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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.
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Landscape Classes

Online
A gloved hand pulling weeds out of the ground

Win the War Against Weeds

Taun Beddes - USU Extension / KSL Greenhouse Show Wednesday, Feb 25 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

No matter the state of your landscape, there seems to always be a battle going on with weeds. Part of your defense should be an understanding of the specific weeds you’re fighting so you can take the best measures to bring them down. This class will review some of the more common local weeds and established methods for battling them so you can be victorious and win the war against weeds in your yard!

Orem Library
A planting bed with red flowers in front and pink and blue irises in back

Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Feb 28 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Orem Public Library 58 N. State St, Orem

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

Online
View looking up into the canopy of a box elder tree in the fall

Rooted for Success: Tree Planting & Care

Pascal Watson - TreeUtah Wednesday, Mar 04 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

Let’s add more trees to our yards! Before grabbing your shovel, join us for an informative lecture that will give you the know-how to plant a tree that thrives for decades. Learn how to choose the right trees, plan for the trees, and properly plant them. Learn how to appropriately water, mulch, and care for your trees. Determine what you can handle and when you may need to call in the experts.

Orem Library
A planting bed of yellow, red, and purple coneflowers, white hibiscuses, pink lilies, and other greenery

Planting Bed Design

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Mar 07 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Orem Public Library 58 N. State St, Orem

Once you have 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!

Online
A bumblebee in a group of purple flowers

Providing Habitat for Pollinators

Liz Hamilton - Utah Dept. of Agriculture & Food Wednesday, Mar 11 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

Pollinators have an important role in nature and should be welcomed into our landscapes by providing habitat for them. You can help by participating in the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program and receiving free plant/seed kits designed to attract native pollinators. This class will cover the benefits of participating, what the application process looks like, details about some of the plants, and information about the wildlife they attract.

Orem Library
White, purple, and blue flowers in a park strip planting

Waterwise Park Strips

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Mar 14 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Orem Public Library 58 N. State St, Orem

Grass is not the recommended plant for park strips due to the harsh growing conditions and the difficulty of watering small spaces efficiently with overhead sprinklers. The preferred alternative is water-efficient plants and drip irrigation. Learn the five steps for transforming your park strip lawn into a waterwise planting bed and review best practices for keeping it well maintained.

Online
A yellow wheelbarrow with mulch next to a mulch pile

Cheap-Scapes: Yard Renovation on a Budget

Zac Roberts - Weber Basin Water Wednesday, Mar 18 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

We want to help you plan for and achieve landscape renovation in the most economical way possible. If you are willing to do some or all of the work, we hope to show you how you can do things and save a lot of money in the process. From the planning to the materials, there are ways to do things cheaper and still get the quality results you want.

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

Proper Lawn Care

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Mar 21 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Orem Public Library 58 N. State St, Orem

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.

Online
A man clipping yellow flowers

Plant Care

M'Li Hoki - Waterwise Designs Wednesday, Mar 25 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Online Class

The care given to your yard changes as you reduce the amount of grass and add a more diverse assortment of ornamental plants. Learn best practices for general care of your plants, their environment, and the irrigation system used to water them. Discover the joy that comes from monitoring and caring for plants!

CUWCD
Yellow and pink coneflowers

Plants for Utah Landscapes

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Mar 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM
CUWCD Office 1426 E. 750 N. Bldg 2, Orem

Learn about a variety of plants that do well in Utah’s climate and soils without taking a lot of water! This will include a mix of native and non-native species. See the different colors, textures, and forms of various perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, and trees! Free seed packet and set of plant cards for each household that attends.

Lehi
A planting bed with red flowers in front and pink and blue irises in back

Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Apr 01 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Lehi City Parks Department Bldg 2998 W. 300 N. Lehi

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

Lehi
A backyard planting bed full of vegetation and flowers backed by a slatted vinyl fence

Qualifying for a Landscape Incentive

Central Utah Water Staff Wednesday, Apr 08 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Lehi City Parks Department Bldg 2998 W. 300 N. Lehi

Looking to make your yard more water-efficient? Did you know there’s an incentive to help cover some of the costs? Take this class to learn about the program requirements and discover ways to ensure a successful project. Review the rules and the application process so you’re better prepared to qualify for a landscape incentive.

Heber
A backyard planting bed full of vegetation and flowers backed by a slatted vinyl fence

Qualifying for a Landscape Incentive

Central Utah Water Staff Saturday, Apr 11 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Wasatch County Library 465 E. 1200 S. Heber City

Looking to make your yard more water-efficient? Did you know there’s an incentive to help cover some of the costs? Take this class to learn about the program requirements and discover ways to ensure a successful project. Review the rules and the application process so you’re better prepared to qualify for a landscape incentive.

Salem
Salmon-colored roses with yellow centers

Saving Water in the Landscape

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Apr 11 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Salem City Library 59 S. Main Street, Salem

More residential water goes to our outdoor landscapes than anywhere else inside the home. Traditional landscaping methods are changing as we work towards reducing water consumption. Attend this class to learn about our current water supply, why water conservation matters, and what you can do to cut back your outdoor water use while improving the functionality and appeal of your yard.

Lehi
A planting bed of yellow, red, and purple coneflowers, white hibiscuses, pink lilies, and other greenery

Planting Bed Design

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Apr 15 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Lehi City Parks Department Bldg 2998 W. 300 N. Lehi

Once you have 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!

Heber
A planting bed with red flowers in front and pink and blue irises in back

Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Apr 18 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Wasatch County Library 465 E. 1200 S. Heber City

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

Sandy
A backyard planting bed full of vegetation and flowers backed by a slatted vinyl fence

Qualifying for a Landscape Incentive

Central Utah Water Staff Wednesday, Apr 22 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sandy City Hall 1000 S. Centennial Pkwy Rm 341, Sandy

Looking to make your yard more water-efficient? Did you know there’s an incentive to help cover some of the costs? Take this class to learn about the program requirements and discover ways to ensure a successful project. Review the rules and the application process so you’re better prepared to qualify for a landscape incentive.

Heber
A planting bed of yellow, red, and purple coneflowers, white hibiscuses, pink lilies, and other greenery

Planting Bed Design

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Saturday, Apr 25 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Wasatch County Library 465 E. 1200 S. Heber City

Once you have 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!

Sandy
A planting bed with red flowers in front and pink and blue irises in back

Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, Apr 29 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sandy City Hall 1000 S. Centennial Pkwy Rm 341, Sandy

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

Sandy
A planting bed of yellow, red, and purple coneflowers, white hibiscuses, pink lilies, and other greenery

Planting Bed Design

Casey Finlinson - Central Utah Water Wednesday, May 06 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Sandy City Hall 1000 S. Centennial Pkwy Rm 341, Sandy

Once you have 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!