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. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
Grow native plants in your own landscape that will attract birds and other pollinators year-round. Jim Consolloy, an experienced gardener with Sonoran Audubon Society, will share a diversity of low-water-use plants to help you create an inviting wildlife sanctuary at home. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water Services Department, Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order to attend, you …
Vegetable Gardening in the Low Desert Wednesday, Oct 13th 2021 | 5:30 - 7PM There’s nothing tastier than fresh vegetables grown from your own garden. The low desert provides gardeners with the opportunity to grow plants year-round, but that doesn't mean our gardens have it made in the shade. This class will cover site selection, soil preparation, plant selection, and maintenance …
Am I watering my plants too much or not enough? This is a question that gets asked frequently, especially as our seasons change. A landscape expert will go through easy ways to figure out if your plants are getting the right amount of water. Learn how to give your plants the water they need, where they need it, while staying …
Did you know that desert regions offers an abundance of edible plants? Our plant expert will share with you some fantastic desert plants that can offer tasty treats and still provide a vibrant native appeal to the landscape.
Keeping your sprinkler and bubbler systems in top shape will ensure you use just the right amount of water. Learn what the different components are and how they are assembled. Learn how to do simple things like replacing nozzles all the way to diagnosing and repairing irrigation valves. Instructor: Jeff Lee
Water efficiency in our landscapes is increasingly important. Can we still have beautiful landscapes in a time of extreme drought? With sensible planning of our landscapes, followed by proper all-around maintenance, we can continue to enjoy thriving outdoor spaces. Instructor: Kirti Mathura
Our unique and extreme climate in central Arizona makes growing fruit trees a challenge. Come learn how to care for citrus trees and a variety of other fruit trees that can thrive here locally. Jonathan Manning, a certified arborist, will share his 30 years of experience growing fruit trees in the Sonoran Desert. Sponsored by the city of Glendale Water …
Learn all about how to successfully transplant plants and how to make cuttings of current plants, to grow elsewhere in the landscape. The instructor will also talk about certain plants that work best for cuttings and the best time of year to plant.
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. Instructor: …
Cactus are uniquely suited to our desert climate and they are coveted by collectors all over the globe for their distinct and unique character. There are a few varieties that give you the most bang for your buck including beautiful flowers, amazing form, and easy to care for. Join us and find out more about these superstars, including selection, care, …
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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