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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALCA Educational Conference / Mini Trade Show ...................11

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, AZ Chapter .................12

Protecting Your Most Valuable Business Asset ...........................13

ALCA 2009 Awards ...........................................................14

ACLP Workshops................................................................16

ALCA Member Profile: Rain Bird ............................................17

ALCA Member Profile: Evergreen Turf .....................................18

The Importance of Proper Paver Installation ..............................19

ALCA Member Mixers .........................................................20

Resource Guide .................................................................22

2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentEd MaciasDesierto Verde

President ElectWill PereiraBlueStar Resort & Golf

Vice PresidentMatthew JohnsonAsset Landscaping

SecretaryTony AcostaXeriscapes Unlimited, Inc.

TreasurerSteve ShieldsHill & Usher Insurance & Surety

Chief Executive OfficerJudy Gausmanjudy@azlca.com

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The ALCA Influence is the official publication of the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association. ALCA and The ALCA Influence assume no responsibility for the statements or opinions appearing in articles under an author’s name. The services of an attorney or accountant should be sought in legal and tax matters. For editorial information, contact the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, 5425 E. Bell Road, Suite 105. Scottsdale, Arizona 85254; telephone, (602) 626-7091; facsimile, (602) 626-7590; e-mail, judy@azlca.com.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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I hope all of you have had the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of our state this past winter and spring. Our state is alive with an abundance of rain which has filled our lakes and

reservoirs; mountains capped white with snow, Saguaros swelling with joy, and desert floors sharing their beautiful spring flowers. As we approach summer and all these memories fade, take the time to appreciate how beautiful the place we call home.

As I write this, Health Care Reform is trying to make its way into our lives. From a business standpoint most of us feel that this will

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President’s Message

have an impact on the high cost we already spend to make our businesses successful. As we complete our census, Immigration Reform is trying to find its way back to the forefront. Strong opposition to any type of reform is being proposed by Senate Member Russell Pierce and his Senate Bill 1070. The provi-sions of this act are to “allow local and state authorities to work together to discourage unlawful entry and presences of illegal aliens in the United States. The intent is to allow cooperation and assistance in enforcement of immigration laws”. Please take the time to read this bill, we as an association feel there are many good points to this bill, but at the same time feel that parts of the bill are not in the best interest of our members. As Senate Bill 1070 evolves, our Government Affairs and Public Relations committee will keep you apprised with important updates and changes.

As I engage in conversations with many types of business owners, it seems that spend-ing is on the rise. On a recent visit to the popular arts and crafts fair in Tempe, some of the artisans I spoke with felt that they were having some of their best sales success in years. As I sat at my Easter Sunrise Services conversations with fellow church members revealed the same sentiments. I don’t know if it’s stimulus money or tax returns or consumer confidence or a combination of all of them, but it appears some of the cobwebs are starting to shake loose. Obviously our state and nation have a long way to go, but let’s hope we are heading in the right direction.

Your board members continue to strive to improve the quality of your association. Currently we are involved with a review and revision of a proposed Sustainable Main-tenance Guide for landscape care for the desert southwest. We hope to make these the standards in which all landscape maintenance companies will strive for. It will improve the quality of the landscapes we install and main-tain, and improve the quality of those doing the maintaining and installations. We look forward to sharing the progress as this guide becomes a viable tool.

I look forward to seeing and talking with all of you at future ALCA events.

Ed Macias2010 ALCA President

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CEO’S MESSAGE

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A s I was driving to work one fine April morning, I admired the beautifully landscaped and maintained property all along the road. Not only were there

no weeds in sight in spite of the bountiful spring rain, but the properly designed plant material was mature and displayed their best blooming potential.

I wondered who had designed, who had installed and who was maintaining this roadside property because it would surely be a formidable contender in ALCA’s “Excellence In Landscaping” awards competition.

At ALCA’s last Board of Director’s meeting, I had asked which board members were submitting projects and participat-ing in the awards competition. All hands were raised except for one lonely contractor, whose name shall remain anonymous. He

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CEO’s Messageasked, “What benefit do I and my company receive from participating?” The responses quickly followed.

First, award winning recipients have an excellent opportunity to market their company to existing and potential clients. One Board member told the story of how he went into a bidding process where his competitor neatly displayed their award plaques of the property that went out to bid. Guess what happened? The competitor retained their contract with the property owner. Contractors have invited the property owners and managers as their guests to the banquet so that they can witness their beautifully landscaped properties being honored. One ALCA member sent out a newsletter to his clients that read, “How did your landscaper do in 2009?” In it, he listed all of the awards received on various projects that were entered into the competition.

In addition, all award recipients and their properties are featured in one of the 6 issues of the ALCA Influence magazine. This pub-lication is distributed to all ALCA members, your legislators, affiliates of the green industry and all licensed landscape contractors in the state….nearly 2,600 copies.

Employee recognition is key for employee morale. This is a great opportunity to recog-nize and honor supervisors and foremen for their hard work, dedication and pride for the projects they have been responsible for. One company ordered extra plaques to give to their supervisors and foremen at their Christmas party. Many companies allow their supervisors and foremen to accept awards on stage during the awards program.

Now is the time to take pictures of your best projects, fill out the application and submit to the ALCA office by Monday, June 28th. You can download the application online at www.AZLCA.com. ALCA is still looking for the best venue to host the “Excellence In Land-scaping” awards program that will be held on Saturday, November 20th, 2010.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to mar-ket to your clients, recognize and honor your employees, be a leader in the industry and compete with the best!

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2010Calendar of EventsMay

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2009 Irrigation Association New Product of the Year AwardDIG Corporation’s LEIT 2ET System, a weather based, solar powered, wireless

irrigation system was named the new product winner for the Turf/Landscape Division at the Irrigation Association’s 30th annual show in San Antonio, Texas.

DIG Corporation’s LEIT-2ET weather based solar powered wireless irrigation system was named by the Irrigation Association as the new product winner for the Turf/Landscape Division at the recent San Antonio, IA show. The LEIT-2ET System was chosen as the winner of the New Product Contest by a panel of judges made up of irrigation professionals from around the U.S. The Irrigation Association award honors irrigation products that foster new concepts and innovative technologies that improve and conserve future irrigation water usage around the world.

DIG Corporation’s LEIT-2ET weather based system is a new state-of-the-art, ambient light (solar) powered, wireless irrigation control system that adjusts daily irrigation programs according to site and real time weather information provided locally by the systems wireless weather stations. The LEIT-2ET system is programmed to monitor, control and adjust irrigation schedules for each zone through the weather information received from the solar powered, wireless weather stations along with programmed site information received from the LEIT RC2ET handset. The system operates by using ambient light (solar) power that charges lead-free super capacitors. Requiring no batteries, the LEIT-2ET system eliminates the need for any power or field wires making it one of the most environmentally friendly controllers on the market.

The DIG LEIT-2ET weather based system is a new state-of-the-art wireless irrigation control system that utilizes evapotranspiration (ET) data. The LEIT-2ET system is programmed to monitor, control and adjust irrigation schedules for each zone through the data that is received by the weather station and site information that is programmed by the LEIT RC2ET handset. The LEIT-2ET epitomizes a true wireless control system. The system operates by using ambient light (solar) power that charges lead-free super capacitors, not batteries, making it one of the most environmentally friendly controllers on the market with no running wires to the valves and no AC power required.

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Back Flow Cross Connection Training—Presented by: Mark Titus, Tucson Water This workshop will give you an understanding of what is backflow, how does it occur, irrigation system hazards and explain proper backflow protection for irrigation systems.

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The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association is sponsoring an educational conference that will provide learning opportunities for landscape owners, managers and crews.

Exhibitors will be present to display their products and services while all participants enjoy food, drinks, chances for great prizes and fellowship with friends in the landscape industry.

Registration—$25; Walk-ins—$35 Registration can be found online at www.AZLCA.com

or call the ALCA office at 602-626-7091.

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ICPI

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Arizona Chapter is a local organization made up of over forty-five (45) industry leaders includ-ing manufacturers, distributors, contractors and ancillary producers. The

purpose of the Chapter of ICPI is to market and promote the use of concrete pavers and segmental retaining walls in the state of Arizona.

In 2006, the ICPI Arizona Chapter was officially chartered as a Chapter. Membership in the Chapter peaked at sixty-three (63) in 2008 and there are currently forty-seven (47) members. There has been a lot of progress made over the years including but not limited to a section for pavers in the phone book and recognition for proper paver installation standards by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors in their standards book. None of the progress would have been possible without the support and contributions of their members. The Chapter is committed to supporting the efforts of members by providing a nice forum for networking, education and business solutions.

Despite the economic downturn, hardscape products are still viewed favorably and expected to provide great growth opportunities for many years to come. ICPI reports that the concrete paver industry doubled its total square feet sold every five (5) years between the organizations year of inception 1989 and 2004. The current economic trading environment has slowed that growth but research shows that the industry is still thriving despite the downturn. The trend toward outdoor living has encouraged homeowners to transcend the backyard from a dream to a reality. More homeowners are choosing to invest in their homes as they plan to be in those homes longer and are taking fewer vacations making the outdoor living environment more attractive, realistic and affordable.

Hardscape products are typically seen as an attractive system due to their aesthetic beauty. Although you can’t dispute the aesthetic beauty of hardscape products, it is the functionality of the materials that make them the best solution to any project. Concrete pavers and segmental retaining walls are incredibly flex-ible in design and durable in application. Simply put, you are only limited by your own imagination when it comes to a hardscape project. These products can also have a positive impact on the carbon footprint of our environment. For example, permeable pavers are a great alternative in providing for a pavement system that will also capture for reuse Mother Nature’s most precious resource, water.

There are a lot of great things happening in the hardscape industry and the ICPI Arizona Chapter is at the center of it all. Please visit www.icpiaz.org to learn more about the industry and organization.

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Let me start with an important question...what is your most valuable business asset?Some would say it is their equipment. Others would argue it is their building.

But when you think about it, your most important asset is your customer base. Without customers you don’t need equipment or buildings. So how do you protect this most valuable asset? What do you do to minimize the risk that a departed sales person will take your customer list and pilfer your customer base? The answer is to have well crafted employment covenants to minimize this risk.

The law disfavors agreements that keep someone out of their chosen profession for a significant period of time. But the law will allow for non solicitation/non service agreements that prohibit a departed employee from soliciting or servicing your customers after leaving.

In addition, you can protect your customer lists and other unique business information with “anti piracy” agreements requiring return of such data and prohibiting its use. And, you can prohibit the pirating of your employees by the departed person as well.

The law even lets you carve our certain competitors and prohibit your former employee from working for them for a period of time, within reason.

The reach of these covenants is limited however. You must have a protectable business interest in the customers you seek to protect. The length and breadth of the restrictions must be reasonable, or the agreement itself may become unen-forceable. This all requires careful analysis of your business and your customers.

However doing nothing—having no covenants—is an invitation to your departed employees to take customers. Like many others risks this is one where an ounce of prevention (employment covenants) is worth a pound of cure.

Sometimes this issue confronts you in another way as a business owner when you hire someone who executed an employment covenant for their prior employer. It is important that you know about these agreements and review the terms. Soliciting the prior company’s clientele through your new employee may subject you to an interference claim. Protracted and expensive litigation is not something you want, and it is important to understand prior agreements your new employee has made.

Get your folks to sign well crafted covenants and protect your business. Also, be fully aware of any prior covenants your employees have signed.

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Award of ExcellenceRiverwalk Arizona – The Groundskeeper

Riverwalk Arizona is set on prime land owned by the Salt River Pima Maricopa Community, home to the Pima and Maricopa Indians, descendants of the ancient Hohokam Indians.

Riverwalk consists of 3 buildings surrounded by a naturally maintained landscape that is all trimmed by hand as power trimmers are prohibited on this property. The tribe has imposed a height limitation of 40 feet so that the mountain views of McDowell, Four Peaks and Superstition’s will not be obstructed. They have banned palm trees, which are ubiquitous in Scottsdale but not native to the region, and stipulated that all pedestrian areas must be shaded. The landscape reflects the early settlement of the land by the Indians along the Salt River hence you will find a man made river flowing along the west side of the property providing a home for wild life and a relaxing atmosphere for the tenants of Riverwalk. The landscape palette consists of Palo Verde, Mesquite, Acacia, Sissoo and Ironwood trees. Beneath the trees you will find a variety of natural desert plants such as Sage, Red Yucca, Deer Grass, and Verbena just to name a few.

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We are privileged to maintain the Red Development Property, Norterra Shopping Center. We create a clean and safe environment for families with children. There are over 1.5 million feet of parking areas. Norterra is in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. We care for 231 native salvage trees. There are 7.2 acres of desert adapted plant material including 970 shrubs. Among them are valentines, red yuccas, fairy dusters, desert spoons and 3,154 gold mound lantana. We continue to install areas as the new stores are added. Initial soil tests revealed micronutrient deficiencies which were treated. An advanced 2 wire irrigation system was installed to handle the 72 valves on the property. The signature fountain is surrounded with over 1,000 plants 3 times a year. Its beauty is spectacular despite the constant vehicle and foot traffic. 110 large blooming pots line the walkways throughout the varieties of blooming flowers. It is a pleasure to watch people enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.

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Award of DistinctionEllis Residence – Epifini Landscaping Inc./Joshua Pruett, Designer

Thinking back to the first time I met my clients on this project; only one word came to mind: “ENTERTAINING”. They wanted a place to enjoy and invite friends and family to ENTERTAIN.

The propane fire pit and water feature was the first on top of their wish list. The wall behind their water feature acts as a screen wall, where the dog kennel behind is disguised.

Second item on their list is that they wanted to incorporate their collection of antique farm equipment into their landscape design. The back wall now acts as the display of these antique treasures.

The Ramada is probably the biggest in town. Under this structure is an outdoor kitchen with a built in gas grill, bar style seating and decorative lighting to enhance the red adobe like features which makes this a perfect place to get out of the hot Arizona sun.

The grandchildren were also kept in mind. They did not want a tremendous amount of grass but wanted just enough to have a small play area for them to run around. St. Augustine Grass was used due to the shade that the trees have produced.

When the sun goes down the backyard transforms into another total perspective. Low voltage lighting was added throughout the entire backyard to help light all the eye catching features throughout.

This project is definitely a place to ENTERTAIN with friends and family.

Judges AwardHorticulture Unlimited, Inc.Aronoff Residence

Judges AwardCYC LandscapingSerba Residence

Judges AwardSonoran Landesign, LLCEvans Residence

Judges AwardSunset Landscaping & Designs, Inc.

Adams Residence

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ACLP WORKSHOPS

Arizona Certified Landscape Professional ProgramPlease call the ALCA office to register at 602-626-7091 or download the registration form at www.azlca.com.

Tree Pruning WorkshopMay 12, 2010Instructor: Glenn FahringerObjectives:• Understand basic tree and shrub growth structure and function i.e.

Roots, trunk, limbs, leaves, xylem and phloem.• Pruning process i.e. purpose for pruning, time of year,

understanding proper cuts and branch selection, % of tree pruning at any one time.• Pruning safety i.e. climbing, ladders and working around power lines.• Pruning shrubs i.e. hedging, shearing, natural pruning and rejuvenation.• Equipment i.e. hand saws, chain saws, pruners and climbing gear.

“Why send my guys to an all day class to learn Tree and Shrub pruning?” In these hard economic times that is a very legitimate question. With confidence I can say there is never a more important time to train and teach proper pruning techniques than when clients are shopping and comparing your company to all the others.

The goal of the ACLP Tree and Shrub pruning class is to enable the student to leave the class with a basic knowledge and confidence they may use the very next day on the job.

In these classes, plant functions are covered so that students have a better understanding of how and why a plant responds to pruning. The focus is on common terms and basic functions.

The student is taught to identify the reasons for pruning, IE safety, aesthetics, bloom and fruit production. The student also learns how to target the right branch to remove and how to correctly remove it.

The class is wrapped up with discussion of proper tools, safety techniques, and a walk around the campus for some hands on instruction and discussion. These are just a few of the topics discussed in the curriculum. The instructor, Glenn Fahringer, encourages the students to participate and ask questions that they may be embarrassed to ask an immediate supervisor or a fellow co-worker. The participation has almost always been lively and informative.

This workshop will not make an arborist out of the attendants in one day, but it will give them the skills to set them apart and elevate them above the competition!

Workshops are held at Central Arizona College

8470 N. Overfield Road, Coolidge, AZ 8am - 4pm

Irrigation WorkshopJune 9, 2010

Instructors: Lorenzo Lopez & Andrew BesseyObjectives:• Drip Systems – from backflow to emitter-

learn about parts, assembly, standards and take part in a hands-on demonstration

• Backflow – Learn about types, application and codes

• Parts Identification – Lean how to identify and name irrigation components so you can order them from the irrigation shop

Syllabus:IntroductionOverview of workshop and testBackflow prevention devicesIrrigation control clocksHands-On demonstrationIrrigation valvesDrip irrigationTurf irrigationTrouble shooting

The ACLP irrigation workshop is a one-day class designed to give new foreman, supervisors and contractors an overall view of what is included in an irrigation system. This workshop is also a refresher course for contractors so that they can keep up-to-date with the newest products and how they are performing in the field. We will go over the elements included in irrigation and why we refer to it as an irrigation SYSTEM. Hands-on demonstrations will be included with plenty of time for questions and answers.

In this workshop, the instructors will cover the entire irrigation system from the water meter up through the backflow and valves on out to the sprinklers and emitters.

Since irrigators bury all of their work, it is vital to know what each product looks like and how it works. The more a contractor understands the quicker they will be at repairing irrigation systems. It is for this reason that the instructors take the time in class to discuss the functions of each item and common problems that occur, so that troubleshooting can go faster.

Spiders, bees and scorpions…OH MY! Valve boxes are a great home to whatever crawls. If you run across bees inthe valve box, leave them alone and do not do anything to agitate them. If you are attacked, cover your face, run immediately into a building or vehicle and do not jump into a pool. Some varieties of bees will wait for you to come up for air. Do not swat at the bees to anger them and call 9-1-1. Stings can be life threatening so contact Poison Control at 602-253-3334 to determine whether the stings can be managed at home or need medical attention.

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ALCA MEMBER PROFILE

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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 manufactures 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 distribution; 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.

While the company initially focused on irriga-tion of citrus crops, one of its first commercial customers in the early ‘30s was the Los Angeles Country Club. Today, Rain Bird sprinklers, valves and controllers are used to control water flowing to landscaping at sprawling amusement parks, sports arenas, golf courses, botanical gardens, pri-vate homes and vineyards, both domestically and internationally. For example: worldwide soccer fans have marveled at the irrigated turf at such noted sites as Rome’s Olympic Stadium and the Glasgow Range Soccer Club in Scotland; baseball enthusiasts will have noticed similar irrigated turf at Franklin Covey field; golfers can enjoy year-round tournament conditions at Pebble Beach Golf Links®, CA; then there are the wonderful gardens at Sea World and China’s famed Tianan-men Square , which recently completed the transformation of a huge concrete area into a beau-tiful park of lush grass and shrubs, maintained by a new Rain Bird system; or the Westley Ranch Vine-

Rain Bird CorporationThe Intelligent Use of Water™

yards in Patterson, CA, with its PC Dripline installed to irrigate its 530 acres of wine grapes.

Rain Bird’s commitment to focus on the most effi-cient use of water can be found in Rain Bird’s innovative products; it shows in its services, such as Rain Bird’s Sprinkler Design Service for homeowners; in seminars and training programs for landscape and irrigation professionals; and in greener landscapes accompanied by lower water bills. Additionally, in pursuit of its edu-cational commitment, Rain Bird has partnered with California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to present the Rain Forest Teaching Curriculum, which can be accessed through Rain Bird’s web site at www.rainbird.com. The curriculum is an educational teach-ing tool, organized by grade level to help children learn about science and the environment through fun, hands-on activities. In addition to the teaching module, Rain Bird is also the primary sponsor of the three Rain Bird Learning Centers that make up the Cal Poly Pomona BioTrek Project. These learning centers provide real-life environmental experiences for students, educators, community, government and industry leaders.

At Rain Bird, we believe it is our responsibility to develop products and technologies that use water efficiently. Our commitment also extends to educa-tion, 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 testament to that truth. From water-saving nozzles to sprays with pressure-regulating stems to leading-edge Smart Control Technology, 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 Intel-ligent Use of Water. ™

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

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What’s the Good Word? Most people seem to dread that question

these days. It is usually followed by a long a pause as people search for some tiny morsel of positive news - but Evergreen Turf has some good news to share!

TifGrand is coming! Finally, a hybrid bermudagrass, with true shade tolerance! The newest hybrid Bermuda from the University of Georgia brings the promise of shade tolerance and fine texture in a warm season turf. This will allow Arizona to have a fine textured turf (similar to Tifway 419 in texture and color), that can tolerate 60% shade and full sun. Ari-zona’s first all-purpose turf! Be on the watch for more news on this grass! Production will be available in the spring of 2011, exclusively from Evergreen Turf.

More Professional Sports for Arizona! The United Football League has chosen to

headquarter their spring training facilities in Casa Grande, AZ., and they chose Evergreen Turf to custom grow the sod for these profes-sional fields. The sod for the fields, and the sod for the beautiful grounds surrounding the practice facility, was all grown and installed by Evergreen Turf.

Tournament Players Club in San Antonio chooses Evergreen Turf!

The newest TPC course came all the way to Arizona to purchase their grass. The TPC agronomists wanted to be absolutely sure of the purity and quality of the turf they were planting. After rigorous testing, Evergreen Turf was chosen to provide the turf for this elite golf course.

Record Turn Around for the Fiesta Bowl! The University of Phoenix Stadium was transformed from the Home of the Arizona Cardinals to the Home of the Fiesta Bowl in record time this year – 18 hours! Evergreen Turf’s role began days earlier as they resodded this high profile field just 5 days before the big game. The sod was so strong, and looked so good, that it actually held-up to two televised games in two days!

Evergreen Turf is Arizona’s Premier Sod Producer, growing quality sod for golf courses, sports fields, home lawns, and landscape contractors. While purity continues to be the cornerstone of Evergreen’s success, the real driving force behind their phenomenal growth is their people. Every single manager, administrator, and customer service person has extensive background in the sod industry.

Products: Evergreen Turf grows a wide range of varieties; Tifway, Tifgreen, Midiron, Pal-metto St. Augustine, Celebration, sand-based sod for sports fields, and elite golf course greens grasses - TifEagle, TifDwarf, and MiniVerde. Each variety is mowed at the right height for its optimum performance and for the intended application of each variety. Watch for their newest variety –TifGrand, coming soon!

Installation: Evergreen’s installation crews are fully equipped and lead by a well trained foreman, with an experienced crew, capable of performing residential, commercial landscape, golf course, or sports field installations. All large jobs are pre-inspected by Evergreen Turf to make sure the job is ready, the prep is right, and the crew knows how they will tackle the job before they even arrive on site. Hydro-sprigging and mechanical planting services are also available.

Customer Service: The right grass, deliv-ered at the right time, to the right place, installed the right way – all arranged by Ari-zona’s best customer service team. Response time and communication are critical in today’s fast paced business environment. Customers want a voice, not a voice mail!

Distributors: With Arizona’s fast paced growth, customer service has become increas-ingly difficult. In response to this, Evergreen Turf has chosen to work with a select group of distributors in order to improve customer service. Many contractors want a “one stop shop”, now they can add sod to their shopping list. Landscape contractors can now order sod while picking-up irrigation supplies and have the sod delivered straight to the job site!

Contact Evergreen Turf at (480) 456-1199 or online at www.evergreenturf.com .

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COVER STORY

Adding paver installation to your list of offerings to your clients can be very profitable – but please consider the future of the industry

in your installations. Poorly installed pavers leave a bad impression not only on the customer with an ugly driveway or patio, but on all of their neighbors, friends, relatives and anyone that passes by.

There are some simple basics to a proper installa-tion. First, as with building anything, your finished product is only as good as the foundation on which it was built. There are very few areas of the Valley that have soils adequate to support even pedestrian pavers, and certainly not vehicular pavers. Soil testing can be done to assure the existing soils are of a grade and composition to support the loads. It is usually simpler to install compacted, graded ABC base materials. Locally, a simple rule of thumb is; 2” for pedestrian areas and 4” for vehicular areas. These are minimum requirements. Poor soils in the area, heavier vehicles and many other factors can cause the need for thicker bases. Along with the base material is proper compac-tion. Plate compaction to a minimum density of 95%, with proper moisture is critical.

Next, is the bedding sand. First, it should be of the proper grade – ASTM C33 (concrete sand). The sand should always be dry. It should be screeded (not compacted) 1” thick. Proper grades should be obtained by the base instal-lation; the sand should be a constant thickness. Bedding sand can be a maximum of 1 ½” thick (screeded) to a minimum of ¾” thick (screeded), however overlay projects can use less sand.

Pavers should then be laid tight and straight. To obtain a good blend of color, you should always pull pavers from several pallets and up and down, not by layer. Even if using a solid color paver, this is good practice.

The installation of joint sand and compaction follows the laying of the pavers. The joint sand can be the same sand as was used for the bedding sand. Many contractors find the size of the grains of the bedding sand to be too large to efficiently sweep into the joints. It is also acceptable to use ASTM C144 (mason sand) as joint sand. The sand should be spread over the pavers and vibrated into the joints with a plate compactor. You may also choose to install polymeric sand as your joint sand. Polymeric sand contains a binding agent that will effectively eliminate any sand erosion, weed growth, or ant hills.

Edge restraint in our area is typically different than in other areas of the country. The edge restraint is critical to the life of the installation. If the edge pavers become loose, the entire system begins to shift and fail. Plastic or metal edge restraint is acceptable, but remember that the spikes used need to be driven into the compacted ABC base that must extend at least 6” beyond the spike. That will require excavating a larger area and installing more base. Typically, our area uses a concrete set border as an edge restraint. There should be sufficient concrete under the border paver for support and it should be brought up the edge of the paver approxi-mately half way to prevent lateral movement. There are many instances that will require a substantially stronger edge restraint. For example, a curving driveway on a steep grade will probably require a fully reinforced curb on the sides to prevent lateral movement out the edges, and may even require concrete dividers down the drive to prevent shifting down the driveway. Simply put, if the edge restraint fails, it is not acceptable.

Finally, the cuts along the outside edge must be acceptable. The stan-dard is that no joint width exceeds 3/8”. It is also best to avoid “slivers” of pavers. Always try to use a larger paver next to the border to avoid slivers.

This is a quick “short course” of proper installation. Your local Arizona chapter of the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute holds training classes on a regular basis. Most good suppliers are members and will have information of dates, times and locations. Please visit www.icpiaz.org to learn more about the ICPI Arizona Chapter and its industry.

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ALCA BULLETIN BOARD

MEMBER MIXER

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

The evening air was crisp. The heat from the Lynx natural gas patio heaters created a few favorite cocoon sites and gathering points, inviting the 80 plus ALCA Members and guests to huddle, commiserate and enjoy themselves for a relaxing evening of camaraderie, good food and a bit of education.

The mixer on February 17 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. They 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. For those unaware of the Lynx brand, it 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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MEMBER MIXER

All Season Wholesale Growers and Bear Grass Enterprises sponsor April Mixer in Phoenix

All Season Wholesale Growers6623 South 32nd Street #4, Phoenix, AZ 85042(602) 276-0230 • beth@allseasongrowers.com

All Season Wholesale Growers has been in business since 2005. They locally grow ground covers, shrubs and trees in 1 gallon to 15 gallon containers and 24” boxes. In response to customers’ requests, two years ago they added a full line of annual color in color packs, 4” and 1 gallon containers. The nursery is centrally located in South Phoenix (32nd street, just 2 ½ miles south of Interstate 10) and delivery is always an option as well.

All Season Wholesale Growers specializes in locating plants which they may not have in stock or are hard to find in the marketplace. An additional service they offer is assistance with special projects of contract grown plants. Beth Gosnell, the owner, is hands-on in all aspects of the day to day business. The long term relationships she has built with her customers create loyalty and repeat business which has been the key to thriving in today’s challenging economy.

Bear Grass Enterprises, Inc.Your Southwest Muck-Truck Distributor

P.O. Box 1181, Bailey, CO 80421(303) 838-8580 • tixtss@earthlink.net

Attention Landscape Contractors: Do you need a way to reduce labor costs? Want to know how your employees can work smarter and more efficiently with fewer injuries and less fatigue? Your answer is with the American Made MAX Dumper, manufactured by Muck-Truck™. The MAX Dumper is Honda powered, 4 wheel drive, able to haul loads up to 800lbs, and at only 28” wide so you can access backyards, easily navigating over curbs and rough terrain. Not only does it replace the wheel barrow, but it surpasses it in function, versatility, and ease of operation! The MAX Dumper fills the equipment gap going where no skid-steer can.

It is versatile; you can tackle many different jobs by changing out the MAX bucket for a multiplicity of attachments including a vacuum, ball hitch, and Powerlift. The Powerlift attachment is like a mini, yet incredibly capable, forklift. The MAX, combined with the Powerlift, makes it possible for you to transport ¼ pallets of brick, pavers, tile, stone, even box trees up to 800 lbs. Have you ever tried carrying boulders by hand or with a hand cart? The Powerlift attachment can also be used for lifting and moving large rocks and boulders right to where you need them. The Muck-Truck™ is easy to use and it does the heavy work for you. The Muck-Truck™ product line enables landscape contractors to reduce their bottom line and stay ahead of their competition. For more information, contact Kevin Estein of Bear Grass Enterprises, Arizona’s authorized Muck-Truck™ dealer, at 602-330-3172. We’ll change the way you do work.

Unique Lighting Sponsor Tucson Member MixerALCA and its many vendors are continuously providing valuable education to all of its members and to the

landscape industry as a whole. For the March Mixer in Tucson, Drew Tedford of Unique Lighting gave an informative presentation on Unique’s successful business development and training programs. Unique has always placed lighting

education and training at the top of their list. In addition to their well-known cast brass fixtures, hub wiring and multi-tap transformers, their commitment to field installation training and value engineering has helped several Arizona contractors become more profitable. To learn more about how Drew and Unique can help grow your business, feel free to contact him at, 480-294-5875, or drew.tedford@uniquelighting.com.

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AD INDEX/RESOURCE GUIDE

CHEMICAL PRODUCTS / RELATED SERVICESUnivar USA, Inc.

(480) 894-5323 • www.univarpps.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................9

CONCRETE AND PAVER ASSOCIATIONICPI AZ Chapter

www.icpiaz.orgPlease see our ad on page ......................................23

EROSION CONTROL/HYDROSEEDINGWestern Sere

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

INSURANCEHill & Usher

(602) 956-4220 • www.trimrisk.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................10

IRRIGATION PRODUCTS/SYSTEMSDIG Corporation

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

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

Horizon(800) PVCTURF • www.horizononline.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................7

John Deere Landscapes(800) 347-4272 • www.johndeerelandscapes.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................13

LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENTArizona Machinery

(602) 917-1530 • www.arizonamachinery.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................22

Bingham Equipment Company(480) 610-4082 • www.binghamequipment.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................4

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIESTarget Specialty Products

(800) 352-3870 • www.target-specialty.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................5

LIGHTINGFocus Industries

(888) 882-1350 • www.focusindustries.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................13

FX Luminaire(858) 535-8000 • www.fxl.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................9

NURSERIESAll Season Wholesale Growers

(602) 276-0230 • www.allseasongrowers.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................9

Arid Zone Trees(480) 987-9094 • www.aridzonetrees.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................13

POTTERYInternational Wholesale Pottery

(602) 454-0528 • www.iwpottery.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................16

PRINTINGDiversified Print Solutions

(520) 393-3551 • www.diversifiedprintsolutions.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................22

SOD/TURFEvergreen Turf, Inc.

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

Western Sod(800) 832-TURF • www.westernsod.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................7

TREE MOVERSAZ Big Tree Movers

(888) 761-0249Please see our ad on page ......................................10

TRUCK BODIES, TRAILER PARTS & EQUIPMENTAuto Safety House LLC

(602) 269-9721 • www.autosafetyhouse.comPlease see our ad on page ........................................6

WEED CONTROLCustom Weed & Spray Service

(623) 842-3036 • www.wekillweeds.comPlease see our ad on page ......................................10

AD INDEX

All Season Wholesale Growers ........................................9

Arid Zone Trees..............................................................13

Arizona Machinery..........................................................22

Auto Safety House LLC ....................................................6

AZ Big Tree Movers........................................................10

Bingham Equipment Company .........................................4

Custom Weed & Spray Service ......................................10

DIG Corporation ..............................................................3

Diversified Print Solutions ..............................................22

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

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

Focus Industries ..............................................................13

FX Luminaire ....................................................................9

Hill & Usher ....................................................................10

Horizon ............................................................................7

ICPI AZ Chapter ............................................................23

International Wholesale Pottery .....................................16

John Deere Landscapes ..................................................13

Target Specialty Products .................................................5

Univar USA, Inc. ...............................................................9

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

Western Sod .....................................................................7

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ICPI is made up of over forty dynamic industry

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