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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ballroom East


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Creating Landscapes for Insects…Or Not! The choice of plant materials and their location in a landscape can have an enormous impact on the types and abundance of insects present at a site. We'll discuss ways that plants can affect activities of various insects and fit into an effective IPM program. Some insects may be considered benefi- cial and should be encouraged, others may be considered injurious pests or nuisances. Learn the use of landscaping practices and management strategies that can minimize the incidence of pest species.


Whitney Cranshaw Professor & Extension Specialist Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO


2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ballroom West


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Structural Pruning of Young Trees: The Hows & Whys Be proactive! It is much more efficient to prune trees to prevent problems from occurring, rather than trying to fix problems after the fact. New developments in tree biology and recent advance- ments in the science of tree structure provide a sound basis for delivering preventive treatments. You will learn arboricultural strategies now known to increase tree longevity and decay- resistance. Use these strategies to write defend- able, simple pruning specifications.


Ed Gilman, Ph.D. Professor, Urban Trees & Landscape Plants University of Florida Gainesville, FL


2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Room 205


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Barberry Rising from the Ashes: Tackling this Thorny Issue Japanese barberry is an important landscape shrub that grows anywhere, provides color in a small package, defies deer browse, and is worth millions of dollars to the horticulture industry. What’s not to like? Unfortunately, it is also inva- sive. Some Northeast states have prohibited the use of Japanese barberry and others are contem- plating bans as well. Is it the end of the line for this, and other, popular landscape plants that have invasive tendencies? Learn about sterile barberry development and how cultivar exemp- tions can be a solution for both the industry and the environment.


Mark Brand, Ph.D. Professor of Horticulture University of Connecticut Storrs, CT


THURSDAY February 5


9:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Ballroom East


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Cultural Practices & Pest Management Strategies for Low Input Landscapes Designing and installing healthy, low input gardens is one of today’s top landscape trends. Maintaining these beautiful gardens can be a challenge, espe- cially when faced with the numerous diseases and insect pests that frequently attack landscape plants. Review the essentials for accurately diag- nosing plant diseases. Learn how to identify the most common diseases affecting perennials and other plants. Take away best cultural practices and low-input chemical management, including organic options.


Cheryl Smith, Ph.D. Cooperative Extension Professor & Plant Health Specialist University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension


Durham, NH


9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Ballroom West


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Trees & Turf: Can We All Get Along? Trees and turf are often viewed as mixing about as well as oil and water. However, with careful planning it doesn’t have to be an either/or situa- tion. Identifying the cultural requirements of each is critical to effective landscape management. We’ll discuss how trees impact turf and vice versa. You’ll learn which turfgrasses are most likely to be impacted by trees and how to manage trees and turf to enhance the performance of both for optimal results.


Bert Cregg, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Horticulture & Forestry


Michigan State University East Lansing, MI


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