Heat-Proof Landscaping

Part of Xeriscape Done Right: A Water-Wise Landscaping Series. Join us for Part I of the free workshop series on Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program. Meet our expert, AZ Plant Lady Noelle Johnson, as she discusses how to create a heat-proof landscape. Topics will include identifying the signs of heat stress in plants, practical solutions for reducing reflected heat around your home, and "heat-proof" plants that thrive in extreme temperatures.

Noelle is the author of two gardening books: Dry Climate Gardening: Growing Beautiful, Sustainable Gardens in Low-Water Conditions and The Water-Smart Garden: Techniques and Strategies for Conserving, Capturing, and Efficiently Using Water in Today’s Climate… and Tomorrow’s.

All attendees will have a chance to win one of Noelle’s books or a $50 gift card to a local nursery.

This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a Mayor and Council priority initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, build resilience in our community, and address the negative outcomes of a changing climate.

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Stay tuned for more workshops in the 'Xeriscape Done Right: A Water-Wise Landscaping Series' such as ‘Hiring a Pro’ coming August and ‘Planting for Butterflies’ in October!