Colorado HB19-1050, Encourage Use of Xeriscape In Common Areas, has been approved by the House and moved on to the state Senate. The bill would make it easier for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) to amend bylaws and use drought-tolerant landscaping. 

The flower trials give us a chance to get a sneak preview of what will be available for the next season. At the Welby trials this summer, Welby Gardens celebrated 70 years of growing flowers in Colorado and gave over 400 industry people a chance to vote for their favorites from over 1,100 new varieties. The following are some of the top choices that will be available this season.

Just as landscape companies struggle to build boots-on-the-ground workforce, the equipment support side of the industry is in similar need. People who work behind the scenes servicing and repairing equipment literally keep the industry rolling and without enough skilled technicians, landscape jobs could come to a screeching halt.

The City of Greeley Water Conservation Program continues its support of local landscapers in obtaining professional certification. 

Any owners or employees of landscape and irrigation companies who install or maintain properties in Greeley and who take the Landscape Industry Certified Technician (CLT-I) exams in Irrigation for the first time can receive a rebate from the City of Greeley.  

Professionals from across the green industry came together last week for ProGreen EXPO 2019. We'll have a full recap of the event in the next issue of Colorado Green NOW, but ALCC wishes to thank those who attended. Snowy conditions--and even a rockslide--made travel difficult for many attendees, yet educational sessions were often standing-room-only, and the expo hall was buzzing all week.

Mark your calendar for February 5-7, 2020 for the next ProGreen event. Please note that next year the conference will run for just 3 full days, and the expo hall will be open for two full days, February 6 and 7.