LPU: Schedule at a glance
Educational Track #1: Agronomics
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Talking Turfgrass Weed Science - Setting the Scene | Ben Pritchard, UGA
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Basics of Soil Science for Turfgrass Systems | Clint Waltz, UGA
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM Recent Outbreaks and Shifting Dynamics of Insect Pests in Turfgrass Systems | Shimat Joseph, UGA
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM The Role of Plant Growth Regulators on Turfgrass | Clint Waltz, UGA
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM Breeding Seeded Turfgrasses at the University of Georgia: Progress Towards New Cultivars for Georgia Landscapes | Philip Vines, UGA
Educational Track #2: Hort/TreeCare/Design
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Pruning: When and whys of proper pruning ornamental trees and shrubs | Rick Smith, The Pruning Guru
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Rethinking Urban Spaces - Sustainable Landscapes to Reduce Pest Issues | Heather Kirk-Ballard, UGA
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM A Walk Through the Landscape: Outside Hands-on Troubleshooting | Dr. Bodie Pennisi and Rick Smith outside, limited to 35 participants
12:30 PM – 1:25 PM Weed Control in the Landscape - Update | Mark Czarnota, UGA
1:35 PM – 2:30 PM Plant Disease Mysteries in the Ornamental Landscape: Diagnosis and Management | Bikash Ghimire, UGA
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM New Woody Ornamentals For Outstanding Performance In the Landscape | Dr. Lav Yadav, UGA
Educational Track #3: Business and AI
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Demystifying AI for Landscape Leaders | Kenneth Stibler, Reyvism Analytics
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Up Sales - Learn key fundamentals to selling landscape enhancements | Ben Gandy and Ken Thomas
10:10 AM - 11:05 AM Beyond the Basics: Tools and Tactics for Better AI Usage | Kenneth Stibler, Reyvism Analytics
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM Strategic Acquisitions: 10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid | Nick Bramblett, 3PG Advisors
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM Growth and Process: How to Build the Right Accounting, Administration, and Finance Team | Gloria Palmer, 3PG Advisors
2:40 PM – 3:35 PM The Closing Code: Cracking the Secret to Faster Sales | Amy Sulka, Sandler
Educational Track #4: Irrigation/Lighting
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Two-Wire Installations…Economical and Profitable | John Santos, SiteOne
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Irrigation Design...Concept to Finished Product | Tim Johnson, SiteOne
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM Irrigate by Phone From Anywhere | Josh LeGrett, Rain Bird
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM Irrigation Repairs, Controls, Spring Start Ups and Winterization | Dirk Hessman, Hunter
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM Holiday Lighting: Light up your Holidays with Profit | Adam Edgar, SiteOne
Educational Track #5: Hardscape
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Permeable and Alternative Surfaces for Hardscapes | Donna Jones, Ace Resin and Trevor Cole, SiteOne
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Porcelain…It's Not Tile, It's a Paver | Aida Ricetti, SiteOne
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM Synthetic Turf Installation | Josaphat Barrera, Shaw Sports Turf
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM Drainage for Hardscapes | Brian Pfaff, NDS
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM Retaining Wall Installation...Must Have Knowledge | David Agee, SiteOne
Educational Track #6: Spanish Business and Hardscape
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Cómo comencé y logré hacer crecer mi empresa con éxito durante 34 años | Michael Tous, El Profesor de Adoquines
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM luminación paisajística, diseño y conceptos básicos de instalación | Michael Tous, El Profesor de Adoquines
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM Manejo Práctico de Paisajismo Duro: Muros, Adoquines y Más - Parte 1 | Michael Tous, El Profesor de Adoquines
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM Manejo Práctico de Paisajismo Duro: Muros, Adoquines y Más - Parte 2 | Michael Tous, El Profesor de Adoquines
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM Manejo Práctico de Paisajismo Duro: Muros, Adoquines y Más - Parte 3 | Michael Tous, El Profesor de Adoquines
Educational Track #7: Spanish Irrigation and Turfgrass Management (morning); Georgia Pesticide License Training (afternoon)
8:00 AM - 8:55 AM Riego Eficiente en Jardines Urbanos | Rolando Orellana, UGA
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM Manejo de Pastos Ornamentales | Sergio Sosa, UGA
NOTE: The 3-part GA Pesticide License Training is to prepare contractors for the GA Cat 24 and General Standards test. The test must be taken after completing these sessions at a Georgia technical college.
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM GA Pesticide License Training - Part 1 | Tim Daly, Garrett Hibbs and Rob Trawick, UGA
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM GA Pesticide License Training - Part 2 | Tim Daly, Garrett Hibbs and Rob Trawick, UGA
2:40 PM - 3:35 PM GA Pesticide License Training - Part 3 | Tim Daly, Garrett Hibbs and Rob Trawick, UGA