Backyard Basics

Thursdays, 7-8 pm March 6-October 2

Classes will be held throughout spring and summer to help homeowners gain a better understanding of efficient gardening, landscaping, and living practices.  Classes with two dates will be repeated the following week, with the exception of the Landscape Design workshop in May, which requires participants to attend all four weeks.  Classes will be held at the Utah House.

Proper Pruning Practices

Focus on the four “W’s” of proper pruning;
why we prune, when to prune, what to prune
and where to prune.
March 6 & 20 - Fruit Trees
March 27, April 3 - Grapes & Raspberries
April 10 & 17 - Trees, Shrubs, and Roses

A Glorious Garden

Address soil concerns, cool and warm season
crops, fertilizer needs, common pests and
diseases and best of all, how and when to harvest.
April 24, May 1 - Vegetables

Do-It-Yourself Landscape Design

This four-week course is designed to educate
as well as motivate you to put your landscape
together right the first time.
May 8-29 (Four weeks)

Lord of the Lawn

Master the different factors influencing a
healthy lawn, such as water requirements,
fertilizer applications, and diagnosing
common insects and diseases of turfgrass.
Sept. 4, Sept. 11 - Turfgrass Care

Seasonal Splendor

Come learn how to select plants that give these
season-long colors and texture to your landscape.
Sept. 18 & 25 - Planting for Color

Sustainable Living

March 13 - Solar Living
May 7 - Rain Harvesting
June 12 - Solar Living
June 26  - Rain Harvesting 
August 14 - Eco Remodeling Options 
October 2 - Healthy Cleaning Options

Cost for each class will be $5.00 per person.  Class size is limited, so register early.
To register for a class, call the Davis County Extension Office at (801) 451-3403