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Residential Landscape Classes

Climate appropriate landscaping and irrigation practices continue to be critical as California grapples with re-occurring drought conditions, new regulations, and supply issues. The shift is increasingly toward grass replacement with more appropriate plants. Classes cover many subjects including design, color, proper irrigation, plant selection, helpful tips, and turf replacement. Information is provided for both the do-it-yourself resident and for those who hire contractors. All classes are presented in Power Point and include handouts, evaluations, and hands-on activities, when appropriate. Ample time is available for questions and answers.

 

Classes can be given in-person or online with client provided "zoom." Clients own the classes and recording is suggested for further use on the clients website or YouTube channel.  

 

Water-Wise Landscape 101 Class (2-3 hours)

An overview class that covers irrigation, drip, plants, turf removal, design, and general maintenance.

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Firescaping and Slope Management (2-3 hours)

Two of the biggest problems for residents is how to protect their homes from fire and create/maintain slopes. This class provides basic information on simple steps that every resident can take to improve safety and enhance their landscape.

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Pet Friendly Landscapes (2-3 hours)

Pets are an important part of our lives and landscaping to ensure their safety is critical. After all, happy pets make happy pet owners! This class covers ways to enhance landscapes to work with the natural tendencies of both dogs and cats. 

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Family Gardening Workshop (2-3 hours)

This class is for the whole family and centers around engaging children in gardening. We cover plants, birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Each child will make a butterfly feeder to take home. 

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Water Savings for Life (2-3 hours)

This is a personalized class for the hosting agency. The first portion of the class covers water supply basics (as they pertain to the host agency), current water supply conditions, and regulatory requirements. The remaining time covers specific items to reduce water use now including how to read a meter (I bring one), indoor and outdoor conservation methods, plant selections that require little water and maintenance, the hosting agency’s rebates, and programs. 

 

Sun Tolerant Plants and Irrigation (2-3 hours)

This class includes design basics, soil types, how to test your own soil, the difference between native and drought tolerant plants and their different irrigation needs. Local resources are discussed as well.

 

Autumn is Landscape Heaven (2-3 hours)

Fall is the best time to refresh your landscape and complete new projects. The class covers basic design principles, plant types, fall maintenance including pruning, turf, fertilizing, planting, and irrigation systems.

 

Classes Start at $850.00 

Prices are dependent on content revision, length, and travel time.