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Free Water Conservation and Landscape Classes for Spring 2008

For more information call 623-773-7286.

City of Peoria Utilities Department
Water Resources & Conservation Division
8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345

 
Landscape Watering 101 with Michael Buettner
Parks and Landscape Supervisor
City of Peoria Parks and Recreation
5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2008
Peoria Main Branch Library, Willow Room, 8463 W. Monroe St. Peoria, AZ 85345

Improper Watering can lead to stress, disease, or even the death of some plants, not to mention high water bills. Learn how much water plants need, different types of irrigation systems, and how to set your irrigation controller for the maximum efficiency. Regardless of the type of landscape you have, proper irrigation practices can save water.

Landscape Container Gardening with Kirti Mathura
Horticulturist at the Desert Botanical Garden
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2008
City Hall, Pine Room, 8401 W. Monroe St. Peoria, AZ 85345

Discover the basics of landscape container gardening for patios or yard accents. Explore different container types, and learn to select plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements. With the right container plants, you can even attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Xeriscape: Desert Fusion Garden Lecture and Walking Tour
with Kirti Mathura (Limited to first 25 registered participants)
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2008
City Hall, Pine Room and Desert Fusion Garden
8401 W. Monroe St. Peoria, AZ 85345

Ready to convert your high water use grass to low water use Xeriscape? Learn about the seven Xeriscape principles, which if used properly, ensure that landscapes are water efficient, yet creative and colorful. Lecture and walking tour of the Desert Fusion Garden will conclude with a question and answer session.

Landscaping with AZ Natives with Kirti Mathura
5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2008
Sunrise Mountain Library, Presentation room 1
21200 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, AZ 85382

Get to know the AZ Natives! Learn about plants that have called the Sonoran Desert home for centuries. These plants thrive in our extreme conditions with minimal maintenance requirements. Discover an array of fantastic plants - from perennials to shrubs to trees - for use in various locations to create beauty in your garden.

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