Did you know Colorado Springs Utilities offers free classes?
They are committed to the intelligent use of water and provide classes with experienced instructors to help you make the best use of this precious resource.
There is no charge for classes and reservations are not required, unless otherwise noted; however, seating is limited and first come, first served.
[More info at CSU.org or below]
Free xeriscape classes
What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping (often incorrectly spelled zero-scaping or xeroscaping) is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation.
| May | ||
| Wednesday, May 25 |
Blue Grama and Buffalograss Lawns | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 25 |
Tour of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden’s Water Wise Neighborhood |
4:30 and 5:30 p.m. |
| June | ||
| Wednesday, June 1 |
Outstanding Plants for Your Xeriscape | 6:30 to 7:30 p.m |
| Saturday, June 4 |
How to Xeriscape: 7 Steps to a Smart Yard | 9 to 10 a.m. |
| Saturday, June 4 |
Tour of Tough Plants at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden |
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. |
| Saturday, June 11 |
Master Your Spinklers: Tips from a Pro | 9 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, June 15 |
Tour of Tough Plants at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden |
4:30 and 5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 18 |
Conservation & Environmental Center Open House | TBD |
| July | ||
| Wednesday, July 13 |
Tour of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden’s Water Wise Neighborhood |
4:30 and 5:30 p.m. |
| August | ||
| Wednesday, Aug. 17 |
Tour of the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden’s Water Wise Neighborhood |
4:30 and 5:30 p.m. |
How to Xeriscape: 7 Steps to a Smart Yard
Molly Morris, Horticulture Staff, Colorado Springs Utilities
Learn how to create a smart landscape for Colorado using the seven water conserving principles of xeriscape–planning, soil improvement, minimized turf, efficient irrigation, grouping plants by water need, mulch and maintenance. Molly will walk you through these seven concepts while offering landscaping tips and photos of local examples.
Molly Morris, Horticulture Staff, Colorado Springs Utilities
Learn how to create a smart landscape for Colorado using the seven water conserving principles of xeriscape–planning, soil improvement, minimized turf, efficient irrigation, grouping plants by water need, mulch and maintenance. Molly will walk you through these seven concepts while offering landscaping tips and photos of local examples.
Blue Grama and Buffalograss Lawns
Catherine Moravec, Horticulturist, Colorado Springs Utilities
Tired of your Kentucky bluegrass lawn? Come learn what other grass options exist, and which one is best for you. Learn what’s required to prepare a site, then install and maintain them. We’ll cover all the options, with an emphasis on blue grama and buffalograss.
Catherine Moravec, Horticulturist, Colorado Springs Utilities
Tired of your Kentucky bluegrass lawn? Come learn what other grass options exist, and which one is best for you. Learn what’s required to prepare a site, then install and maintain them. We’ll cover all the options, with an emphasis on blue grama and buffalograss.
Drip Irrigation DIY
Steve Loy, Colorado Master Gardener, Sun Maintenance Service, Inc.
A mixture of lecture and hands-on activities, we’ll cover the advantages of drip irrigation, choices of components, how to design a system, and guidelines to provide the right amount of water to your plants.
Steve Loy, Colorado Master Gardener, Sun Maintenance Service, Inc.
A mixture of lecture and hands-on activities, we’ll cover the advantages of drip irrigation, choices of components, how to design a system, and guidelines to provide the right amount of water to your plants.
Master Your Sprinklers: Tips From a Pro
Eric Becker, Water Conservation Specialist, City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation
Make your sprinkler system more efficient by learning essential tips from a pro: how to create a watering schedule for your yard, what to look for when inspecting your system and how to install water saving equipment. This class will help you better understand the system you have and how to make it work efficiently.
Eric Becker, Water Conservation Specialist, City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation
Make your sprinkler system more efficient by learning essential tips from a pro: how to create a watering schedule for your yard, what to look for when inspecting your system and how to install water saving equipment. This class will help you better understand the system you have and how to make it work efficiently.
Outstanding Plants for Your Xeriscape
Catherine Moravec, Horticulturist, Colorado Springs Utilities
Want to learn more about easy, reliable, low water plants? This class covers everything from trees to perennials with pictures and plant descriptions from our brand-new online resource, waterwiseplants.org. Check out this class if you are a newbie to gardening in the Pikes Peak region.
Catherine Moravec, Horticulturist, Colorado Springs Utilities
Want to learn more about easy, reliable, low water plants? This class covers everything from trees to perennials with pictures and plant descriptions from our brand-new online resource, waterwiseplants.org. Check out this class if you are a newbie to gardening in the Pikes Peak region.
Tour of the XDG’s Water Wise Neighborhood
Come for a guided tour of the newest demonstration at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden (XDG). Visit five colorful model front yard landscapes: Easy Care, Prairie, Low Budget, Contemporary and Foothills. Leave with inspiration for your own yard!
Come for a guided tour of the newest demonstration at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden (XDG). Visit five colorful model front yard landscapes: Easy Care, Prairie, Low Budget, Contemporary and Foothills. Leave with inspiration for your own yard!
Tour of Tough Plants at the XDG We’ll show you what low-water plants look like in their mature form, point out solutions to common landscape challenges and highlight eye-catching plant combinations. Tours will highlight plants in bloom.
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