Educational Programs

The Landscape Expo - Long Beach (TLE-LB) will host nearly 40 CEU approved seminars, accredited by APLD, DPR, IA, ISA, PGMS and PLANET. Attendees can expect to see seminars in the following
tracks, water management, tree care, pest control, design and
business management.

Wednesday, October 29th ~ 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Tree Selection with Planting Care
By Susan Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists

Evolving Insights in Landscape Biocontrol
By Ron Whitehurst, Rincon-Vitova

How to Build a Profitable Company
By Judith Guido, Guido & Associates

Master Valve Installation
By Lawrence O'Leary, Hydro-Scape

Wednesday, October 29th ~ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

SOLD OUT
Drip Irrigation
By Mike Garcia, EnviroscapeLA

Tree Safety
By Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Planting Design Process
By Yvonne English, Legends Design Studio

Turfgrass Insect Identification and Management in Southern California
By Terry Vassey, Coto de Caza Country Club

High End Swimming Pool and Spa
Design and Construction
By Scott Cohen, Green Scene Landscaping & Swimming Pools

Wednesday, October 29th ~ 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Pressure & Irrigation Systems
By Greg Steele, Rain Bird

Tree Care: Planting, Pruning, Cabling & Bracing
By Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Creating Outdoor Rooms
By Yvonne English, Legends Design Studio

Marketing - Easy Steps to Success
By Judith Guido, Guido & Associates

The Birds and Bees and Neonicotinoids
By James Bethke, UCCE

Wednesday, October 29th ~ 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Rain & Stormwater Harvesting Green Infrastructure
By Neal Shapiro, Russell Ackerman & Scott Mathers, ARCSA

Intro to Hazard Evaluation, Risk Assessment & Tree Failure
By Ron Matranga, Atlas Tree Service

Soil Biology Management for Sustainable Turf & Landscape Care
By Joyce Jong, Cal Poly Pomona

Choosing the Best Plants for Your Site
By Rafael Gonzalez-Arnau, Gonzalez-Arnau Landscape

Thursday, October 30th ~ 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Treating Invasive Pests & Diseases in Trees with Trunk Injection
By Dawn Fluharty, Arborjet

SOLD OUT
Irrigation Scheduling
By Richard Daigle, Irrigator Tech

Low Voltage LED Landscape Lighting
By Ryan Williams, FX Luminaire

How to Choose the Right Seed for Your Turf
By Bert Lopez, Univar

Thursday, October 30th ~ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Getting Paid! Leveraging California Collection Remedies
By Milene Apanian, AGR Law Offices

Irrigation Performance Tests
By Richard Daigle, Irrigator Tech

Pesticide Laws & Regulations
By Richard Sokulsky, County of Los Angeles

Hardscape Design & Installation
By Daniel Wilson, WilsonEnv

Thursday, October 30th ~ 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Weed Control in the Landscape
By Will Harrison, Target Specialty Products

New Plant Introductions
By Suzie Wiest, Village Nurseries

Wire Tracking & Electrical Troubleshooting
By Richard Daigle, Irrigator Tech

Tree Care: Planting, Pruning, Cabling & Bracing
By Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Website Strategies That Will Grow Your Business
By Kristin Moore, KMoore Creative

Thursday, October 30th ~ 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Recognizing Tree Problems
By Susan Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists

Landscaping Sustainability with Native Plants
By Reginald Durant, Back to Natives Restoration

Turfgrass Disease Management
By Marco Schiavon, UCR

Irrigation Field Hydraulics
By Richard Daigle, Irrigator Tech