When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety? When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful? Observe pruning of real plants so you know how and when it is time. Taught Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.
This introductory class covers the basics of pruning to keep your green investments healthy, functional and looking great. Learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure. After this class, you will be ready to prune your trees and shrubs with confidence.
Esta clase sera la base para entender la relación entre plantas, suelos y agua. Dividiendo el mantenimiento de plantas del desierto en dos categorias riego y poda. Se descutira la serie de mecansimos que la planta utiliza para regular el uso de agua y como desarollar una eficiente metodología de poda y aprender una apropriada técnica para cortar las ramas.
If you’re mystified about landscape watering, you’re not alone. Watering efficiently is the easiest way to reduce your water bill. You’ll discover the importance and details of soil preparation and how to overcome the challenges of our environment.
Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain.
Do it yourself - easy pipe and poly repairs, capping unused emitters and adding to trees as they grow. Taught by Jonathon Manning, Certified Arborist.
A properly designed and installed irrigation system uses the least amount of water while keeping plants healthy. Unfortunately, most of us keep whatever system the builder or previous owner installed, and too often that means a system that performs poorly and uses too much water. Learn how to identify and correct problems and maximize the efficiency of your irrigation without …
The 11th Annual Water Conservation Expo is on March 3, 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a smart irrigation controller at a discounted price, attend classes, receive a water-efficient Evolve* showerhead and learn from exhibitors. Up to 70% of residential water use is outdoors. Installed, programmed correctly and maintained, these state-of-the-art EPA WaterSense-labeled controllers can deliver water savings of …
Is your irrigation controller controlling you? High water bills? Landscape looking bad? Well, take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.
Come learn the process of turning yard waste, organic food scraps and degradable recyclables into vital nutrients for your garden soil. Compost supports plant growth, helps build resistance and tolerance to disease and creates a more absorbent soil. It also reduces the need to water as frequently as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers. Class if free, but you …
Learn how to read a water meter, conduct leak inspections and optimize water efficiency in and around your home.
This class is in partnership with the Scottsdale Library's Garden Week at the Mustang Library. Learn how to maximize your irrigation performance and increase your watering efficiency by knowing how much and how often to water.
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