• Timer Tutorial. Landscape Water by the Numbers (Setting the Irrigation Timer)

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    This is a hands-on class designed to teach you how to water, and how to turn on your irrigation controller and set a schedule. Speaker: London Lacy, Storm/Water Conservation Analyst All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a …

  • Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Create a Habitat Garden to Attract Birds and Butterflies

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    If you build it, they will come! Find out how to create a yard that attracts and sustains beneficial wildlife species, like birds and butterflies, by providing the basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, shelter, and places for nesting sites. Paul Holdeman, licensed landscape contractor and owner of The Garden Gnome, will explain how to build …

  • Taking Your Swimming Pool to the Next Level

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    Join Glenn Youngblood with Energy Masters on new pool efficiencies: Static power, air econ, a/c power saver, solar hot water pool systems. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at 10 AM UNLESS-* Except …

  • Water Wise Edible Gardening

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    Get your garden growing in our unique desert environment. Learn how to prepare beds and select, plant and care for vegetables, herbs, fruits and citrus for a bountiful harvest. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

  • Simple Savings Energy Class

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    Glendale residents who attend the class will learn practical ways to save energy and water and receive free energy- and water- saving devices: high-efficiency showerhead, programmable thermostat, and 4-pack of CFLs. Offered by the city of Glendale Conservation & Sustainable Living Program, funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. Free! Register @ bpatrick@glendaleaz.com or 623.930.3760.

  • “Chandler Smart” Landscaping

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    Each two-class series will teach you the basics about landscaping in our desert. You will learn the concepts of design, how to plan for small spaces, the desert plant palette, plant selection and plant combinations. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

  • SRP Water Conservation Expo

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    Valley residents are invited to learn how to save water and money by participating in the sixth annual SRP Water Conservation Expo on March 2, 2013. Those attending the free expo will learn about water-saving devices for the yard and home. Booths featuring SRP energy-efficiency and environmental programs will also be featured along with several exhibitors with water-saving products or …

  • Container Gardening with Landscape Designer

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    Colorful containers can be welcoming additions to patios and entryways. Learn tips on watering containers, plant palettes, and displaying a container of beauty. Speaker Kris Coates. All classes will be held in the auditorium at the Surprise Police Department located at 14250 W. Statler Plaza, Surprise, Arizona 85374. All classes are held on Saturday, once a month, and start at …

  • Landscape Workshop – Container Gardening

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    Container Gardening – Get the basics of landscape container gardening for your patios or yard accents. Learn to select plant size, shape, and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds.

  • Pruning & Maintaining Your Landscape

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    A Certified Arborist will teach you about proper plant selection, planting, staking and pruning techniques for the low desert. Register online at http://www.chandleraz.gov/water

  • Landscape Workshop – Container Gardening

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    Container Gardening – Get the basics of landscape container gardening for your patios or yard accents. Learn to select plant size, shape, and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds.