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	TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Smartscape Certification for Landscape Professionals. Knowledgeable instructors teach appropriate landscaping techniques including designing for energy efficiency, care and selection of desert-adapted plants and specific tactics for landscape irrigation. This certification is for landscape professionals who are looking for an edge for their business. The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, municipalities of Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe support this regional education effort with the support of industry associations and other organizations. Online Directory of Smartscape Graduates. If you are a homeowner or business owner looking for professionals with landscape design, maintenance and irrigation education, use our new Online Directory. Contact information is provided for Smartscape Graduates who have attended all classes and passed a written test. Complete Workshop & Event Calendar Dates for regionally available training and certification for landscape professionals. Advanced Smartscape Advanced education for Smartscape Graduates. Irrigation Association Training Also for landscape professionals. Southwest Landscape and Nursery Expo Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program International Society of Arboriculture Arizona Community Tree Council Training for professionals.	DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS *Contractor Questions* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Questions to ask a potential contractor for landscape maintenance. [more info] [download pdf] *Does Your Landscape Have a Drinking Problem?* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Too much or too little water. Both mean dead plants. How to prevent plant genocide in your yard. [more info] [download pdf] *Extra! Extra! Rainfall Waters Plants* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee New technologies bring us 'Smart Technology' for Irrigation Controllers. [more info] [download pdf] *Facility Manager's Guide to Water Management* Author: This guidebook was prepared by the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Regional Water Conservation Committee with assistance from Black and Veatch. The Facility Manager's Guide to Water Management encourages water conservation in the workplace by providing businesses and industrial water users wit [more info] [download pdf] *Guidelines for Landscape Drip Irrigation Systems* Everything you need to know on the subject of irrigation! Including; materials, design requirements, installation, testing and troubleshooting, wateri [more info] [download pdf] *Horticultural Professionals* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee What's the difference between a Landscape Architect and a Landscape Designer. This and many other titles are reviewed so you get the most bang (and ex [more info] [download pdf] *I Fought the Lawn and the Lawn Won* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Overseeding your grass. Should you? [more info] [download pdf] *Integrated Pest Management* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Deflating the myth of "it's us against them." Information on how to evaluate, identify and assess what to do about the bugs in our life. [more info] [download pdf] *Irrigation Schedule Report Form* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Form to download. [more info] [download pdf] *Keep Your Community Turf Areas in Top Shape* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee If you're going to spend water on having grass, use this guide to make it look it's best while keeping the water use as low as possible. [more info] [download pdf] *Landscape Water Use Results Are In!* What do the landscape practices and preferences of 1800 residential homeowners mean? Follow the results of ASU's survey to learn more. [more info] [download pdf] *Lower Your Landscape Water Costs* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Considerations for contracts and maintenance that will save money and water. [more info] [download pdf] *Managing Your Landscape During a Drought* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee The questions and answers included in this pdf can help multi-family communities make responsible choices about landscaping in this time of drought. [more info] [download pdf] *Outdoor Tips* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Landscape maintenance how-to. [more info] [download pdf] *Prune Now, Pay Later* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Considerations for when and why to prune plants. [more info] [download pdf] *Prune Now, Pay Later* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Considerations for communities on when and why to prune plants. [more info] [download pdf] *Pruning Recommendations* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Listing of when to prune certain plants. [more info] [download pdf] *Rainwater Harvesting Saves Water and Money!!* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Harvest water? Is that possible? Yes, it's true. There are many things you can do to actively or passively keep water on your property (as opposed to [more info] [download pdf] *Sample Landscape Contract* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee How to construct a contract for Landscape Professionals. Great information for homeowners and landscape professionals. [more info] [download pdf] *Save Money and Water with Xeriscape Landscaping* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Converting from a lawn to low-water use landscaping can save you money. If you're puzzled on how to proceed, this document will help. [more info] [download pdf] *Trees in the Landscape* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee The argument for more trees. A tree's value, variety and care tell the story. [more info] [download pdf] *Tune Up Your Community's Irrigation System* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Proper maintenance is easy when you have a guide. [more info] [download pdf] *Water Conservation Practices Checklist* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee A self-scoring checklist of items for Home Owner Association and Commercial landscape managers. [more info] [download pdf] *Water Management Ideas for Commercial Properties and Homeowner's Associations* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Guidance for common issues of commercial landscapes. [more info] [download pdf] *Weeds and how to Manage Them* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Weeds happen, so what is a homeowner to do? Find out what your options are from this quick and easy guide. [more info] [download pdf] *When to Hire an Arborist* Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee Tips and priorities for determining when to call in the professionals. [more info] [download pdf]
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