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President’s Message ..............................................................4

CEO Message.....................................................................6

ALCA Field Day ...................................................................7

New Members ....................................................................8

Calendar ............................................................................8

ALCA Sponsors ....................................................................8

Member Updates ...............................................................10

Basic Landscape Design for Contractors .................................11

ALCA 2010 Awards ...........................................................12

Outdoor Workers Need to be Aware of Stinging Insects, Biting Snakes ..............................................14

ALCA Casino Night ............................................................16

ALCA Profile: Rain Bird Corporation .......................................17

Irrigation Schedule - Use “ET” to Save Water ...........................18

ACLP Schedule ..................................................................20

Legislative Update ..............................................................22

ALCA Member Mixers .........................................................24

Resource Guide .................................................................26

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentWill PereiraBlueStar Resort & Golf

President ElectMatthew JohnsonAsset Landscaping

Vice PresidentTony AcostaXeriscapes Unlimited, Inc.

SecretaryKim KleskiNeill-Vecchia & Associates

TreasurerSteve ShieldsHill & Usher Insurance & Surety

Chief Executive OfficerJudy Gausmanjudy@azlca.com

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

There is a tremendous amount of attention within the landscape industry regarding the benefits of applying practices and meth-ods that promote sustainability. A newly released publication

entitled “SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT; Standards for Landscape Care in the Desert Southwest” written by Janet Waibel and adopted by the AZ Landscape Contractors’ Association establishes standards for typical situations in order to achieve sustainable results. It is suitable not only for industry professionals but also for property managers, homeowners associations, and others who manage landscapes. It is ALCA’s desire for every professional involved with landscape man-agement to adhere to these standards in order to elevate the quality and professionalism within the communities and cities we live and work.

Sustainability in landscaping employs practices which strive to preserve water and plant material, reduce waste generation, improve longevity and maturity of plant material, promote re-use practices that regenerate natural systems, and reduce and prevent air, water, and soil pollution.

Few topics in landscaping generate more discussions than how to properly prune a shrub. Unfortunately, the uneducated masses believe that if a shrub is not sheared and shaped, maintenance is not taking place. In order for sheared plants and trees to survive, supplemental watering systems must become primary watering systems to help com-pensate for the damage done by these practices.

In addition, shearing to control growth continually robs the plant of leaves which limits nutrient absorption. Lack of shade at the core of the plant allows more moisture evaporation creating a need for more supplemental water. In turn, this increases growth requiring even more shearing. As the plant grows faster to replenish sheared foliage, the diameter of branches increase and the plant appears “woody”. Even-tually the shrub becomes unhealthy, is more prone to disease, and the life span is shortened.

Improper maintenance practices in the desert southwest, including

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portions of Arizona, California, and Nevada, can be the most damaging to plant material simply due to climate. Plants in these areas tolerate difficult circumstances such as limited water, high temperatures, and minimal rainfall. Misguided maintenance practices further compound the impact of these conditions and create unnecessary damage to our plant materials diminishing property values.

Selective pruning provides benefits that favor the health and longevity of the plant. The intention of most landscape designs is to achieve a natural look which propagates a landscape that can be managed with less water, less waste, and less labor resulting in sustainability.

Shrub renovation promotes seasonal color provided by a variety of plantings used in open spaces and landscape areas. No prun-ing is required when plants are in bloom and should not be dictated by a monthly or bi-monthly schedule. Pruning is necessary for safety related issues such as plant materials encroaching on sidewalks or obstructing lines of sight at intersections.

Sustainable Landscape Management encompasses testing and treating various soil conditions, turf management, irrigation repair and maintenance, water runoff, fertilization, and pesticide and herbicide applications. Combining a good sustainable landscape design with proper landscape and water man-agement can create an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere that enhances its surroundings.

ALCA is an organization which strives to continually and professionally raise the bar for the landscape industry. This book has already attracted the attention of many in and around the landscape industry due to the collaborative relationship that exists between landscape architects, landscape installation and maintenance firms, and landscape supply firms. How can you help the sustainable move-ment? It’s simple… Adhere to the practices outlined in “SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT; Standards for Landscape Care in the Desert Southwest” and educate others about the benefits of sustainability. Until we change the misnomer that a sheared plant is a properly trimmed plant, sustainability in the landscape industry will be slow to get traction. Your ALCA Board needs your help to make this movement a successful one. Ask an ALCA Board Member how you can become directly involved in our sustainability efforts.

Will Pereira, ALCA President

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CEO’S MESSAGE

M y granddaughter Sloane just experienced her third ALCA Field Day and enjoyed herself tremendously along with 300 other family members of the land-

scape industry. Bob Franchetto’s daughter, Ashley, has never missed this event as I’ve watched her grow up through the years. There were a lot of repeat and new faces that enjoyed the action packed event at SRP’s Pera Club on a beautiful Saturday in April.

Sponsors hosted a variety of interactive and competitive individual and team events. The individual events included a contest for launching a tennis ball with a slingshot tied to lawn mowers aimed at targets to score points. This creative event was engineered by Bob Franchetto with Horizon. Kris Klein with Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire sponsored the golf chipping contest and Brian Whitcher and Paul Tammelleo with Irritrol/The Toro Company hosted the bean bag toss. Beth Gosnell with All Season Wholesale Growers tested the knowledge of participants by identifying a selection of plants used in the landscapes. Louie and the gang from Bingham Equipment held a Bobcat Baseball challenge while Kevin and Jimmy with Belgard Superlite Block ran a basketball free throw contest. Marty with Cutting Edge Curbing set up Tailgate Golf while Enviro Control hosted a target accuracy competition. Participants took home some fabulous prizes as they competed for first, second and third place.

This year, John Deere Landscape sponsored a chili cook-off

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with some fierce competition. For the second year in a row, Jesse Balderas was voted as the people’s best choice. Gerry Pierick came in a close, close second. To cool down the fire from the chili, Sage Tree Care served snow cones; and of course the kids enjoyed them as well.

Children of all ages enjoyed jumping around in an inflatable bouncer sponsored by The Pond Gnome. LYNX Professional Grills sponsored the petting zoo where the children could pet lots of cuddly little critters.

Lance Shuck and Jay Orton with Ewing Irrigation organized the volley-ball tournament with ILM reigning as the champion. And of course, Field Day closed with the famous tug ‘o war contest sponsored by Kurt Rouse with Rain Bird. This year’s new champion…San Tan Landscape Management!

A delicious gourmet picnic of hamburgers and hot dogs were provided by Wilbur Ellis, Evergreen Turf, Auto Safety House and Hill & Usher Insur-ance. Many thanks goes to Trace Tolby and Bob Johns for slaving over the open flames to cook the dogs and hamburgers to perfection.

A special thank you goes to the Southwest Sod family for their help at registration and for providing all of the bottled water and to Dwight Faires with Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting and San Tan Landscape Management for providing all of the sodas and ice. Insurance for the event was provided by the generosity of LeBaron and Carroll.

Thank you to all of the event sponsors and IndusTrak who donated tons of marvelous raffle prizes.

Field Day is an excellent opportunity for sponsors to develop product and service knowledge and name recognition. It is also an opportunity for landscape contractors, members of the green industries, employees and their families to take a break from the everyday work grind and enjoy a memorable fun-filled day with fellow ALCA members. Take a look at the photos on the following page and mark your calendars for March 31, 2012 so you don’t miss out on the next ALCA Field Day! Respectfully Submitted,Judy Gausman, CEO

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2011 ALCA Field DayIt takes a lot of support from the volunteers and sponsors to make Field Day successful. Thank you for another great year.

All Season Wholesale GrowersAuto Safety HouseBelgard Superlite BlockBingham EquipmentCutting Edge CurbingEnviroControlEvergreen TurfEwingHill & UsherHorizonHunter/FX LuminaireIndusTrackIrritrol/The Toro Co.

John Deere LandscapesLapre ScaliLeBaron & Carroll Lynx Professional GrillsThe Pond GnomeRain BirdSage Tree CareSan Tan Landscape ManagementSouthwest SodVista Professional Outdoor LightingWilbur-Ellis

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6 DIRT University7 ACLP Tree Pruning

Workshop, Phoenix11 ACLP Tree Pruning

Workshop, Maricopa 14 ACLP Tree Pruning

Workshop, Tucson

18 Phoenix Member Mixer. Sponsored by Bingham Equipment

20 Desert Horticulture Educational Conference, Tucson

26 Lunch and Learn - Tucson

June4 ACLP Safety & Tools

Workshop - Phoenix4 Casino Night

Sponsored by Vermeer Sales Southwest

8 ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop - Maricopa

11 ACLP Safety & Tools Workshop - Tucson

21 ALCA Board Meeting27 Deadline for “Excellence

in Landscaping” Awards Application

July9 ACLP Pesticides

& Calibrations Workshop - Phoenix

13 ACLP Pesticides & Calibrations Workshop (English & Spanish) - Maricopa

16 ACLP Pesticides & Calibrations Workshop - Tucson

20 Phoenix Member Mixer - Sponsored by Midway Chevrolet

25-26 PLANET Legislative on the Hill

29-30 Basic Design for the Landscape Contractor

BayerStephen Kimball18840 N. 30th St.Phoenix, AZ 85050Phone: 602-540-6013Fax: 602-324-3434Email: stephen.kimball@bayer.com

Circle K Fleet CardsTim Randel19362 S 189th StQueen Creek, AZ 85242Phone: 480-544-7214Fax: 207-874-1550Email: tim_randel@wrightexpress.com

DHR InsuranceTony Estrada3020 E Camelback Rd, Ste 213Phoenix, AZ 85016Phone: 602-840-6118Fax: 602-840-6531Email: info@dhrins.com

Diversified Landscape Management, LLC

Jesse MorengP.O. Box 67843Phoenix, AZ 85082Phone: 602-275-6762Fax: 602-275-6763Email: jesse@dlmaz.com

Environment ControlBrandon IngramP O Box 43515Tucson, AZ 85733Phone: 520-301-2151Fax: 520-292-9831Email: Brandon@ectucson.com

Waldrons FarmJane Waldron6414 S 26th StPhoenix, AZ 85042Phone: 602-276-8076Fax: 602-276-6986Email: jwaldron@waldronsfarm.com

Platinum SponsorsDIRT

DLC Resources, Inc.Evergreen Turf, Inc.

Ewing Irrigation ProductsHorizon Distribution Inc.

Hunter Industries/FX LuminaireJohn Deere LandscapesRain Bird Corporation

The Toro Company/Irritrol

Gold SponsorsHill & Usher Insurance & Surety

Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting

Silver SponsorsWest Coast Turf

New Members

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AUTO SAFETY HOUSE, ECO-EDGE FORM PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE DIESEL FLEET AND INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES PROVEN ECO-EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS

Auto Safety House LLC (ASH) has established a service installation, sales support and green-fleet products distribution partnership with Chandler-based Eco-Edge to help fleets and industrial operations improve profits and reduce their environmental impact with rigorously tested eco-efficient technologies and products.

“We are excited about the synergy that will result from our newly formed Eco-Edge and ASH product support and sales partnership. The combination of ASH’s 70-year fleet solutions service and sales history and reputation combined with the leading edge Eco-Edge green-fleet solutions products and consulting capabilities is something that will benefit fleet operators throughout Arizona and Nevada,” said Rudy Garcia, Vice President of Auto Safety House. “Eco-Edge has established an impressive profile and proved its expertise in the area of green fleet solutions, which is a great match with the accomplishments that ASH has achieved as a green fleet solutions provider in recent years.”

Eco-Edge identifies and analyzes environmentally sustainable technologies to validate their effectiveness for large fleet and industrial companies to reduce usage, maintenance costs and energy use for more effective and eco-efficient operations. Eco-Edge-tested technologies will be available to Auto Safety House’s diverse base of clients throughout the Southwestern United States.

“The collaboration with Auto Safety House brings together two proven and highly complementary industry leaders,” said Eco-Edge CEO Debra Johnson. “Our extensive validation of products combined with our understanding of how to seamlessly integrate them into a fleet mitigates the risk for companies adopting innovative technologies and solutions. The benefit to Auto Safety House clients will be reflected in operational efficiencies and lower costs.”

For more information about Auto Safety House fleet solutions and services, visit www.autosafetyhouse.com. For more information about Eco-Edge products and services, visit www.ecoedgeco.com.

Toro Kicks Off “Go With The Pro Sweepstakes”

Visit your Toro dealer today for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime – an Alaskan fishing excursion guided by Trev Gowdy, host of Outdoor Channel’s popular Monster Fish program.

As part of Toro’s Go With The Pro Sweepstakes, one lucky winner will be awarded an all-expense-paid fishing trip to Soldotna, Alaska from July 27 – Aug. 1, 2011.

The winner will be chosen in mid-June and receive a six-day, five-night fishing trip to the Kenai Peninsula, including airfare, meals, guide service, boat rental, equipment, bait, hotel stay and other transportation in Alaska. Accommodations will be at the AAA-rated Kenai River Raven Lodge, where guests can fish for sockeye “red” salmon and rainbow trout from the dock.

“These are the best fishing dates of the entire summer season,” explains Gowdy. “I’ve lined up the best guides, lodge, and personnel for an awesome, unforgettable trip.”

The Alaskan excursion will be the first of two trips awarded during the 2011 sweepstakes, which is being promoted through Toro’s U.S. network of dealers and on Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV. Toro is an official sponsor of Outdoor Channel’s Monster Fish program hosted by Gowdy – “America’s Sportsman” and son of legendary sportscaster Curt Gowdy – plus famed international angler Dennis Braid. Monster Fish features a high-definition, half-hour trek around the globe in search of the biggest and baddest aquatic creatures on the planet! It airs Friday nights at 10:30 p.m. Eastern time and Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time.

In addition to this fishing trip giveaway, watch for Toro’s sweepstakes announcement of a fall hunting excursion later this year. Along with the two trips, runner-up prizes in the Go With The Pro Sweepstakes will include great Toro® products like a residential zero-turn mower, walk power mower, or Ultra Blower Vac.

Sweepstakes entry forms with a unique code required for online entry are only available from your local Toro dealer, offering the selection you need backed by the service you deserve. Entries for the fishing excursion will be accepted online through June 15, 2011. To find your nearest dealer and view the complete sweepstakes rules, visit www.toro.com/dealer. No purchase is necessary to enter. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning the sweepstakes, which is open to all legal residents in the United States, ages 18 or older as of 1/1/11.

ALCA Member Pays it Forward - PainlesslyI never thought that I would find myself needing to live

at a Ronald McDonald House. But, in February of 1996 my daughter, Allison, was born 3-1/2 months premature, weigh-ing just 1lb. 14-1/2oz.

For the next three months, I lived at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester Minnesota, 400 miles away from our home in Kansas City, while my daughter was in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Mayo Clinic.

Most people don’t stay so long at a Ronald McDonald House, but I did. It was an amazing time in my life. While I was there, I saw life from a very different perspective. I saw miracles and heard heart-warming stories, but I also experienced the heartbreak of stories that did not end well.

Ronald McDonald Houses are located across the United States, and in 52 countries around the world. The houses provide an affordable, safe environment for families of children that travel to the area for special medical treatment. Families come from all over, and while they are there, they bond, helping each other through the ups and downs. There is also food available in the house for families that need it.

What you may not know, is that the cost of staying at a Ronald McDonald House is subsidized by people like you and me performing a very simple act. I know that ALCA members care about helping others. Helping Ronald McDonald House is simple, it’s easy, and best of all, it doesn’t cost anything. I’d like to ask for your help in supporting this great cause and here’s how.

I’ve been saving aluminum pop-tops for 15 years now. It’s a habit. Periodically, I take them to a local Ronald McDonald House along with many other people in the community. The pop-tops are recycled and the money is used to help families with the cost of lodging during a difficult time in their lives.

Many of you have pop machines at your businesses, or drink pop or beer at home. I’d like to ask you to get into the habit of collecting the tabs, as I have done for so many years. It’s a great activity to get your kids involved with as well and believe me, it really makes a big difference. Ronald McDonald House even supplies little house-shaped collection boxes that you can use to collect your tabs.

Now for the rest of the story… if you participated in the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N Roll half-marathon in January, you may have seen my daughter Allison, now 15 years old, go running past you. She ran the whole way, finishing in 2:15, beating her old man by ten minutes.

Doug and Allison Donahue

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Award of DistinctionClemett Residence — Sonoran Landesign

This amenity rich landscape is the winter home of an athletic Canadian family. A beautiful paver driveway graciously leads visitors to a gated courtyard and the soothing sounds of a custom travertine tiled water feature.

The centerpiece of the bi-level back yard is a large swimming pool surrounded by over two thousand square feet of Arizona flagstone deck. A sunken barbeque area and raised bar with seating space easily accommodates numerous guests. The magnificent fireplace and two fire pits entertain and warm the family on cool winter evenings. Retaining walls and dual staircases allow for easy access to an artificial turf putting green, sunken trampoline and full size sport court. This lower level of the back yard is surrounded by an interesting array of native and desert adapted trees, cactus, and flowering shrubs. Plant materials were selected and placed for privacy, seasonal color, and to create that quintessential Arizona setting.

The nearly Disney Land like activities, possible on this relatively compact property, is surely a kid’s (or adult’s) dream come true.

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Judges AwardCYC LandscapingDarnell Residence

Award of DistinctionPrivate Residence — Sonoran Landesign

The challenge presented in designing an outdoor environment for the Tuscan home was to create a unique and attractive setting that was elegant and functional. Key elements in initial criteria were to incorporate the Tuscan style of the home into the landscaping, making it functional, refined, and kid friendly.

As you enter the backyard, the travertine pavers stand out; they add a touch of style and an elegant look while providing a cooler flooring surface. The BBQ Island, with its travertine tile, backsplash, natural gas BBQ unit, drop in cooler and bar height counter, invites you over for a relaxing break in the action. The grass areas create a lush appearance and allow for children to play. The travertine paver path, surrounding the main grass area, allows children to take laps with their bikes. The wok planter, featured at the edge of the main grass, is a multi-functional use feature. It acts throughout the year as a planter or fire-wok!

SFR Installation $25,001 - $50,000Sponsored by Sunrise Tree Farm

Judges AwardCYC LandscapingFisher Residence

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Award of Distinction

The Homewood (Hilton) Suites-Happy Valley (North Central Group Hotels) – Outdoor Lifestyles by Par (Par Landscape Construction Co., Inc.)

The landscape near the front entrance, including shrubs, palms, and a blooming Chitalpa tree, create the perfect layering effect. A colorful flower bed, with a mix of annuals and perennials, welcomes guests. Three large pots, filled with tropical, annuals, and perennials, add a dramatic flair at the front door. Trees and shrubs around the grounds are trimmed to contain them yet provide the full, natural look that the owner loves. The emerald green grassy areas are lush and inviting. Trees are trimmed to keep them healthy and maintain their natural shape. Sidewalks throughout the property are lined with colorful shrubs and trees that are maintained to keep the walkways clear and unobstructed, allowing guests to enjoy a stroll through the garden like grounds.

Award of ExcellenceHampton Inn & Suites-Happy Valley (North Central Group Hotels) – Outdoor Lifestyles by Par (Par Landscape Construction Co., Inc.)

The hotel entry drive and walkways flow around a mix of flowering shrubs, trees, and palms; trimmed to contain them yet keep their natural shape. A welcoming mix of annuals and perennials create a colorful flower bed between slate covered columns at the front door. Pots display seasonal plants or annuals and add drama and interest. Pool area privacy is provided by flowering vines that embrace the pool fence and carefully placed colorful shrubs. A row of Chitalpa trees shades a walkway along the pool fence. The emerald green grassy areas are lush and inviting. Trees are trimmed to keep them healthy and maintain their natural shape. Sidewalks throughout the property are lined with colorful shrubs and trees that are trimmed to keep the walkways clear and unobstructed, allowing guests to enjoy a stroll through the garden like grounds.

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Morrison Ranch Models

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In the Sonoran Desert, spring brings with it greater insect, bug and snake activity. Outdoor workers should pay special attention to their

surroundings to avoid the stings and bites that can set them back with minor and sometimes major medical issues.

When working outside, employees should avoid wasps, bees, ants, spiders, scorpions, mos-

quitoes, snakes and other stinging or biting insects or animals. In fact, nearly 900 workers’ compensa-tion claims were filed with SCF in 2010 because of an insect or animal sting or bite.

“Workers should be aware of their daily surroundings,” says SCF Arizona Loss Control Consultant Sandra Bencic. “They need to pay attention to where they place their hands and

feet and shake out gloves and shoes before putting them on. And if they are bit or stung, they should get prompt medical treatment.”

Below are some of risks associated with get-ting bit or stung by common Arizona insects and animals:• Mosquitoes: These blood-gorging insects can

carry the West Nile virus, with symptoms ranging from a mild flu-like condition to life-threatening illness. When working outside, workers should wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and use an insect repellent on exposed skin. Be aware that mosquitoes are most active during dusk, dawn and at night. They often are found around stagnant water.

• Scorpions: Stings from scorpions are not lethal but can be painful and leave nasty marks. Scorpions hide during the day and are most active at night. Be cautious where you place your hands and exposed body parts so you don’t inadvertently stumble onto a scorpion’s hiding place. Shake out gloves, clothes and shoes before putting on. Scorpions often hide in the latter.

• Wasps and bees: Neither of these insects is likely to swarm, unless they feel you are a threat to their nest or hive. That’s why it’s important to inspect an area for a nest or hive, which may need to be removed before work can proceed, particularly in high-traffic areas. This may require using a pest control professional.

• Spiders: Spiders generally are passive, unless they feel they are being attacked. Their bites, however, can lead to burning, swelling and red-ness, along with headaches, dizziness, muscle rigidity and other symptoms. Brown recluse spi-der bites are considered more dangerous than that of a black widow, especially for children. In either case, prompt medical treatment can help minimize some symptoms.

• Ants: Harvester ants may have the most pain-ful sting among the insects listed. Be aware of any ant piles and nests in areas where you are working. If you are standing on one, there’s a good chance you’ll get bitten.

• Rattlesnakes: Because Arizona is home to various rattlesnake species, workers should be aware of the potential to encounter a venom-ous snake. During hot days, snakes tend to hide in moist, damp, shady areas. Never put a hand or foot into an area – such as a hole, meter box, under rocks or bushes – if you can’t see what’s there. And never attempt to remove a snake yourself; leave it to a trained professional.“Niche, moisture and food are the three things

that most attract snakes and many insects,” says Carl “The Bugman” Olson, assistant curator at the Insect Research Collection at the University of Arizona. “If you don’t want them around, you have to see what you can change to make it inhospitable for them.”

Safety and information brochures on “West Nile virus” and “Bites and stings” can be requested at www.scfaz.com. To order, click on “Order Safety Brochures.”

Outdoor Workers Need to be Aware of Stinging Insects, Biting SnakesSCF Arizona your Work Comp SpecialistProvided by Tod Dennis, Association Coordinator

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The Rain Bird name comes from an ancient Native American legend about a great bird that brought life-giving rain following a terrible drought. Today, nearly 77 years since its dramatic entrance into the market, Rain Bird is still a private

company based in Glendora, California. Headed by Anthony LaFetra, the company has become the largest manufacturer of irrigation systems in the world. Rain Bird manufac-tures and sells over 4,000 irrigation products, meeting the needs of growers, golf course superintendents, homeowners, contractors and commercial property managers in over 130 countries.

The first Rain Bird patent for the impact sprinkler, filed in 1933, was designated a historic landmark in 1990. Over the years, Rain Bird has been awarded more than 130 patents. Examples of the company’s innovative irrigation technology introduced over the last several years include Rain Curtain™ Technology that offers superior water dis-tribution; battery operated controllers that bring automatic irrigation to areas lacking independent access to power; wireless remote control units and central control systems that manage irrigation sites from a PC.

Today, Rain Bird sprinklers, valves and controllers are used to control water flowing to landscaping at sprawling amusement parks, sports arenas, golf courses, botanical gar-dens, private homes and vineyards, both domestically and internationally. Rain Bird’s commitment to focus on the most efficient use of water can be found in all Rain Bird’s innovative products.

In 2011, Rain Bird announced the production release of the new Rain Bird ESP-LX Series Controllers and IQ v2.0 Central Control System! The ESP-LX Series Controllers include the ESP-LXME and ESP-LXMEF Traditionally-Wired and ESP-LXD Two-Wire Decoder Controllers. The ESP-LX Series Controllers combine powerful water and labor saving features with an easy to use user interface. All ESP-LX Series Controllers share a common user interface making it easy to switch between models for different types of projects. Modular options include Station Modules, Flow Smart Module, ET Manager, Smart Controller and IQ v2.0 Central Control interface cartridges, and metal case and pedestal. The IQ v2.0 Central Control System is a flexible, modular solution for man-agement and control of multiple remote irrigation systems from a single computer. The IQ v2.0 system is compatible with the ESP-LX Series Controllers. The ESP-LX Series Controllers and IQ v2.0 Central Control System provides exactly what you want using only what you need.

At Rain Bird, we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technolo-gies that use water efficiently. Our commitment also extends to education, training and services for our industry and our communities. Through innovative product development, Rain Bird is helping sustain healthier landscapes—and a healthier planet. A lush lawn or colorful garden can also be highly water-efficient. Every Rain Bird product is a testa-ment to that truth. From water-saving nozzles to sprays with pressure-regulating stems to

leading-edge Smart Control Technol-ogy, Rain Bird products make the most of every drop, delivering superior results with less water; keeping the world and your backyard beautiful. That’s The Intelligent Use of Water. ™

For more information, visit Rain Bird’s web site at www.rainbird.com.

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IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY

Irrigation Scheduling - Use “ET” to Save Water

H ow long or how often should I water? Who, or what, is ET? Anyone respon-sible for keeping landscape healthy

and green may want answers to these questions. Today’s irrigation systems use a controller, which is an automatic timer that regulates when and for how long your sprinklers run, depending on the watering schedule you enter. An automatic controller, set properly, is much more efficient than operating sprinklers manually.

A program is a set of instructions that tells the controller exactly when to run the sprinklers. It consists of Watering Days, Start Times, and Run Times. If your lawn needs one inch of water per week to stay healthy, how do you set the program? What do I base my Run Time on? Yes, irrigation scheduling can be quite a challenge.

High-tech, computerized Central Control sys-tems provide updated and adjusted schedules on a daily basis to the field. But this level of scheduling

precision demands software, special equipment, and expert dedi-cation to design and maintenance. How then, can the average end-user achieve this degree of sophistication?

ET Managers work with your irrigation controller to apply water only when your landscape needs it, resulting in healthier landscapes and significant water savings. On average, property owners and managers have realized a 20 – 50% reduction in their water bills after installing the ET Manager.

Irrigation professionals, landscape architects and homeown-ers alike, want a quick and easy solution to scheduling, good enough to get in the “ballpark”. True, the method described in this article may not reflect the accuracy necessary for professional sports turf management, but it can save water. It is derived from proven turf science, it beats guessing, and it helps establish a usable benchmark schedule for most residential and light com-mercial applications.

This benchmark is the key to what is known as ET Sched-uling. “ET” stands for evapotranspiration. Water in the soil evaporates and plants transpire, or use water, daily. Hence the term, “ET”. Let’s say that you live in a hot, dry climate, and it is now the middle of July. Your turfgrass needs ¼ inch of water per day to stay green. Therefore, your evapotranspiration rate is 0.25 inches per day. This is the amount or depth of water that needs to be replaced by the irrigation system.

ET-based scheduling managers work well with solid-state controllers that have a feature called water budget. This lets you change your usual station run times without resetting each station. One hundred percent is your peak programmed run time. You can adjust this percentage up or down when you want more or less run time, according to the season and weather. Once calculated, the end user can reprogram an entire system in less than one minute! There is no need to change each individual station run time, start time, or day schedule during spring or summer. That’s because water budget adjusts all run times, for every station and you’re finished!

ET-based Smart Controllers maximize water efficiency by factoring in everything from soil type to the slope of your turf to the amount of sun exposure different areas receive. All of these details are calculated for every zone of your automatic sprinkler system to help. The ESP-SMT Smart Controller provides an integrated weather sensor that measures rainfall and temperature to automatically adjust your watering schedule and prevent over (or) under-watering. Just follow the smart controller set-up prompts; input a few details about your site and programming is done.

ET Managers and weather-based Smart Controllers manage irrigation schedules, can water the precise amount you need, save you time, money and most of all - water.

For more information, contact Kurt Rouse with Rain Bird Corporation at 602-376-1313.

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Beth Gosnell602-276-0230 phone

602-276-0660 fax

6623 South 32nd Street, #4Phoenix, AZ 85042

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ACLP

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program (ACLP)Please call the ALCA office to register at 602-626-7091 or download the registration form at www.azlca.com.

Tree & Shrub Pruning WorkshopMay 7, 2011 Ewing Irrigation – 4341 E Broadway Rd, PhoenixMay 11, 2011 Maricopa Ag Center, 37860 W Smith-Enke Rd, MaricopaMay 14, 2011 Pima Community College, Bldg CC, Amethyst

Community Room, 1225 N Stone Ave, Tucson

What is it anyway?Through this course, students will learn how, when, where and why to prune trees and shrubs.

What will we learn to do?

• Understand basic plant biology as it pertains to pruning, decay, disease and wound closure.

• Understand how the Sustainable Landscape Management standards apply to best management practices for tree and shrub pruning.

• Understand the safe use of basic pruning equipment.• Determine appropriate pruning objectives.• Describe and demonstrate the five basic tree pruning types: crown

cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction and restoration.• Describe and demonstrate two basic shrub pruning types: shrub

rejuvenation and restoration.• Understand common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them.

Are there CEU’s available for attending this workshop? Yes. You will receive 3 CEU’s for the International Society of Arboriculture.

Safety & Tools WorkshopJune 4, 2011 Ewing Irrigation – 4341 E Broadway Rd, PhoenixJune 8, 2011 Maricopa Ag Center, 37860 W Smith-Enke Rd, MaricopaJune 11, 2011 Pima Community College, Bldg CC, Amethyst Community

Room, 1225 N Stone Ave, Tucson

What is it anyway?Through this course, students will learn safe practices while operated powered and non-powered landscape equipment.

What will we learn to do? Demonstrate safe operation of a line trimmer, hedge trimmer, blower and push mower. Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of non-powered hand tools.

Instructors:

Glenn Fahringer – Tree & Shrub Pruning Glenn Fahringer is the owner and President of Earth Care “For

All That’s Green” Inc. located in Cave Creek, Arizona. He has been involved in the landscape industry and a member of ALCA for over 25 years. Glenn received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

He served two consecutive terms as ALCA President, as well as being honored with the appointment to the inaugural ALCA Board of Trustees in 2009. He continues to devote time to the education and awareness of Arboriculture and Xeriscape practices within his community and ALCA.

Glenn has consulted with the Town of Cave Creek and AMWUA in creating landscape and water management publications. A highlight of his career was pruning trees in 1993 on the National Arborist Day at Arlington National Cemetery. He also serves on an Arizona Governor’s Council, AISAC Arizona Invasive Species Advisory Council, in an effort to reduce the affects invasive species have on Arizona’s environment.

Shannon Scott – Tree & Shrub Pruning and Safety & ToolsShannon Scott is a Tucson native but has lived in Phoenix since

1990. He has 35 years of experience in the landscape industry, in which 33 of them have been with AAA Landscape. Shannon holds certifications in ACLP, OPM and is a certified arborist. His time in the

industry has been split between landscape management, landscape construction and arbor care. He is currently the Director of Education at AAA Landscape but considers himself a tree hugger first and forever.

Bob Franchetto – Safety & ToolsBob Franchetto was raised in the green industry in Antioch, CA as

a 3rd generation florist. He has been in the distribution business for over eighteen years and has been employed by Horizon Distributors since 2003. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental

Horticulture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Bob serves on the ALCA Board of Directors as Community Projects Director.

Cindy Odgers – Safety and ToolsMs. Odgers has held the position at South Mountain Community

College as Associate Dean of Occupational Education and Workforce Development since January 25, 2008. Ms. Odgers has worked for the Maricopa County Community College District since 1996, most

recently as Director of Agribusiness and Urban Horticulture at Mesa Community College. She also served as Chair of MCC¹s Department of Agriculture and Technology from 2004 to 2007, overseeing 14 residential faculty, 12 supports staff, and more than 80 adjunct faculty. She has also served as a Horticulture Instructor as Mesa Community College, Rio Salado College and Glendale Community College, teaching plant biology, agriculture, agronomy and entomology. She is currently Chair and lead member for the Agriculture/Equine Science Instructional Council and serves as Chair of the State Agriculture Articulation Task Force. Ms. Odgers received her M.S. in Environmental Resources from Arizona State University, and her B.S. in Horticulture from Oklahoma State University. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Arizona State University.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Last year was a year of great controversy in Arizona with state legislation, and 2011 looks to be another challenging year.

We already have immigration legislation that can further shape how employers in Arizona conduct business. At the time of submitting this article, it appears SB1611, the Immigration Omnibus, has failed to pass. While people sit on both sides of this debate, there comes a point where these laws begin to infringe on the day to day lives of people that are innocently caught up in the immigration mess.

There are many bills regarding Workman’s Comp and unemploy-ment such as HB2025, HB2040, HB2176, HB 2476, HB2584, HB2616, HB2617, SB1102, SB1264, and SB1567. Some other bills related

Legislative Update

to contractors are HB2278, SB1569. I encourage you to look up these bills and get involved. By accessing www.azleg.gov you can look up any bill and its status and even watch live or recorded proceedings.

On the topic of getting involved, we will be distributing legislative permission cards for those of you that want to be involved and support ALCA in opposing or supporting legislation that affects the landscape industry. This will allow ALCA to mobilize support quickly when neces-sary. To effect legislative change, ALCA needs to use the numbers represented in its membership. More information will follow on this.

To follow this theme of increasing our numbers, ALCA has joined forces with the Arizona State Contractors Coalition. This effectively joins us with several other trade associations that have common interests and multiplies the represented voters. It also adds a lobbyist to track bills and look out for our interests in the legislature.

Finally I would like to extend an invitation to our first Casino Night on June 4th. This event will help support the Government Affairs Committee and its efforts to bring the ALCA name in front of our state and federal legislators. Casino Night is generously sponsored by Vermeer Sales Southwest and will include Black Jack, Roulette, and Craps, all profession-ally operated by DreamDealers.com. For barbeque dinner, drinks (sodas, beer & wine) and your playing chips, the entry into this event is only $50. Contact the ALCA office at 602-626-7091 for tickets which can be purchased by credit card, cash or check. The Government Affairs Committee is hopeful that this will be an annual event and is working hard to make sure it is fun for everyone!

Matthew JohnsonALCA Director of Government Affairs

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MEMBER MIXERS

FEBRUARY MIXER

Ewing Irrigation Sponsors February Member Mixer at Karsten Golf Course in Tempe

Thank you for joining us at the February ALCA Member Mixer! It was a stellar night on the clubhouse patio with great golf course views, and of course, even better company. As a proud supporter of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, we appreciate the opportunity to get to know you. With 19 convenient locations serving you in Arizona, Ewing is focused on ways we can help grow your business.

Save Money on Business Expenses & EARN More with Ewing

In January, we debuted the Ewing Advantage Resource Network (EARN), offering customers discounts on products and services that support business operations. Ewing customers can register their account online to freely access discounts from participating EARN service provider partners to save on the things they use every day:

• Credit Card Acceptance Services • Landscape Design, Measurement & Estimating Software• Payroll, Tax Prep & Retirement Services• Ditch Witch Equipment• Dell Computers • Office Supplies• Property, Casualty & Workers’ Compensation Insurance• Marketing Services & Promotional Materials

No strings—just another Ewing Advantage offered to our valued business partners as our way of saying thank you. For a personal demonstration of EARN services and discounts, contact your local branch or visit us online at www.ewing1.com.

Upcoming Training Events in ArizonaEducation is one of the most essential elements of success. We invest a lot of time,

effort and resources making sure we have a comprehensive approach to education—one in which our employees, customers and partners can be proud to participate in. Here are some of the upcoming local training opportunities available through Ewing Education Services:

• Landscape Irrigation Auditor • Irrigation Troubleshooting and Water Management (offered in Spanish)• Electrical Troubleshooting & Advanced Water Management • Certified Irrigation Contractor

For more information, contact your local branch or register online at www.ewingeducationservices.com. Stay connected with Ewing online! Follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and share your email with your local branch to receive exclusive email promotions!

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MEMBER MIXERS

MARCH MIXER

Thank you to Lynx Professional Grills for hosting the March Member Mixer at Southwest Gas Outdoor Living Patio in Tempe.

80 ALCA Members and guests enjoyed themselves for a relaxing evening of camaraderie, good food and a bit of education.

The March 16th mixer was held at the Southwest Gas Outdoor Living Patio in Tempe. The guests were greeted with fire pits, a warming wall of fire, tiki torches, lights, fireplaces, heaters and the guest of honor, a beautiful Lynx outdoor kitchen. As you might imagine, all of the appliances were fueled by clean efficient natural gas. The Lynx grill, with the attraction gathering blue LED lit knobs, was a favorite congregation spot. After all, it easily enabled the guests to savor the evening’s culinary delights, and was easy to see from a full patio length away. At that spot, guests were treated to a full antipasto with assorted meats and cheeses, tomato and mozzarella platters, rusticas and pizzas. Guests enjoyed assorted rollatinis including stromboli, bacon wrapped shrimp, filet mignon on garlic toast points and chicken francese skewers. Did I mention the cannolis?

The meeting was hosted by Lynx Professional Grills. The Lynx brand is considered the premier luxury grill and outdoor kitchen appliance manufacturer in the industry. We all recognize that discriminating homeowners and luxury homebuyers expect more than just a BBQ in the backyard. They want a luxurious outdoor kitchen with the same custom touches and culinary conveniences as indoors.

Lynx understands that. For more than 30 years, Lynx Professional Grills has been a model of engineering excellence and continuous innovation. They are the only brand dedicated to manufacturing a full-line of premium outdoor kitchen products from the ground up. This is all they do. Lynx’s countless technological advances and attention to the smallest of details is what makes Lynx synonymous with luxury. Sound familiar? Luxury and attention to details is also the pride of the ALCA’s best business practices.

Lynx also understands that these homeowners want to immerse friends and family in a complete outdoor entertaining experience. The breadth of the product line provides everything they need to create the outdoor kitchen of their dreams. The Lynx professional outdoor cooking line includes everything from the sleek styling and refined features of our hallmark grills to cocktail stations, outdoor refrigerators, side burners, patio heaters and much more. And, all of our products stand the test of time, climate and heavy use.

Lynx invites you to contact Jim Fuller at 480-818-1960 or jfuller@lynxgrills.com to secure a full line catalogue and sales information. He will help you bring this luxury experience with outstanding benefits to your luxury homeowner. He will explain the benefits and advantages associated with Lynx innovative features from weightless hoods, to integrated lights, variable infrared searing, and more. Lynx can help you create the perfect Lynx outdoor kitchen for your customer’s home and lifestyle. Discover why Lynx is the premiere manufacturer of luxury outdoor kitchen products.

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AD INDEX/RESOURCE GUIDE

BIO-FERTIIZERSBio Feed Solutions, Inc.

(623) 930-7510www.biofeedsolutions.comPlease see our ad on page .............6

CHEMICAL PRODUCTS /RELATED SERVICES

Bayer Environmental Sciences(800) 331-2867www.backedbybayer.comPlease see our ad on page ....9 & 15

Univar USA, Inc.(866) 854-3367www.univarpps.comPlease see our ad on page ...........19

COMMERCIAL FLEET SALES

Rodeo Ford(623) 298-3938www.rodeofordAZ.comPlease see our ad on page ...........18

EROSION CONTROL/HYDROSEEDING

Western Sere(888) 448-SERE (7373)www.westernsere.comPlease see our ad on page .............3

OUTDOOR KITCHENSLynx Professional Grills

(323) 838-1770www.lynxgrills.comPlease see our ad on page .............5

INSURANCEHill & Usher

(602) 956-4220www.trimrisk.comPlease see our ad on page ...........23

IRRIGATION PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

DIG Corporation(800) 322-9146www.digcorp.comPlease see our ad on page .............3

Ewing Irrigation(800) 343-9464www.ewing1.comPlease see our ad on page .............2

Horizon(800) PVCTURF (782-8873)www.horizononline.comPlease see our ad on page ...........11

Hunter Industries(760) 744-5240www.hunterindustries.comPlease see our ad on page .............4

John Deere Landscapes(800) 347-4272www.johndeerelandscapes.comPlease see our ad on page ...........16

Netafim(888) 638-2346www.netafimusa.comPlease see our ad on page ...........21

LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENTArizona Machinery

(602) 917-1530www.arizonamachinery.comPlease see our ad on page ...........23

Bingham Equipment Company(480) 610-4082www.binghamequipment.comPlease see our ad on page ...........14

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIESTarget Specialty Products

(800) 352-3870www.target-specialty.comPlease see our ad on page ...........27

Wibur-Ellis Co.(480) 921-8500www.wilburellis.comPlease see our ad on page ...........19

LIGHTINGFocus Industries

(888) 882-1350www.focusindustries.comPlease see our ad on page ...........19

NURSERIESAll Season Wholesale Growers

(602) 276-0230www.allseasongrowers.comPlease see our ad on page ...........19

Arid Zone Trees(480) 987-9094www.aridzonetrees.comPlease see our ad on page ...........20

Waldrons Farm(602) 276-8076www.waldronsfarm.comPlease see our ad on page .............8

POTTERYInternational Wholesale Pottery

(602) 454-0528www.iwpottery.netPlease see our ad on page ...........26

SOD/TURFEvergreen Turf, Inc.

(480) 456-1199www.evergreenturf.comPlease see our ad on page .........................Back Cover

Western Sod(800) 832-TURF (8873)www.westernsod.comPlease see our ad on page ...........21

TREE MOVERSAZ Big Tree Movers

(888) 761-0249Please see our ad on page ...........23

TRUCK BODIES, TRAILERPARTS & EQUIPMENT

Auto Safety House LLC(602) 269-9721www.autosafetyhouse.comPlease see our ad on page ...........22

VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEMS

IndusTrack(928) 505-3100www.indusTrack.comPlease see our ad on page ...........23

WHOLESALE NURSERY & CUSTOM GROWER

All Season Wholesale Growers(602) 276-0230www.allseasongrowers.comPlease see our ad on page ...........19

Arid Zone Trees(480) 987-9094www.aridzonetrees.comPlease see our ad on page ...........20

Waldrons Farm(602) 276-8076www.waldronsfarm.comPlease see our ad on page .............8

AD INDEX

All Season Wholesale Growers ........ 19

Arid Zone Trees ............................... 20

Arizona Machinery ........................... 23

Auto Safety House LLC ................... 22

AZ Big Tree Movers ......................... 23

Bayer Environmental Sciences ......9 & 15

Bingham Equipment Company ........ 14

Bio Feed Solutions, Inc....................... 6

DIG Corp. .......................................... 3

Evergreen Turf, Inc. ........... Back Cover

Ewing Irrigation .................................. 2

Focus Industries ............................... 19

Hill & Usher ..................................... 23

Horizon ............................................ 11

Hunter Industries ............................... 4

IndusTrack ........................................ 23

International Wholesale Pottery ...... 26

John Deere Landscapes ................... 16

Lynx Professional Grills ...................... 5

Netafim ............................................ 21

Rodeo Ford ...................................... 18

Target Specialty Products ................ 27

Univar USA, Inc. .............................. 19

Waldrons Farm .................................. 8

Western Sere ..................................... 3

Western Sod .................................... 21

Wibur-Ellis Co. ................................. 19

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