On-Demand Class: Drought Proof Your Garden

Duration: 1-hour lesson, 15-minute Q&A session

Experience Level: Beginner, Experienced, Master


You'll learn: 

  • Why California's Mediterranean climate means your plants are fighting drought every summer, and what to do about it
  • How to figure out exactly how often and how long to water each zone in your garden
  • Why more than 50% of your home's drinking water goes to your landscape and how to dramatically decrease that
  • How to capture, reuse, and store rainwater and greywater to keep your garden going even during restrictions

We'll cover: 

  •  Switching from overhead spray to inline drip irrigation and why it makes such a big difference
  • Smart irrigation controllers, soil moisture sensors, and how to stop  overwatering
  • How to remove your lawn and replace it with beautiful, low-water alternatives (including native grasses, ground covers, and meadow plants)
  • Mediterranean-climate plants from California, South Africa, Australia, and Chile that thrive with little to no summer water
  • How to plant, hydro-zone, mulch, and maintain a garden designed to survive drought long-term

This class is for: 

  • Homeowners facing water restrictions who don't know where to start
  • Gardeners tired of watching plants struggle despite constant watering
  • Anyone ready to trade a thirsty lawn for a garden that's beautiful, low-maintenance, and built to last

This course is available on-demand.  Watch on your own schedule!Â