Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops - 2010 To Be Announced
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Each year the City of Napa presents a FREE Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series in cooperation with UCCE Master Gardeners and other local professionals. Topics are designed for Napa Valley residents interested in maintaining and beautifying their landscape while keeping water bills low. Each workshop features expert presenters, free water-saving tools, literature, and door prizes. With the state in its third straight dry year, the governor has urged all Californians to try to reduce their water use by 20%. More than half of Napa 's water is used for irrigation, so outdoors is the place to look for big water-saving opportunities. Summer 2010 Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop Series6:30-8:30 pm, various Wednesdays |
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| Sprinkler Smarts As lawn watering needs peak, we celebrate Smart Irrigation Month with local irrigation pros who will demonstrate how to design and maintain a system for maximum efficiency. We will show how easy it is to "take control of your controller" and keep water bills down. Weather-based "Smart" controllers will be featured and a new Napa rebate program will be discussed. |
| TBA | Deciphering DripHarmony Farm Supply staff will conclude Smart Irrigation Month by helping us solve the mysteries of drip irrigation, the most efficient water delivery system for plants. Real-life drip applications will be discussed and system components will be displayed. All attendees will enjoy some "hands-on" practice. |
| TBA | Soils, Mulches, and MoreLearn how to prepare your site for efficient irrigation. After a look at the eight basic principles of water-wise landscaping, local Master Gardeners will thoroughly review our local soils and the critical importance of aeration, amendments, and mulch. Basic landscape design will also be emphasized, including appropriate plant grouping strategies. |
| TBA | Perfect Plant Picks, August 26As we get closer to the fall planting season, local landscape design pros will show that drought-tolerant is anything but boring. Colorful and beautiful tree, shrub, perennial, grass, vine, and groundcover species will be discussed. Dozens of plants will be on hand for viewing, including California natives. Attractive local water-efficient landscapes will be the focus, including the City's Water-Wise Demonstration Garden. |