Tempe: Tree Selection and Care

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn how to choose the right tree for your yard with assistance from Tempe’s Urban Forestry team. Attendees will explore best practices for watering and maintaining healthy trees and qualify for the TreeBate, which is a water conservation rebate for residents and businesses who plant desert trees and other plants on their property.

Glendale – Backyard Composting

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

According to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 30 to 40 percent of food is wasted. Composting is an earth-friendly solution for managing food waste and creating a sustainable and valuable resource. Emily Heller, Master Gardener and Urban Farmer from Bene Vivendo, will show you how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will …

Chandler – Grass to Xeriscape Design Ideas

City of Chandler Downtown Library 22 S Delaware St, Chandler, AZ, United States

Want to remove the grass in your yard and save some cash? Learn how to design a xeriscape landscape through proper plant selection, placement and discover examples of themes for your landscape.

Peoria – Plants for Pollinators

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Our local pollinators need your help to thrive in our increasingly urban areas.A xeriscape expert will talk about great plants for our local pollinators that provide lovely benefits in the landscape, but also give the food and resources our wildlife needs.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event – Treeland

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Treeland Nursery. Learn about Mesa's Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100. Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert …

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Glendale – Rejuvenate Your Yard with Native Plants

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Did you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass into a drought resilient landscape using native plants and basic rainwater …

Chandler – Where Does Our Water Come From?

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Join us for a deep dive into Chandler’s water resources! Discover where the water you use every day comes from and learn how we are ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.

Queen Creek: Irrigation Design and Installation

This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. You'll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of …

Tempe: Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn how to properly prune and maintain trees and shrubs in an urban landscape. Facilitated by Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event – Summer Winds

Summer Winds Nursery 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, United States

Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Summer Winds Nursery. Learn about Mesa's Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100. Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona …

Free

Peoria – Container Gardens in the Desert

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Want to grow plants but don’t have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers.