns’ carbon neutral to positive, depending on some of their other assumptions about fertilization. The students also are arguing that the authors made another mistake that will result in decreasing the estimated CO2 further – they did not take into account C speciation during combustion. Depending on the kind of mowers used, this will lower levels by another 15 to 50%. “The Townsend-Small and Czimczik paper is being viewed as an important publication for the carbon sequestration debate. I’m hoping the efforts of our students will help correct this misperception.” dr. ranajit Sahu, whose earlier study concluded turfgrass carbon sequestration was considerable and quite the opposite of the Townsend-Small study, is currently completing a summary critique that also questions the validity of the calculations in the peer-reviewed research report. Now that it’s apparent that misinformation has received broad distribution worldwide, the question is, how do you get the same media coverage for the corrected version of the research report? The challenge is much like getting the genie back in the lamp...or trying to get spilled coffee back in the cup.

Twelve hours later, they

came into my office

with the rather bold

proclamation ‘They

made some mistakes.’

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All Things SummerBy Matt Melarkey

I wish I had a better title; this one sounds terrible or like a title to a James Herriot book. However, the point remains that we have begun our march through summer. It is an interesting time for our industry, bittersweet really, as work piles up and problems do as well. I think that the landscaping industry in Northern Nevada is most closely likened to a drag race; 10,000 RPMs, running right on the ragged edge

for a short distance. It can be truly amazing when all things go right and truly frustrating when pistons start shooting out of the motor. There are some very obvious attempts at humor here, whether or not they are any good, I have no idea, but I will forge ahead. This is the time of year that we all wait for as we not-so-patiently watch our winter stretch into June. Everyone becomes a closet meteorologist, checking multiple weather sites and cross referencing them with the almanac and the rabbit’s foot. Then Mother Nature tips her hand and the race begins. Irrigation turn-on’s and repairs, mow crews, fertilizing, weed control, bids and a million other little things all going on simultaneously; frenzy and fervor, as the days roll into each other. And then as quickly as it started, things begin to slow down as the heat climbs and schedules fall into place. This is where we currently reside my friends, in the clutches of the heat. High temperatures do funny things to the flora we care for. They wilt, brown out and become susceptible to disease. They struggle with the basic functions of life as the true nature of our desert soils and horrible water show up after the run-off and rains have left. How to manage these problems becomes paramount as customers expect screaming green all the time and question our skills when brown spots arise. More water? More fertilizer? Perhaps a fungicide application or re-seeding? There are as many approaches as there are managers, but here are a few insights that may ease the pressure.

3 Generally speaking our soils are high in pH, high in bicarbonate and low in available calcium. Gypsum applications can and should be made to all plants to try to overcome these problems.

Soil tests can give you dead-on analysis that can aid in decision making.

3 Sprinkler head coverage is always an issue, but what about those spots that you know are getting watered and are still brown? The first thing that always jumps to mind is disease; however, we see that disease is the culprit in less than 10% of all cases. Most of the time the problem lies in soil makeup and nutrition.

3 Using the correct sources of nitrogen can eliminate high overall N in the soil solution that not only provides energy to the plant but also to fungi. Over fertilization coupled with overwatering and heat will cause disease. Conversely,

under fertilization and the previous environmental conditions will stress the plant making it more susceptible to attack. So adequate, controlled fertilizer schedules

should be employed.

3 There is no need for me to address water here, it would take too long and hopefully everyone is already a pro. Just don’t overwater; it causes all kinds of grief.

3 If you do have to do a fungicide app, either on turf or ornamentals, make sure that you use the correct active ingredient that will control your specific pest. This involves two parts; correct identification and fungicide knowledge. If you are unsure of either, ask someone that can help you.

I could go on and on with this list, but to be completely honest my fingers are getting tired of typing and the million other little things we spoke of earlier are beginning to stack up. Going all motivational isn’t really my style, but hang in there! With your help and diligence, all of the plants in your care will thrive through the summer and be ready to go to sleep this fall. We will once again be triumphant! And with summer behind you and fat stacks of cash in your pockets you can kick back on a beach somewhere during the winter, enjoying the sun somewhere else that you cussed all summer here! We can all dream…

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CongratulationsTO NEW LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANSJoshua Brown, Turf All Seasons LandscapingJonathan Glab, Ornamental Green Lizard LandscapeDennis Thacker, Irrigation Signature LandscapesRyan Morgan, Turf Signature LandscapesJ.B. Lundemo, Ornamental Reno Lawn and LandscapeJoe Cosby, Turf Pestmaster Services

CURRENT LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANSUlices Barajas Nathan Bingham, The Groundskeeper_x000D_Nevada OfficeJesus Casillas, Moana NurseryJohn Cassinelli, Cassinelli Landscaping & ConstructionJesus Cervantes, Reno-Tahoe International AirportChristine Chatigny Sean Elliott, Signature Landscapes, LLCMark Forsmark, City of Reno - Parks DepartmentIggy Galvez, Big Smokey LandscapingMichael Gault, City of Reno - Parks DepartmentGregg Gehlert, Signature Landscapes, LLCSean Gephart, Nevada Department of AgricultureJonathan Glab, Green Lizard Landscape, LLCRussell Griffin, Private Greens of Nevada, Inc.Josh Hargrove, Reno-Tahoe International AirportJim Jauron, Signature Landscapes, LLCJeremy Johnson, Signature Landscapes, LLCSean Knapik, Plantlife Landcare Management, LLCJB Lundemo, Reno Lawn & LandscapeRobb MacCallum Nazario Marin, Reno Lawn & LandscapeOlegario Marin, Reno Lawn & LandscapeJohn Matley , Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.Rob McCalla, Gothic Grounds Management (Nevada Branch)Mike McCoey, Signature Landscapes, LLCPamela Mecham-Bedard, Peri Landscape ConstructionIsrael Meza Contreras, Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.Nestor Meza, Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.Ryan Morgan, Signature Landscapes, LLCJason Peters, Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.Carlos Rivas, All Seasons Lawn & LandscapingMatt Rogers, Reno Lawn & LandscapeGerman Roman Lara, Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.David Squier, Reno Green Landscaping, Inc.Jim Stanhouse, Nevada Landscape AssociationJamel Taylor, Taylormade Landscapes, LLCLewis Viljoen, Moana NurseryMarc Voorhees, City of Reno - Parks DepartmentTina Watson Ken Wittenberg


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2011 LANDSCAPE TROPHY AWARDS

Call For EntriesAll entries must be postmarked by August 5, 2011Awards to be presented at NLA Awards Banquet, D’Andrea Golf Club, November 11, 2011

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

TO ENTERPlease type or print all information requested in detail. Fill out a separate entry form for each entry and return the form, along with the required entry fee to: Nevada Landscape Association, P.O. Box 7431, Reno, NV 89510-7431

ENTRY FEEThe fee is $65 per entry for members see note under entry rules. (Note: $65 per entry into each category. Example: Enter one property into three categories, fee is $195. Separate forms must be used for each category or categories.)

ENTRY DEADLINE/LATE FEESEntry deadline is August 12th, 2011. A $35 late fee will be charged for each entry received after August 5th. All entries must include a completely filled out entry form, entry fee, signed project owner’s consent, photographs and plans if needed. (Send in three photographs showing the property at its best. You may also put photos on a disc or e-mail them.) If you have before pictures, send them – it helps judges understand the work that was done.) Incomplete entries will be returned.

JUDGING DATESAugust 22–September 13 (There will be no judging over the Labor Day holiday weekend.)

ENTRY RULESThe Trophy Awards Committee reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to these awards without recourse of any kind. Any questions not covered in these rules shall be decided by the Trophy Awards Committee. Their decision will be final.• Limit of 2 entries per category per company.• Entry deadlines cannot be extended.• Forms must be completely filled out.• Awards competition is open to members in good standing or entries, who pay the entry fee

and a discounted membership fee, with exception of special awards.• Please add comments, it helps judges to understand the complexity of the job.• Installation projects cannot be more than two years old and must be completed before

judging. • Maintenance projects must have begun by 4/1/11.• Projects that did not win the prior year, may be re-entered.• Judges must be allowed access to the project with owner’s consent. (See entry form.)• Three photographs are required – if you have before photographs – send them. You can

send in actual photographs, a disc or e-mail pictures. • As built plans are preferred for construction and custom-built entries.• All entrants must have all required licenses for submitted work.• Violation of any of the above rules may result in disqualification and forfeiture of fees.• Special awards are by nomination only – no fee is required.• Please attach map and specific directions to project site.

Judging the EntriesJUDGING PROCEDURES1. Judges will apply NLA standards.2. Judges are selected on the basis of their knowledge, integrity and objectivity. 3. Entries are not judged against one another; rather each entry is judged on its own merit.

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

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

6. Type, size and cost of projects are not considered criteria for judging, only for the ap-propriate category.

7. Each entry is judged independently on site by the judges using separate judging sheets. Judges must then reach a consensus to decide award winners of each category.

8. Committee members cannot be judges.9. Awards will be presented to the top entrants, regardless of the category.

A. INSTALLATION/RENOVATION ENTRIES1. Grading and drainage (subsurface/surface)2. Quality of plant installation (staking, mulch, elevation, selection and placement)3. Design/Plant palette (the quality/appropriateness of the plant material and the harmony

of design within the surroundings) 4. Quality of lawn & edging5. Irrigation design & water management (meets industry standards)6. Hardscaping (as part of Installation or Renovation) 7. Water Feature (as part of Installation or Renovation)

B. MAINTENANCE ENTRIES1. General appearance2. Trees (staking, pruning, tree wells, pest free) Shrubs (shearing versus proper pruning, natural form, pest free) Groundcover (within bounds, density, color)3. Lawn (color, mowing height, pest free) 4. Edging (vertical versus tapered)5. Annuals/Perennials (color, harmony, density, species for area, mulch and surface treat-

ment of planting beds)6. Irrigation (water management, coverage, scheduling, meets industry standards)7. Water Feature (as part of regular maintenance)

C. WATER FEATURE ENTRIES1. Artistic design2. Setting and grading3. Form and function4. Blending in with landscaping5. Water clarity, circulation, filtration, skimming6. Planting and management of aquatic plants and perimeter landscape plants7. Flow of water or fountain (sound, size, effect)

D. HARDSCAPING ENTRIES1. Creative use2. Structural integrity3. Blending in with surroundings4. Quality of material5. Attention to detail6. Drainage7. Form and function

E. LANDSCAPE LIGHTING (JUDGE AFTER DUSK)1. Design and placement2. Fixture use and quality3. Installation (wire & transformer)4. Blending with landscape5. Creativity and dramatic effect6. Safety and security7. Controls


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N etafim USa’s high performance Techline® cV dripline is now manufactured with recycled materials, an industry first and a new opportunity to earn Leed credits on landscape installations. Techline cV is widely used in a broad range of applications to irrigate turf, trees, shrubs and bedding

areas. The 17mm flexible tubing has become an industry standard for sports fields, parks and public areas; freeway medians; golf courses and tennis courts; commercial and residential sites; green walls, rooftop gardens, raised planters; and many other applications where efficient water use and flexible irrigation lines are needed. a pioneer in low volume technology, Netafim USa has introduced several “firsts” with Techline cV. The flexible tubing features 2 psi check valves in each dripper for equalized application of water throughout the system (all drippers turn on and off at the same time). check valves also prevent low emitter drainage with elevation changes up to 4.5 feet. Techline cV’s unique dripper design offers continuous self-flushing throughout the line, not just at the beginning or end or a cycle. pressure compensation allows equal amounts of water delivered over a broad pressure range (14.7 to 70 psi) and a physical root barrier protects the internal system from root intrusion without chemicals. Techline cV can be installed above ground or sub-surface and delivers water directly to root zones in precise, measured droplets (0.26 to 0.9 GpH). Because the tubing “disappears” under the landscape, Techline cV is a practical choice for public areas where high traffic/high liability or vandalism are concerns. It is also effective in high wind areas, rolling landscapes and other challenging venues. The flexible tubing is available in coils from 100’ to 1,000’ for large jobs and works reliably in all conditions, including clay, loam or sandy soil. Netafim is a global leader in low volume irrigation and has manufactured landscape dripline for more than 20 years. The company offers an extensive range of low volume products, including new 12mm-wide Techline eZ for easy, on-surface installations, and complete accessories and components, including filters, point-source drippers, controllers and valves, and hydrometers.

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2011 WATER CONFERENCE: IRRIGATION ASSOCIATIONJuly 21–22, 2011Broomfield, CO www.irrigation.org/waterconference

AMERICAN NURSERY &LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION“MORE THAN JUST A TOUR”August 22–24, 2011Portland, OR

NLA GOLF TOURNAMENTAugust 26, 2011Wolf Run Golf Club, Reno, NV For more information: Matt Melarkey 775-303-4448

39TH ANNUAL FAR WEST TRADESHOW: OREGON ASSOCIATION OF NURSERIES (OAN)August 25–27, 2011Portland, OR www.farwest.com; 503-682-5089

PLANTSCAPE INDUSTRY EXPOAugust 30–September 1, 2011South Point Hotel, Las Vegas, NVwww.piagrows.org

LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY CERTIFIED EXAM – SACRAMENTO, CASeptember 30–October 1, 2011www.landcarenetwork.org

WATERSMART INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITIONOctober 5–7, 2011Las Vegas, NVwww.WaterSmartInnovations.com

2011 HARDSCAPE NORTH AMERICAOctober 27–29, 2011Louisville, KYEarly Registration $10www.gie-expo.com

GREEN INDUSTRY CONFERENCEOctober 26–20, 2011Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KYFor more information email [email protected]

GIE-EXPO (GREEN INDUSTRY & EQUIPMENT) October 27–29, 2011Louisville, KYFor more information visit www.gie-expo.com

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IRRIGATION SHOW 2011 November 6–8, 2011 San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CAwww.irrigationshow.org

21ST ANNUAL NLA TROPHY AWARDS BANQUETNovember 11, 2011D’Andrea Golf Club, Sparks, NV For more information: 775-673-0404

MONTANA GREEN EXPOJanuary 4–5, 2012Billings, MTwww.plantingmontana.com

IDAHO HORT EXPOJanuary 18–19, 2012Boise, IDwww.inlagrow.org

21ST ANNUAL SACRAMENTO VALLEY LANDSCAPE & NURSERY EXPOJanuary 19, 2012Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CAwww.sacvalexpo.com

UTAH GREEN CONFERENCEJanuary 23–25, 2012South Towne Exposition Center, Sandy, UT www.utahgreen.org

PRO GREEN EXPOFebruary 8–11, 2012Denver, COwww.progreenexpo.com

NEVADA LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOWFebruary 15, 2012 Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NVwww.nevadanla.com

NORCAL SPRING TRADE SHOWFebruary 16, 2012San Mateo Event Center, San Mateo, CAwww.norcaltradeshow.org

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