CLCA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

We all love the splash of color that annuals bring to the garden from spring until the first frost, but we are also in drought conditions. Here are a few water thrifty annuals for 2022. Zinnias—long a garden favorite, Zinnias are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden.   Periwinkle—AKA annual vinca is drought tolerant and requires almost no maintenance to keep it looking terrific. Moss Roses—AKA Portulaca grandiflora, are a drought and heat tolerant annual native to hot, dry plains in Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay and has showy flowers that bloom all summer long with little care. Cosmos—Cosmos can tolerate warm, dry weather very well. They are even drought tolerant. Petunia—They tolerate lots of heat and are relatively undemanding when it comes to water. It is necessary to deadhead plants to keep them blooming.   Salvias—Their drought-resistant nature and low maintenance make them a perfect choice for an easy-care garden. Celosias—Is a pretty...

On May 12 Join with San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of California Landscape Contractors Association for a free tour of Zanker Recycling, 675 Los Esteros Road, San Jose. The tour will start at 10 AM and end at 12 Noon with Zanker providing lunch. Starting at the Zanker office the bus tour will include: Site 1—Zanker Road Resource Management began operations of the Zanker Road Landfill in 1985 and was to be full in 5 years, but smart management has kept the site open. Site 2—Know formerly as the Owens Corning Fiberglass Landfill, the Zanker Material Processing Facility’s focus is on Construction & Demolition Debris recycling. Zanker Landscape Materials—We are the San Francisco Bay Area’s leader in organics recycling, and every year we divert over 500,000 tons of material from area landfills! Zero Waste Energy Development Company—Founded with the goal of taking organics recovery to the next level and capturing the energy value of food discards, generating approximately 1.6KW ...

 On April 14, the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of California Landscape Contractors Association had a membership drive with a free BBQ at SiteOne in San Jose. Organized by Juan Carlos Esparza, SFBAC president, and Andrew Tuckman, Board member, the event had good attendance and became a chance for possible new members to learn about the benefits of CLCA. In addition, SFBA members were able to get together and network.

April’s Focus on Partners features Jeff Henninger with Delta Bluegrass Co . Jeff have been with Delta Bluegrass Co since 2013. He has been highly involved in CLCA for 25 years. Jeff is the past CLCA SFBA President for 2020.  Jeff has been married to his wife Donna for 35 years. They live in Pleasanton and have two young adult children, Shane (32) and Nicole (27). Jeff also proudly served in the U.S. Navy for six years. When not at work, you can find Jeff traveling, golfing, skiing, playing or refereeing soccer and spending time with his family. Delta Bluegrass Company has been providing premium sod products and installation services to the green industry since 1978. As pioneers of sustainable turf, Delta Bluegrass Company maintains the industry’s highest quality turf blends while constantly working to improve varieties that minimize watering requirements. As a full-line Sod Company, we are one of the few in the industry supplying a complete product line of Commercial, Residential, ...

The Landscape Achievement Awards Are Back! Judges have been selected, the theme has been chosen, the packets are ready, and the committee is hard at work planning for a post-Covid banquet. Here are some images from past winning entries. Baker Residence – Landsculpt Gardens, Xeriscape Installation--2018 Cariski Residence – Solid Rock Inc., Small Renovation--2018 Santa Clara Gateway – Brightview Landscape Maintenance, Medium Commercial Maintenance--2018 Moffett Towers II, Jensen Landscape, Sweepstakes Award--2019 Perry/Bjedov Residence by Confidence Landscaping Inc., Herbert S. Frank Memorial Award--2019 Strawbridge Residence, Lifescape Custom Landscaping Inc., Large Landscape Renovation--2019 The Village at San Antonio, Gachina Landscape Management, Large Commercial Maintenance--2019 To download the packet and apply, click here . On Saturday June 18 th , the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter will come together at   Michael's Shoreline   in Mountain View to celebrate outstanding la...

Each year the Perennial Plant Association announces the plant of the year. And this year's selection is Schizachyrium scoparium and cultivars.  Little bluestem is a tough and dependable clumping grass that blends well with perennials such as asters, sedums, coneflowers, and other grasses. Schizachyrium scoparium is native to a broad swath of North America, it was one of the dominant grasses of the vast tallgrass prairies. Cultivars have been selected for shorter plants, enhanced leaf colors and stronger stems. The wider selection of not only little bluestem, but any associated cultivars, allows regional perennial experts to select and promote the cultivars that do best in their location. For the landscape companies planning to use this in new plantings, it is recommended to use 1- to 2-gallon pots. A bit slower growing. Once established, schizachyrium scoarium likes to grow on the dry side with low to moderate fertilizer rates. Overwatering and too much nitrogen can cause floppy gr...

What do the members of San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association do on St. Patrick's Day? Head out to the nearest Irish pub for a pint of Guinness and a hearty meal of corn beef, potatoes, and cabbage? Guess again. Bobby Budelli of RGB Landscape Company and Charleen Ott, SFBAC audito r Leo Ott, Juan Carlos Esparza, SFBAC president, and Jose Gonzalez   Instead of frivolity, we gathered for an in person chapter meeting at Celia’s Restaurant on Camino Real in Palo Alto. After a buffet dinner of Mexican food, we listened to three speakers. Gina Stanley and Debbi Abele with CLCA Insurance Solutions discussed the latest updates on coverage and explained how they work with different insurance companies to get the most competitive rates for members. Then Lance Perry, also with CLCA Insurance Solutions, presented information about the new Cal Savers option for owners to implement 401(k) plans to employees. This program offers businesses an easy...