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Hardscapes, Lighting, Site Furnishings, Outdoor Living, Fire Features,
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Design/Build Seminars!
Selecting and Placing Trees and Shrubs to Prevent Failure
by Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. Landoos LLC
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Learn from educator and former Landscape Architect Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. how to implement key design principles when landscaping with trees and shrubs, strategically and simultaneously. Gain insights into typical mistakes and failures when designing with trees and shrubs, and discover effective strategies to avoid them. You will acquire practical solutions for establishing a mature landscape efficiently without sacrificing professional design principles.
November 4th at 8:00 a.m. |
- Panel Discussion -
From Ash To Action:
An Industry Roundtable on Rebuilding After The L.A. Fires
by Stephanie Landregan, PLA, FASLA, Altadena Green;
Alyssa Moffitt, PLA, ASLA SoCal; Jeff Montejano, BIA SoCal
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This panel brings together association leaders from building, landscape architecture, landscape maintenance, and aboriculture for a frank, birds-eye assessment of the recovery effort. Panelists will share progress updates within their disciplines, surface blind spots and cross-industry gaps, celebrate wins, and identify the knowledge and skills practitioners need most right now. Attendees will walk away with real-world insight and actionable guidance for navigating the rebuild and for building greater fire resilience into everything they do going forward.
November 4th at 1:00 p.m. |
- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Designing For Maintenance Success
by Scott Rice, PLA, ASLA, RHA Community Works; ?
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A beautiful design means nothing if it can't be maintained. Panelists will explore real-world successes and cautionary tales with a focus on designing within realistic maintenance budgets, identifying chronic pain points in the field, and building the cross-disciplinary communications habits that lead to spaces to that truly last. Attendees will leave with practical tools for bridging the design-to-maintenance gap on their next project.
November 5th at 9:30 a.m. |
AB 1572: Understanding the Law Banning
Irrigation of Non-Functional Turf
by Krista Guerrero, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
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Join this Senior Resource Specialist from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to understand the history and intend behind AB 1572, including the difference between functional and non-functional turf as defined in the bill. This session will address who is required to comply, how nonfunctional turf can be identified on your property, and what steps are necessary to meet the requirements. Get clear, authoritative answers directly from one of the agencies that sponsored and helped develop the legislation.
November 5th at 9:30 a.m. |
Fire-Resistant Native Plants
by Greg Rubin, CA's Own Native Landscaping
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Having had 20 landscapes involved in major fire events, without the loss of a single home, a well designed and maintained native landscape may actually be one of the MOST fire resistant choices available. The results of our 4 year research project for the U.S. Navy, examining the phenomenon of native landscape fire resistance, will be discussed, as well as actual case histories with photos.
November 5th at 1:00 p.m. |
New and Underused Plants for California Projects
by Nicholas Staddon, Staddon Consulting
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Join Nicholas Staddon, plantsman and West Coast resource for terrific California plants, as he navigates us through a host of new and proven plants for our regional landscapes with a special section on trees. Handouts will be provided as well as information on plant trends, cultural shifts, and a listing of relevant books and magazines.
November 4th at 11:15 a.m. |
Pre-Construction Management
by Todd Kaberline, zzTakeoff
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Join Estimating Software Developer Todd Kaberline as he discusses the evolution of estimating over the last 40 years, from computers and digital plans to today's advanced takeoffs and estimating methods. He will also discuss estimating software companies, current and future takeoff practices, estimating costs and markups, and how AI is revolutionizing landscape estimating.
November 5th at 11:15 a.m. |
Creating Award-Winning Landscapes
by Mike Garcia, Enviroscape LA
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From the local level, regional, state and international levels, award winning, licensed Landscape Contractor, Mike Garcia will reveal to all to show the difference between “just another landscape” and Landscapes that shine and stand out. Register now!
November 4th at 2:30 p.m. |
Creating Sustainable Permaculture Landscapes
by Dane Shota, Arborist
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Certified Arborist and Water Auditor Dane Shota will walk attendees through the design process that cultivates environments that prioritize ecological health and sustainability. Learn about the difference between organic fertilizers and living soil, as well as methods that utilize little irrigation and pruning.
November 4th at 9:30 a.m. |
Coordinating Outdoor Lighting Around Pools
and Entertainment Centers
by Steve Allen
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More seminar information coming soon.
November 4th at 1:00 p.m. |
Designing for Bees and Native Pollinators
by Kim Chacon, Cal Poly SLO
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This session provides landscape professionals with practical, evidence-based strategies for integrating pollinator habitats into residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Attendees will leave with plant selection strategies to immediately enhance biodiversity, increase landscape value, and meet sustainability goals.
November 4th at 2:30 p.m. |
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November 4th & 5th, 2026!
Experience the Future of Landscape
At the 2026 Landscape Expo!
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