Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Learn the what, why and how of pruning your plants to maintain their health and growth. Speaker: Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist , Tree farmer at Elgin Tree Farm Register at eavila@avondale.org or by calling Esmie Avila at 623.333.4422.
Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee will shed light on common irrigation questions and more. Learn how to maximize your irrigation performance and increase your watering efficiency by knowing how much to water and when.
Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will teach you basic design concepts and plant choices.
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. Participants will receive a rain gauge and three publications, including Landscape Watering by the Numbers. To RSVP for class(es), e-mail tina.sleeper@phoenix.gov or call 602-534-3950. Walk-ins will be permitted to attend, but space is limited.
Take a walking tour (approximately two miles) through the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park with Bill Casenhiser, garden’s caretaker. This demonstration garden is home to over 7,000 plants from 200 species. See water-thrifty plants in action and have your desert plant questions answered by an expert. Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park (SE Corner of Hayden/McDonald) Please meet in …
Hydrate: Your Food Use rain tanks to support your vegetable garden Rain tanks are like rain barrels, only upgraded: bigger, better, and your harvested rainwater lasts longer. While most rain barrels hold about 50 gallons of water, rain tanks can hold 1,000 gallons or more, capturing water from several storms and storing it for use over the course of many …
Question: Where can you find a collection of over 400 species of desert-adapted plants in the West Valley? Answer: At the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. We’ll start off the tour with a slideshow on how the Glendale Xeriscape Garden has evolved over the past 25 years. Stay for a guided tour of the garden led by the Glendale Conservation and …
The Green Planet Festival is a full day of sustainability-themed exhibitions, workshops, live music, food and drinks and plenty more. On Saturday, November 7th, the event is coming to Phoenix for the first time ever, and Water – Use It Wisely will be there! Experience a variety of products from food, fashion and health, to energy, construction and design. Enjoy …
Turn waste into resources and build heathy soils Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products by integrating the use of typical waste streams such as greywater, stormwater, plant trimmings, and more. You’ll learn how to assess your yard’s soil type and simple ways to effectively use typical household wastes to …
Join us for a series of free landscape workshops presented by the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. Learn from a Certified Water Harvesting Practitioner how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and planting to passively cool your home. All attendees will receive helpful materials and books. Attendees will also be entered into a drawing to receive tickets …
Did you know that an average household’s laundry water produces enough greywater to support a backyard fruit tree? We’ll show you how to use a laundry-to-landscape system to recycle this greywater for use in your yard to nourish plants and reduce your municipal water usage. This session will cover best practices for greywater use and will guide you to creating …
The Glendale Water Services Department’s Water Conservation program is celebrating 30 years of working with the community to save water – a precious resource! Established in 1985, the city of Glendale Water Conservation program is celebrating 30 years of community engagement and environmental stewardship. This comprehensive program achieves water savings by raising awareness, providing incentives, and fostering community support. Far …
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