Cacti are experts in not only surviving, but thriving in our deserts. There are many types, shapes, sizes, and oh so many amazing blooms! Some varieties of cactus are even friendly and spineless, if sharp points have been holding you back from adding cactus to your landscape. Our desert horticulture expert will share species and types of cactus that can …

Learn about the ongoing efforts Tempe is undertaking to ensure we maintain a robust and resilient water resources portfolio sufficient to meet the needs of the community. 

Desert landscapes are unique and offer an abundance of different design options. Looking to lower your water use by reducing grass and adding more desert adapted plants? Our landscape architect will talk about xeriscape principals and some tips and ideas for designing your desert and water friendly oasis.

Proper pruning is essential to keep trees and shrubs healthy, functional, and attractive. Jonathan Manning, certified Arborist and local Nurseryman, will cover pruning cuts, how to prune young trees for optimal structure, an common mistakes.

Visit the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, at Tempe Women’s Club Park, to learn about the Seven Principles of Xeriscape and watch a tree planting demonstration by Tempe’s Urban Forester. The Tempe Public Library will also be on site with various resources and seeds from the seed library. 

For people planning on removing grass, or for those wanting to redesign their landscape. Learn how to design a more coherent landscape, especially in the areas where grass has been removed. Learn how to convert your sprinkler system to a drip system and how to create a theme in your landscape.

Urban trees clean air, offer stormwater protection, increase property values, and reduce home energy costs. Trees are a wonderful investment to your property and their value gets higher the longer they live. Protect your tree investment by providing the proper care for our desert region. An arborist and landscape expert will dive into the benefits of trees and how to …

Rainwater – it’s free, fresh, and filling! Soak up all the benefits and enhance your landscape with passive rainwater techniques. Clint Culberson and Michael Gettens with Galaxy Gardens will share how to direct rainwater to your plants by creating a series of berms, basins, and swales.