Managing & Reducing HOA Water Use

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Learn about Scottsdale Water’s free tools and resources to help HOAs manage and reduce their water use. Understanding how much water is needed is the first step in effective water management. Estimated water budgets help HOAs and their landscapers understand how much water their landscape needs, how much is expected for interior use, and help identify opportunities for improved water …

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FREE Workshop – Rainwater Harvesting

Join Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner, Tina Sleeper, for a close look at designing a sensible, earth-friendly yard to collect or utilize rainwater from roofs, driveways, patios and sidewalks that can reduce your water consumption in the home landscape.  This informative workshop will cover both passive and active rainwater catchment systems.  Bring a sketch or site plan of your property to …

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Landscape Makeover and Rainwater Harvesting

Learn design basics, including rainwater harvesting, to jump start your landscape makeover. Landscape professional Jo Miller will have you design your own yard in class while sharing tips and techniques on space planning and improved health. Pencil and paper will be provided, however feel free to bring a bird’s-eye view drawing of your home/yard to class.

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Drip Irrigation Design & Installation

Simple things you need to know to make your drip irrigation system efficient and easy to maintain. Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will show you how to design and install a drip system.

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FREE Landscaping Workshop – Eco Friendly Water Gardens

Whether you're a wildlife watcher, photographer, or just enjoy living in harmony with nature, this workshop is for you.  Paul Holdeman, licensed landscape contractor and owner of The Pond Gnome, will explain how to build and sustain a small organic pond or water feature using native plants and good Xeriscape principles including capturing and recycling stormwater. A well built and …

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Plant Selection: Right Plant, Right Place

Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will teach you design considerations and plant choices.

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Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair

Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly and efficiently from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.

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Landscape Watering

Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water—in some cases as much as three-quarters—goes into our landscapes.  That means watering your yard …

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Rain Gardens

Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.

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Desert Critters – Personal and Home Safety

Learn about the reptiles and critters that share our Sonoran desert home and how to live harmoniously(and safely) with these mysterious and sometimes unwelcome 'neighbors.' Presented by the Herpetological Society, we'll learn how to identify native venomous and non-venomous reptiles (i.e., Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters) and other creatures (i.e., scorpions, spiders;) Tips for keeping desert critters out of your house; Securing …

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Take Control of your Landscape Watering

There are many ways to save water in your landscape. Proper watering will keep your plants healthy and beautiful all year. In this two-part class discover how much water your plants need and how often they need it, then practice programming a real irrigation controller!

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Healthy Soil = Happy Plants

Drab to Fab Before

A productive garden begins with good soil! Creating a healthy soil for your garden is key to long term plant success. Good soil improves the vigor of your plants and reduces the need for excessive watering. Pam Perry, gardening educator and enthusiast, will walk you through the steps to improving your soil condition. Register at: 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

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