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Glendale – Rejuvenate Your Yard with Native Plants

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Did you lose any outdoor plants last summer? Consider choosing native plants that are best adapted to local conditions and require less water for a stronger and healthier landscape. Kaylee Colter, Landscape Architect and Watershed Management Group certified rainwater harvesting professional, will show you how to convert unwanted grass into a drought resilient landscape using native plants and basic rainwater …

Chandler – Where Does Our Water Come From?

City of Chandler Sunset Library 4930 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, United States

Join us for a deep dive into Chandler’s water resources! Discover where the water you use every day comes from and learn how we are ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.

Queen Creek: Irrigation Design and Installation

This free class can help you learn what to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a new or updated drip or lawn irrigation system. You'll gain hands-on practice with cutting pipe, inserting emitters, and connecting parts and pieces. Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will boost your knowledge of …

Tempe: Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85282 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Learn how to properly prune and maintain trees and shrubs in an urban landscape. Facilitated by Tempe’s Urban Forestry team.

Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event – Summer Winds

Summer Winds Nursery 3160 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, United States

Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff at Summer Winds Nursery. Learn about Mesa's Trees Are Cool initiative and about the Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive where residential customers can qualify for up to $1,100. Mesa will also be distributing the newly updated Landscape Plants for the Arizona …

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Peoria – Container Gardens in the Desert

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Want to grow plants but don’t have the yard space for in-ground planters? Our plant expert will talk about container types and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers.

Chandler – Desert Plants’ Survival Guide

City of Chandler Hamilton Library 3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, United States

Learn the art of plant care at our workshop. From planting to pruning, we’ve got you covered. Get tips on proper watering fertilizing, and pest prevention. Plus, get a sneak peek into Chandler’s Arbor Day festivities.

Peoria – Xeriscape Design: New Design Samples

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

When planning a landscape refresh that thrives here in our desert location, having a well thought out plan will be essential for success.A local landscape architect will talk about best practices to design a thriving lovely landscape, and then share three Peoria sample designs created for you to use as a guide.

Scottsdale: Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert (New Book Launch)

City of Scottsdale - Civic Center Library 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

Join Scottsdale Water Conservation as our irrigation specialists discuss the best plants for your low water use landscape. In this workshop you will learn about Arizona-Friendly plant species, planting techniques, and how to efficiently water and prune your water-wise plants. We will also be debuting the new Landscape Plants for the Arizona booklet. Please arrive 15 minutes early to locate …

Peoria – The Fun About Succulents

Peoria Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ, United States

Did you know all cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti? There are so many types, shapes, sizes, and varieties of succulents out there. Our desert horticulture expert will share types of succulents and cacti that can be star features in your landscape.

Glendale – Planting for Pollinators

Glendale Main Library 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, Arizona

Create a garden that benefits bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and beetles! Pollinators play an important role in our ecosystems, economies, and agriculture. We can all do our part to protect pollinators by changing the way we garden and embracing sustainable landscape practices that help pollinators thrive. Erin Hutton, Landscape Designer and instructor for the Desert Botanical Garden's Design credential, …

Goodyear – Converting Lawn to Xeriscape

Goodyear Georgia T Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, United States

Learn the steps and best practices for converting your lawn to low water use plants. Register here

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