LPU: Schedule at a glance
Select the track that works for you:
1. Sustainable Planting Design: Start to Profitable Finish
8:00 am - 3:25 pm
This full-day workshop focuses on the effective use of all types of plant material, especially natives. This full-day class takes an artistic approach to sustainable design centering on how to combine form, texture and color. Students learn how to use block design to create stunning combinations that are earth-friendly and eco-smart. The course also teaches how to draw in a realistic elevation view to help sell your ideas. Finally, the course provides various strategies to price your work including design, installation and management.
2. Georgia Pesticide License Review for Exam
8:00 am - 3:25 pm
This full-day training is intended for turfgrass and ornamental landscape employees interested in attaining the Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Category 24 License in Georgia. This license is required for anyone who does contract spraying of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides in Georgia for residential, industrial, or business applications. This training also is open to licensed applicators who would like a refresher course.
Optional: Participants are encouraged to purchase both study guide manuals (National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core and Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Pest Control) and follow along during the training. Order these manuals at www.gapestexam.com/examInfo.cfm. Please allow 7-14 days for delivery. Upon completion of the review, participants may register to take the exam through a local technical college testing center in Georgia: www.gapestexam.com.
3. Green Industry Conference - mix or match topic areas hourly from the following or focus on one topic area all day!
8:00 am - 8:55 am
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1
Angry Dogs and Irate Customers!
Dr. Clint Waltz, UGA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 2
Manage Wildlife Without Losing Your Sanity!
Keith Mickler, UGA CAES and Ben W. Winkelman, Director, Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center
HARDSCAPES
Hardscape Estimating and Bidding
Andrew Harris, Belgard
IRRIGATION
2-Wire Decoder Systems: Theory of Operation
Tim Johnson, SiteOne Landscape Supply
TAUGHT IN SPANISH
IPM and Recognizing Plant Disorders
Rolando Orellana, UGA and UGA CAES Team
BUSINESS
Where Do I Find My Next Great Employee?
Rex Bishop, Tea Olive Productions
8:55 am - 10:15 am
Break | Time to explore the trade show
10:15 am - 11:10 am
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1
Cold Damage on Shrubs: Lessons Learned
Dr. Bodie V. Pennisi, UGA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 2
What’s Bugging You? Lookout for These Insect Pests!
Dr. Shimat Joseph, UGA
HARDSCAPES
Belgard: What's New and What’s Changed
Andrew Harris, Belgard
IRRIGATION
2-Wire Decoder Systems: System Components and Installation Best Practices
Tim Johnson, SiteOne Landscape Supply
TAUGHT IN SPANISH
Equipment Safety
Rolando Orellana, UGA and UGA CAES Team
BUSINESS
Pricing and Cost Analysis
Rex Bishop, Tea Olive Productions
11:15 am - 12:10 pm
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1
Preparing For 2024 Turfgrass Disease ID and Management: Latest Research
Dr. Alfredo Martinez, UGA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 2
What Should You Be Looking for in 2024? An Overview of Landscape Diseases
Jean Williams-Woodward, UGA
HARDSCAPES
Cleaning and Sealing: A Great Opportunity to Expand Your Hardscape Business
Topher Grennan, Alliance
IRRIGATION
2-Wire Decoder Systems: Diagnostics
Tim Johnson, SiteOne Landscape Supply.
TAUGHT IN SPANISH
Turfgrass Management
Rolando Orellana, UGA and UGA CAES Team
BUSINESS
Benchmarking: Numbers You Should Track and Know
Rex Bishop, Tea Olive Productions
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch | Time to explore the trade show
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1
Strategies for Controlling Problem Weeds in Turf
Dr. Clint Waltz, UGA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 2
Back to Basics: Building An Annual/Seasonal Color Garden With Real, Available Flowers That WORK
Jenny Hardgrave, Simply Flowers, Inc.
HARDSCAPES
Properly Designing and Engineering Segmental Retaining Walls
David Agee, SiteOne Landscape Supply
IRRIGATION
Introduction to Irrigation
Shawn Sandink, SiteOne Landscape Supply
TAUGHT IN SPANISH
Pruning: Basics and Appropriate Tools
Rolando Orellana, UGA and UGA CAES Team
BUSINESS
Grow Your Company to the Next Level
Rex Bishop, Tea Olive Productions
2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 1
Newly Constructed Landscapes: Plant Health and Establishment Issues
Greg Huber, UGA
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT 2
Advanced Pruning for Landscape Pros
Rick Smith, The Pruning Guru
HARDSCAPES
Ride the Green Wave! Getting Started in Artificial Turf
Brian Emert, Synthetic Turf Resources
IRRIGATION
Introduction to Landscape Lighting
Jason Radake, Hunter Industries
TAUGHT IN SPANISH
Pesticide Safety
Rolando Orellana, UGA and UGA CAES Team
BUSINESS
Leadership For Landscape Companies: Make a Difference
Rex Bishop, Tea Olive Productions