2015
Landscaping
School
Promoting runoff
reduction and soil & water
stewardship through good
landscaping practices.
Thanks to the event
sponsors:
Delaware Soil and Water
Conservation District
Del-Co Water Company
City of Delaware
Thursday, March 5th
9am – 3pm
Bridgewater Banquet
And
Conference Center
Powell, Ohio
Landscaping School Schedule
8:00 – 9:00am Registration and browse displays
9:00am
Welcome
9:15am
Working Around Drainage Easements in
Basins and Lots
9:45am
Break-out Session 1
Pesticide & Fertilizer Fate in Turf
OR
Irrigating for Efficient Production
10:45am
Break and browse displays
11:00am
Break-out Session 2
Harmful Algal Blooms – What is responsible?
OR
Insects and Diseases to Have on Your Radar
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Break-out Session 3
2015 Pest Update: See What Pest Problems May
Be Coming in 2015
OR
Plant Selection for Successful Sustainable
Stormwater Installations
1:45pm
Break and browse displays
2:00pm
Break-out Session 4
Landscape Designs that will Limit Pest Pressures
OR
Aquatic Weed Control for Lakes, Ponds, and
Water Gardens
3:00pm
Dismiss for home
Landscaping School Session Descriptions:
9:15 a.m.
Opening Session:
Working Around Drainage Easements in Basins and Lots
Milt Link, Delaware SWCD Drainage Coordinator
What you can do, what shouldn’t you do when you approach a
marked drainage easement. Drainage easements will be explained.
Milt will inform landscapers of the expectations when working near
drainage easements.
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Break-Out Session # 1 Options:
Pesticide & Fertilizer Fate in Turf
Credits given for: ODA, HSW, OCNT
Dave Gardner, OSU Turf Science
The controversy continues over the use of pesticides and fertilizers
in turfgrass because of concerns over potential environmental
contamination. Specific mechanisms of pesticide and nutrient fate in
turfgrass will be the focus. Additionally, we will re-examination
standards of practice and quantities required for proper landscape
nutrition.
Irrigating for Efficient Production
Credits given for: HSW, OCNT
Glenn Marzluf, CEO Del-Co Water Company
Hear recent trends in water bills and customer use patterns from the
CEO of the Del-Co Water Company. He will compare water usage
between drip and spray-type sprinkler systems, and discuss best
irrigation practices from the utility perspective. Recommendations
on selection of the sprinklers, pipes, valves, and controllers for the
best performance will be presented. Additionally, he will cover
water quality concerns in nearby rivers and reservoirs.
11:00a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Break-Out Session #2 Options:
Harmful Algal Blooms What is Responsible
Credits given for HSW, OCNT
Rod Dunn, Water Quality Assurance Lab Manager with city of Columbus
Are the harmful algal blooms going to affect your business? Hear
how the August 2014 Toledo water supply crisis from Lake Erie is
being addressed so the causes of the Lake Erie algal bloom can be
reduced.
Insects and Diseases to Have on Your Radar
Credits given for ODA, ISA, HSW, OCNT
Kathy Smith, Ohio State University Extension
This session will cover those current invasive insect and disease
issues that are impacting Ohio’s trees. The talk includes updates on
Asian longhorned beetle and thousand canker disease infestations.
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Break-Out Session # 3 Options:
2015 Pest Update: See What Pest Problems May Be Coming
Credits given for ODA, ISA, HSW, OCNT
Joe Boggs, OSU Extension
Join us for a look back at 2014 plant pest problems and see what
might be ahead for 2015. This session will focus on tree and shrub
pest identification and plant health impact assessment to help you
develop effective management strategies. Review common
problems and mistakes we see with herbicide use in the
lawn/landscapes.
Plant Selection for Successful Sustainable Stormwater Installations
Credit given for HSW, OCNT, ISA
Stephen Foltz , Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Horticulture Director
This program will concentrate on plant selection, purchasing, and
proper installation and care of plants used in stormwater
management. This lecture deals more with urban installations where
beauty is as important as function.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Break-Out Session # 4 Options:
Landscape Designs that will Limit Pest Pressures
Credit given for HSW, OCNT, ISA
Dan Herms, The Ohio State University
Many insect pests are prone to outbreaks in urban and ornamental
landscapes that rarely outbreak in natural ecosystems because of
factors that destabilize their populations. When ecological
interactions between plant-feeding insects, natural enemies, and
their abiotic environment are understood, these interactions can be
manipulated through landscape design and management practices to
decrease the probability of pest outbreaks. A rich body of research
provides the theoretical underpinnings for ecologically-based pest
management programs that enhance plant health and the
sustainability of ornamental landscapes.
Aquatic Weed Control for Lakes, Ponds, and Water Gardens
Credit given for HSW, ODA, OCNT
Eugene Braig, OSU Extension
Learn the recent recommended products and standards for fast
control of aquatic weeds. Learn the prevention products that are
most effective and their application rates. Algae maintenance will be
discussed for landscape water features and water gardens.
Guide to Continuing Education Credits:
ODA = Pesticide Recertification Credit
ISA = International Society of Arboriculture
HSW = Ohio Board of Landscape Architect Examiners
OCNT = Ohio Certified Nursery Technician (1 credit for all day)
**At the conclusion of each session directions and forms
will be provided to any who need credit.**
A special thanks goes to today’s speakers. Below you can read about
the background of each speaker and keep their contact information.
Milt Link, Delaware SWCD Drainage Coordinator
For the past 47 years Milt has been working on drainage problems and
solutions. His years of service have been put to good use in Seneca,
Sandusky, and presently Delaware County.
Office: 740-368-1921
Email: milt-link@delawareswcd.org
Dave Gardner, Associate Professor, Turfgrass Science
David Gardner teaches several undergraduate courses. His research
interests are in weed management and turfgrass shade stress physiology. In
2013, he published a textbook, Gardner’s Landscape Plants for the
Midwest, with 1250 photographs of over 400 plant species.
Office: 614-292-9002
Email: gardener.254@osu.edu
Glenn Marzluf, General Manager/CEO Del-Co Water Company
Glenn has nearly 20 years of experience working in the utility and public
works industry. Mr. Marzluf is a registered Professional Engineer. He is a
graduate of The Ohio State University.
Office: 740-548-7746
Email: GMarzluf@DelCoWater.com
Rod Dunn, Water Quality Assurance Lab Manager
Office: 614-645-3851
Email: RJDunn@Columbus.gov
Kathy Smith, Program Director – Forestry
Kathy has a long history of working in the forestry industry and with OSU
Extension. She is known nationwide for her forestry research and
presentations.
Office: 614-688-3136
Email: smith.81@osu.edu
Joe Boggs, OSU Extension Educator
A well-known entomologist, and great educator, Joe has studied pest
trends for nearly 20 years.
Office: 513-260-1474
Email: boggs.47@osu.edu
Stephen Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens Horticulture
Director
Steve has a long career in Cincinnati horticulture, beginning his career at
Delhi Garden Centers and now serving as Director of Horticulture at the
Zoo. He has a B.S. in Horticulture from the University of Kentucky.
Office:
Email: stephen.foltz@cincinnatizoo.org
Dan Hermes, Professor and Chair, Department of Entomology, OSU
Dan’s focus is on the ecology and management of insect pests in forests,
ornamental landscapes, and nurseries. Prior to joining staff at OSU, he
directed a pest management program at Dow Gardens in Michigan.
Office: 330-220-3506
Email: herms.2@osu.edu
Eugene Braig, OSU Extension, Program Director, Aquatic
Ecosystems
Office: 614-292-3823
Email: braig@osu.edu
The purpose this one-day event is to sponsor
education for landscapers, designers, and
arborists on conservation practices that reduce
water pollution. By applying appropriately
necessary products to the land at the right time,
right place, right amount, and right source, we
can strive for a healthier environment. Boost your
business with the latest knowledge on natural
resources concerns.
Visit vendor displays and see supplies and
materials needed for current best management
practices.
We hope you enjoyed your day, while we were
‘Helping You Help the Land’.