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Water Smart Landscaping Worksop

Learn to design and maintain a water-wise yard at this free class!

This workshop is fast-paced and informative, offering solutions to common landscape problems. Participants will learn how to design and maintain a sustainable landscape.

Date: August 13, 2015

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Location: Bob Snipes Water Resources CenterAddress:780 Barber Street Athens, GA

Contact: 706-613-3729

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Email: savewater@athensclarkecounty.com

Cost:Free, but registration is required

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The workshop will be lead by Amanda Tedrow of the UGA Extension Office. Topics will include how to make the best use of rainfall by reviving your soil, how to irrigate efficiently, how to choose the best plants for each place in your yard, and proper use of pesticide and fertilizers.

This workshop is a partnership between the Athens-Clarke County Extension Office, Stormwater Division, and Water Conservation Office.

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