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Learn about real-world solutions that conserve water, minimize green waste, protect natural habitats, and advocate other environmentally-friendly horticultural best practices. Join ValleyCrest and HydroPoint for green landscape tips you can use 365 days a year. Green industry experts Richard Restuccia and Charles Zaher show how you can design a sustainable landscape plan for your organization that is easy to implement and immediately increases asset value. Learn how properties like yours are making simple improvements in plant materials, outdoor water management and sustainability benchmarks today to create positive longer term impacts for staff, operations and the environment.
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TOP 10 WAYS TO GREEN YOUR GROUNDS
Presented by:
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YOUR PRESENTERS
Charles Zaher
Regional Director
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.
Richard Restuccia
Director, Water Management Solutions
ValleyCrest Landscape Companies
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10. VALUE SUSTAINABILITY
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POLLING QUESTION
Why are you interested in sustainability?
a. Environmental concerns
b. My employer wants to be more sustainable
c. Public pressure
d. All of the above
e. Other
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SMART SMART TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY
9. KNOW WHERE YOU GROW
WATER WATER AUDITAUDIT
PLANTPLANTPALETTEPALETTE
REBATESREBATES
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8. GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
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7. PLAN AHEAD
Build a shared vision
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6. RECYCLE & REUSE
Reduce inputs
Reduce outputs
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5. BE WATER AWARE
MORE THAN SPRINKLERS– Reduces operating costs
– Conserves resources
– Promotes plant health
– Enhances public image
– Minimizes liability
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4. CONVERT YOUR TURF
100 SQUARE FEET
TURF
X 2,000=100 sf
• USES 4,800 GALLONS OF H2O ANNUALLY
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THINK ABOUT YOUR GRASS
BEFORE Convert
medians,
parking lot
islands,
entrances
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THINK ABOUT YOUR GRASS
AFTER Convert
medians,
parking lot
islands,
entrances
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POLLING QUESTION
Are you using smart irrigation controllers? If yes, what is the biggest benefit?
a. Cash Savings
b. Automation
c. Mobile Control
d. Flow Monitoring
e. Not Used On Site
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3. DIVVY UP
• Create water zones for plants with similar needs
• Inspect irrigation system for preventive maintenance
• Reduce plant density
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2. PLANT WISELY
BEFORE AFTER
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AFTER
HIGH IMPACT ENHANCEMENTS
BIG or small make a difference
BEFORE
BEFORE
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AFTER
HIGH IMPACT ENHANCEMENTS
BIG or small make a difference
BEFORE
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1. BUILD SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT
• Reduces operating costs
• Improves net operating income
• Conserves precious natural resources
• Promotes plant longevity
• Enhances public image
• Reduces liability exposure
• Encourages loyal employees and customers
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EVERY DROP COUNTS
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Q&A
THANK YOU
For water management resources, articles and ideas, visit www.valleycresttakeson.com
www.hydropoint.com
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