Free
Intermediate
Total Irrigation Run Time (SoCal Gas Landscape Series)
This session progresses from determining Plant Water Requirements, Plant Available …
Free
Total Irrigation Run Time (SoCal Gas Landscape Series)
What you'll learn
Plant Water Requirements, Plant Available Water, and Precipitation Rates
Distribution Uniformity of irrigation systems
Establishing an irrigation schedule
Managing the irrigation controller to adjust to real conditions on the ground and in a drought
Free
Intermediate
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape
Sponsored by SoCalGas, this webinar focuses on how we can …
Free
Conventional Gardens: the Unconventional Watershed Wise Landscape
What you'll learn
Using key management practices to improve and maintain the health of a landscape
Caring for traditional ornamental plants such as roses, boxwood, camellias
Creating a more drought tolerant polyculture lawn
Managing limited irrigation as efficiently as possible
Protecting trees and shrubs in times of drought
Free
Intermediate
Rainwater Harvesting – An Advanced Discussion
During California’s 2022-23 rainy season, it received 73 trillion gallons …
Free
Rainwater Harvesting – An Advanced Discussion
What you'll learn
Review of passive rainwater capture in soil
Considerations for grading properly in urban areas
Hillside rain capture
Working with cisterns
Free
Intermediate
After the Fires, Reviving a Landscape – SoCalGas
Once the fires are out and the rubble cleared away, …
Free
After the Fires, Reviving a Landscape – SoCalGas
What you'll learn
Why ‘wildland urban interface’ fires have become more urban
What happens to the land after a conflagration
Rebuilding a more fire-resistant landscape: commercial and residential
The importance of maintaining a good soil moisture balance
Taking budget into consideration
Free
Beginner
Protecting the Trees_California American Water
Trees are essential to a healthy planet—and to thriving neighborhoods. …
Free
Free
Beginner
Outdoor Leak Detection _ California American Water
Detecting outdoor leaks early can save you time, money, and …
Free
Outdoor Leak Detection _ California American Water
What you'll learn
Clues to detecting IF you have a leak
Tracking down the source of the leak
Preventive measures to avoid potential leaks
When to do it yourself or bring in a professional
Free
Beginner
Gardening for Kids and Pets – California American Water
Gardens are meant to be enjoyed by all members of …
Free
Gardening for Kids and Pets – California American Water
What you'll learn
What makes a garden truly ‘kid friendly’
Developing fun, stimulating gardens beyond turfgrass lawns
Landscaping with safety of both kids and pets in mind
Managing animal waste
Integrating child and pet areas into the rest of the landscape
Free
Beginner
Landscape Transformation on a Budget_California American Water
Whether you’re looking to transform your yard completely or eager …
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
