Mesa’s Trees Are Cool: Tree Care Workshop for Homeowners

Celebrate Arbor Day with us at this month’s Living Green workshop! Learn about all the benefits of trees for your landscape, for our communities, and for the planet. The program will cover proper tree selection, placement, watering, pruning, and more. The hands-on portion of this fun workshop will be an opportunity to participate in an Arbor Day Celebration tree planting …

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Free Virtual Landscape Workshop – Desert Plant Survival 101

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

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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Chandler – Energy Savings 101

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

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.

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Mesa’s Summer Savings on Water and Energy Use at 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 …

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Chandler – Composting 101

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

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.

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Chandler – Desert Gardening 101 (Garden Prep & Raised Beds)

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

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.

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Peoria – Irrigation Repair

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

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.

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Chandler – Smart Irrigation Controllers

ASU Chandler Innovation Center 249 E. Chicago St., Chandler, AZ, United States

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.

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Avondale – Desert Lawn Care

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

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.

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Glendale – Irrigating with Gray Water

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

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.

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