All California American Water Courses
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Beginner
Landscape Transformation on a Budget – California American Water
Landscape Transformation on a Budget webinar hosted by California American Water. …
Free
Landscape Transformation on a Budget – California American Water
What you'll learn
Understand the key elements of a garden
Determine which elements to prioritize on a limited budget
Evaluate if involving a professional is right for you
How to get creative with materials and techniques
Come up with a framework for planning your garden transformations
Free
Beginner
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents – California American Water
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents workshop hosted by California American …
Free
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents – California American Water
What you'll learn
1. Where and how to use succulents in the landscape
2. Soil and watering requirements
3. Propagating / dividing succulents
4. Care and maintenance
Free
Beginner
No Flat Yards – Rainwater Capture + Cisterns – California American Water
Rainwater Capture workshop hosted by California American Water. This is …
Free
No Flat Yards – Rainwater Capture + Cisterns – California American Water
What you'll learn
1. Review criteria and considerations in selecting a rainwater capture method
2. Swales and Berms (calculations, setbacks, installation)
3. Cisterns
4. Integrating Hardscape
Free
Beginner
Landscape Transformation: Keep, Remove, or Replace Grass – California American Water
In this class learn how to remove your lawn and …
Free
Landscape Transformation: Keep, Remove, or Replace Grass – California American Water
What you'll learn
In this class learn how to remove your lawn and make the right moves for creating a gorgeous, watershed wise landscape including:
1. Removing Turf without the use of chemicals
2. Replacing it with climate-appropriate plants
3. Keeping it in place but maintaining it in an organic matter
4. Simple lawn care strategies to improve resilience
5. Managing the big three: weeds, pests, and disease
Free
Beginner
Fire-Ready Landscapes – California American Water
Fire-Ready Landscapes Reduce Your Vulnerability,” hosted by California American Water. …
Free
Fire-Ready Landscapes – California American Water
What you'll learn
In a time of drought and high heat, learn some of the ways you can make your home less vulnerable to fires.
Free
Beginner
Design a Resilient California Garden _ California American Water
“Design a Resilient California Garden ” webinar hosted by California …
Free
Design a Resilient California Garden _ California American Water
What you'll learn
What are watershed-wise alternatives to a monoculture of ornamental green grass? This workshop discusses alternative groundcover options for replacing ornamental lawn areas, including keeping the existing lawn in place and creating a “Polyculture” green space. Attendees will learn:
1. The importance of polycultures and diversity
2. How to select a blend of groundcovers for greater resiliency and soil health
3. Step-by-step process to accomplishing the transition
4. Opportunities for rainwater capture
5. Managing limited irrigation
Free
Beginner
Designing for Dry Shade and Other Challenging Landscape Situations
Designing beautiful and resilient gardens can be a challenge . …
Free
Designing for Dry Shade and Other Challenging Landscape Situations
What you'll learn
Creating your own cool retreat, shade opportunities
Bringing in color and interest, with or without blooms
What to know when working under/near trees
Landscaping on hillsides
Considerations for fire vulnerable zones
Irrigation recommendations
Free
Beginner
Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water – California American Water
Learn practical strategies to help your garden thrive in drought …
Free
Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water – California American Water
What you'll learn
Supporting gardens through key management practices
Converting lawns to organically maintained polycultures
Managing limited irrigation as efficiently as possible
Protecting your trees when the water gets dialed back
Removing and replacing turf with watershed wise landscapes
