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Landscape Workshops

Registration: Online or call (480) 312-5690 and leave your name, address, phone number, and the date you would like to attend. Advanced registration is required for all workshops and confirmations will be sent.

Cost: Free to Scottsdale residents.

Shady Terrace Classroom

February 25
Plant Care

Got a plant question? Ask an expert. You'll find answers to your questions and also learn about working with nature to promote helthy plants and simplify landscape maintenance.

 

March 4
Water-Wise Edible Gardening

Did you know there are two growing seasons in the desert? What to plant and when are just two strategies you can use to grow your own fresh and delicious vegetables.

 

March 9 or March 30
Program Your Irrigation Timer

This hands-on workshop will show you how to take control of your landscape watering with a step-by-step instructions for setting and adjusting the timer.

 

March 11
Drip Irrigation Design & Installation
 

Simple things you need to know! Learn form an expert how to lay out and install a drip system in your yard and get tips that will make it efficient and easy to maintain.

 

March 13 (Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden)
Learn to Prune

The hands-on workshop you've been asking for in an outdoor classroom setting. Watch a demonstration. Learn basic pruning cuts. Find out how to prune to promote the beauty, strength, and health of your trees.

 

March 20 (Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden)
Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Repair

Looking for help with your landscape watering system? Get the basics on good maintenance practices, advice on problem solving, and techniques you can use to keep landscape irrigation running smoothly.

 

March 23
Liven Up Your Yard

Invite butterflies, hummingbirds, and an array of birds into your backyard. Learn how to use colorful flowers and desert plants to attract backyard wildlife.

 

March 25 
Landscape Makeover 

NEW! Find out how to turn your grass yard into exciting outdoor living spaces for your family. This workshop willhelp you plan the makeover and provide instruction on grass removal.


Two Locations!
 

Noted workshops will be held in the Shady Terrace Outdoor Classroom at the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park and all other workshops will be held indoors at the Via Linda Senior Center.

Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden
Shady Terrace Classroom
5601 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Map to Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park


Via Linda Senior Center
10440 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Via Linda Senior Center Map


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Online Brochures

  • Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert
    A guide to growing more than 200 low-water-use plants.
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  • Landscape Watering by NumbersLandscape Watering by the Numbers
    Gives instruction for determining how much water your plants need. View Tools
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