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Classes

Some information shared in a class could potentially vary from rules or requirements of the Landscape Incentive Program. If you are participating in the program, be sure to follow the rules and requirements at utahwatersavers.com to ensure program compliance.

Landscape Classes

A flagstone path through a side yard full of plants

Localscapes

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Jun 04 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Online Class

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!

A carpet of low-growing pink flowers in front of spiky tall purple flowers

Planting Bed Design

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Jun 11 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

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!

A view of the Localscape house and sample lawns set among trees and other landscaping

Garden Tour

Mike Lorenc - Conservation Garden Park Saturday, Jun 14 9:00 - 11:00 AM
8275 S. 1300 W. West Jordan

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District’s Conservation Garden Park has more than 8 acres of exhibits, pathways, and plants dedicated to educating Utah residents on water-efficient landscaping methods and best practices. Come take a guided tour of this beautiful garden and get ideas for your own yard! Plants are easily identified by their labels. Hats, sunscreen, and good walking shoes are recommended. Plan on meeting in the lobby of the Education Center.

A bright red flower standing above a grouping of smaller blue flowers

Native Plants & Sustainability

Steven Kelty - Endemic LC Wednesday, Jun 18 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

Native plants play an important role in sustainable landscaping, but they can often be difficult to find in the industry. Attend this class to discover resources for finding, identifying, and/or propagating native plants so you can use them in your own yard. Learn how to create structures for wildlife habitat and increase the sustainability of your landscape.

A caring hand brushing across blades of grass in a lawn.

Proper Lawn Care

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Jun 25 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

Want to have the most coveted lawn in the neighborhood? Sure, it’s a little work, but it’s not as hard as you may think. Come learn what you can do to keep your lawn happy, healthy, and green. Learn proper watering and maintenance techniques to keep your lawn looking good without over-watering.