Classes

Having a problem with deer? Attend this class to gain insight on their habits and their motivation for visiting your landscape. Learn what you can do to deter them from destroying your yard, and discover beneficial management strategies. Find out which plants to use and how to properly use them for a more successful outcome.

Kentucky Bluegrass is the standard lawn used in Utah because it spreads well, handles foot traffic, and has a desirable deep green color. Keeping it green, however, during the hot season requires a lot of supplementary water. So, what other options are there that can meet our needs and still do well with less water? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of bluegrass alternatives being trialed at Sego Lily Gardens in Sandy and how to care for these types of lawns.

This introductory design class will show you the basics on how to landscape where you live. Discover what you can do to give your yard more curb appeal while reducing your water use. Learn best design practices to ensure you achieve multiple benefits from your landscape. Generate ideas for your own yard as you follow the five steps of Localscapes!

Once you have all the spaces laid out in your yard and have determined where all the planting beds are going to be, it’s time to plan out what will be going in those beds. This class will help you gain a better understanding of how to design your planting beds by addressing principles such as bloom time, color schemes, plant groupings, mature size, and more!

This class is for those who are participating in or interested in learning about Central Utah Water’s Landscape Incentive Program. The class covers information on removing lawn, installing a drip system, and selecting the right plants for Utah. We will review the requirements to complete a successful project and take a deeper dive into the entire project process. Join us to learn how to create a sustainable landscape and to ensure your project is eligible for the incentive.

Looking for some new plant ideas? Check out the perennials highlighted in this class! We'll focus on newer water-efficient varieties and cultivars with great flowers and/or foliage. We’ll review details on each plant including water use, light exposure, ideal placement in the planting bed, and other key features.

Interested in growing vegetables and want to brush up on your gardening skills? This class will cover gardening essentials like sunlight, soil, and water needs, as well as different types of useful tools. Learn about site requirements and preparation, best planting times, recommended varieties, and more!

Drip Irrigation is a great choice for watering precisely at the root of the plant. Whether you like drip or not, it certainly has its place in a landscape project. This class will help you understand when to use drip, walk you through the differences between in-line and point source drip, and help you determine which type is best for your project. We will then go over some simple tips for designing a drip irrigation system.

Wondering how long and how often you should be watering? Attend this class for answers through an understanding of soil science, irrigation science, and best practices. We will review equipment needed, define soil texture and water holding capacity of soil types, and talk about proper irrigation design. We will run through real examples, using formulas you will learn, to create an irrigation schedule that maximizes plant health and minimizes water waste. Lastly, we cover a couple of common pitfalls with Smart Controllers and how to avoid them.