Issue #7 • Volume 21 • July 2018

OC VisionOfficial Publication of the Orange County Chapter of California Landscape Contractors Association • www.clca-orangecounty.org

OC VISIONC/O CLCA - Orange County ChapterP.O. Box 12044Newport Beach, CA 92658

CLCA-OC Calendar & Other Upcoming CLCA EventsMark Your Calendars & Save the Dates Now!

Aug. 4

Aug. 23

Aug. 25

Sept. 12

Nov. 7-10

Nov. 14

Beautification Awards, Orange Hill Restaurant.

Southern California Landscape Water Conference.Information inside this issue on page 3.

Chapter Baseball Game, Angels vs. Astros.Angel Stadium: 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim.

CLCA University, Class #3. 4 - 6:30 p.m.Dave & Buster’s: 661 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine.

CLCA Annual Convention, San Diego.Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa on Mission Bay.

CLCA University, Class #4. 4 - 6:30 p.m.Dave & Buster’s: 661 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine.

There is No General Meeting in July!60th Annual Beautification

Awards Gala Set for Aug. 4 at the Orange Hill Restaurant

The 2018 Beautification Awards are well underway and over 70 submitted landscape projects have been assessed for recognition and award. Special

thanks to Tuttle Click Ford for providing the van used to transport the team of judges for the three days of landscape and lighting assessment. Winners will be announced at the awards banquet to be held Saturday, August 4, at the Orange Hill Restaurant at 6410 Chapman Ave., Orange.

By attending the Beautification Awards banquet, the opportunity for success is prospecting! Attending the banquet not only gives you the opportunity to find out if your project will be recognized, but leaves a lasting impression on your customers and colleagues. Inviting your customers, designers, architects, management companies, and staff is a great way to showcase your work, thank them for their loyalty, and have some fun!

Didn’t enter a project? Plan on attending anyway. Get inspired watching the multi-media presentation showcasing photos of the winning properties.

Tickets to the event are just $100 each and invitations have been mailed. Visit www.clca-orangecounty.org for more info.

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Join us on Saturday, August 25, for an action-packed evening filled with food, networking, baseball, and all around fun!!

You don’t want to miss this exciting excursion to the Anaheim Stadium where we’ll sit back and relax while watching the Angels play

the Astros!

We’ll be meeting in the parking lot by the “Big A” beginning at 5 p.m. for some networking and tasty tacos. The game begins at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible. The price of tickets is $30 per person, which includes dinner. Contact Steve Beckstrom by calling (949) 463-3284 or emailing scbeckstrom@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your tickets!

OC Chapter Baseball OutingAngels vs. Astros on August 25

Water is a vital comp-onent in our trade and craft. With water, we

start new lives, sustain existing ones, and improve quality of life – not only for our clients, but also for the wide variety of beneficial insects and native wildlife.

Speaking of water: July is Smart Irrigation Month. Being proactive in designing, managing, and delivering water to sustain healthy landscapes should always be on our professional minds.

That said, being aware and proactive for one month each year is not really a cure for our water supply and management woes. We can start here, but we can also do

more. We can have a long-lasting impact by installing smart irrigation components like Wi-Fi controllers, flow sensors, and soil water management tools. We can make various soil amendments, and use water retaining products that have proven their worth. For example, we can use exclusive humectant type soil attraction products in our projects, we can use mulching where appropriate, and we can also use other special products that are available through our associate members. Doing these types of things can help to reduce water usage for our clients, thus doing our professional part towards promoting sensible, sustainable landscapes.

Take some time to check out the Irrigation Association (IA) website at www.smartirrigationmonth.com for more information on Smart Irrigation Month. And then check out our own CLCA state website (www.clca.org) to learn more about our exclusive water management program and how you can educate your team – and most importantly, yourself – on being aware and water wise.

See you on the trails, Ed

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Water Awareness and Doing Your Part

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Attention community managers, commercial building owners, water agencies, contractors

and other green industry personnel! Are you ready to reap the benefits of being water-wise? Register to attend the Southern California Landscape Water Conference on Thursday, August 23, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Headquarters in Fountain Valley.

It is all about water-efficient and sustainable landscapes in California

at this fourth annual water conference, presented by CLCA and CACM. Attend and learn about:• Available rebates tied to water conservation efforts• Trends in irrigation efficiency• Plant/soil/water relationships• Sustainable actions to reduce harmful landscape-related chemicals• ReScape’s Rated Landscapes Program• CLCA certification programs for professionals

Enjoy early-bird pricing of $40 if registering before August 3. Otherwise, cost to attend is $50. The workshop is limited to 70 people. Don’t miss out; register today!

MWDOC Headquarters are located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.

Visit www.clca.us/sclwc/ to register or for more information.

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SiteOne® Landscape Supply is teaming up with Hunter Industries and FX Luminaire to give away a pro fishing experience.

Landscape contractors who purchase Hunter and FX Luminaire products through August 10 at SiteOne can win the chance to compete in a Pro-Am Tournament during the 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in September.

“We know many of our customers are avid outdoor sports enthusiasts,” said Dave Brower, Vice President of Marketing at SiteOne. “Our new partnership with B.A.S.S. offers our customers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience with professional anglers. It’s part of a commitment SiteOne and our partners make to support the outdoor lifestyle that is closely tied to our industry.”

Hunter and FX Luminaire are dedicated to supporting contractors through the highest quality products and training.

“Helping contractors build their businesses is important to us,” said Denise Mullikin, Vice President of Domestic Sales at Hunter. “We look forward to working with SiteOne

to host this event, and can’t wait to see what the winner reels in.”

Sweepstakes winners will fish alongside seasoned professionals during the 2018 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, which takes place September 20-23. At the end of the tournament, participants will conduct their official weigh-in on the main stage, and the Pro-Am winner will receive a contest trophy.

For every qualifying purchase made at SiteOne locations between June 1 and August 10, 2018, customers automatically receive an entry. To enter without making a purchase, and for entry details and official rules, visit SiteOne.com/ReelPro.

SiteOne Partners with Hunter and FX for Bassmaster ExperienceLandscape contractors can enter for a chance to win a day on the water with a pro angler

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Your garden will respond this month to the long days of sunshine and warm weather. The annuals you planted earlier in the year should be looking

their best and the fruit trees should be loaded with fruit. Some of the vegetables you’ve planted are being harvested and your garden overall should look spectacular. Spend more time outside doing simple chores and enjoy what you’ve created.

Color: While many of your annuals are probably at their peak, it’s not too late to add a few plants to your beds and pots. Marigolds, Salvia, Zinnia, Verbena and many

other varieties are available to plant in the sun. As always, bedding Begonias and Impatiens are available for the shade along with Coleus and Kalanchoe.

Fruits & Vegetables: Plums and Peaches on your fruit trees should be ready to pick and enjoy. Early crops such as beans and cucumbers may be ready to harvest this month. Remove fruit and vegetables as they ripen. Leaving them on the plant can encourage pests and diseases. You can replant now for another vegetable crop later this year. Prune spent canes off of fruiting vines.

Lawn: Continue to fertilize your lawn monthly through October. Raising the blade on your lawnmower and allowing the blades to grow to 2-2 ½” will help keep the ground moisture in your lawn.

Roses & Flowers: Deadhead roses and feed after the bloom cycle. Keep deadheading all flowers to prolong the bloom period.

Also: Mulch flower beds and around shrubs and trees to help retain soil moisture through these typically hottest months. Like every month, do a test run on your irrigation system to ensure that all lines are clear and emitters are working efficiently. Make sure that you establish a watering schedule for plants in pots that are not part of the irrigation system.

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In Your Garden this MonthBy Alissa Adams-Simmons, Sales Manager, Briggs Tree Company, Inc.

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July is Smart Irrigation Month, and the start of summer is a great time to improve the efficiency of your

outdoor irrigation system or install a water-efficient automatic irrigation system. There are many “smart” technologies available today that allow you to maintain beautiful landscapes while maximizing water efficiency. Here are some to consider...

Rain/Freeze SensorsRain sensors prevent irrigation systems from running when it is raining and right after rain events when irrigation is unnecessary. Rain/freeze sensors add the ability to stop irrigation when temperatures approach freezing to prevent ice on landscapes and hardscapes. These devices can reduce irrigation water usage up to 35 percent and help extend irrigation system life. Sprinkler systems should never run in the rain, and rain sensors can put an end to those wasteful and embarrassing situations.

Weather-based ControllersWeather-based controllers actually adjust irrigation schedules based on local weather conditions. These climate-based systems gather local weather information and some even factor in your exact landscape (types of plants, soils, slopes, etc.) to make irrigation run-time adjustments so your landscape always receives the appropriate amount of water. There is a wide range of products in this category

with various weather input options and landscape-specific adjustment factors. The water savings can be substantial and the convenience of these self-adjusting controllers is another great benefit.

Sensor-based ControllersSensor-based controllers rely on soil moisture sensors placed below ground in the root zones of lawns and landscapes to determine if and how long to water. Soils may be maintained between lower and upper target moisture levels for optimal plant health. Alternatively, a simpler decision is to schedule the regular irrigation program to run based on the soil moisture. Weather-based and sensor-based control products are available as stand-alone controllers or add-on devices to existing controllers. Each has been shown to reduce irrigation water usage up to 70 percent without sacrificing the quality of your landscaping.

Pressure RegulationAll sprinklers operate best at a certain water pressure. At those pressures the water distribution is most uniform over the target area. That allows shorter run times because for an entire lawn to be green you basically end up setting a schedule to provide sufficient water to the driest spot. Reducing high pressure also eliminates problems such as misting sprinklers and potential irrigation system damage. And for every 5-point reduction in water pressure you actually use 6 to 8 percent less water. Those savings can add up quickly. Water pressure regulation devices are easily added to valves to control a whole irrigation zone or can be added to individual sprinklers.

Low Precipitation Rate and High-Efficiency NozzlesMany great sprinkler nozzles are on the market today that use lower precipitation rates to reduce run-off or offer improved water distribution uniformity. Distribution uniformity is very important to reducing watering run times. Again, you want the entire area being watered to receive sufficient water to maintain green lawns and colorful plants, so the more uniform the water distribution, the shorter the watering run time will be for the driest spot. Be sure to inquire about these critical considerations when selecting sprinklers and nozzles.

Drip IrrigationDrip irrigation systems are very different from pop-up sprinkler systems. Rather than spraying wide areas, they generally utilize point emitters to deliver desired volumes of water to particular locations at or near plant root zones. Water drips slowly from emitters either onto the soil surface or below ground. Less water is lost to wind and evaporation as a result, and weeds can also be reduced. Drip irrigation systems are very water-efficient and customizable for even different plants in a small area.

All of these water-efficient products can reduce water use and water bills without sacrificing plant and landscape health.

Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative of the Irrigation Association, a non-profit industry organization dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. Learn more at www.smartirrigationmonth.org. This article was provided for the Irrigation Association by Rain Bird Corporation.

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Whether in our local commun-ities or in the developing world, we are all stewards

of the water and natural spaces that enrich life. With a commitment to helping our customers and communities worldwide enhance the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land, The Toro Company is proud to introduce its Land. Water. Thrive. initiative.

This initiative aims to help improve water use efficiency, enhance outdoor environments and greenspaces, and educate on sustainable agricultural practices. Over a two- year period, The Toro Foundation is contributing up to $1 million in grants to nonprofits in our global communities with the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program. Through the energy and talents of our people, this new program aims to support organizations in their efforts to revitalize parks and green spaces, enrich the outdoors of our neighborhoods and schools, educate on the efficient use of water, and support sustainable agriculture through community gardens.

“Impacting lives through the sustainable use of land and water is the focus of Land. Water. Thrive.,” said Judson McNeil, President of The Toro Foundation. “The grant program is directed at conserving and restoring our outdoor environments to ensure healthier, more vibrant

and sustainable communities where our employees live and work.”

For 2018, the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program will support organizations in the following cities worldwide:

Beatrice, Nebraska; Bloomington, Minnesota; El Paso, Texas; Iron Mountain, Michigan; Riverside, California; Sanford, Florida; Shakopee, Minnesota; Windom, Minnesota; Xiamen City, China; Ploiesti, Romania; and Spellbrook, United Kingdom.

Locations included in the 2019 grant program will be announced at a later date. For grant criteria, online application and other information, please visit www.thetorocompany.com/land-water-thrive/our-communities. Applications are due by September 1, 2018.

Outside of our local communities, and as part of our Land. Water. Thrive. initiative, we look to further expand our efforts to enrich the lives of rural families in developing countries. Here, we will focus on enabling smallholder farmers to enhance the productivity of the land and drive sustainable solutions to ensure a more food-secure future. As a leader in water-efficient drip irrigation for the agricultural market, we will work to equip low-income farmers with improved irrigation technologies to better manage their limited water resources, promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve crop yields, and build thriving communities.

The Toro Company Launches Land. Water. Thrive. Initiative Efforts seek to improve water use efficiency, enrich outdoor environments, and drive sustainable

agriculture in communities and among rural families in developing countries

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In the current competitive environ-ment, you need courage to build a business and earn handsome

profits. With the constantly changing dynamics of the economy, it requires a considerable amount of courage to battle all of the urgent changes within the market, while trying to keep your company stable against the strange tides of the industry.

If you lack courage, then it means that you lack the drive to do whatever is necessary to save your business. A business needs to keep itself updated with the latest developments and technologies within the industry, otherwise it will become outdated. Adapting to change is necessary and to implement the required steps to make change a success, courage is needed!

Without it, a company will most likely be stuck in the old and outdated rut, while other businesses grab at the opportunity to earn great profits. The difference between both is that one has the courage to act, which translates

into ready money for them; while the organization which fails to act because it lacks the courage to tackle an important and critical change, will eventually have to struggle for survival within the industry.

Courage is needed to take all major decisions in business and life, and without it, you wouldn’t be ready to try out a new idea or business formula, which might do wonders for your success.

Courage gives you the capability and strength to face difficult times in the industry and strive against problems to emerge victorious. Without courage, you wouldn’t be ready to try out a new opportunity, which has the potential to promote your business.

By avoiding an opportunity, simply because you lack the courage to go the extra mile, you tend to miss a golden chance to make more money.

That is why, if you have the courage

to do what it takes to succeed in the industry, you can enjoy lucrative profits! Remember, courage is your currency to success!

Courage is Currency in Today’s EconomyBy Brad Sugars, ActionCOACH

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