Classes

Trees are among our most valuable landscape plants, yet we often take them for granted. This class will review the factors that contribute to water stress in trees. You will learn practical strategies for helping landscape trees thrive in hot, dry western climates. Information will include: how to safely remove lawn around trees, the best mulches for trees, the best ways to irrigate trees, examples of tree irrigation schedules, and a list of drought-tolerant trees.

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!

Come learn how to make the easy switch from overhead spray to drip irrigation! Whether you are converting areas of lawn into planting beds or just converting the sprinklers in existing planting beds, get hands-on experience to help improve water efficiency, reduce weeding, minimize plant diseases, and more effectively manage water.

It’s time to break from traditional landscape design and look at plants as part of a community rather than individual specimens. Learn the five principles of designed plant communities and get a vision of these communities in their layers. See two archetypes of plant communities that complement Utah’s natural landscapes.

This class focuses on creating sustainable plant communities that require less maintenance and fewer resources than many traditional landscapes. You will learn principles of plant naturalization and strategies for successfully using this process in a variety of landscape settings so you can apply them in your own yard.

Whether you are new to Utah or you are just getting into landscaping, you likely feel a little overwhelmed by all there is to know about growing plants here. This basic class will cover topics such as soil, proper planting, plants that do and don’t grow here, irrigation systems, and more!

Looking to switch out the lawn in your park strip for something more water-efficient? Attend this class to learn the five steps to reclaim your problem park strip. Discover plants that do well in park strips, and learn proper park strip maintenance.

Selecting the right tree for the right place can be a little overwhelming, especially when there are so many choices out there. Where do you start, and what are the factors you need to think about before making your selection? Attend this class to learn the process for deciding what type of tree works best for your situation and to discuss a number of tree varieties that do well in Northern Utah.

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.

Getting ready to install or upgrade your landscape? This introductory design class will show you the basics on how to landscape where you live. Learn what you can do to give your yard more curb appeal and reduce maintenance at the same time.

Learn how to apply the Localscapes method correctly to ensure you achieve all the benefits it can provide. We’ll cover the five steps in detail, including landscape layout, irrigation basics, planting, and maintenance. Attending the Introduction to Localscapes class first is recommended but not required.

Creating a good landscape plan is one of the most important steps to achieving a beautiful and functional landscape. This workshop is for those who have taken a Localscapes class and want extra help laying out their design. You will be taken through a guided design process that covers the elements of a localscape, and you should leave with a basic design drawn on paper. Attendees must bring a base map of their property drawn to scale.

Hidden in a quiet neighborhood of Sandy is one of Utah’s first waterwise demonstration gardens: Sego Lily Gardens. 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 recommended. Plan on meeting just inside the gate by the shed

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.

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!

Receive a set of plant cards that contain pictures and information about a variety of plants that you can use in designing your own planting beds. Practice putting plants together based on specific characteristics, and begin designing your own planting beds with input from trained designers. Bring a to-scale map of your yard with one or more empty planting beds you would like to work on.