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1 Chapter Calendar Update Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming events. June 2011 Thursday, June 2 June 17 Chapter Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, Little Tampico, Soquel Beautification Awards Banquet, The Dream Inn, 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz 95060, (831) The premier Chapter event of the year don t miss it! Join in the excitement of presenting the Chapter s highest honor to our Central Coast contractors. Invitations have been mailed. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Laurie Reily (831) I N S I D E July CLCA Summer Extravaganza, Mandalay Bay Resort, Oxnard Thursday, Sept. 1 Chapter Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, Crepe Place, Santa Cruz Thursday, Sept. 22 Chapter Golf Tournament, San Juan Oaks Golf Course, Hollister Thursday., Oct. 6 Chapter Board Meeting, 12:00 pm, Little Tampico, Soquel Nov CLCA Annual Convention, Maui, Hawaii Chapter Calendar 1 Chapter & State Directory 2 President s Message 3 Water-Smart Gardening Is Here! 4 May Board Meeting Minutes 5 Shade Loving Native Plants 7 April Treasurer s Report 8 CLCA Mission Statement 10 CLCA Newsletter Ad Rates s Beautification Sweepstakes Award-winning entry was created by Houle Landscape

Page 2 The Seascape, June 2011 2010 CLCA Central Coast Board of Directors 2010 CLCA State Board of Directors Central Coast Chapter Past Presidents President Andrew Tuckman, Vision Recycling & Del

com Immediate Past President John David, Prime Landscape 3635 N Main St Soquel, CA 95073 (8313) 476-5999 jd@primelandscape.

2 Page 2 The Seascape, June CLCA Central Coast Board of Directors 2010 CLCA State Board of Directors Central Coast Chapter Past Presidents President Andrew Tuckman, Vision Recycling & Del Conte Landscaping Boscell Road Fremont, CA (510) andrew.tuckman@visionrecycling.com Immediate Past President John David, Prime Landscape 3635 N Main St Soquel, CA (8313) jd@primelandscape.com Treasurer Laurie Reily 6749 E Zayante Rd, Felton, CA (831) twinkis31@aol.com VP Membership Mike Ruscoe, Ewing Irrigation 5550 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA (831) mruscoe@ewing1.com VP Communications Steve McDonald, CLT, McDonald Landscape 141 Holiday Drive, Hollister, CA (831) s_mcdonald@charter.net VP Education/Scholarship Nikos Lynch, Terra Bella Landscaping 1500 Graham Hill Rd, Ste C Santa Cruz, CA (831) nikos_lynch@yahoo.com VP Public Relations/Secretary Jerry Allison, Jerry Allison Landscaping 1931 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA (831) jerry@jaland.com Associate Member Representative Jeff Henninger, Hunter Industries (925) Jeffrey.Henninger@ahunterindustries.com Beautification Awards Regan Barry, Coastal Evergreen Co 4615 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley, CA (831) rbarry@coastalevergreen.com Chapter Liaison/Phone Tree Chris Elliott CLT, Aqua-Green Landscaping 130 Humbug Lane Santa Cruz, CA (831) aquagreen1@aol.com Sheere Willis, Central Coast Wilds (831) Newsletter & Web Editor Ki Bowman, M/O Graphics 519 Seabright Ave, Ste 105 Santa Cruz, CA (831) ki@cruzio.com President Robert Wade CLP, CLIA Wade Landscape (949) wll2005@gmail.com President Elect Eric Watanabe Majestic Pools & Landscape, Inc (818) ewooc@aol.com Immediate Past President William Schnetz CLP Schnetz Landscape, Inc (760) bill@scnetzlandscape.com Secretary/Treasurer Ted Sandrowski Sandrowski Landscaping, Inc (530) tedsandclca@aol.com Director of Chapter Services Kevin Fairchild Illumiscapes, TLC (714) illumiscapes@sbcglobal.net Director of Communications Chuck Carr Carr Landscape Management, Inc (818) ccar@carrlandscape.com Associate Member Director Tom Noonan, CID, CLIA Ewing Irrigation Products (916) tnoonan@ewing1.com Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (North) Michael Mitchell MJM Lighting (916) mjm@mjmlighting.com Co-Director of Chapter Presidents Council (South) Rene Emeterio, CLT Specialized Landscape Management Service (805) remeterio@slmlandscape.com Executive Director Sharon McGuire CLCA Headquarters 1491 River Park Dr, Ste 100 Sacramento, CA (916) sharonmcguire@clca.org John David, CLT Kelly Shaeffer Nikos Lynch Tom Reily Pete Gluhaich Steve McDonald, CLT-C Christopher Elliott, CLT Paul Iwanaga Jerry Allison Patty Dunks Brian Bisnett 1988 John Battaglia 1987 Irving K. Tamura John David, CLT 1984 James Mendleski 1983 Roy Pina 1982 Craig E. Rogers Ron Mendleski 1979 George Depesco 1978 John Brauns J. Chris McIntyre 1975 Don Ross 1974 Ray Sumida 1973 Henry Yaminishi Director of Education Steve Jacobs CLP, CLT Nature Designs Landscaping (760) stevej@naturedesigns.net Director of Events Michael Hertzer Modern Landscaping Inc (408) mhertzer@modernlandscapinginc.com Director of Legislation Shari Collins Verdant Landscaping (805) shari@verdantlandscaping.com Director of Membership Javier Lesaca Lesaca Landscape Company (661) Javier@lesacalandscapecompany.com Director of Resource Management Frank Niccoli The Village Gardener, Inc (650) frank@thevillagegardenerl.com

The Seascape, June 2011 Page 3 President s Message Andrew Tuckman, President, andrew.tuckman@visionrecycling.com Are we almost half-way through the year already?

Here in Bonny Doon, at 2000 feet, young plants had to come indoors and work days got cut short with the horrible weather.

Thanks to those contractors who submitted entries and for taking the time to do it.

3 The Seascape, June 2011 Page 3 President s Message Andrew Tuckman, President, andrew.tuckman@visionrecycling.com Are we almost half-way through the year already? And just when we thought winter was over, Mother Nature dropped more rain on us, with hail, in the middle of May. Here in Bonny Doon, at 2000 feet, young plants had to come indoors and work days got cut short with the horrible weather. But we just have to make the best of it and love the free water from the sky, as it is much needed for our environment. The Beautification Awards Banquet, scheduled for June 17th, is almost upon us. Thanks to those contractors who submitted entries and for taking the time to do it. Despite numerous last minute packets dropped off at Ewing Irrigation, we managed to receive 29 entries from 13 different companies. WAY TO GO! I am so impressed by the participation and energy from the member base during a tough economy and busy schedule. Our C-27 s rallied and came through in the final hour. The board of directors and chair person Regan Barry are thankful and grateful for your cooperation and enthusiasm. June 17th is going to be one special evening so mark your calendars and reserve your spot. In the last month we had two events that provided useful information, brought members together and showed that our central coast chapter is alive and well. On April 26th the chapter met at Phil s Fish Market & Restaurant for a social mixer and Beautification Awards entry drop off point. Dennis Rabe joined us as the surprise guest and it was great to see his smiling face. We enjoyed appetizers like seafood sliders, award winning crab cakes and listened to bluegrass music in the atrium. Then, on May 4th, we had an educational dinner at the new Ecology Action Headquarters in Santa Cruz, continued on page 9

4 Page 4 The Seascape, June 2011 Water-Smart Gardening Is Here! Vai Campbell, Soquel Creek Water District, vaidehic@soquelcreekwater.org At the last chapter meeting presentations focused on water-smart gardening. I joined Michael Johnson of California H2orticulture Services and the City of Watsonville Water Conservation Department and Sherry Lee Bryan from Ecology Action to speak about ongoing, new and upcoming water-smart gardening rules, programs and resources. New web resources If you have a client who doesn t know what plants they want, or you want to find the right plants for specific requests and print out a list to bring to the nursery, check out the Water-Smart Gardening in Santa Cruz County, a website of waterwise gardens and plants for Santa Cruz County. From the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County s website, click on the blue square with the Douglas Iris photo. For the Monterey County area, go to monterey.php. The website s plant search tool makes it easy to choose plants that have low to medium water needs. The website also has inspiring photos of local watersmart gardens, some designed by CLCA members. This gardening resource is a collaborative project of the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County which includes the City of Santa Cruz, the City of Watsonville, Soquel Creek Water District, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, and Scotts Valley Water District. The Monterey County website was a collaborative project of the Monterey Water Awareness Committee. Their website is This is an ongoing project that has room for improvement. If you see an error or missing information (such as garden designer) that should be included, please provide text and specific instructions where in the site the information was found. Send your comments to Aerin Martin at the City of Santa Cruz aemartin@cityofsantacruz.com or to Vai Campbell at Soquel Creek Water District vaidehic@soquelcreekwater.org or call The Monterey County continued on page 6

The Seascape, June 2011 Page 5 Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting Minutes: May 4, 2011 The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz, CA reported by Laurie Reily Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.

He found this conference to be very informative.

5 The Seascape, June 2011 Page 5 Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting Minutes: May 4, 2011 The Crepe Place, Santa Cruz, CA reported by Laurie Reily Meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. Roll Call Andrew Tuckman, Regan Barry, Nikos Lynch, Barbara Olsen and Laurie Reily Board News Regan Barry attended the CLCA State Legislative Conference on April 12. He found this conference to be very informative. The dinner that was hosted at the new Ecology Action Green building and catered by Five Star Catering on Wednesday, May 4 was well attended and all found it very informative. Beautification Awards The board discussed the next steps in the Beautification Awards Event. Confirmed judging days and all related items for the judges. Also discussion on having ONE deadline for next year s Beautification Awards entries, with absolutely no entries being accepted after that date. More discussion on this toward the end of the year at the 2012 planning meeting. Mark your calendars The 2011 Beautification Awards will be held on Friday, June 17th at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz. Treasury Please see Treasurer s Report on page 8. Website Ki Bowman, MO Graphics has redesigned the CLCA/Central Coast Chapter website. It looks fabulous. Make sure you check that out at Thank You Ki... Membership The board discussed ways to increase membership in the CLCA, and new ways to reach out to new C27 s in the area and let them know about the CLCA. Other News The board would like to congratulate Dreamscape for being the Good Times 2011 Best of: Landscaper and the runnerups in this category Terrabella and The Landscape Company. Please be sure to check the chapter website at to download forms, including the Awards application and for any new events, change in dates or location. Adjounment The meeting was adjourned at 12:45. Three words: GROWING GREEN IN MORE DIRECTIONS! Biodegradable Netted Blends Six California Native Sod Blends Central Home Supply Frank Halstead (800) #C

Page 6 The Seascape, June 2011 Water-Smart Gardening cont d site can receive feedback by calling their Water Hotline (831) 646-4656. Thank you for your review and input to make the site even better.

6 Page 6 The Seascape, June 2011 Water-Smart Gardening cont d site can receive feedback by calling their Water Hotline (831) Thank you for your review and input to make the site even better. Rules Existing properties All water agencies in Santa Cruz County are concerned about water waste from landscapes and most have ordinances to back this up. The Soquel Creek Water District, the City of Watsonville and the City of Santa Cruz have water waste prohibitions in place that can lead to fines, water shut-off or doubled water rates (depending on the agency). If you notice extensive irrigation run-off or irrigation leaks, please correct if on your property, or record a complaint with the water purveyor if you notice water waste on someone else s property. www. watersavingtips.org has links to all the water agencies. New Development If you re working on new landscape design for a new development (residential or commercial) you need to know about the requirements in the California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, also known as the State Landscape Model Ordinance ( Model Ordinance ). The California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act was amended pursuant to AB 2717 (Chapter 682, Stats. 2004) and AB 1881 (Chapter 559, Stats. 2006). By January 1, 2010, AB 1881 requires that all cities and counties adopt the updated Model Ordinance (MO), or Adopt a different ordinance that is at least as effective in conserving water as the updated MO, or if a local agency takes no action, the updated MO will go into effect as if it were adopted and shall have the same force and effect as if adopted by the local agency. The local cities, counties and water agencies have either adopted the state ordinance or have adopted a different ordinance that is at least as effective in conserving water as the state ordinance. So, for new construction or expanded water service projects, the development must follow the updated rules about landscape water use efficiency. In Santa Cruz County, the local water purveyors who have adopted their own version of the ordinance are; Soquel Creek Water District, the City of Santa Cruz and the City of Watsonville (they are in the process of adoption). See for links to the different agencies and their specific rules.

The Seascape, June 2011 Page 7 Shade Loving, Drought Tolerant Native Plants by Jerry Allison, Jerry Allison Landscaping Have you ever wondered what to plant under those oak trees or the established

It is relatively easy to come up with drought tolerant plants in full sun, just choose a chaparral plant community and you re set.

7 The Seascape, June 2011 Page 7 Shade Loving, Drought Tolerant Native Plants by Jerry Allison, Jerry Allison Landscaping Have you ever wondered what to plant under those oak trees or the established redwoods or any other large established shade tree that can tolerate little water? It is relatively easy to come up with drought tolerant plants in full sun, just choose a chaparral plant community and you re set. How do you deal with the shady areas where you want lush plantings yet you want them to fit into your drought tolerant watering regimen? We are blessed to have great natural models from which to gain inspiration in our local parks. No one waters the plants you find growing under the canopies of oaks, firs and redwoods and you can learn so much by merely observing what is growing there all by itself. We are also blessed with the nurseries that grow the very same plants that thrive in this community. So, if you are in a situation where you want to plant under an established oak tree or on a shady hillside where you want to keep supplemental water use to a minimum, here is a good combination that is useful and attractive and can be expanded to fit the scale of your situation. This can be used in a space as small as 5 feet by 5 feet to as large as 100 square feet. You could go to Nisene Marks or to Big Basin and study what works there and apply it to your landscape situation. Low water use lush native plants sound like an oxymoron but they are a fact in nature. I usually look for a plant that is the foundation for an area and elaborate from there. It is a lot like cooking with a recipe of ingredients, the result of which can taste different every time but is always good. Here is a list of plants that I have found work well together in shade: Huechera gigantean (coral bells), Carex tumulicola or Carex pansa (sedge) Polystichum minutum (sword fern) Fragaria chiloensis (ornamental strawberry) and vaccinium ovatum (huckleberry). You can throw in Iris douglasiana, redwood sorrel and Woodwardia if you have enough space. If you keep it simple and use those plants that would all naturally grow together anyway you really can t go wrong. Take a difficult situation (low water supply in a shady environment) as an opportunity to replicate a beautiful native setting. It is an opportunity to recreate a special place for homeowners to enjoy every day. Now go out there and find your own plant combination that you would like to replicate when the opportunity arrives and use it. IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC. Great things are created with quality service Serving your irrigation needs since 1976 and ALL major manufacturers Commercial and Residential Drainage Supplies Erosion Control Pumps Sprinkler & Drip Irrigation Landscape Lighting Contractor Referrals Delivery Available FAX Olympia Avenue, Seaside CA

18 Closing Balance: $14,357.84 Advertiser Index B&B Small Engine Repair...(831) 476-6306 Bamboo Pipeline...(888) 289-1619 Central Home Supply...(831) 423-0763 (831) 440-0763 Delta Bluegrass Co.

8 Page 8 The Seascape, June 2011 Treasurer s Report by Laurie Reily, Treasurer March, 2011 Opening Balance: $13, Income: Newsletter advertising $1, Seminars $ Suppliers Night $1, Total Income: $2, Disbursements: Board meeting $91.95 Newsletter $ Web Site $ Office $43.04 Awards Dinner $ Public Relations $ Total Disbursements: $2, Closing Balance: $14, Advertiser Index B&B Small Engine Repair...(831) Bamboo Pipeline...(888) Central Home Supply...(831) (831) Delta Bluegrass Co...(800) Ewing Irrigation...(831) (831) (408) FX Luminaire....(800) The Grass Farm...(408) Graniterock...(831) (831) Greenfield s Turf...(831) LCIS Insurance...(800) Martin s Irrigation...(831) Perry Laboratory....(831) Vision Recycling...(510) West Coast Turf...(209)

The Seascape, June 2011 Page 9 President s Message cont d a green building project that will set the precedent for years to come for sustainable construction.

9 The Seascape, June 2011 Page 9 President s Message cont d a green building project that will set the precedent for years to come for sustainable construction. Representatives from the local water districts spoke about current water regulations and ecological landscape practices. Dinner from Five Star Catering provided a great meal and balanced out the evening. Check out the update from Vai Campbell in this month s newsletter. Looking ahead, the chapter only has its Beautification Awards, the annual Golf Outing and some State run events this summer. Which reminds me, if anyone wants to go to the Summer Extravaganza at The Mandalay Bay Oxnard, please me or check the state website, org, for more information. Besides that, most of our year happens in the first 6 months. I look forward to 2012 and making my second year as President a success. With our new Constant Contact s, a renewed sense of energy and amazing participation, I m confident that this chapter will thrive. So, keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing the Beautification Awards photos on the big screen at the Dream Inn on the 17th. Invitations are going out this week so keep an eye out for those in the mail and send your rsvp to Laurie Reily as soon as possible. You don t want to miss this great event! May Dinner Meeting at Ecology Action Jeff Henninger (925) Jeff Calhoun (888) jeff@fxl.com

10 About Us CLCA Mission Statement The California Landscape Contractors Association serves the interests of its members, promotes professionalism, and advances public awareness of the landscape industry. CLCA Vision Statement The California Landscape Contractors Association members will be recognized by the public as the best qualified professionals of the landscape industry. The CLCA Central Coast Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Copy and advertising deadlines are the 10th of the month preceding publication. Printed inquiries may be mailed to: M/O Graphics 519 Seabright Ave., Ste. 105 Santa Cruz, CA (831) Questions and submissions are welcome at ki@cruzio.com. Newsletter Advertising Rates Rates per year (10 issues) Size of Ad Members Non-Members Business Card $450 $600 1/4 (4.5 x 3.25 ) $700 $850 1/2 (4.5 x 7 ) $1300 $1450 Full page $2600 $2750 Insert (1x)* $300 $450 *Advertiser to supply 350 copies of insert. Contracts and payments should be mailed to: Laurie Reily, Treasurer 6749 E. Zayante Rd. Felton, CA Phone: (831) Payable to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter

Chapter Calendar Update

Chapter Calendar Update Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming events. July/August 2011 July 13-16 CLCA Summer Extravaganza, Mandalay Bay Resort, 2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard 93035