Is that cute young tree or shrub in the yard growing into a rangy blob? Pruning shrubs and trees the wrong way, too often, or at the wrong time of year can be fatal to your plants. Learn from a certified arborist and landscape expert on how to properly prune your shrubs and trees.

You may have heard that after decades of drought, we are now facing the first-ever shortage declaration on the Colorado River. If you are wondering what this may mean for you as a Chandler resident, this program is for you. This class will provide an understanding of drought conditions and the impacts of the shortage declaration. We will also discuss …

If you leave town in the summer or hate going out each month to adjust your irrigation controller, you may want to look at purchasing a smart controller. Smart controllers take into account local daily weather conditions and water accordingly. Learn the ins and outs of this new breed of irrigation controller and see if it is right for you and your yard.

Smart controllers automatically adjust your irrigation schedule by not watering when it rains, applying more water during the hot dry summer, and reducing runoff on slopes through cycle and soaking. Learn how to program your smart controller to water efficiently based on your landscape's design, the type of plants, and weather conditions.

The time to plan and plant your spring garden is here! Nothing is tastier than a fresh meal made from homegrown vegetables. Learn what garden plants do the best in our climate and some gardening do’s and don’ts for Arizona that will help your plants thrive and provide this spring.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This class provides advice and tips on how to make your garden more productive in our desert climate. Learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, what & when to plant and how to maintain your fruit …

Review the basics of outdoor watering efficiency. This workshop covers sprinklers, drip, bubblers, microbubblers and hose watering, along with a brief overview of earthworks and graywater systems.  The workshop will be held on Microsoft Teams (Link provided closer to workshop date). 

If you are thinking about putting in a new drip irrigation system in your yard, this class can help you learn how to design and install an efficient drip irrigation system. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of what goes into designing and installing a drip irrigation system.

Get the basics on maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing residential irrigation systems and learn how to identify the various components of an irrigation valve box. 

Do you ever look at the trash item in your hand and ask, can I recycle this? Recycling staff will walk you through what items are recycled in Peoria and what items have to stay in the trash. The more we can recycle right in Peoria the more waste we can divert from our landfills!

Design with water efficiency in mind! Understand basic design principles to create a beautiful Arizona-friendly landscape. Erin Hutton is a Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden’s Design Credential.