Resources for
Landscape
Professionals
Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association (ALCA) provides numerous resources to support landscape professionals at all levels of their careers.
From safety tips and landscaping advice to consumer resources and industry guidelines, our resources page is your go-to destination for valuable information that helps you succeed in the landscape industry.
Safety Tips
Safety is a top priority in the landscaping industry. ALCA offers a wide array of safety tips to help you maintain an accident-free work environment. Whether you’re operating heavy machinery or handling hazardous materials, our tips will help you stay safe in the field.
Work accidents in landscaping can lead to significant injury or even death. It’s critical to your landscaping business to follow safety protocols to eliminate the risk of injury or death. Our safety tips will minimize accidents and mitigate the possibility of injury for you and your coworkers.
Landscaping Tips
ALCA is a resource that helps to improve your landscaping business. We share the expertise of hundreds of landscaping experts while also providing access to important historical information that gives your operation a distinct advantage over your competition. Enhance your landscaping operations with practical tips from ALCA.
Our landscaping advice covers everything from plant care and irrigation techniques to sustainable practices that improve the health and beauty of your work.
Consumer Resources
Did you know that ALCA also provides valuable information about landscaping and our industry to consumers?
Our consumer resources include guides on choosing the right contractor, understanding landscape design principles, and ways to maintain a beautiful outdoor space.
Industry Resources
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best landscaping practices through ALCA’s industry resources. This comprehensive service we provide to our members is invaluable. We give you the information you need on regulations, certifications, and innovations that are shaping the future of landscaping.
Volunteer Information
Interested in giving back to the community? ALCA offers opportunities for members to volunteer as instructors and mentors. Learn more about how you can contribute your expertise to help others in the industry.
Sustainable Landscape Management® (SLM®) Book
The SLM® Book provides an introduction to sustainability and best practices for landscaping design, construction, enhancements, and maintenance, as it pertains to plant selection, water management, long-term plant care, tree and shrub pruning, fertilization, pest management, turf care and xeriscaping.
Plant Pruning Schedule Book: The First 100
This publication is essential for landscape professionals responsible for the pruning and long-term care of desert landscaping plants. This must-have guide includes detailed photos, bloom time, prune time, pruning method, water use, and mature plant size of 100 desert landscaping plants.
This guide will keep your landscaping team on track to prune sustainably while keeping your landscape colorful and healthy all year round.
