Chandler – The ABC’s to Landscape Watering
Wondering about how long, how much and when to water your landscape? This class will take the mystery out of yard watering and will teach you the how, when and where of landscape irrigation.
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Glendale’s Cacti and Succulents for Desert Gardens
Get familiar with a wide variety of intriguing sculptural forms that can embellish your desert landscape. These plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance, yet provide a range of color, texture, and size – who could ask for more? Learn how to use them for maximum effect in your garden. Venue: Zoom webinar Organizer: City of Glendale 623.930.3760 greenliving@glendaleaz.com https://www.glendaleaz.com/Live/City_Services/Water_Services/water_conservation_and_sustainable_living
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Peoria – Resilient Landscapes
Is your landscape resilient to our regions extreme climate and low precipitation? A landscaping expert will walk you through the ways you can increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and an aesthetically pleasing view.
Chandler – Pruning for Monsoon Season
Join an ISA certified arborist who will teach you how to avoid common mistakes that contribute to tree failure in storms, how to identify potential problem areas, and how to find a professional when needed.
Mesa’s Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert
Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United StatesWhat is xeriscape and how do you pronounce it? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to use seven common-sense design principles to help you create or maintain a beautiful desert landscape. Discover how to create a sense of place while attracting birds and butterflies all while saving water, too. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa …
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Mesa’s Summer Savings by Reducing Water and Energy Use at Home
Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United StatesLooking for summer savings? Between hot, dry summers and having more electronics to plug in, utility bills can be a major expense for any household. We can help! Learn about solar incentives, rebates for electric vehicles, landscape incentives, and so much more in this lunchtime webinar. The City of Mesa Water Conservation and Energy office and SRP are teaming up …
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Mesa’s Plants to Provide Shade, Color, and Wildlife
Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United StatesWould you like to attract birds or butterflies to your yard or perhaps you are looking for year-round color, or a cool, shady retreat? By selecting plants that are well-adapted to our desert climate you’ll have less maintenance and more time and money to enjoy your beautiful landscape. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa Environmental …
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PHX Water Virtual Workshops – Trees: Best Management Practices
Trees: Best Management Practices and Growing Thursday, Aug. 19th 2021 | 12 - 1PM Phoenix Water has partnered with Trees Matter to offer a best management practices workshop. Participants will learn basic watering techniques, preparing trees for each season, identifying tree issues including common pests and diseases, and basic pruning including young tree pruning and when to hire an arborist. Gain tools …
Chandler/Queen Creek – Composting 101
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. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
Glendale – Building Healthy Desert Soils
Bring your desert soils back to life by using stormwater, plant trimmings, compost, and more. Discover how to assess soil type, understand how it is layered, and its infiltration capacity. Charlie Alcorn, Program Coordinator with Watershed Management Group, will discuss how these practices are a great way to have a more productive and healthy urban landscape! Sponsored by the city …
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Glendale – Desert Hardy and Resilient Landscapes
Protect your landscape investment! Is your landscape equipped to thrive in our region’s climate? Andrew Pirrone, Water Conservation Coordinator for the city of Goodyear, will showcase practical methods to increase the resiliency and health of your landscape while still providing shade, color, and texture. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order …
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Chandler/Queen Creek – Desert Gardening 101 (Garden Prep & Raised Beds)
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.