Classes

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.

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.

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.

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!

Converting your traditional landscape to be more water efficient can be a little overwhelming, especially if you are trying to meet the requirements for an incentive program. Attend this class to learn the secrets to great perennial planting design and how to hydrozone plants, or group them according to their watering needs, for the best outcome. Gain insight into how to successfully design your planting beds and better qualify for a landscape incentive. Class will combine indoor instruction and a walk through the garden. Be prepared with sun protection and good walking shoes.

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!

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.