• Tree and Shrub Care

    Learn the ins and outs of selecting, planting, and maintaining structurally beautiful tress and shrubs. Avoid the hazards associated with improper pruning practices. The class is FREE - but registration is required. Learn more! Please call 623-333-4422 or email eavila@avondale.org to register. To obtain more information and tips on water conservation, visit www.avondale.org 

    Free
  • Landscape Watering & Timer Programming

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    Taking the Mystery Out of Watering Your Yard 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 …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Designing Your Landscape

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair

    Keep your irrigation system running smoothly with these maintenance and repair techniques. Get the basics of good maintenance and troubleshooting practices, and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly from Jeff Lee, irrigation specialist. This class is free to Scottsdale residents. Advance registration is required. Learn more about the event! To register, call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, …

    Free
  • Plant Selection for Desert Landscaping

    Plant Selection for Desert Landscaping Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Horticulturist and Master Gardener, Kirti Mathura, will teach you basic concepts and plant choices for your desert landscape. This event is free to Scottsdale residents - but advance registration is required. Learn more about the event! To register, …

    Free
  • Maximize Your Irrigation

    DRAB TO FAB BACKYARD REHAB: AND THE WINNER IS…

    Maximize Your Irrigation Are you puzzled by the irrigation system installed by the builder or previous owner of your home? Learn how to identify the performance robbing problems in your system and what to do about them. You may be surprised by finding out that ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed. All classes are FREE …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Installing and Maintaining Your Landscape

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Eating Homegrown vs GMO

    Growing your own organic fruits and vegetables can help with your peace of mind. Home gardening is a great way to choose what goes into the foods you eat. When you grow organically, you know you are growing fruits and vegetable that are healthy and better for our low desert environment. Come and learn why homegrown tastes better and how …

    Free
  • Landscape Workshop: Drip and Turf Irrigation

    The City of Tempe offers free landscape workshops twice a year, in the spring and fall. The workshops teach residents how to beautify their yards and conserve water through xeriscaping. The series of four workshops teaches residents how to plan, design, implement and maintain a beautifully xeriscaped yard. The workshops are held on four consecutive Saturdays, each focusing on a …

    Free
  • Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden Tour

    Landscape Workshop - Caring for Your Desert Garden

    Go on a walking tour (approximately two miles) through Scottsdale's five and a half acre Xeriscape Garden with Bill Casenhiser, the Garden's caretaker. This workshop is FREE to Scottsdale residents, but advanced registration is required. Learn more! Register online or call 480-312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number and the date(s) you would like to attend. Advance registration is required for …

  • Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Design

    With Jeff Lee from the Town of Gilbert. Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes. If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we …

    $3 – $85
  • Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation Installation & Maintenance

    With Doug Donahue of Ewing Irrigation. Advanced Smartscape: Irrigation builds upon the basic Smartscape course by offering in-depth training for landscape professionals on the design, installation, maintenance, and management of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. The course stresses irrigation efficiency and wise water use in turf and landscapes. If you have not taken the basic Smartscape course, we  highly encourage only …

    $3 – $85