River-Friendly Landscaping
Professional Green Gardener Training

Module #1: All the Dirt on Soil

Basic soil science; using mulch and compost;
understanding fertilizers, and turf care.

Thursdays: September 7, 14 and 21, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way, Sacramento

This module can be taken as a stand-alone course; however, it is one of three in the complete Green Gardener Training for Landscape Professionals course. Completion of all three modules is required to become a Qualified Green Gardener. For details on the complete program, please visit www.ecolandscape.org.

River-Friendly Landscaping is an integrated, watershed-based approach to landscaping that works with nature to reduce water use, reduce waste, prevent pollution, and support the health of the
Sacramento region’s waterways.

Benefits of becoming a Qualified Green Gardener

• Diversify your services by offering healthier, water-efficient landscaping services to clients and employers.
• Attract new clients and increase your earning potential.
• Identify yourself as a Green Gardener by using the official title and logo on your materials.
• Receive recognition on the Regional Water Authority and EcoLandscape California websites.
• Gain exposure to new clients at Eco-Landscape public outreach events.
• Gain a broader understanding of how landscape choices can improve the health of community and our shared environment.
• Help clients reduce pesticide use, reduce water waste, and prevent pollution.
• Qualifies you to become an EcoLandscaper™. (Visit www.EcoLandscape.org for more details.)

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