Have you been thinking about making changes in your yard but weren't sure where to start? These classes are for you! The Corona Department of Water and Power is hosting four workshops this spring. After attending these classes you will be inspired to update your yard with a waterwise theme.
Reserve your seat today at
StopTheDrop@discovercorona.com or call (951) 736-2234.
All classes will be held at the Corona Public Library in the High Desert Room. The Library is located at 650 S. Main Street.
Saturday, April 28th
| Class Name |
Class Description |
Time |
| Designing Outdoor Spaces |
Class uses the concept of outdoor rooms to transform former turf areas into beautiful and functional living areas. Explore the fundamentals of landscape design. Learn how to draw a simple conceptual plan on paper so that alternative ideas may be explored, the design can be organized, and a cost estimate can be done. |
10:30 a.m. |
| Pots and Container Plantings |
Learn about thrillers, fillers, and spillers! In this class we'll demonstrate the "how to" of successful container plantings. |
1:00 p.m. |
Saturday, May 19th
| Class Name |
Class Description |
Time |
| Waterwise Plants |
Learn about the variety of low water using plants available on the market. We'll cover groundcovers and trees and everything in between! Plus, you'll learn planting techniques to help ensure that your waterwise plants stay healthy. |
10:30 a.m. |
| Creating Habitat |
Learn how to use low water native and Mediterranean plant materials that provide habitat for birds and butterflies. |
1:00 p.m. |
Previous Classes
For information from previous classes, please click on the class name.
| Class Name |
Class Description |
| Drip Irrigation 101 |
The fundamentals of drip irrigation |
| Parkway Design |
How to retrofit your parkway from turf to low water use landscaping |
| Slope Design |
How to irrigate and plant your slope in a water-efficient way |
| Retrofitting Existing Planter Beds |
How to change out high water usage planter areas with attractive low maintenance and water saving designs |
| English Cottage Gardens |
How to create this popular garden style |
| Water-Wise Plants |
A look at the diverse water-wise plant materials available on the market |
| Creating Outdoor Living Spaces |
Learn how to transform your yard into beautiful and function living space. |
| Creating Habitat |
Learn how to use low water native and Mediterranean plant materials that provide habitat for birds and butterflies. |
| Irrigation 101 |
Learn fundamentals of successful and efficient irrigation systems including effective turf irrigation and common mistakes to avoid. |
| Edible Landscape Design |
How to grow fruit trees, herbs and vegetables as part of the overall landscape; includes a cooking demonstration. |
| Ornamental Grasses 101 |
Learn about the many ornamental grasses available on the market; learn how to implement them in residential landscapes, and how to use bulbs with grasses. |
| Container Planting |
Learn how incorporating pots and containers in the landscape can save water and lower general maintenance with gorgeous results. |
| Creating Patio Spaces |
Learn how to work with sand set pavers, explore homeowner-friendly products.
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