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February 2014 Vol. 7 No. 2 The Monthly Magazine of the CLCA–Channel Islands Chapter THE NEXT EVENT All A round Landscape Supply Product Expo & BBQ • Wednesday, March 5 • Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara • See Insert and Page 2 for More Details! Now available online at www.eldoradocommunicationspublications.info COVER PHOTO: A forest of olive trees welcomed LIS visitors Jan. 29–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More photos on pages 7–9. California Landscape Contractors Association Channel Islands Chapter c/o El Dorado Communications, Inc. 19055 Abdera Street Rowland Heights, CA 91748 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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The Channel Islands February 2014Vol. 7 No. 2
The Monthly Magazine of the CLCA–Channel Islands Chapter
THE NEXT EVENT
All Around Landscape Supply Product Expo & BBQ• Wednesday, March 5
• Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara
• See Insert and Page 2 for More Details!
Now available online atwww.eldoradocommunicationspublications.info
COVER PHOTO: A forest of olive trees welcomed LIS visitors Jan. 29–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More photos on pages 7–9.
California Landscape Contractors AssociationChannel Islands Chapterc/o El Dorado Communications, Inc.19055 Abdera Street Rowland Heights, CA 91748RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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Sustainability…“ We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” –Thomas Fuller, Gnomologia, 1732
Here in beautiful Southern California it is easy to forget that we live in
a manufactured oasis in the middle of a desert. For us, the issue of water has been of utmost importance historically. In light of the possibly devastating drought, it is time to reexamine what this means for those of
us in the landscaping industry.
No matter what your stand on global warming, or which side of the political fence you stand, anybody who has driven by any lake lately can clearly see we are in a severe drought. As you know, I visited New Zealand last month. One thing I brought back was how critical water is to us. The results of climate change are clearly seen in the southern parts of New Zealand where there are glaciers. Over the past six years, Franz Josef glacier has been rapidly decreasing in size to a degree that would usually take hundreds of years. The lack of plant growth creates a distinct line in the surrounding mountains making it starkly clear that a precious resource is disappearing at a frightening rate. Their lowest average rainfall is twice what our lowest is. This makes me wonder, if they are losing a major source of water at such an astonishing rate, does California even stand a chance?
How are we going to be able to sustain landscape, as we know it, when we are losing our most important resource? The only answer I can come up with is that we can’t, unless we change the way we
look at non-native outdoor environments. We are forced to adapt to a new way of dealing with the environment.
While visiting New Zealand I had the opportunity to enjoy the different climates and begin to understand the relationship between the climate and all the beautiful life surrounding me. Seeing this made me reflect on the nature of the Landscaping business in California in relation to the climate. Unless you have been hiding under a bush for the last twenty years, you should be very familiar
with the idea of sustainability. Out of all the definitions for sustainable I found, I think the following one best encompasses the idea behind sustainability: involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources.
Think about that for a second. The idea that we could possibly, in our lifetime, see the total deso-
lation of a natural resource. It seems completely nuts, right? Well folks, it probably isn’t going to happen if we are smart, but what is happening is the rise in the cost of water! The upward trend of water cost will continue to rise until one day it is more valuable than gold! Now that is a crazy thought. So you might ask yourself where this fits into our business. The methods are where we as landscaping professionals come in.
Think of the different profit centers that your company can enjoy by promoting sustainable landscape methods. From re-designing landscapes with native plant material to introducing your clients to smart watering systems. Get educated by becoming a Certified Water Manager. Reach out to your local water districts to find out about rebate programs. Most of all attend local events where you can talk to people in our industry about how they are tackling this issue.
Speaking of local events, a great place to start is March 5, 2014 at the All Around Landscape Expo and BBQ at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. Come learn about new water wise irrigation products and maybe pick up some tips that will help your business push through what is sure to be a stressful summer. Your Channel Islands Board is busily working on an event of our very own where water wise information will be the star attraction. Let’s forget for a second that we are competitors and work together to make a difference…starting right in our own back yard.
See you all next month! – Sarah
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Landscape Product Expo & BBQ Coming Up March 5• Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara to
Host All Around Landscape’s Yearly Event
Don’t miss the interesting and informative Landscape Product Expo and BBQ put on
by All Around Landscape Supply. The event is set for Wednesday, March 5 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; (805) 687-0766. The event features new product booths from local landscape suppliers and manufacturers, infor-mation booths from water companies and local governmental agencies, and can’t miss training classes.
Fabulous food, fantastic raffle prizes and exclusive Expo-only product offers will also be part of the day’s activities. The fun and educational event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss any of it.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Betty Martinez at (805) 576-1705. Or see the flyer inside this issue.
…we could possibly, in our lifetime, see the total desolation of a natural resource.
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Channel Islands Chapter
2014 Board of Directors
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION Shari Collins
Gardens 4 the Soul (805) 517-1971
VICE PRESIDENT EVENTS Julio Gomez
Coastline Equipment (805) 485-2106
SECRETARY Dan Dvorak
Landscape Contractors Insurance Services (877) 527-5247
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP Atty. Michael S. Martin Myers, Widders, Gibson
& Jones, LLP (805) 644-7188
VICE PRESIDENT LEGISLATION Pete Dufau
Dufau Landscaping (805) 642-1239
EVENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER Claudio Sandoval
Claudio’s Landscape Innovations (805) 483-1070
(805) 732-5156 cell [email protected]
ASSOCIATE MEMBER REP. Matthew Romsa Bamboo Pipeline (805) 764-2600
(805) 914-7785 cell [email protected]
CHAPTER AMBASSADOR/ LIFE MEMBER
Tom Lucas Performance Nursery
(310) 925-8075 [email protected]
PRESIDENT Sarah Corbin
Grounds Maintenance Services (805) 498-9495 x 303
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/TREASURER
Brandon Bogeaus American Nurseries (818) 222-0440
PRESIDENT Brandon Bogeaus
American Nurseries (818) 222-0440
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/EVENTS
Julio Gomez Coastline Equipment
(805) 485-2106 [email protected]
STATE AND LOCAL EVENTS
EDITOR John Hernandez (626) 965-5015
19055 Abdera St. Rowland Heights, CA 91748
[email protected] FAX (866) 591-5093
ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ART DIRECTOR
Jerry Robin (626) 794-2674 [email protected]
CHANNEL ISLANDS CLIPPER
Coming Events, Contact Numbers & More
www.clcachannelislands.com
SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK WITH A BOARD MEMBER FIRST
March 5 All Around Irrigation Expo in Santa Barbara
13 Board Meeting, 12 noon Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant, 925 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake CA 91361; (805) 778-1191
Summer Chapter fishing trip
Sept. 26 Golf Tournament with San Fernando Valley Chapter, Angeles National, Sunland
Landscaper Sustainability & Water Symposium TBA
Fall Another fun event, still open
Nov. 12-15 CLCA Convention, New Orleans
December Chapter Holiday Party
Board Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon unless otherwise noted. Locations vary.
STATE AND LOCAL EVENTS
27 North Nopal St., P.O. Box 4809, Santa Barbara, CA 93140-4809Phone (805) 963-5891 FAX (805) 962-7993
Email [email protected]
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2014 CLCA State Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT – Chuck Carr (805) 732-3705 ValleyCrest Companies, [email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT – Javier Lesaca (661) 836-0229 Lesaca Landscape Company,[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT – Frank Niccoli cwm (650) 592-9440 The Village Gardener, Inc, [email protected]
SECRETARY/TREASURER – Ted Sandrowski (530) 345-6101 Sandrowski Landscaping, Inc., [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES – Richard Sheffield (661) 245-1147 Antioch Nursery, Landscape & Tree Service, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – Jessica Centeno (310) 768-4089 Centeno’s Landscaping Company, Inc., [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION – Aaron Huxley (408) 824-0181 Hunter Industries, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS – Eric Briner (559) 453-2539 Briner & Son Landscape Management, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION – Pete Dufau clt, cwm (805) 642-1239 Dufau Landscape Inc. [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP – James Walker (650) 333-2021 Landsculpt Gardens, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Shari Collins (805) 517-1971 Gardens 4 the Soul, [email protected]
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTOR – John R. Hernandez (626) 965-5015 El Dorado Communications, Inc., [email protected]
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS COUNCIL (North) Tim Hendricks (800) 891-7710
Cagwin & Dorward, [email protected]
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS COUNCIL (South) Steve Beckstrom clt, clia, cwm (714) 797-8974
Tierra Verde Landscape, Inc., [email protected]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Sandra Giarde cae (916) 830-2780 [email protected]
SoCal Water$mart FAQs: Help Grow Your Business, Save Your Customers Money and Conserve Water
Considering our driest calendar year on record was just followed by a drought decla-
ration for California – it’s clear that everyone in the landscaping community needs to do their part and help customers use water wisely. As you know, investing in efficiency is even smarter in these dry conditions, as more water is needed to maintain landscapes.
The regional SoCal Water$mart (SCW$) program can help contractors save water while also growing your business. As SCW$ has recently expanded its water use efficiency incentives through the new Public Agency Landscaping (PAL) program, we’ve compiled some responses to questions commonly asked by landscape professionals. We encourage you to contact program representatives (listed below) with any additional questions so that you can benefit from the great financial incentives available to landscape contractors through the SCW$ program.
Q: What area in SoCal does this rebate program cover?
A: SoCal Water$mart is a regional rebate program for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sites within the service areas of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and the Family of Southern California Water Agencies. These areas
cover most of the SoCal region: Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties.
Q: Which landscaping products are eligible for rebates?
A: Smart controllers, soil moisture sensors and high efficiency nozzles are some of the most popular products available for incentives. The Qualifying Products Lists for each measure are updated regularly and are available at socalwatersmart.com.
Q: How does someone apply for rebates?
A: The application process for both residential and commercial customers is online at www.socalwatersmart.com. Rebates for commercial accounts require a reservation made online, whereas rebates for residential accounts do not.
Q: Who receives the rebate payment – the customer or contractor? And how long does it take?
A: Either! There’s an option. Your customer (the customer on the water bill) can get the rebate, or you can enroll in the Contractor Direct Rebate Option (CDRO) to receive the payment directly. Once an application and all required docu-mentation is received – it takes 6-8 weeks to receive payment.
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Q: Why would a contractor want to get the rebate – wouldn’t that require me to wait for the payment?
A: The contractor direct option can be a boon to a contractor’s sales process, since customers will be glad to receive the benefit of the rebates upfront and eliminate the wait. You can let them know that contractors have to be approved to receive rebates directly, so your acceptance into the program is an added credential. In some instances, you may still want the customer to receive the rebate, and with other clients you’ll want to receive it directly. A bonus of the program is that you get to decide.
Q: What’s required as documentation for me to get the rebate through the CDRO?
A: Once you are approved to receive rebates directly, you apply for rebates through the usual online process, and will need to submit the following:
1. Contractor’s Invoice to the Customer (supply invoice not required)
2. Customer Release Form (where the customer acknowledges that they understand that the contractor will receive the rebate)
3. Copy of customer’s water bill
Q: And how do I get approved to receive the rebates directly?
A: It’s simple to enroll and all forms are online under the “Contractor Direct Rebate Option” link. Approval typically takes just one day. Along with the application, you must submit a copy of your contractor license, proof of insurance and a
W-9. Make sure your company meets the requirements and download an application at www.socalwatersmart.com.
Q: Are there special incentives for my clients that are public agencies?
A: In late January, MWD launched a short term program to tap the high water savings potential of large public agency land-scapes such as city, county or federal parks, schools, etc. This program will offer public agencies up-front and enhanced incentives for installing water-efficient landscape irrigation devices (smart controllers, for example will receive rebates of $40 per station and high efficiency nozzles will receive $6 per nozzle). This new program could be a great selling point for your potential or current public agency clients. Note: these rebates are not eligible for the Contractor Direct Rebate Option.
Q: What about rebates for turf removal?
A: SoCal Water$mart also recently launched a new regional turf removal program in late January, where the rebate is $1 per square foot of removed turf. Note: some of MWD’s member water agencies already offer their own turf removal incentive programs, so customers should check which turf removal incentive is offered for their specific location.
Q: If my client is a Home Owner’s Association, condo, town home complex, etc. – are rebates available for devices that I plan to purchase for the common areas?
A: Yes. Common areas are considered “commercial.” So you must make a reservation for these rebate applications.
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State CLCA NewsSmart Water Conservation State Convention ScheduleLeadership Conference: Awards and Board Training
ALLEGIANCE AWARD WINNERS, past and present – Mickey Strauss (1992), Richard Cohen
(1998), and Nelson Colvin (1990) congratulate Barbara Alvarez (2013) on her Allegiance Award.
CI VP MEMBERSHIP and Legislation Committee Chair Michael Martin gets ready for the Conference
breakout sessions that offer ideas and training to incoming chapter board members from throughout the state.
CI MEMBERS John Hernandez (AM Dir.) and Pete Dufau (right, Dir. Legislation), join James Walker (Dir. Membership) among those installed onto the State Board.
CI’s Shari Collins (Dir. Resource Mgt.) was not present.
LCIS REP and CI Chapter Board Member Dan Dvorak enjoys the Leadership Conference luncheon with
2006 Allegiance Award winner Cindy Strauss.
PAST STATE PRESIDENT and Director of Legislation Pete Dufau enjoys the Leadership Conference, a great lunch and the company of Legislation Committee
member Mimi Cortez of the San Diego Chapter.
LIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Beth Burns and Michelle Sykes took a break from constructing the LIS entry garden to come by and congratulate
LIS Chair Gordon Larson on his Regular Member of the Year award.
ALLEGIANCE AWARD made a double win for Barbara Alvarez, who receives the highest honor CLCA
gives from fellow Allegiance Award winner Richard Cohen.
STATE BOARD INSTALLATION took place at the recent Leadership Conference. Past President Eric Watanabe (left) officiated and 2014 President Chuck Carr welcomed
his new team with high fives and hand slaps.
2013 ASSOCIATE MEMBER of the Year is awarded to Chris McNairy of Hunter Industries/FX Luminaire. Presenting the award is State Director of
Education Aaron Huxley.
LIS CHAIR GORDON LARSON (right) receives 2013 Regular Member of the Year honors from State
President Chuck Carr.
GRASSROOTS AWARD – Mickey Strauss presents Past State President Barbara Alvarez the Grassroots
Award named in his honor. State awards were presented at the Leadership Conference Jan. 28, the day before LIS.
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State CLCA NewsState Convention ScheduleSuppliers Spotlighted at Landscape Industry Show
DM COLOR EXPRESS booth, staffed by Sal Gonzalez, Julie Orozco and Karl Metz, took first place
among all booths for creativity and beauty.
GRO-POWER rep Jack Engberg talks soil amendments with an interested LIS attendee.
HYDRO-SCAPE reps Kevin Treft and Erik Anderson greet visitors to their large LIS booth.
QUINN DISPLAY of CAT equipment is staffed by Victor Muñoz, Walter Martinez and Rick Luna. Visiting
their LIS booth is CI member Daniel Wilson from the Santa Barbara area.
VISTA LIGHTING reps Rick Baird, Past CI President Brian Peace, Tony Cuñado and Dan Cuñado
talk LED lighting and more with LIS show-goers.
JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES reps Garry Ives, Amber Baker and Frank Lopez welcome
Landscape Industry Show visitors.
WELCOME GARDEN, as viewed from the LA Convention Center’s second floor conference rooms, is a beautiful tribute to the army of dedicated members and
friends that contributed to its creation. Great job!
VILLAGE NURSERIES reps Raquelle Skufca, Jim Muncill and Pam Bennett welcome
LIS attendees.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS – The 2014 Landscape Industry Show was officially opened to guests after LIS
Chair Gordon Larson, flanked by his hardworking committee, cut the ribbon with those giant scissors.
MT. SAC – Horticulture professor Brian Scott (right) proudly talks to LIS attendees about Mt. SAC’s
outstanding Agricultural Sciences program, whose students just took first and third place in a major national
competition.
PACIFIC SOD reps Dan Furmisky, Terry Bader and Tony Prater welcome LIS attendees with plenty of information about the benefits of sod and their abundant
sod line.
VALLEY CREST TREE COMPANY reps Jamie Mynatt, Mike Poteet and Robert Crudup had a lot of fun passing out “I Love Trees” buttons in English and Spanish
at the LIS Show January 29-30.
“Everything But the Plants!”
Landscape Product Expo & BBQ
March 5, 2014, 10:00am-2:00pm Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara Meet face-to-face with 30+ Exhibitors & Industry Experts from the top manufacturers,
who will demo new products and answer technical questions
Exclusive Expo-only product offers available to Attendees
Socket and Butt Fusion training class conducted by John King of Carrhill. Class includes certification for a cost of $15.00. Limited attendance is available. Please reserve your space today by contacting Betty @
(805) 576-1705. Note: Class promptly starts at 8:30am.
Free BBQ Tri-tip & Chicken lunch, with side dishes and cold drinks
Raffle & Prizes: Early Bird Attendees, arriving by 11am will be entered into a “Special Drawing” to win an Apple I-PAD. All Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a flat screen TV, All Around
Landscape Supply gift certificates, or other great prizes.
Fundraising for local charity Girls Inc. Carpinteria
The premier Landscape Industry event on the Central Coast !
Please RSVP and or send your questions to Betty Martinez @ 805-576-1705 or [email protected]
All Around Landscape Supply
Carpinteria: 4760 Carpinteria Ave………………………………………………….805-684-3115 Santa Barbara: 4159 State St………………………………………………………..805-681-3403
Santa Ynez: 3588 Madera St………………………………………………………….805-693-9333
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State CLCA News
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Business 101State Convention ScheduleLatest Landscape Products & Services at LIS
KELLOGG reps Jim McAllister, Ty Hall and Toby Lebron are ready to talk about their popular line of organic
garden products.
PAST SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER President Michael Daley, who has become an active
Channel Islands Chapter member, is welcomed to LIS by CLCA Ambassador Charles Nunley.
GREEN INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME booth is visited by SFV’s Ralph Charles. Hall of Fame board member Mark Pedicone of ET Water is
there to meet him and talk old times.
S&S SEEDS/DELTA BLUEGRASS booth is fully staffed by Fred Hanker, Gina Ratto, Donald Burdick and Jodi Miller, ready to
answer any questions about seed, sod and more.
PERFORMANCE NURSERY reps Jesse Marquez, Tom Lucas, Dana Colton and Joaquin
Rivas have the answers to your landscape plant needs.
KICHLER LIGHTING booth with Chase Hoover (right) is visited by El Dorado Communications reps Jerry Robin and Toban.
LCIS/GOLDEN OAK family of companies’ reps include Mike Dunn, Terry Mahlman, Nelson Colvin, Barbara Alvarez, Kim Ayala, Melissa Tetzlaff and
Dan Dvorak, eager to talk insurance, equipment financing, and more.
PAST STATE PRESIDENTS Frank Niccoli (2013) and Nelson Colvin (1987) catch up on old times. Networking at LIS is abundantly rewarding.
EWING’S team of friendly and knowledgeable experts in all things landscape came to meet, greet and strike up
relationships with LIS attendees from throughout the state.
A-G SOD reps Brett Hill and Paul Gaudet discuss how sod helps keep the air clean.
DIG rep and drip guru Nina Colasurdo talks to attendees about the many ways drip irrigation can be used
in the landscape.
SOUTHWEST BOULDER & STONE representatives Dave Cash and Fred Bennett discuss the
many ways in which their broad line of stones of all sizes and shapes can be used in the landscape.
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State CLCA News
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Industry News State Convention ScheduleSeminars, Networking, New Ideas & More at LIS
TORO’S Mike Baron (center) visits the Irrigation Association booth where he met with Brent Mecham and
Glenn Bowlin.
HUNTER/FX LUMINAIRE reps Gabriel Perea and Raul Avila are ready to
show their growing line of irrigation and landscape lighting products to LIS attendees.
SAN MARCOS GROWERS reps Matthew Roberts, Paul Hallam and Randy Baldwin welcome guests to their booth. CI member Randy showed his dedication to CLCA
by serving on the LIS Committee this year.
NETAFIM booth is staffed by Bill Millward and Omar Alcantara, and visited by Mark Grenet of Tucor and
Soren Hazvig of S-Rain Control.
SUPERIOR SOD reps Jim Shaw and Joe Urban talk to attendees about the benefits of Superior Sod Plus that is
more drought-tolerant than other types.
STATE PRESIDENT CHUCK CARR, Southland Sod’s Norm Lopez, Jennifer Hata of
Landscape Warehouse Nursery and Charles Nunley enjoy the LIS and one another’s friendship.
SOUTHLAND SOD reps Norm Lopez and Tom McClure greet guests at the Landscape Industry Show
with information about GreenWave, Zoysia Tenuifolia and other types of sod they offer.
BEST/SIMPLOT booth is well staffed by Stephen Bitter, Gordon Harada, Allen Van Peter, Eric Johnson,
David Piper, and Mechelle Rieger.
CLT TESTING is managed by Henry Buder, Allison Weiner and Charles Nunley. This was one of several
classes and seminars offered at LIS.
CI CHAPTER AMBASSADOR and CLCA Life Member Tom Lucas catches up on Green Industry
news with Past State President Jerry Allison.
WESTCOAST TURF reps Carlos España and John Marman talk sod with a show attendee.
SMITH PIPE & SUPPLY offers a vast array of landscape products for every need. Smith reps Dave Hay, Gary Smith and Don Rockwell are happy to discuss any
of them with LIS attendees.
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Industry News
Reorganization for Sustainable Growth
The J. R. Simplot Company, a leading global supplier of crop nutrients, has announced organizational changes for its Turf
and Horticulture business, in part, to support the new dual-reactive, layered polyurethane fertilizer coating technology, Gal-XeONE™.
“Our focus remains on meeting our customers’ needs and expec-tations,” said Jeff Roesler, vice president, Simplot AgriBusiness. “Whether it is providing the right products and services or the best team to deliver those solutions, Simplot is committed to our customers’ success. We have been around for more than 80 years and remain dedicated to inno-vative solutions in the tradition on our founder, J. R. Simplot.”
Leading Simplot Professional Products and Simplot Turf Partners is John Maggiore, appointed to the position of director of Professional Products. He brings 36 years of leadership in the turf and horticulture market.
David Piper, who has been with the company 27 years, will lead the wholesale side of the business as Professional Products sales manager.
Barry MacBan, named Simplot Partners Business Manager, will lead the retail operation. He brings 19 years of experience to the position.
“Experience and stability matter in this industry, especially when bringing products to market,” said Maggiore. “The Simplot Turf and Horticulture team has a breadth of knowledge to support our
customers, and now with Gal-XeONE our solutions include a proprietary formulation for enhanced-efficiency fertilizers marketed under the BEST and APEX brands.”
Look for more ideas and solutions to come from the Professional Products area within the J. R. Simplot Company at www.simplot.com.
About SimplotThe J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching, cattle production, food processing, retail food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot’s major operations are located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China, with products marketed in more than 40 countries worldwide. The company’s mission statement is Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life.
PLANET Great Escape 2014 Set for Disneyland Feb. 27–March 1
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) has announced their annual Great Escape event, which will take place at
Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., February 27 to March 1, 2014.
Great Escape brings together landscape industry company owners and upper-level management for a few days of networking, tours, and leadership education from well-known national speakers that bring their “outside-the-box” perspective to corporate development.
The keynote speaker is Michael Burger, television personality and expert on corporate relevancy. He will discuss the reasons why some nimble companies have staggering success in a quickly changing marketplace while others don’t.
Great Escape also includes time for networking during recep-tions and special events, including a Huntington Library Asian Garden Tour with ValleyCrest Landscape Companies, numerous receptions, Disney fireworks, and a PLANET leadership awards breakfast hosted by STIHL, Inc.
For schedule information or to register, visit landcarenetwork.org/greatescape. Early-bird pricing is in effect until February 3.
Great Escape is approved for PLANET Landscape Industry Certified recertification at 1 CEU per hour of instruction attended.
The conference is sponsored in part by Caterpillar, Inc., Bayer, and JOHN DEERE.
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Supplier Showcase
To ZD or Not to ZD By Robert Romo, Ewing Irrigation
• FX Luminaire’s ZD product line increases customizable landscape lighting options.
Integrating lighting fixtures into landscapes can lead to huge profits. It’s also exciting to install and customize systems, since
no lighting project is ever really the same. You can customize a landscape in numerous ways. Daytime and nighttime focal points are showcased, walkways and drives are enhanced, and you can bring warmth and life to an otherwise boring and ordinary land-scapes. But how can the installation process get any better? LED technology offers several options.
The world of lighting changed dramatically when LEDs were introduced, especially in the landscape industry. Professionals no longer have to worry as much about having to balance the number of fixtures on one run. You can now just lay down the wire and install the fixtures “daisy chain” style, reducing the amount of wire purchased. You can also install many more fixtures on one single run due to the decreased wattage draw of LEDs, which saves unnecessary expenses on larger or multiple transformers. But wait, there’s more!
Transforming the Lighting BusinessIn 2012, FX Luminaire’s line of lights rolled out a revolutionary product that was never before seen. They came out with a line of LED lighting fixtures, with ZD (zoning and dimming) technology
and the Luxor ZD controller. Each individual fixture can now have its own address and percentage setting from 0 to 100 on the light output brightness scale. They can be zoned, or grouped, together to create different themes in the landscape.
So you can now create a romantic setting around the hot tub or create a party theme to light up the activities area of a property. You can lower the brightness and increase the intensity of any area you feel needs to be flooded with light. FX Luminaire’s LED line also comes prepacked with four different color filters to create different moods that can be customized throughout the landscape. The options are endless.
The thought of changing out an area of your landscape to be illu-minated is no longer limited to one fixed style. Different days call for different moods, and everyone can appreciate a little flexibility, especially if you spent thousands of dollars creating your own perfect backyard utopia. There is much more to come from FX Luminaire, and I choose them as a partner in my own landscape. How about you?
Robert Romo is the manager of Ewing’s West Los Angeles branch, located at 2327 Federal Ave., and can be reached at 310.479.9533 or [email protected]. Robert is a board member for the CLCA Pacific Coast Chapter.
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SoCal Water$mart FAQs, Continued from Page 5
Q: What about new construction? Can a homebuilder or developer get a rebate for installing controllers and/or nozzles at new sites?
A: Yes. New construction is acceptable as long as there is an active water account. (Note: in this case all devices are acceptable for rebate except for toilets in multi-family buildings.)
Q: Are funds held once I receive a reservation number? The website says that reservations are subject to availability of funds.
A: For residential applications, funds are available on a first-come first-served basis until funds are exhausted. The same is true for commercial rebates; however the reservation system was implemented to ensure that funds are set aside for your rebate. Provided all program terms and conditions are met - the system will confirm a reservation number and provide you with noti-fication. This reservation number confirms that funds will be set aside for your rebate.
Q: One of the terms and conditions says that if you have already received a rebate in the past for a qualifying device, you may not apply again for the same product category at that address. Yet how do I know whether there have been previous program installations at a customer’s property?
A: If you cannot find a record of a previous rebate or incentive or are unable to determine if there has already been an existing high-efficiency device installed, you may contact the Customer Support line at 1-888-376-3314 for assistance.
Q: Since some water agencies offer additional funds on top of MWD’s base rebate amounts – how can I make sure to get the full rebate amount?
A: When you apply for the rebate online and insert the installation address, it will tell you what full total incentives are available for that location and will automatically add those into your online application. For example, LA Department of Water and Power (LADWP) currently offers a rebate of $200 for a controller for single family residential sites. (This incentive includes MWD’s base amount of $80, totaling in a $200 rebate).
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The non-profit Green Industry Hall of Fame has recently named the Green Industry achievers who will be inducted at
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The following individuals will be honored at the event: Mike Baron – Toro Company; Richard Daigle – Irrigator Tech; Fred Hanker – Delta Bluegrass; Gary Hayakawa – Three Star Nursery, Inc.; Dr. John Kabashima – UC Cooperative Extension; George Schmok – Landscape Communications; and Leslee A. Temple, FASLA – Nuvis.
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In today’s world of doing more with less, landscape professionals are busier than ever. So they need quick answers to problems they
face day in and day out. Horizon’s new BizPro Video Series offers just that.
“Horizon Distributors’ BizPro Videos are designed for today’s Green Industry professionals,” said Mary Martinez, Director of Marketing, Horizon Distributors. “They are looking for quick, how-to solutions to help them with their every day business. Our BizPro FAQ series anticipates their questions and is ready with an answer.”
Each video is less than three minutes and is focused on a specific subject. In addition to the videos, Horizon’s blog contains the video transcripts. This allows the contractor to print out the infor-mation for future reference or to use as training for their crew.
The first series focuses on fertilizers and contains 12 Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs) on common turf applications. Video topics include everything from The Best Times to Apply Grass Fertilizer to The Benefits of Organic Fertilizer. All videos feature
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BizPro FAQ’s is part of Horizon’s Business Builder Program, a unique series of programs, training events, marketing tools and other business-building resources designed to help landscape contractors expand their business.
About Horizon DistributorsHorizon Distributors is a professional distributor that sells a variety of products and services to the Green Industry professional with over 60 Horizon Sales Centers in the Western US, Texas, Florida, Maryland and Virginia. It offers customers the industry’s widest choice of irrigation, landscape, specialty and power equipment products, including top quality brand names like Hunter, Toro, Irritrol, Exmark, Echo, Shindaiwa, Pavestone, Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting, and Monsanto. For more information, please visit www.horizononline.com.
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