Desert Plant Survival 101 Master Gardener Jo Miller will provide the top reasons why plants do not do well, what to consider at the nursery, and how to properly plant, water, and maintain healthy plants (including pruning tips and a pruning schedule for common low-desert-adapted landscape plants). This virtual class is available via Zoom.
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Find out how to save some green on your energy bill by being green! You'll learn tips and tricks on cooling and heating systems, plumbing, and types of trees that could all make a difference in your home.
City of Mesa Water Conservation and Salt River Project team up to provide residents with easy tips on how to save money, energy, and water at home, while promoting greater comfort and livability. From simple to high-tech ideas, we’ll help put more dollars back into your pocket. The program includes a short overview of the Mesa Climate Action Plan and commitment to making …
Come learn all about the process and benefits of turning yard waste and organic food scraps into vital nutrients for your soil. Compost reduces the need to water as often, as well as the need for commercial soil amendments and chemical fertilizers.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener just looking for tips to make your garden more productive in our desert climate, this class is for you. You’ll learn how to plan, start and maintain a vegetable garden, as well as what will grow here and when to plant.
Does your irrigation system need a little TLC to get back into efficient operation? In this class we will walk through the most common irrigation repairs to help you get your landscape and water systems back in the green.
Adjusting your watering schedules more often saves water and is better for the landscape. The most accurate way is to adjust the watering each time based on the weather since the last time it watered. Learn how smart controllers do all this on their own and how to select the right controller for our region and your yard.
Maintaining a beautiful and water-efficient lawn in the desert can be challenging. Irrigation Specialist Dave Pratt will cover the basics of proper lawn maintenance, fertilizing, mowing, and watering for a beautiful, water-efficient lawn.
Gray water can be a reliable source of water for desert landscapes. Clint Culberson and Michael Gettens with Galaxy Gardens will share how they plan and install simple gray water systems. Discover how to send gray water from laundry machines, handwashing sinks, baths, and showers to your landscape.
Do you ever wonder what rainwater harvesting is and how it can be incorporated in an existing home and landscape? Our landscape expert will introduce active and passive rainwater harvesting techniques, and how you can better use what Mother Nature provides to keep you plants happy year round
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