Is your landscape resilient to our regions extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and an aesthetically pleasing view.
Join an ISA certified arborist who will teach you how to avoid common mistakes that contribute to tree failure in storms, how to identify potential problem areas, and how to find a professional when needed.
What is xeriscape and how do you pronounce it? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to use seven common-sense design principles to help you create or maintain a beautiful desert landscape. Discover how to create a sense of place while attracting birds and butterflies all while saving water, too. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa …
Looking for summer savings? Between hot, dry summers and having more electronics to plug in, utility bills can be a major expense for any household. We can help! Learn about solar incentives, rebates for electric vehicles, landscape incentives, and so much more in this lunchtime webinar. The City of Mesa Water Conservation and Energy office and SRP are teaming up …
Would you like to attract birds or butterflies to your yard or perhaps you are looking for year-round color, or a cool, shady retreat? By selecting plants that are well-adapted to our desert climate you’ll have less maintenance and more time and money to enjoy your beautiful landscape. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa Environmental …
Trees: Best Management Practices and Growing Thursday, Aug. 19th 2021 | 12 - 1PM Phoenix Water has partnered with Trees Matter to offer a best management practices workshop. Participants will learn basic watering techniques, preparing trees for each season, identifying tree issues including common pests and diseases, and basic pruning including young tree pruning and when to hire an arborist. Gain tools …
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. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
Bring your desert soils back to life by using stormwater, plant trimmings, compost, and more. Discover how to assess soil type, understand how it is layered, and its infiltration capacity. Charlie Alcorn, Program Coordinator with Watershed Management Group, will discuss how these practices are a great way to have a more productive and healthy urban landscape! Sponsored by the city …
Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the city of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and texture. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order …
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.
Are your energy bills on the rise, but you're not sure where to start to become more efficient? Our energy expert will walk you through basic home efficiency problem areas and tips on how to lower your energy use while staying comfortable. The class will also cover local and federal rebate and incentive programs. To register for in-person classes call …
Our southwest region is home to a multitude of wonderful herbal plants that enhance the beauty of your garden and your life. Discover which native herbs are fun to include in your herb garden, as well as those that add exciting landscape interest and have a wide variety of uses. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
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