Green Acres' irrigation experts show how to put right plants in the right place for water-wise success
Hydrozoning groups together plants with similar water needs. These combinations also can look as pretty as they are water efficient such as this grouping of bearded irises, calendulas and poppies. Debbie Arrington
How much water does my garden really need? It depends on several factors – including which plants are where.
Putting plants together that share similar needs – including irrigation requirements – is the underlying principle of “hydrozoning.” Learn how during free workshops offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at all seven locations of Green Acres Nursery & Supply.
“Irrigation: Hydrozoning Basics” will be June’s “Garden Talk” workshop topic during Green Acres’ series. Garden gurus at each nursery will explain how hyrdrozoning works including examples of plant combinations and suggested irrigation times and amounts. During the one-hour seminar, they’ll also answer questions about irrigation and conversion to a low-water landscape.
No advance registration is necessary. Admission and parking are free.
Also on Saturday, Green Acres will offer a demonstration and tasting of the Big Green Egg charcoal grill, only at its Roseville location. Find out what makes the Big Green Egg so effective and taste some results from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Green Acres’ Roseville nursery is located at 7300 Galilee Road. Other Green Acres nurseries participating in Saturday’s hydrozoning workshops are in Sacramento, Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom and Rocklin.
For addresses, directions and more details: https://idiggreenacres.com/.
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