Xeriscape Garden Walk and Talk

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Take a leisurely stroll through the Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden that surrounds the Glendale Main Library. City of Glendale Water Services staff will share a brief history of the garden, followed by a guided tour. We recommend wearing close-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. If you are interested in attending this event please register at (623)930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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Free landscape workshop: Set Your Water Timer

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.

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Free Landscape Workshop – Composting 101

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 …

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Free landscape workshop: Maximize Landscape Watering Efficiency

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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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Free landscape workshop: Controlling your controller

Learn proper watering techniques, including how to seasonally adjust your irrigation controller and conserve up to 30-50% of your total landscape watering needs. Class includes a hands-on exercise with irrigation controllers. Taught by Jonathan Manning, ISA Certified Arborist. RSVP conservation@epcor.com

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Free water efficiency workshop: Know Your Water Meter

High water bill?  Need help figuring out what is going on?  Come talk water meters with us and learn how they work and how they can be used to help troubleshoot problems on your property.  Taught by Ray Diaz, Water Demand Advisor for the City of Goodyear.

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Free landscape workshop: Tree and shrub care

Learn how to properly care for your trees and shrubs, including proper watering techniques, when to apply fertilizer, how to control for pests, and best pruning practices. Class includes a special section on Citrus plants. Taught by Jonathan Manning, ISA Certified Arborist. RSVP conservation@epcor.com

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