Fall 2014 Landscape Workshops
Contact
City of Chandler Water Conservation
480-782-3580
www.chandleraz.gov/water
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The WaterSaver newsletter will help you create stunning landscapes that use less water. Every month, local horticulture and irrigation experts will highlight landscape topics ranging from what to plant to when to fertilize to how to encourage native wildlife.
- Wondering which insects are beneficial to your garden ? Or, why leaves change color in fall? "Ask a Garden Goddess" addresses these and other gardening basics.
- The "Plant of the Month" focuses on easy-to-grow perennials that will survive our brutal summer heat and alkaline soils.
- Check out "Water Wise Tips" for sage advice on creating a lush landscape that also saves water.
- Keep up with free landscaping and irrigation classes and what's happening in the local gardening community with "Upcoming Events."
- And, of course, we'll continue to deliver monthly watering advice appropriate to our region in the Sonoran Desert.
Pruning and Maintaining Your Landscape
Trees and shrubs are the most important living elements of your landscape. Join an ISA certified arborist for this introductory presentation to learn the basics of pruning to keep your investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning and when to use them, as well as how to avoid the two worst pruning mistakes. You will leave this program ready to prune your own trees and shrubs with confidence and effectiveness.
