Tuesday Schedule

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. Learn how monitoring verifies system performance and detects issues in real time, while flow management optimizes multiple stations to maintain a target flow rate—helping reduce water waste and improve overall system reliability.

• Identify irrigation flow meter types and their practical uses
• Use flow monitoring to detect problems and protect your system
• Apply flow management to optimize water use across multiple stations

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This session explores how Green Industry Professionals can leverage their expertise through strategic partnerships, referral relationships, and well-defined consulting services to create greater value for clients while growing their businesses. with experts: Leverage Your Value as a Green Industry Professional, Justin Krobot and Joe Zaniewski, Tree Mann Solutions Read less…

Learn how growers and designers can work together more effectively by using Texas native and adapted plants to create stronger, more resilient landscape designs. Read less…

Discover the best practices on how to start & grow a New Service Business. Christmas Lights is a high growth and margin service IF you have the right road map.

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. Learn practical strategies for smarter irrigation and water-efficient landscape management in Texas:

• Understand the difference between water conservation plans and drought contingency plans
• Apply effective irrigation techniques, including cycle and soak, seasonal adjustments, and pressure regulation
• Use simple water-saving practices like master valves and proper lawn management

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Explore how leaders of growing companies can reflect on their own habits, and decisions to identify whether they may be unintentionally limiting their team’s success. Read less…

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Today’s labor market is reshaping how landscape operations succeed, making clarity, systems, and leadership more important than ever:

• Understand why even skilled crews struggle when expectations and priorities are unclear
• Learn how clear standards, focused scope, and simple systems improve performance with limited labor
• Identify where accountability truly lives and how to improve outcomes without overburdening crews

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TDA CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION Learn how fire ants don’t just show up—they establish, spread, and dominate. Their ability to adapt across environments has made them one of the most persistent and difficult pests to control.

• Global and expanding, not just a local problem
• Biology and behavior drive their spread and persistence
• Understanding how they feed leads to smarter, more effective control

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Healthy trees start below the surface, and understanding soil biology is key to improving long-term landscape success:

• Learn how construction impacts soil health by disrupting structure, compaction, and the soil microbiome
• Explore how soil genomics reveals microbial communities and their relationship with tree health
• Understand practical ways to restore healthy soils and support stronger, more resilient trees

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Unlock proven strategies used by top hardscape contractors to build more profitable, efficient, and high-performing companies:

• Understand the “system” behind successful hardscape construction operations
• Learn crew motivation, jobsite production techniques, and how to create consistent project execution
• Discover sales and business strategies that improve efficiency, quality, and overall profitability

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TDA CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION

Roses are one of the most valued landscape plants, but Rose Rosette Disease has created serious challenges for maintaining them in Texas landscapes:

• Understand the history and impact of Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) in Texas landscapes
• Learn how RRD spreads from plant to plant and why it is so difficult to control
• Explore practical IPM strategies for managing and responding to RRD in the field

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. This course examines plant selection as a critical component of irrigation efficiency. Attendees will learn how to incorporate drought-tolerant and native plant species into irrigation design to reduce water demand. Topics include plant water requirements, evapotranspiration rates, and hydrozoning techniques. The session emphasizes aligning irrigation system design with plant material to meet water conservation goals and improve system performance. About: Dr. Andrew King, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Andrew King is an Assistant Professor of Ornamental Horticulture with Texas A&M AgriLife in Overton, TX, specializing in ornamental plant improvement, trialing, medicinal plants, and nursery/greenhouse production systems. A fourth-generation horticulturist, he focuses on breeding resilient, high-quality crops and helping the green industry produce them efficiently, while also leading extensive plant trials and research on fruit and medicinal crop adaptability. Read less…

Learn practical strategies for leading and sustaining organizational change, with a focus on how to ensure meaningful improvements are adopted, reinforced, and maintained over time within your company. Read less…

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TDA CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION Vigilance in plant health requires understanding how and why certain diseases and insect issues become quarantinable while others do not:

• Explore potentially actionable and quarantinable plant disease and insect issues
• Understand the factors that determine quarantine status in plant health management
• Learn how early detection and surveillance guide response to emerging threats

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It’s one matter to design a planting. It’s another matter to design it for challenging growing conditions, prevailing maintenance levels, and a public that thinks we’re just playing Minecraft professionally. Join landscape architect Mike Pecen for a look at lessons learned from planting design across many projects, from parks and campuses to a public garden, a planned community and a government center.   Read less…

Safety in the Nursery Industry is important and timely. We will discuss physical, chemical and environmental safety in the nursery to help protect customers and employees. Attendees will leave with the tools to assess and manage workplace health concerns. Read less…

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. Discover how real-time monitoring of soil moisture and root zone conditions can improve irrigation efficiency, strengthen plant health, and support better landscape management decisions. Read less…

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TDA CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION Learn how a systems-based IPM approach reduces plant disease risk in nursery and greenhouse production by identifying and managing critical points in the production process:

• Identify critical points in production systems where disease risk is highest
• Apply systems-based IPM strategies to reduce outbreaks and losses
• Integrate prevention-focused practices into nursery and greenhouse management

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Tree pruning is often driven by unclear proposals and production pressure, causing avoidable damage and liability. This session builds a defensible pruning system using standards and prescriptions:

• Why most pruning failures are systemic, starting with proposals rather than field execution
• How ANSI A300–2023 standards support consistent, defensible pruning decisions
• What a pruning prescription includes and how PPQ improves clarity, accountability, and profitability

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Panel discussion moderated by  Adrian Muehlstein, TMCNP, Southwest Wholesale Nursery, panelists Bobby Eichholz, Rialto Studio and Eric Benard, KDC Associates As water availability, climate variability, and evolving client expectations continue to reshape the built environment, landscape architects are being challenged to rethink traditional approaches to design. This panel discussion will explore emerging trends and innovative strategies that are transforming the future of landscape architecture, with a focus on water-efficient design, sustainable site development, resilient plant selection, and integrated technologies. Drawing on experience from residential, commercial, and public-sector projects, the panelists will discuss how designers are responding to increasing environmental pressures while creating functional, attractive, and economically viable outdoor spaces. Attendees will gain insight into current and future design practices that balance aesthetics, sustainability, and long-term landscape performance. Through real-world examples and collaborative discussion, participants will learn how smart water management, adaptive plant palettes, and innovative design solutions can improve project outcomes and help communities respond to changing environmental conditions. Key takeways:

1. Identify emerging trends influencing the future of landscape architecture and site design.
2. Evaluate water-efficient design strategies that support sustainability and resource conservation.
3. Analyze the role of resilient plant selection and adaptive landscape planning in response to climate challenges.
4. Apply innovative approaches and technologies that enhance landscape performance, functionality, and long-term stewardship.

HSW Justification This session addresses environmental sustainability, water conservation, site resiliency, and public welfare through the design and management of landscapes that respond to changing environmental conditions. The content provides landscape architects with knowledge applicable to protecting public health, safety, and welfare while improving the performance and sustainability of the built environment. Moderator: Adrian Muehlstein Panelists: Bobby Eichholz and Eric Benard Read less…

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. Learn how a dual zone control kit can improve efficiency, precision, and flexibility in irrigation or system management by enabling better control across multiple zones. Read less…

Learn how landscaping professionals are using AI to bring structure and efficiency to sales, operations, and leadership, turning complex workflows into more streamlined, data-driven decision-making. Read less…

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You built something real — with your hands, your relationships, and more early mornings than you can count. But growing a business and running one are two different jobs. If you’re still the one holding everything together, this session is for you.

• Build simple, proven systems using EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System)
• Gain clarity on where your business is going
• Get the right people in the right seats, and build systems that create traction without everything running through you

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TDA CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION Integrated Pest Management (IPM) CEU This course provides an overview of the emerging pest, the two-spotted cotton leafhopper, including identification, life cycle, host plants, and damage symptoms. Participants will learn monitoring and scouting techniques, thresholds for action, and integrated pest management strategies. The session will include guidance on effective pesticide use, resistance management, and minimizing impacts on beneficial organisms and surrounding environments. About: Dr. Rafia Khan and Dr. Andrew King, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Dr. Rafia Khan is the assistant professor & Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension at Overton. She conducts educational outreach and applied research in pest management for commercial and residential ornamentals, turf, greenhouses, and urban agriculture. Their research focuses on pesticide efficacy and emerging invasive pests relevant to the green industry. They support County Agents across Texas, with a particular emphasis on East Texas, and provide statewide training, education, and recommendations for arthropod pest management. Actively involved in the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA), they participate in the Nursery and Landscape Expo, regional meetings, master class presentations, and contribute to the BugnFuzz column in TNLA Green Magazine. They also offer expertise and training for Master Gardeners and continuing education (CEU) events. Dr. Andrew King is an assistant professor of ornamental horticulture for Texas A&M AgriLife in Overton, TX. Andrew’s research interests include ornamental plant improvement, ornamental plant trialing, medicinal plants and nursery/greenhouse production systems. Andrew is a 4^th generation horticulturist whose family has been in the nursery industry for 110 years. Andrew has served on faculty in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences in College Station and as the Assistant Director of SFA Gardens on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Dr. King’s research focuses on enhancing the quality, variety and resilience of ornamental crops in Texas and the U.S. through breeding and selection efforts and assisting the green industry in their effort to produce these crops profitably and efficiently. Additional research includes overseeing one of the largest annual and herbaceous perennial plant trials in the state of Texas, the evaluation of select fruit crops for adaptability to east Texas and furthering the understanding of medicinal crops and the potential impact they could have on the Texas and U.S. Green Industry.   Read less…

MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION. Discover how to quickly diagnose common irrigation system issues and understand how smart control technology is reshaping the way landscapes are managed for greater efficiency, precision, and reliability. Read less…

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Jonathan McMillian, Landology LLC, and Evergreen Main Entry Monument, Katie Summers, TBG Partners along with Rebecca Dubiski, Landscape Art This session explores the design of public spaces through the integration of art, architectural elements, and landscape lighting. Using case studies including Shenandoah Veterans’ Point at Vision Park and the Evergreen Main Entry Monument, participants will examine how multidisciplinary design enhances user experience, identity, and functionality. The course addresses collaboration between designers, artists, and engineers, as well as technical considerations for lighting, structural elements, and public safety. Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the role of art and structures in placemaking within public spaces.
• Evaluate lighting strategies for safety, visibility, and aesthetic impact.
• Understand interdisciplinary collaboration in complex public projects.
• Apply design principles that enhance usability and community engagement.

HSW Justification: Addresses public safety, accessibility, lighting design, and user well-being. About: Jonathan McMillian, Landology LLC, and Evergreen Main Entry Monument, Katie Summers, TBG Partners Read less…

Bald cypress can live thousands of years and remains a durable tree for challenging landscapes.  An ancient genus, Taxodiums were once all over the earth, now restricted only to the Gulf South USA and Mexico home.  Bald cypress is now popular worldwide and is known for climate resilience, soil tolerance and ecological value.  Strong in a high wind, salt tolerant and survive constantly wet soils and most flood events.   Add in over one hundred varieties that range from the super dwarfs to the giant fast-growing kneeless hybrids of bald and Montezuma cypress to weeping trees of uncommon grace, and you have a tree deserving greater use.  The basics of seed and cutting propagation will be explained. Key Takeaways:

1. Participants will learn why bald cypress is one of the most climate-resilient tree species available, with exceptional tolerance to flooding, wet soils, salinity, and high-wind events.
2. Participants will gain knowledge of the diversity within the Taxodium genus, including bald cypress, Montezuma cypress, and hybrid cultivars, and how to select the right varieties for specific landscape applications.
3. Participants will understand the basic techniques of seed and cutting propagation to support successful production, establishment, and increased use of bald cypress in managed landscapes.

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MUST ATTEND FULL DAY TO RECEIVE TCEQ CEUS - DON'T LEAVE THIS CLASS. IF YOU NEED YOUR HOURS, THERE WILL BE A SIGN-IN SHEET AFTER EACH SESSION.

Explore how lightweight aggregates can improve growing media performance while balancing cost, sustainability, and plant health.

• Improve aeration, drainage, and moisture management to support stronger root development
• Apply lightweight aggregates across a range of media, from cost-effective blends to premium engineered systems
• Optimize performance and sustainability while managing input costs for growers, blenders, and landscape professionals

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