In 2011 more than 700 seminar seats were filled at the Landscape Expo. In 2012 we expect even greater attendance as the Landscape Expo solidifies its position as the leading educational conference for Landscape Installation and Maintenance professionals in the western United States.

The 2012 Landscape Expo seminars will be announced starting in Mid-April.

Here is the 2012 Landscape Seminar Schedule:
(In Chronological Order)
Click on the Seminar Title for more information about the speaker and session.

Seminar Hours:
Wednesday October 10th:

9:00 - 10:30 am
Understanding the CA Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (Credits to be announced)
by Juan Garcia, WaterWise Consultants
Nitrogen Fertilization for Turfgrass (Credits to be announced)
by Terry Vassey, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Low Voltage Lighting Techniques (Credits to be announced)
by Sam Barker Sr., SEBCO Industries, Inc. & John Baldasti, Hevi Lite, Inc.
Labels & MSDS's (Credits to be announced)
by Parissa Tehrani, California Department of Pesticide Regulation

11:00 - 12:30 pm
How Much Water Landscapes Really Need (Credits to be announced
by Janet Hartin, UCCE
Landscaping Sustainability with Native Plants (Credits to be announced)
by Reginald Durant, Back to Natives Restoration
Information Needed for Scheduling Irrigation Controllers (Credits to be announced)
by Ramesh Kumar, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Understanding & Using Minimal Risk Chemicals (Credits to be announced)
by Eric Gerhartz, Liquid Fence

1:00 - 2:30 am
Advanced Pump Controls for Irrigation Applications (0.15 CEUs GCSAA) (Credits to be announced)
by Paul Nistler, SJE-Rhombus
Adding Tree Health Care Services to Your Landscape Business (Credits to be announced)
by Joel Spies, Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements

Thursday October 11th:

9:00 - 10:30 am
Building a Profitable Sales Strategy (Credits to be announced)
by Judith Guido, Guido & Associates
Plant Diseases in the Landscape (Credits to be announced)
by Deborah Mathews, UCCE
Design Essentials: Outdoor Lighting (Credits to be announced)
by Darin Ayres, FX Luminaire
Pesticide Spray Equipment Tune-up (Credits to be announced)
by Will Harrison, Target-Specialty Products

11:00 - 12:30 pm
Politics of Plant Protection (Credits to be announced)
by Tom Delaney, PLANET
Planting Design Process (Credits to be announced)
by Yvonne English, Legends Design Studio, Inc.
Natural Animal Control in Turf & Ornamentals (Credits to be announced)
by Eric Gerhartz, Liquid Fence

1:00 - 2:30 pm
Building a Profitable Sustainable Company (Credits to be announced)
by Judith Guido, Guido & Associates
Pesticide Nutrient Management (Credits to be announced)
by Will Harrison, Target-Specialty Products