Events listing

Garden Design (IN-PERSON)

12 Oct 2024 In this class, you will learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include:
1. Sizing and siting the rainwater capture area
2. Developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants
3. Applying key design principles
4. Laying out a successful planting plan

Long Beach Utilities Department Headquarters, 1800 E. Wardlow Road Long Beach,  90807

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Regular Board Meeting

17 Oct 2024 The Board of Utilities Commissioners meets on the first and third Thursday in that month at 9:00 a.m. at Long Beach Water’s Brennan S. Thomas Administration Building.

1800 E. Wardlow Rd,  90807

4 more dates

Tagged as: , Major events

Scheduling Your Irrigation Timer (VIRTUAL)

26 Oct 2024 This webinar focuses on the purpose, potential & programming of irrigation controllers.
1. Understand irrigation’s role in maintaining a soil moisture balance
2. Outline the purpose and potential of a weather-based controller
3. Identify special functions, e.g., cycle & soak and seasonal percentage changes
4. Troubleshoot typical problems

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Goodbye Grass Hello Garden (VIRTUAL)

09 Nov 2024 In this class, learn about replacing your lawn with a gorgeous, watershed-wise landscape, and how rebates can help you succeed. Join us to find out about:
1. Removing turf without the use of chemicals
2. Replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings
3. How to apply successfully for a turf replacement rebate

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Keep Rain in the Garden (VIRTUAL)

19 Nov 2024 This webinar focuses specifically on best management practices for passive and active capturing of rainwater in the landscape:
1. Review criteria and considerations in selecting a rainwater capture method
2. Swales and Berms (calculations, setbacks, installation)
3. Cisterns
4. Integrating Hardscape

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Garden Design Workshop (VIRTUAL)

10 Dec 2024 In this class, you will learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include:
1. Sizing and siting the rainwater capture area
2. Developing a palette of climate-appropriate plants
3. Applying key design principles
4. Laying out a successful planting plan

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

CA Friendly Native Plant Landscape (VIRTUAL)

14 Dec 2024 This is Part I of a series on learning how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping:
1. Build A Healthy Living Soil Sponge
2. Hold Rainwater on Your Property
3. Select Local Native Plants that Minimize Water Use and Maximize Biodiversity
4. Control Your Irrigation

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Goodbye Grass, Hello Garden: Qualify for Rebates (VIRTUAL)

09 Jan 2025 In this class, learn about replacing your lawn with a gorgeous, watershed-wise landscape, and how rebates can help you succeed. Join us to find out about:
1. Removing turf without the use of chemicals
2. Replacing it with climate-appropriate plantings
3. How to apply successfully for a turf replacement rebate

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Drip Irrigation Essentials (VIRTUAL)

22 Jan 2025 Poor irrigation practices are the number one reason plants fail. Want to save your landscape? Come join us and learn about:
1. Understanding Soil Moisture Balance
2. Key components of a properly installed drip system
3. Typical problems with drip and how to avoid them
4. Schedule your irrigation timer to work with the drip system
5. Developing a successful maintenance practice

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

CA Friendly Native Plant Landscaping (VIRTUAL)

04 Feb 2025 This is Part I of a series on learning how to design a yard using the four principles of gorgeous and watershed-wise landscaping:
1. Build A Healthy Living Soil Sponge
2. Hold Rainwater on Your Property
3. Select Local Native Plants that Minimize Water Use and Maximize Biodiversity
4. Control Your Irrigation

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops