Irrigation Training Series

Fertilizer remains a mystery for many. Proper fertilizer management includes the right rate from the appropriate type of fertilizer at just the correct time.

It seems like this would be easy, but there are so many variables; it’s easy to do what you’ve always done or do what your neighbor does. This can be a big mistake costing money, time and potentially damaging the environment.

What you want is to achieve a high fertilizer use efficiency. In other words, achieve the highest yields using the least amount of fertilizer. This is desirable and achievable, and our session will help you get there.

In this session, Aric Olson is going to change the way you view fertilizer going forward. His experience in AgTech, and agriculture, combined with his education in chemistry, makes him perfect for explaining proper nitrogen use.

In this session, you will learn:

The best sources of fertilizer

Special Guest: Aric Olson.

Since 1980, the University of California Master Gardener Program has been extending UC research-based information about home horticulture and pest management to the public. The UC Master Gardener Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension county offices.

The UC Master Gardener Program is an example of an effective partnership between the University of California and passionate volunteers. In exchange for training from the University, UC Master Gardeners offer volunteer services and outreach to the general public in more than 1,286 demonstration, community and school gardens across 52 California counties. Last year 6,154 active UC Master Gardener volunteers donated 446,237 hours, and 6.8+ million hours have been donated since the program’s inception.

The program impacts communities by enhancing local, sustainable, healthy food systems for families, neighborhoods and communities. It also supports healthy plants and healthy environments with sustainable landscaping practices, water conservation, green waste reduction and wildlife enhancement.

During this session you will learn:

Special Guest: Scott Parker.

Fall signals the end of the gardening and landscaping season before the winter months set in.

Regardless whether you’re putting your tools up for the winter or using them year-round, it’s a great time to protect your investment with proper cleaning, storing, sharpening, replacing missing parts, etc

Only you can help extend the life of your tools and be ready to go for late-winter pruning and spring planting.

Special Guest: Chris Sabbarese.

Please join us on Friday, October 16, at Noon PDT for a conversation with Wendy Miller, President of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

In reckoning with the impact from a global pandemic and environmental disasters of 2020, landscape architecture is in a unique position in its ability to respond and help lead us forward with designs for resilience to these events in the future. What are these themes and ideas landscape architects are considering right now?

Also, they’ll be discussion on collaboration between landscape architects and landscape contractors, so essential to achieving these new desired design outcomes, including water conservation and the growth of good green spaces broadly for all communities. How can architects and contractors each benefit from more closely partnering?

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.

Sustainability has been part of ASLA’s mission since its founding and is an overarching value that informs all of the Society’s programs and operations. ASLA is a leader in demonstrating the benefits of green infrastructure and sustainable and climate-resilient landscape planning and design. ASLA led the development of the ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture, its LEED Platinum headquarters and green roof in Washington, D.C., and co-developed the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) rating system. ASLA also develops and promotes publicly-accessible resources and news designed to educate members and the public about climate change, sustainability, and resilience.

Special Guest: Wendy Miller.

Dragon-Line mobile drip irrigation combines center pivot irrigation and drip irrigation technology for agricultural irrigation.

Dragon-Line patented technology combines surface drip irrigation efficiency with the flexibility and economics of mechanized irrigation systems.

Dragon-Line is an orange drip-line tubing co-extruded from a blend of high-quality PE resin.

The pressure compensating emitters are continuous self-flushing, welded to the drip line’s internal wall, and fully operation at seven psi. Dragon-Line Emitter Tubing is attached to Dragon Flex Hose, which drags on the soil surface, thus the name “Dragon-Line.” As Dragon-Line is pulled behind the system, the emitters deliver a uniform water pattern across the irrigated area’s full length.

Dragon-Line significantly reduces evaporation, soil compaction, and eliminates wind drift.

This is a unique and efficient way to irrigate, and we are fortunate to have the CEO of Dragon-Line, Monty Teeter, helping us understand this process.

In this session, you will learn:

The advantages of using Dragon-Line (mobile drip irrigation).

Special Guest: Monty Teeter.

To run a successful business every business owner knows to write a business plan, manage the bottom line, make marketing work, cultivate referrals and build a solid team.

Those practices are true for just about every business.

However, the landscape business, with labor issues, dealing with living things (plants and people) and a competitive environment that tends to drive pricing down while customs demand premium service is unique. There are many landscape contractors getting by and a few who figured out how to make the business rewarding both personally and financially for their teams.

Don Winsett, Vice President of National Business Development for The Davey Tree Expert Company is a serial entrepreneur who founded, led and sold several successful businesses, including a $20 million grounds maintenance company. He is a 30 year veteran of the green services industry and a pacesetting though leader. Don honed his operational, leadership and sales skills at ValleyCrest and Brickman (now BrightView) landscape companies. In this webinar Don generously shares several critical success factors specific to the landscape business.

If you are in the landscape business or have customers who are, you don’t want miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industries best leaders.

Special Guest: Don Winsett.

A catalog is the business equivalent of a resume for your company. A catalog contains all the essential information about the company product and all the details they want to convey to their buyers/customers.

Catalogs influence purchase decisions.

Did you know that catalogs have a more substantial influence on purchase decisions than websites or TV ads? 72% of people surveyed said that catalogs make them more interested in that retailer’s products, and 84% have purchased an item after seeing it in a catalog.

People engage with catalogs on a deeper level.

The purchase experience has become a big deal. Even digital-native organizations have embraced print to engage their customers and prospects better. It’s about moving people beyond a transaction to an emotional connection. Through stories and images, catalogs take people on a journey or even an adventure.

Catalogs drive people to your website.

Catalogs deliver ease, convenience, and relaxation.

Today’s catalogs are powerhouse marketing tools. It’s no longer a competition between digital and print. It’s all about using each medium’s strengths and offering the best of both worlds to create inspiration and engagement that satisfy your customer and your company’s bottom line.

During this presentation, you will learn:

How to develop a catalog customers love

Special Guest: Michael Pippen.

They will discuss the state of the landscape industry, how the industry is holding up under COVID-19, the latest in government affairs issues, and a look at how the election may impact the industry. This will be an informative session that you don’t want to miss because it will help landscape professionals better plan for the future.

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is the national trade association representing nearly 1 Million landscape industry professionals in the United States, Canada, and overseas. Member companies specialize in lawn care, landscape design and installation, landscape maintenance, tree care, irrigation and water management, and interior plantscaping. Members also include students, consultants, industry suppliers, state associations, and affiliate members.

NALP is committed to helping its members achieve success through education and training and increasing professionalism through certification and accreditation. The NALP mission is to advocate for lawn and landscape industry growth and the benefits we provide to our communities.

NALP Works To:

Advocate Relentlessly

Special Guests: Andrew Bray and Brit Wood.

Rainwater harvesting is rapidly becoming a standard process for many homeowners, institutions, and industrial plants to collect a natural resource and use it to reduce the amount and cost of purchased treated water.

Stormwater reuse entails storing stormwater runoff and then using it as a source of irrigation water. There are many design considerations to examine to ensure success as well as operation and maintenance considerations.

Proper design and appropriate installation will save you money, time, and labor for years to come. Fortunately, we have one of the premier irrigation designers, Lance Sweeney, helping us through the process during this valuable lunch and learn.

In this session, you will learn how to:

What products work best for stormwater irrigation

Special Guest: Lance Sweeney.

Nitrogen application remains a mystery for many. Proper nitrogen management includes the right rate from the appropriate type at just the correct time.

It seems like this would be easy, but there are so many variables it’s easy to do what you’ve always done or do what your neighbor does. This can be a big mistake costing money, time, and potentially damaging the environment.

What you want is to achieve a high nitrogen use efficiency. In other words, achieve the highest yields using the least amount of nitrogen. This is desirable and achievable, and our session will help you get there.

In this session, Aric Olson is going to change the way you view nitrogen going forward. His experience in AgTech, and agriculture, combined with his education in chemistry, makes him perfect for explaining proper nitrogen use.

In this session, you will learn how to:

Determine how much nitrogen to apply

Special Guest: Aric Olson.