2016 Nursery/Landscape Expo

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Sessions (76)

Scheduled Exhibitor Move-In

16 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Exhibitor ONLY Registration

16 Aug 16
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Exhibitors only can register pick up their badges at the EXPO entrance from noon until 5pm. More...

Exhibitor ONLY Registration

17 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Exhibitors can register and pick up their badges at the EXPO entrance from 8am - 5pm. More...

Scheduled Exhibitor Move-In

17 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Attendee Registration

17 Aug 16
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Attendees can register for the Tradeshow and pick up their badges at the EXPO entrance from 1pm-5pm. Please note, attendees will not have access to... More...

Newcomer's Shindig for First Time Attendees & Exhibitors (Room RM# 332 Honky Tonk Lounge)

17 Aug 16
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Sponsored by TNLA-PAC, FREE Admission + Drink Ticket + Behind the scenes look at Tradeshow Floor starting at 4:30pm More...

Registration Open (Room D Lobby Registration)

18 Aug 16
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Are Your Legal Rights Protected? (Room 310 A)

18 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): George Ellison
Knowing whether you legal needs are met is ideal to any business. This presentation is designed to be an informative session to bring to light seve... More...

Determining the ROI on Smart Water Technology

18 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Irrigation

Speaker(s): Craig Borland
This 2-hour presentation will provide your business with the steps on how to audit your irrigation system for better quality control and uniformity... More...

Reliable and Relevant Perennials for 21st Century Horticulture (Room 320 CB)

18 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Jared Barnes
Learn about new plants and how to use them from all over the country, and understand reliable and relevant perennials for the trends in urban desig... More...

The Nitty Gritty of Residential Turf Management (Room 310 CB)

18 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Joey Young
This presentation will explain the positive and negative characteristics of common turfgrasses selected and grown in various residential locations ... More...

The Soil Foodweb Rodeo (Room 320 A)

18 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Jessica Robertson
This presentation will teach professionals the basics of soil biology and the soil food web. Learn the how, why, and what of organics and why it... More...

Become an Insect Insider (Room 320 CB)

18 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Growers, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Mike Merchant
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) should be part of any successful maintenance program. Understanding the pest that you are attempting to control is... More...

Diversifying Your Plant Palette (Room 310 CB)

18 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Heidi Sheesley
Don’t get caught in the practice of using the same plants over and over. During this session you will gain knowledge on how to effectively di... More...

Successful Landscape Design: Principles, Elements and Graphic Representation (Room 310 A)

18 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Designer, Irrigation, Landscape

Speaker(s): Whitney Griffin
This Presentation is an introductory-level course reviewing the principles and elements of landscape design, and how to graphically represent them.... More...

Understanding the Soil Food Web (Room 320 A)

18 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Joey Young
The soil food web is the fundamental aspect of success in any landscape installation; but can also be the most complicated to figure out. Dive into... More...

Third Party Sustainability Services: What’s in it for Landscape Contractors?

18 Aug 16
10:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Irrigation

Speaker(s): Lex Mason
As more and more companies are setting goals to drastically cut their water consumption, many landscape contractors are getting saddled with creati... More...

Attitudes of Championship Teams

18 Aug 16
10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Aaron Davis
As member of the 1994 National Championship Nebraska football team Aaron Davis understands firsthand what it takes to perform like a Champion and t... More...

Tradeshow Hours

18 Aug 16
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tradeshow Opening Ceremonies (Room Outside of Entrance of Hall D)

18 Aug 16
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Smart Water Techniques Within the Landscape

18 Aug 16
12:50 PM - 2:50 PM

Tracks: Irrigation

Speaker(s): Matthew Korte
The presentation will discuss water use and the need for all relevant parties to conserve water to better prepare for our future.  Each aspect... More...

Educating Your Customers on the Value of Greenspaces (Room 320 CB)

18 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Timothy Hartmann
Outdoor landscapes have always been a part of civilization, but only recently has the impact of landscaping truly been realized. Whether in the for... More...

Natives, Invasives, Cultivars and Weeds (Room 310 CB)

18 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Laura Miller, TCNP
This presentation will share resources that participants can use to both comply with invasive species laws and avoid inadvertent introduction of in... More...

The Roles of Trees: Keys to Sustainable and Healthier Landscapes (Room 310 A)

18 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Matthew Weaver
Gain an understanding on how trees can play a role in the quality of life and how, through proper maintenance, tree can make your landscapes can be... More...

Valuing Our Water for Industry Survival (Room 320 A)

18 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Whitney Milberger-Laird
Valuing Our Water for Industry Survival Gain insight on how the water industry is perceived by the landscape and irrigation industry, and how it... More...

How to Spot a Water Conserving Plant (Room 310 CB)

18 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Laura Miller, TCNP
Gain skills on how to identify the physical features helping plants conserve and store water while taking part in a discussion on the ways plants u... More...

Incredible Edibles for the Garden (Room 320 CB)

18 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Designer, Growers, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail

Speaker(s): Jared Barnes
The Green Industry has jumped on the edible-movement bandwagon! Get a fresh perspective for how you can utilize edibles into your garden center or ... More...

Understanding Hardscape Design (Room 310 A)

18 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Designer, Landscape

Speaker(s): Steve Akin
Hardscaping is a fun and creative way to add to any landscape design, but it can also be a challenge to design. Learn ways to add creative hardscap... More...

What is the Value of Your Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance Business (Room 320 A)

18 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Irrigation, Landscape, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Peter Holton
What comes to mind when you think about buying or selling a business? Valuation and purchase price are normally at the top of the list for most peo... More...

Irrigation Efficiency: History, Innovations and Best Practices

18 Aug 16
3:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Irrigation

Speaker(s): Rick McNabb
This 2-hour presentation will review past and present innovations that have made landscape irrigation more efficient, and will apply these innovati... More...

TNLA’s 2nd Annual Women’s Wine and Tapas Get Together

18 Aug 16
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Events

FREE, for Ladies Only, Featuring Keynote Presenter Dan’l Mackey Almy with DMA Solutions: Securing a Lasting Legacy More...

Welcome to Houston Party (Ballroom A&B)

18 Aug 16
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Events

TNLA Goes...to the Wild Wild West— Sponsored by Tree Town USA, FREE Admission + Drink Ticket—Badge Required (Entertainment by OHP, Inc.) More...

TNLA Certified Professional’s Reception - By Invitation Only (Room 332 Honky Tonk Lounge)

18 Aug 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Presenting Sponsor: GO TEXAN, Honoring active TCNPs, TMCNPs, TCLAs, TCLPs & CLTs (Invitation Only) More...

Registration Open

19 Aug 16
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Earth-Kind® Landscape Management and Your Bottom Line (Room 310 CB)

19 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Business Development, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Gaye Hammond
Profit margins in all industries are getting harder to maintain. Through this session you will learn how to increase your bottom line by viewing re... More...

Economic Updates for 2017 (Room 320 CB)

19 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Business Development

Speaker(s): Charlie Hall
Get insider tips on what to expect to see happen with the Green Industry economy in 2017. This high-energy economic presentation will leave you wit... More...

Green Roof Design, Construction, and Maintenance Considerations (Room 310 A)

19 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Designer, Irrigation, Landscape

Speaker(s): Whitney Griffin
Gain an in-depth understanding on how green roofs can play an integral role in your designs, and learn up-to-date green roof assemblies and establi... More...

Pesticide Drifting and TDA Law (Room 320 A)

19 Aug 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Growers, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Perry Cervantes
Understand how TDA looks at drift compliance issues and go in depth about how inspectors handle reports on pesticide exposure or misuse and gather ... More...

Tradeshow Open

19 Aug 16
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Economic, Environmental and Well-Being Benefits of Lifestyle Horticulture (Room 320 CB)

19 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Business Development, Designer, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Charlie Hall
Lifestyle Horticulture is known around the world but different names. In the U.S. it is casually referred to as the green industry and more formall... More...

Small Business Marketing: A Crash Course for Landscaping and Nursery Business Owners (Room 310 CB)

19 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Business Development

Speaker(s): Augustin Pinto
Search Engine Optimization? Direct Mail? Email? Print Ads? Websites? Google Pay Per Click…Are you out in the cold? It’s time to join t... More...

Soil Food Web - Building Healthy Soils (Room 310 A)

19 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Growers, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): John Ferguson
Gain an overview of the newest model in soil science and fertility management called the “Soil Food Web.” This session explains how bio... More...

Weeding Out The Weeds in Lawns (Room 320 A)

19 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Landscape, Pest/Disease, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Matthew Elmore
This presentation will discuss cultural and chemical methods to control problematic weeds of Texas turfgrass. The presentation will discuss weed co... More...

Engaging Your Industry

19 Aug 16
10:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan is a celebrity landscaper and Green Industry professional who knows about the need of “Sustainability.” Our evolution and ... More...

Current Trends and Plant Trials (Room 320 A)

19 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Designer, Growers, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Paul Winski
Gain an overview of current trends in the industry with updates from the 2016 California Spring Trials and equip yourself with the latest happening... More...

Design Attractive Landscapes While Adding Wildlife Habitat (Room 320 CB)

19 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Designer, Growers, Landscape, Retail

Speaker(s): Diana Foss
Gain tips on how to prevent environmental and wildlife degradation through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Wildscapes program. &n... More...

Employee Marketing: Attracting Employees to Your Business (Room 310 CB)

19 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Business Development

Speaker(s): Sam Weger
Acquisitions and retention are terms we use daily for our business discussions; but these terms should also be used when describing your employee m... More...

Water Conservation in the Landscape: Saving Water Without Sacrificing Curb Appeal (Room 310 A)

19 Aug 16
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Designer, Landscape

Speaker(s): Gaye Hammond
With water rationing becoming common in many areas in Texas, learn strategies to help you implement water conservation plans and how to balance con... More...

Creating Your Design Niche (Room 310 CB)

19 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Designer, Landscape

Speaker(s): Johnette Taylor
Creating a design niche is a great way to set your business apart from other businesses. Learn ways to start looking into your design techniques an... More...

The Worker Protection Standard Changes and How They Will Affect You (Room 320 A)

19 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Business Development, Growers, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Perry Cervantes
Learn about the new changes to the laws and regulations that occurred in the past 12 months, and go in depth on record keeping instruction as well ... More...

Water Conservation, The Mechanics and Benefits of Leading the Efforts (Room 310 A)

19 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Business Development, Irrigation

Speaker(s): Calvin Finch
Water conservation has become a crucial issue in the United States. Outcomes of effects of water conservation can be felt in every business. This i... More...

Worker’s Compensation Basics: How to Lower Your Costs (Room 320 CB)

19 Aug 16
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Business Development

Speaker(s): Jack Ogden
Lowering Costs is everyone’s Objective. Find out how in this informative session designed to help costs while helping injured workers. CEU... More...

Chairs’ Reception (Presenting Sponsor: Local Plant Source) (Room Hyatt)

19 Aug 16
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Hyatt Houston (By Invitation Only) More...

TNLA Awards Celebration (Presenting Sponsor: Texas Green Industry Safety Group) (Room Hyatt)

19 Aug 16
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: Events

Where Champions Become Legends Boots and Bling at Hyatt Houston—Dinner plus Awards Presentation for the TNLA Arp, Young Leader, Summit and Te... More...

Registration Open

20 Aug 16
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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All About Crape Myrtles (Room Hall B)

20 Aug 16
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Designer, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail

Speaker(s): MengMeng Gu
Gain a comprehensive outlook on the landscape use of crepe myrtles within the landscape, their pest and disease identification including crepe myrt... More...

TCLP Info-Session (Room 320 A)

20 Aug 16
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Irrigation, Landscape, Turf Management

Speaker(s): James Wilhite, TCLP
Explore TNLA's Texas Certified Landscape Professional (TCLP) program. Learn about what the exam covers and gain insider tips on how to study fo... More...

Tradeshow Open

20 Aug 16
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Past Chairs’ Brunch (Invitation Only)

20 Aug 16
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

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TCNP Info Session (Room 320A)

20 Aug 16
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Kristi Long, TCNP
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Water Smart Info Session (Room 320A)

20 Aug 16
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Whitney Milberger-Laird
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Exhibit Move-Out

20 Aug 16
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-Out

20 Aug 16
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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