Mesa’s Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert

Treeland Treeland Nursery, Mesa, United States

What is xeriscape and how do you pronounce it? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to use seven common-sense design principles to help you create or maintain a beautiful desert landscape. Discover how to create a sense of place while attracting birds and butterflies all while saving water, too. Horticulturist and Conservation Coordinator, Donna DiFrancesco, from the City of Mesa …

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Surprise – Designing a Desert Adapted Landscape

Surprise Water Education Center 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza (north side of the Surprise City Hall Campus), Suprise, United States

Learn and apply the seven Principles of Xeriscape and walk through a five-step process for landscape design. 

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Avondale – Small Space Gardening

Avondale Public Works Classroom 399 E Lower Buckeye, Avondale, AZ, United States

Learn how to effectively garden in the desert in tiny spaces. Register here

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Chandler – Landscape Design: Grass to Xeriscape

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

Do you want to remove grass and save some cash? A xeriscape landscape reduces water usage and highlights beautiful, desert plants. Learn how to design an aesthetic xeriscape landscape, focusing on areas where grass has been removed to create a cohesive landscape. Learn how to convert your sprinkler system to a drip system, water properly, and how to create a …

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Queen Creek – ABCs of Landscape Watering

Town of Queen Creek Library 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, United States

On average, up to 70% of your annual water use is outdoors in landscaping. This class will give you the tools to water your landscape efficiently in our unique desert environment. You will also get hands-on experience learning how to program an actual controller in class. Register here! This is the sixth class in a seven part series of Water-Smart …

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Peoria – The Best Desert Trees

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

What benefits do you most need from a tree, and what space do you have? Trees in the incorrect location can eventually lead to damage of surrounding sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. In this class, a certified arborist will go over some great desert tree options that thrive in our climate and can fit the …

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Chandler – Protecting your Landscape from the Summer Heat

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

Learn how to protect your landscape from the hot summer heat before it's too late! Trees, shrubs and even cacti like the mighty Saguaro were heavily impacted this past summer, with many not making it through the season. This workshop will focus on proper plant selection, heat mitigation, tips on protecting your landscape plants from heat, and ways to identify …

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Goodyear – Desert Blooms for All Seasons

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

Discover the variety of water efficient plants that provide color to your yard year-round. Register here

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Goodyear – Resilient Landscaping for Drought

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

Learn how to develop and train your landscape to withstand minimal water conditions. Register here

Buckeye – Fruit Trees in the Desert

Coyote Library - Buckeye 21699 W Yuma Rd #116, Buckeye, United States

Discover which varieties can be cultivated here and how to care for them. Register here

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