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Volume 27, Issue 3March 2017
Board Meetings
Chapter Board Meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo. Upcoming meetings:
• March 15
• April 19
• May 17
In This Issue:
• President's Message• Member Benefit: Lien
Paperwork • Do Studenst Need More
Green?• Be Proactive with Pre-
emergent Weed Control • Sponsor Spotlight: Purlieu
Landscape
What better way to show your company pro-vides top of the line, professional service than having “award winning landscape contractor” on your marketing materials. It could happen if you enter your best projects in the 2017 San Luis Obispo Chapter Beautification Awards!Your work is important and deserves to be recognized! Promote yourself as a CLCA award-winning company to current and prospective clients, on your website and in other promotional materials. Entering the awards also shows your clients that you are confident of your work and pro-vide a quality product. Share with your clients that you will be entering their project. This may motivate them to embrace enhancements to improve the appearance of the project. The awards are great for employee morale and provide an incentive for your employees to do their best. Join us at the Awards Banquet on June 23 at Price Barn, 510 W Ormonde Rd., San Luis Obispo. Entries will be due mid-May with judging to take place at the end of May.
Showcase Your Work by entering the
SLO Chapter Awards
Top: Bishops Peak Estate by KD Janni Landscaping, winner of the Large Commercial Maintenance Award in 2016.
Above: Morro Del Mar HOA by KD Janni Landscaping, winner of the Small Commercial Maintenance Award in 2016.
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2016 San Luis Obispo Chapter OfficersPresident ................................Evan Moffitt, KD Janni Landscaping, Inc. ..... [email protected] ..............805-748-8931Immediate Past President ....Mike Kneeskern, Central Coast Landscape Products ................. [email protected] 805-595-3478VP, Membership / PR ..........Taylor Boyle ........................................................ [email protected] Programs .........................Levi Marks, Ewing Irrigation .......................... [email protected] .. 805-598-7291Secretary ................................Brandon Delon, Left Side Landscape .............. [email protected]....... 805-440-7051Treasurer ................................TBDAssociate Member Rep ........Gary Abney ........................................................ [email protected] ................805-543-1314Board Member ......................Pat Connelly, St. Francis Landscape................ [email protected] ................805-235-1859Editor ...................................... Jerrie Beard, Beard & Associates ..................... [email protected] .............. 530-621-1701
Birch Equipment Finance ................................................... 7Coastline Equipment ........................................................... 6Ewing Irrigation ................................................................... 4Farm Supply ......................................................................... 3Greenfields Turf ................................................................... 8Gro-Power, Inc. .................................................................... 2Growing Grounds Farm (TMHA) ..................................... 3Landscape Contractors Insurance Services, Inc. ............ 8Olson Irrigation Systems .................................................... 3Quinn Company ................................................................... 5Rossi Transport Services .................................................... 8San Marcos Growers ........................................................... 8 West Coast Turf ..................................................................... 7
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Thank you to all of the companies that generously support our chapter newsletter by placing an advertisement.
CLCA Board of DirectorsPresident .........................Tim Hendricks ....... (925) 957-8831President-Elect ...............Aaron Huxley ........ (415) 256-1711Past President .................Steve Jacobs ............(760) 945-4321Secretary/Treasurer ......Andrew Simpson ...(916) 721-1635Executive Director .........Sandra Giarde ........ (916) 830-2780DIRECTORSCommunications ...........Jerrie Beard .............(530) 621-1701Legislation ......................Michael Martin ......(805) 644-7188Events ..............................Elizabeth Burns ......(310) 831-6132
SLO CLCA Past Presidents2014-15
Mike KneeskernCentral Coast
Landscape Products2012-13
David BrownMari Landscaping
2011Aaron Huxley
Hunter Industries
2009-10 Erik Wolting
All Seasons Gardening & Landscaping
2007–08Jim Trask
California Water Shapes
2005-06Erik Wolting
All Seasons Gardening & Landscaping
2004John Doyle
J Doyle Landscaping2002–03
Pat ConnellySt. Francis Landscape
1998–2001Bruce Courter
Day Star Enterprises, Inc.1996–98
Lloyd GraceyPacific Coast Landscapes
1995Danté D’Alfonso
D’Alfonso’s Landscape
Guide to Advertisers
Education ........................Mike Salceanu ....... (619) 322-2664 Membership ...................Peter Rosen ............ (510) 697-2460Resource Mngmnt .........Ed Wallace .............. (562) 755-9914Associate Member .........Andrew Baker ....... (714) 432-7205Co-Director Chapter Pres. Council Regan Barry ........... (831) 438-4747Co-Director Chapter Pres. Council Paul Henderson ..... (714) 235-1427
1994Duane Morris
Duane Morris LandscapeDesigner/Contractor
1993John Ruggiero
Arcadian Gardens1991-92
Bruce CourterDay Star Enterprises
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Evan Moffitt, CLCA–SLO PresidentKD Janni Landscaping Inc.
president’s message
What a year this has started out to be! Our reservoirs have replenished, for the most part, the hills are green, and the wildflow-ers are just starting to grow.
For some of us in construction, the rains have set us back a little, while at the same time generating more work. For others in maintenance, the rain and heat have kicked the weeds into gear. It seems as though everyone is busy. Thank goodness for all the rain. We really needed it.
Our chapter started the year off right with a great Kick-Off event at the end
of January. We had a good turnout of members, some wonderful food, and were entertained by a great band. We are hop-ing they can join us for our beautification awards. Thank you to David Wyche of Rainbird for sponsoring the event, CLCA Insurance Solutions for contributing to the beverage service, and to all of our sponsors who contributed to the raffle. Also, this was the first meeting where we were able to announce our 2017 Partners. Thank you to all the companies who have agreed to partner with us this year: Rainbird, Hunter/FX, Toro/Irritrol, Air-Vol Block, Purlieu Landscapes, St. Francis Landscaping, KD Janni Landscaping, Engel and Gray, Ewing Irrigation, and Bayer. Please support the firms who sup-port our chapter.
Thank you to our March dinner meet-ing sponsors Gentile & Associates and EZ Flo. And, thank you to Jonathan for cooking up a great spread of tacos! It was nice to get everyone together for a very informative and timely dinner meeting.
The chapter is planning a State Water Board Panel Discussion at our meeting in May. This will be a great opportunity for landscapers and the public alike to learn about upcoming changes to water restric-
tions in our area and at the state level. This event will be open to all, including the public. Watch your email and this publication for more information coming shortly.
Our annual Beautification Awards event is coming! Start thinking about which projects you would like to enter, and look for the application coming soon. Judging will take place in May, and the awards banquet will be held in June. This is our biggest event of the year, and I encourage everyone to get involved. It will be at a new venue this year--Price Barn, 510 W Ormonde Rd. in San Luis Obispo--so plan to attend. This will be a great change in the event. This is always a well attended event and a great opportunity to mingle with your competition and local suppliers. It's also a fantastic way to view some of the best landscaping being done in our area. We hope to see you all there whether or not you enter a project.
One final thing... LEAF scholarship applications are due April 15, 2017. If you are a student or know a student studying horticulture, please let them know about these scholarship opportunities. See page 4 of this issue for more information.
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Because every year the number of stu-dents needing financial assistance grows, the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) developed a schol-arship foundation, the Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF), to help students pursuing a career in horticulture.
The CLCA is pleased to announce that the application for 2017 LEAF scholarships is now available online at http://www.clca.org/clca/downloads/leafapp.pdf .
LEAF is here to help!Since 1972, the California Landscape Contractors Association's Auxiliary has offered scholarships to college and uni-versity students majoring in landscape-re-lated programs. In 1988, the Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) was formed to carry on the tradi-tion of awarding financial aid to deserv-ing students.
Any student attending an accredited California community college or state university majoring in a landscape-related program and taking a minimum of six units is eligible.
Please help us spread the word by let-ting students know of this opportunity.
The application deadline is April 15, 2017Applications are available online at clca.org/clca/downloads/leafapp.pdf
For LEAF scholarship posters or more information about LEAF, please visit the website or email [email protected]. Recent Cal Poly Recipients Bresa Martin is a freshman at Cal Poly SLO majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science. She hopes to be actively involved in landscape design, independently or with a firm.
Jessica Sheets is a junior at Cal Poly SLO majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science. She would like to work with a firm that specializes in environmentally sound practices focusing on water conservation and xeriscape.
Jackie Wang is a junior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo majoring in Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science. She hopes to work in public horticulture in design, construction and maintenance.
Do Students Need More Green?
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Yes, the rain has been a welcome experi-ence this winter. However, with the abun-dant rain fall, what will be next? Weeds! The most effective and efficient way to control weeds in the landscape is with properly timed applications of pre-emer-gent herbicides. Acting like an invisible barrier below the surface, pre-emergent applications prevent weed seeds from sprouting and pushing through the soil surface. With continued control, with spring and fall applications, weeds can be a thing of the past. Timing is critical with pre-emergents since they do not control existing weeds. Applications must be made prior to seed germination. Mid-March is an ideal time for most areas. The length of control var-ies depending on the product, but may be from four to nine months. To save time, choose a combination fertilizer/pre-emergent product. It is suggested to use a slower release nitrogen formula which provides a greater applica-tion window.
Summer BulbsIt’s not too late to plant summer bulbs. Surprise your customers with a burst of color provided by the little packages of petals. Dahlias, Begonias, Gladiolas, Ranunculus, and more are still available for planting. Installing bedding plants or landscape shrubs? Throw some bulbs in under the plant material for a wonderful summer surprise!Got Leaf Curl?“My fruit tree has leaf curl.” Most of us have heard this before. The question is what kind of leaf curl? Is it on peaches? Or on a cherry tree? On citrus? Leaf curl is caused by many different factors. Insects and diseases can cause leaf distortions in-cluding scarring that can appear as some kind of damage even though the pest may be gone. • Peach Leaf Curl is a common disease
affecting peaches and nectarines. Using a liquid copper spray is ideal for this disease. The secret is timing. Spraying at bud stage and again just after the blos-
soms start to fall will increase success in controlling this disease. If any leaves do appear damaged, simply pluck off the worst of the damage since the fruit is unaffected.
• Cherries: Curled leaves on cherries is usually the result of Black Cherry Aphids. Spraying when the new growth is emerging with Horticulture Oil can reduce the severity of the damage.
• Citrus are prone to scale which secretes honeydew and causes black mold to form on leaves. In addition, ants and aphids are attracted to the sweet nectar. Reducing or eliminating the scale can reduce leaf curl damage and the unat-tractive mold. Horticultural oil can help with this pesky insect. Put a sticky ring around the trunk to prevent ants from climbing into the tree.
Be Proactive with Pre-emergent Weed ControlBy Leanne Schoeder
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Member Benefit:
Lien Paperwork
Purlieu Landscape is an awards win-ning landscape design + build company that builds relationships with its cli-ents through a unique creative process. This creative process involves the client throughout the entire development of the landscape. From the initial design consul-tation, to the completed construction, and to years down the road, we desire to give our clients a complete package of service and love.
Our mission is to design and build ed-ible and ornamental landscapes without putting additional strain on any site’s po-
table water system. We assess, design and install rainwater harvesting systems that meet or exceed the landscape's annual water use. The rainfall received on the site from the past year’s rainy season acts as that water source. This process eliminates the need for potable water and helps sus-tain a healthy garden for years to come.
Purlieu Landscape's general manager Taylor Boyle has served on the CLCA San Luis Obispo chapter board of directors as the VP of Membership and Public Relations since 2016.
Above: Melsheimer Residence
Chapter Sponsor Spotlight: Purlieu Landscape Design + Build
The association has negotiated special member discounts with Construction Preliens & Paperwork, a service that pro-vides the necessary documents to protect construction lien rights.
Construction Preliens & Paperwork uses information provided by the con-tractor or supplier to prepare mechanic’s liens, design professional’s liens, stop no-tices, bond filings, lien releases, condition-al and unconditional waivers and releases, and preliminary notices. The service also includes certified mail deliveries with a return receipt for liens, preliminary notices, and other mailings when appro-priate. In addition, Construction Preliens & Paperwork provides consultation on the lien-related paperwork process, although it does not enter the realm of legal or accounting advice.
Copies of all mailed documents are au-tomatically sent to the client at no charge.
Contact Jordi Grant at (530) 867-4764 or email [email protected].
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Associate your company with our brand through the Landscape Cetified Technician Test to set yourself apart in today’s competitive green industry. Upcoming test dates are:
Individual Benefits Of Certification• Validate your landscape skills, profes-
sionalism and commitment to safety.• Stand out from others in the company
and in the industry, and create opportu-nities for career advancement.
• Ability to meet minimum job requirements.
• Persons passing a Certification Test will receive a certificate, identification card, logo items and recognition on NALP's Honor Wall.
Employer Benefits of Certification• Give your company a competitive edge
and the opportunity to sell more services by advertising that you have certified employees on staff.
• Show professionalism and expertise when you display credentials in your marketing efforts with logos/decals/certificates.
• Meet minimum job requirements in bids and RFPs that require a certified
Thank you to your 2017 sponsorsThank you to the following companies for their generous support of the CLCA San Luis Obispo Chapter. Please support the firms who support our chapter.
The San Luis Obispo SLO Xpress is published eleven times a year for the San Luis Obispo Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association (SLO CLCA).
Contact us at: SLO Xpress, C/O Jerrie Beard & Associates, PO Box 7, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. Phone: 800-605-1701. News releases, public service announcements, photos and other correspondence may be directed to the above address or sent via e-mail to [email protected].
• Copy and advertising deadlines are on the 15th of the month pre-ceding publication.
• For information about advertising opportunities and rates, contact Jerrie Beard at 800.605.1701.
The opinions expressed in byline articles do not necessarily reflect the views of the San Luis Obispo Chapter or the publisher.
Chapter Sponsor Spotlight: Purlieu Landscape Design + Build
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March 15Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
April 1Landscape Industry Certified Hands-on Test - all day.
Cuyamaca College, San Diego, CARegistration deadline: Feb. 27, 2017. Visit http://clca.org/certification/index.php
April 19Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
May 17Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
May 17General Meeting - 6 p.m.
State Water Board Panel Discussion.
May Chapter Awards Entries Due - 5 p.m.
Judging to take place at the end of May.
June 23Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
SLO Chapter Events
Interested in placing an ad? Contact Jerrie Beard
at 800-605-1701 or [email protected].
2017 SLOXPRESS Advertising Rates
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Sales Manager
Phone: (805) 683-1561Fax: (805) [email protected]://www.smgrowers.com
125 S. San Marcos RdP.O. Box 6827Santa Barbara, CA93160-6827
June 23Chapter Awards Banquet - 5 p.m.
NEW Venue! Price Barn, 510 W Ormonde Rd., San Luis Obispo.
July 19Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
August 23Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
August 23General Meeting and BBQ - 6 p.m.
AirVol Block, 1 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo.
September 20Chapter Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
Ewing Irrigation, 1175 Prospect St., San Luis Obispo.
October 6Chapter Golf Tournament
Details TBA
October 18Chapter Board Meeting/General Meeting/Elections - 5 p.m.
Details TBA