Increase Your Profitability and Staff Knowledge!

The 2026 Lawn and Landscape Short Course will be held at Belmont Recreation Center (1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, Virginia). Every year, members and guest attendees applaud the high quality instruction and credit the course with enhancing their career growth and trajectory. Held on the sacred grounds of Sam Snead’s 1949 PGA Championship victory, Belmont Recreation Center (once the home of Hermitage Country Club) provides a fantastic venue for this annual gathering. Don’t miss this chance to get an upper hand on your competition and network with industry leaders and vendors! Please note: only eight vendor spots are available for this event. Space is limited, register today:

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Schedule

Tuesday, December 01, 2026 (9:30AM – 4:00PM)
Introduction
Landscape Realities, Insect Control, and More

Plants for Success – these are plants that have proven themselves
Coastal Virginia;  Central Virginia; Institutions and Parks
Henrico County Public Schools – Great example of combining turfgrass and non turfgrass areas
Tricks of the Trade (Panel)
Keeping Your Crew Focused on the Goal and Increasing Profitability

Lunch on your own: 12:00
Turfgrass Basics
Soil Basics
End: 4:00

Tuesday, December 02, 2026 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
Transition Zone Challenges/Opportunities
Common Landscaping Mistakes
Tree Botany and Maintenance OR Tree Installation and Maintenance
Lunch on your own: 12:00
Stay Legal
—Virginia Pesticide and Fertilizer Regulations
—Recap of 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Activity in Virginia
—What is Happening in Other States and in Washington?
Success With Trees – Essentials for lawn/landscape professionals
End: 4:00