Landscaping Classes

Free California Friendly Landscaping Classes

Glendale Water & Power is hosting free landscape classes designed for the non-technical gardener. These classes will help you identify common water-wasting problems in your irrigation system and the best plants for use in Southern California landscapes. They will help you use water efficiently and save money on your water bill.

Call (818) 238-3730 to register. Refreshments served!

Class Scheduled - Updated August, 2008

  • August 16 - all 4 topics in one day, 4 hours
  • August 23 - all 4 topics in one day, 4 hours
  • September 13 - all 4 topics in one day, 4 hours
  • October 4 - Basic Landscape Design, 3 ½ hours
  • October 11 - California Friendly & Native Plants, 3 ½ hours
  • October 18 - Landscape Sprinkler Systems, 3 ½ hours
  • November 1 - Basic Landscape Design, 3 ½ hours
  • November 8 - California Friendly & Native Plants, 3 ½hours
  • November 15 - Landscape Sprinkler Systems, 3 ½ hours

What You'll Learn

Basic Landscape Design

  • Your landscape as part of your living space
  • How to develop a landscape plan
  • Hardscapes, patios, etc.
  • Plant selection

California Friendly Plants

  • Benefits of using native plants
  • Plant selection tips
  • Planting guidelines
  • Maintenance recommendations
  • Caring of shrubs, groundcover, trees and multi-category plants

Efficiency Irrigation Systems

  • Sprinkler system maintenance
  • Major irrigation design principles
  • The right sprinkler for the right job
  • Major overhead sprinkler types
  • Types of drip irrigation

Soils, Fertilizers and Watering

  • How long should you run your sprinkler?
  • How does soil affect plant growth and watering?
  • Irrigation control clock programming
  • Fertilizers

Online Classes Also Available

If you can't make it to one of our classes, you may want to take advantage of the online gardening classes that are offered by The Metropolitan Water District. Classes cover a variety of topics including plant selection, irrigation basics and landscape maintenance. To take the FREE online classes, visit the Garden Spot at www.BeWaterWise.com

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