We will focus on sustainable gardening methods to reduce
water consumption in the garden. How a garden is designed and laid out originally can make a garden efficient or inefficient.
We will focus on xeriscape, topography, and what the homeowner can do to take advantage of existing settings.
Gardening with Natives-April 10, 2010
We will discuss the exciting topic of how to garden with native plants. Learn how to select native plants that do well
in a garden setting. Planting techniques and irrigation strategies for the native plant garden will also be covered
Water
Efficient Irrigation Design- May 22, 2010
We will demonstrate how to efficiently design/retrofit your landscape irrigation system using
drip, micro and spray heads.
Selecting Plants for a Water-Wise Garden
We will focus on Mediterranean, drought-tolerant and native plants that can bring out sustainable beauty in the garden.
Composting/ Mulch
The benefits of Composting. What's the difference between composting and mulch. How to build a compost bin and a compost heap. Hands on Workshop