ALCA Resource Library 

List of available books, periodicals and videos.

Books

A Technical Glossary of Horticulture and Landscape Terminology

Cost Data for Landscape Contraction, 7th Edition: Kerr Associates, Inc.

Director's and Officer's Complete Letter Book, 2nd Edition

Energy - Conserving Site Design: McPherson

Estimating for Landscape and Irrigation Contractors: Huston

How to Create and Market a Successful Workshop

Landscape Design, A Practical Approach: Hannebaum

Landscape Design: Hannebaum

Landscape Operations Management, Methods and Materials: Hannebaum

Leaving a Legacy – An inspirational guide to taking action and making a difference: Jim Paluch

Our Green and Living World, The Wisdom to Save it: Smithsonian Institute

Systems Contracting: American Management Association

Taylor's Master Guide to Landscaping: Rita Bushanan

The 2002-2003 U.S. Markets Construction Overview

Water Right, Conserving our Water Preserving our Environment

West's Arizona Revised Statues - 1998 Compact Edition, Section 1-101 to 13-End

 

Current Periodicals

ALCA Advantage

ALCA Influence

American Builder Magazine – Arizona Edition

Arizona Community Association Journal

Arizona Lifestyle Magazine

Buckeye – Official Publication of the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association

Business Edge

California Landscaping

CLCA Landscape

Interior Business

Irrigation Business & Technology

Landscape & Irrigation

Landscape Contractor News

Landscape Management

Lawn and Landscape

Meeting News

Meeting News – Meeting Guide

Meeting News – Meeting Planner’s Handbook

Phoenix Home and Garden

Sources & Designs

Southwest Trees & Turf

SW Horticulture

The Landscape Contractor

Tucson Lifestyle

 

 

Videos

"Hey, I only work here!" or Accountability for Employees - Spanish and English Versions

7 Simple Steps to Safety in Landscape Maintenance - Spanish Version

Agricultural Information - Spanish Version

Aquascape Designs - Create a Paradise

Calibrating, Mixing and Applying Pesticides, Working With Pesticides Volume 3

Certified Landscape Technician, Construction Test

Edger - Spanish Version

Identification of Common Arthropods

Identification of Wood Destroying Organisms

Landscape Equipment Safety for the 90's Riding Mowers

Mechanic's Guide: Troubleshooting Power Hand Tools

Mid Mower - Spanish Version

Pesticides

Power Hedge Trimmer - Spanish

Safety - Everyone's Concern - Spanish

Safety and Legal Compliance For Playground Surfaces

Trim Mower - Spanish Version

Working Safely with Pesticides

 

Miscellaneous

 

1999 Arizona Agriculture Statistics

2000-2001 US Markets Construction Overview

A Guide for Contractors, "Minimum Workmanship Standards for Licensed Contractors" - Jan 2000

Agricultural Retailers Association “Spirit of Agriculture” Registration Program

Aquascaping Your Landscape

Arizona Capital Times – Government Resource Directory 2002

Arizona Lien Law – Presented by: Van Rylin Associates, Inc.

Arizona Register of Big Trees: 2000 Edition

Associated Landscape Contractors of America 2002: Who's Who in Landscape Contracting

Cold Tolerance – Mountain States Wholesale Nursery

Converting to Xeriscape: Renovate Your Landscape with Style

Desert Southwest Community Tree Guide

Employer's Pocket Guide to Teen Worker Safety

English to Spanish Landscape Dictionary – Pocket size

From Idea…To Bill…To Law – The Legislative Process in Arizona

Government Resource Directory 2003 – “Who to Call and How to Get Things Done in Arizona State Government”, Special Issue Arizona Capitol Times

Guidelines for Landscape Drip Irrigation Systems

Landscape Instructions in Spanish (Basic)

Landscape Watering by the Numbers, A Guide for the Arizona Desert

OSHA Safety Information from July 2002 Workshop

Professional Pond Kits

Smartscapes

The Business Journal – “Book of Lists”

Tree Pruning Guidelines

Visions of Xeriscape

Xeriscape 

Xeriscape Gardens - Plants for the Southwest Desert

Xeriscape in Arizona: An Analysis of the State of the Art and a Look Toward the 21st Century, June 29, 1998

Available Through Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)

contact our office for pricing details

Safety & Training

CLP Study Guide

Construction Equip. Training Videos (5 per set in English and Spanish)

Interior Maintenance Training Videos (set of 7)

Maintenance Equip. Training Videos (9 per set in English and Spanish)

Management Safety Resource Manual

Safe Driving Techniques (video)

Safe Tractor Loader Operation (video)

Safe Use of Pesticides (video)

Supervisor's Safety Handbook

 

Business Management

Crystal Ball Reports

Designing Your Accounting System

Employee Compensation Report

Guide to Operating a Successful Design/Build Business

Guide to Operating a Successful Interiorscape Business

Landscape Contracting Forms (CD)

Landscape Facility Tour (CD)

Operating Cost Study

Pricing for the Green Industry

 

Sales/Marketing

Commercial Value Brochure

Delivering Excellent Customer Service Video

Landscaping: It Works for Everyone Brochure

Marketing Stuffers (18 different ones)

Plants for Interior Landscapes Brochure

Sales Success Everyday Video

Straight Talk on Careers Brochure

The Professional Difference Brochure