Study Materials

Annuals & Perennials

• Annuals & Perennials Powerpoint
• Introduction, Bed Preparation, and Maintenance
• Trouble Shooting Problems of Bedding Plants
• Annuals & Perennials ID
• Annuals & Perennials Plant List
• Annuals & Perennials References
• Flower Planting Guide for the Low Desert
• Diagnosing Problems of Roses in the Landscape

Irrigation

• ACLP Irrigation Powerpoint
• Hunter MP Rotator
• Hunter PGP Chart
• Hunter PS Chart
• Precipitation Rate
• Rain Bird Pipe Sizing

Pesticides & Calibration

• Pesticide Calibration Powerpoint
• Pesticides & Calibration Powerpoint
• Pesticide Tailgate Training Checklist
• Acaramort Label
• Spill Control Instructions
• Pesticide Formulations
• Useful Conversion Factors for Calibration
• Pesticide Label Vocabulary
• Triple-Rinsing Pesticide Containers

Plaguicidas y Calibración

• Seguridad con Plaguicidas y Calibración del Equipo de Aplicación
• La etiqueta "Acaramort"
• Vocabulario de la etiqueta plaguicidas
• Triple Lavado de los Contenedores de Pesticidas
• La importancia de la calibración del equipo de aplicación
• Factores Utiles de Conversión para Calibración
• Calibración del equipo de aplicación
• Plaguicidas y Calibración

Plant Identification

• Plant List
• Plant ID Introduction
• Plant ID Trees
• Palms and Palm-like Plants
• Plant ID Accents, Succulents and Cacti
• Plant ID Vines and Groundcovers
• Plant ID Shrubs
• References
• Cactus, Agave, Yucca, Ocotillo Guide
• Mesquite and Palo Verde Trees for the Urban Landscape
• Love those Leucophyllums

Plant Problem Diagnosis

• Plant Problem Diagnosis Powerpoint
• Plant Problem Diagnosis Resources
• Guide to Symptoms of Plant Nutrient Deficiencies
• Quick Reference- Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies
• Cotton (Texas) Root Rot
• Verticillum Wilt
• Diseases of Citrus
• Powdery Mildew
• Powdery Mildew of Mesquite
• Fire Blight
• Root-Knot Nematode
• Sooty Canker
• True Mistletoes

Safety & Tools

• Safety & Tools PowerPoint
• Truck & Trailer Safety Powerpoint
• Trimmer and Brushcutter Safety
• Chain Saw Safety
• Ladder Safety
• Hedge Trimmer Safety
• How to Select, Use and Maintain Landscape and Garden Equipment

Soils & Fertilizer

• Soils & Fertilizers Powerpoint
• Guide to Symptoms of Plant Nutrient Deficiencies
• Quick Guide to Plant Deficiencies
• Soil Sampling and Analysis
• Laboratories Conducting Soil, Plant, Feed or Water Testing
• Landscape Watering Guide
• Using Gypsum in Southwestern Soils
• Managing Caliche in the Home Yard
• Nitrogen, Zinc, Manganese
• Recognizing & Treating Iron Deficiencies
• Fertilizing Home Gardens in Arizona
• Slow Release Fertililzer Technology
• Micronutrient Key

Tree Planting & Staking

• Tree Planting & Staking Powerpoint
• Tree Planting & Staking References
• Tree Planting & Staking Steps
• Planting Guidelines: Container Trees & Shrubs
• Plant Selection & Selecting Your Plants
• Arizona Nursery Association Grower's Committee: Recommended Average Tree Specifications

Tree & Shrub Pruning

• Tree & Shrub Pruning Powerpoint
• Tree Pruning Guide
• Pruning Deciduous Trees Guide
• Pruning Citrus Guide
• Pruning Shrubs Guide
• Proper Pruning Techniques
• Pruning Terms
• Sharpening Pruning Tools

Turf Care & Installation

• Turf Care and Installation PowerPoint
• Growth Characteristics & Identification of Desert Turfgrass
• Sod Installation Tips
• Soil Preparation for Planting Turf
• Overseeding Guidelines
• Overseeding Residential & Commercial Properties
• Mowing Turf
• Suggested Mowing Heights for Desert Turfgrass
• Turfgrass Dethatching & Aerations for Low Elevation Turfs
• Turfgrass Fertilization
• Turfgrass & Salinity Issues