With featured speakers such as Jeffrey Knight talking about "Conserving Water One Drip at a Time" and Jeff Velasquez exploring "New SHADE Options".......this year's conference promises to be fantastic! Tracks feature themes of Design, Tree, Irrigation, Innovative Landscape Trends and Pest Management and Plant Health. SHADE 2015 will have 5 concurrent educational tracks that consist of 6 one-hour sessions, with …
Smartscape can help landscape professionals move ahead of the competition and stay up to date on the latest trends, research, and practices in the industry. With its informative classes and networking and marketing opportunities, Smartscape is an affordable way for landscape professionals to strengthen their practice and innovate their business. This course covers: Plant selection and installation Solutions to plant …
Free Shade Tree Planting Workshops and FREE TREES are being offered for SRP customers. Don’t miss this upcoming, conveniently located program at Red Mountain Community College, 7110 E. McKellips Road. Learn the best methods for planting and caring for trees. Those who attend can pick up a free tree on September 19 to plant in your yard (and better time to …
Want to create your own backyard oasis? Or maybe you'd like to make your landscape more child or pet friendly. Transform your grass yard into outdoor living spaces that are colorful, fragrant, interesting, cool leisure, Mediterranean, eco-compatible, etc. This class will show you the easy step-by-step methods. You may even be eligible for a rebate of up to $3,000. Classes are …
Water and Energy Conservation with Dr. George Brooks, Jr. is the monthly topic for the Urban Farming Workshop Series being held at Mesa Community College. This workshop will address where our water and energy really comes from, what the status is of our water supplies, and the importance of resource conservation with examples that can be utilized at home or at …
This free program is part of a monthly series of home improvement clinics being offered at the Red Mountain Active Adult Center. On Wed. from 9-11 a.m. learn about basic plumbing setup, layout and design, controls and timers, installation, maintenance and more with Bob Friske. Call to learn more at 480-334-8299 or click here
Designing a drip irrigation system that’s efficient and low maintenance is easy if you know how. From backflow preventers to emitters this class will help you learn how to design and install an irrigation system as good as the pros. Taught by a certified irrigation specialist, any confusion you may have about components like pressure regulators, valves, emitters, zones, stations, …
Join us for a series of free landscape workshops presented by the City of Phoenix Water Services Department. 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 …
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 Arborist. Register at eavila@avondale.org or …
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.
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? You’re not alone - outdoor watering is often a place where water is wasted. This class will take the mystery out of irrigation and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape watering. Participants will learn how to program an irrigation timer using actual controllers (timers). …
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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