• The Nature of Design; Creating Water & Energy-efficient Landscapes

    Looking for advice on landscape design and/or small space renovations? This class will focus on landscape design that work for arid regions and will include easy and proper plant placement and water harvesting techniques. Each attendee will leave with a good start on their specific landscape design. Speaker:  Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

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  • Find and Fix Leaks Leaks

    Learn how to find and fix leaks that could be draining your budget.  Did you know? According to the EPA, the average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year through leaks - the same amount of water needed to wash 280 loads of laundry, take 600 showers or meet the average family's water needs for a month. …

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  • Free Landscape Workshop – Create Your Own Oasis

    This two-class series of classes covers the basics of designing home landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional and sustainable yards appropriate for our location in the Southwest. Basic design processes, how to plan for small spaces, the wide array of desert-adapted plants available, plant selection, and plant combinations, principles and techniques will be covered. The instructor will take participants through …

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  • Efficient Lawn Care & Outdoor Leaks

    Practical advice for maintaining a healthy and beautiful water-efficient lawn. Learn tips for reading a water meter and locating outdoor leaks.

    Free
  • Landscaping for Small Spaces & Patios

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    Discover how choosing the right plant for the right place can enhance even the smallest landscapes and patios.

    Free
  • Xeriscape 101

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    Learn how applying simple Xeriscape principles can help you create a beautiful low-maintenance and low-water-use yard.

    Free
  • ABCs of Watering

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    Techniques for proper watering can increase the health and beauty of your plants while saving water. Hands-on irrigation controller programming included.

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  • The Art of Irrigation System Maintenance & Repair

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    Are your plants getting every drop of your water? Learn how to maximize your water efficiency prevent underground leaks, and more, from a pro with over 20 years of experience.   Includes in-class demonstrations with irrigation parts. Presented by Jonathan Manning, Professional Nurseryman.

    Free
  • Plant Survival 101

    Come learn how to maintain healthy plants, includes pruning tips and a pruning schedule specific to desert plants. Speaker:  Jo Miller, Master Gardener, Author and Certified Sustainable Building Advisor

    Free
  • Irrigation Repair & Maintenance

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    Now is the time to do an irrigation check-up so that it’s in tip-top shape for the long summer. An irrigation expert will cover basic irrigation repair and seasonal maintenance that will keep your system and plants happy all summer long. Register at: 623-930-3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com

    Free
  • 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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