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Mulches, Amendments, Fertilizers, Polymers
and Use The Links Below
To Find More Before TLE!

TLE-Anaheim-2026

Take Better Care of Your Soil
November 4th & 5th, 2026!
Mark Your Calendars!

Earn PGMS, QWEL, NALP, IA, ISA, DPR, LA/CES HSW, and APLD CEUs
From These Seminars

Organic Herbicide Alternatives to Glyphosate
by Karey Windbiel-Rojas, UC IPM

In this seminar, Kary Windbiel-Rojas will help attendees understand the use of organic and non-conventional herbicides in landscape situations, including considerations regarding cost, efficacy, and personal protective equipment when switching to organic herbicides.

November 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Turf Pest Identification and Management
by Bill Blackman, SiteOne

Seminar Description Coming Soon!

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Turf Control
by Bill Blackman, SiteOne

Join Bill as he shares some scenarios of different impacts to turf based on usage and site conditions or limitations. We will share the irrigation methods and products used to better support turf for its site usage in each case, briefly review different products used in turf management and how they impact turf blades or roots, as well as discuss options for moisture management in an interactive discussion with fellow professionals.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Management of Turfgrass Diseases:
Strategies for Healthy Turf
by Ana Pastrana

Attendees will walk away from this seminar understanding the key factors driving turfgrass diseases and able to identify common turfgrass diseases, distinguish between leaf and root symptoms, and evaluate and implement integrated diesease management strategies.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

Solutions to Irrigation Salnity for Urban Trees in Arid Areas
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

In agriculture, farmers can cope with the soil salinity by switching crops, but urban trees mean to stay in one place for decades and centuries, it is a slow suicide and it may become catastrophic on a future day. Reducing irrigation can be a solution, but how to keep the soil moisture level and improve the overall health of the urban trees? This presentation will introduce a novel solution to achieve this goal.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Balancing Water Restrictions and Needs for Young Trees
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

How much water do trees need to survive/thrive? It may be surprisingly much less than most water prescriptions. We will look at case studies of saving 90+% water usage during droughts and water restrictions by reducing wastes and losses. The main goal of this presentation is to provide methods to keep trees alive and thrive during water restrictions and shortages without breaking rules or paying fines while conserving the precious water resource.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

Landscape Inspection
by Adam Carr, Irvine Company

Are you looking to develop quality landscapes? Learn how to ensure consistency, quality, and loyal customers by providing consistent communication and value to property owners as well as clear direction to your crews to ensure beautiful landscapes as a result with Irvine Company's Senior Manager of Landscape Operations, Adam Carr.

November 4th at 11:15 a.m.

Checkout These Soil Based Exhibitors

We'll See You at The Landscape Expo
TLE-Anaheim-2025

November 4th & 5th, 2026!
TLE-Anaheim-2025

Experience the Future of Landscape
At the 2026 Landscape Expo!

3+ Acres of Exhibits, 53 Educational Sessions and So Much More!

Schedule - Seminars - Equipment - Work Trucks - Soils and Amendments
TLE Tree Academy - Sustainability and Irrigation - Site Amenities and Planning

Remember . . . Seminars & Hotel Rooms are subject to availability,
so Pre-Register Today!

The Landscape Expo, November 4th & 5th - Anaheim Convention Center
To Pre-Register or for more information visit:

www.TheLandscapeExpo.com

Or reach out by phone or email:
714-979-5276 x144 ?EUR? tleinfo@thelandscapeexpo.com