In preparation for spring, Colorado's Center for ReSource Conservation is offering a number of free water-wise landscape seminars. The classes, which are led by experienced landscaping professionals, are offered in a number of cities either on weeknights or Saturdays. The seminars are open to anyone interested in learning more about conserving water outdoors.

Why should you attend?

Homeowners: You'll get design ideas and learn techniques for installing and maintaining water-wise gardens. Creating a water-wise garden will lower your monthly expenses and decrease maintenance, plus it could make you eligible for a sustainable landscaping rebate.

Professionals: If you are new to the industry or have recently relocated your business to Colorado these classes are a great place to get acclimated. Additionally, they would be great educationally opportunities for new employees that you are bringing on for the season. Also, there are a variety of more advanced seminar topics such as rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation.

Seminar Schedule

Introduction to Xeriscaping
Monday, April 11th
Boulder, CO

Renovating an Existing Landscape to Xeriscape
Tuesday, April 12th
Longmont, CO

Xeriscaping: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, April 12th
Golden, CO

Introduction to Xeriscape
Wednesday, April 13th
Lafayette, CO

Rainwater Harvesting
Wednesday, April 13th
Boulder, CO

Edible Xeriscape
Thursday, April 14th
Lafayette, CO

Tricks of Xeriscaping
Thursday, April 14th
Louisville, CO

Water-Wise Wildlife Gardening
Saturday, April 16th
Longmont, CO

Introduction to Xeriscape
Saturday, April 16th
Westminster, CO

Drip Irrigation
Saturday, April 16th
Boulder, CO

Green Yard Makeover: Design Your Own Beautiful Water-Wise Landscape
Tuesday, April 19th
Thornton, CO

The Center for Resource Conservation also offers courses focused on the design and construction of landscape and garden elements at their facility in Boulder. Topics include patio design, building a shed, creating your own pizza oven, building raised beds and more. Classes cost between $20 and $50. For 2011 dates, check out the Tool School: Garden and Landscape series online.