Scottsdale’s free landscape workshop: Plant something and nourish it with rainwater harvesting

An expert from Watershed Management Group will teach you how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales that will direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. Learn how these practices will slow the flow of the water, spread it across the areas where it's needed, …

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Container gardening in the desert southwest

If you have limited space, poor soil, or problems with pests, container gardening may be an alternative to planting directly in the ground. Explore different types of planting containers, what types of plants to grow, and caring for container plants. Registration opens August 1st!

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Tree planting & care for homeowners

How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. Different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos, pros, cons, tips on special care. Registration opens August 1st!

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Peoria’s free landscape workshop: Rainwater harvesting

Considering rainwater harvesting and grey-water use for your home? Is there enough rain to support landscape plants? Learn how to harvest rain for your garden; how to calculate needs for an average home in Phoenix, and discuss techniques that work in our desert climate. Registration opens August 1st!

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Water=Life Event

Water=Life is a comprehensive project consisting of a series of free community workshops leading up to a 9-day installation of collaborative art in Riverview Park. The culminating event is intended to look at the history and future of water in the Valley, and more specifically, to consider the numerous canals that nourished the Ancient Sonoran People who built them. Adjacent …

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Surprise’s free landscape workshop: Irrigation efficiency

How do I know if I'm getting the most out of my irrigation system? Irrigation expert, Dave Pratt, will give you tips and tricks for maximizing efficiency of your irrigation equipment, controller, and layout.

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