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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Peoria – Xeriscape Design: New Design Samples

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

When planning a landscape refresh that thrives here in our desert location, having a well thought out plan will be essential for success.A local landscape architect will talk about best practices to design a thriving lovely landscape, and then share three Peoria sample designs created for you to use as a guide.

Peoria – The Fun About Succulents

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

Did you know all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti? There are so many types, shapes, sizes, and varieties of succulents out there. Our desert horticulture expert will share types of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape.

Glendale – Planting for Pollinators

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden's Design credential, …

Goodyear – Converting Lawn to Xeriscape

Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Learn the steps and best practices for converting your lawn to low water use plants. Register here

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