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courses, workshops, and lectures that are scheduled in the near future.
Please review our offering and reserve your space in one of these
beneficial programs. For more information, please contact Tom
Stephens at 303.797.6700 or the appropriate Educational Program listed
below.. |
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NEW! HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN
- A SHORT COURSE
(PREVIOUSLY TITLED: A DO-IT-WITH-HELP HOME LANDSCAPING
COURSE)
Click
here for a course outline |
24
total hours / Four - 6 hour sessions
5 Lectures & 3 Labs
for credit or non-credit |
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Have you
seen those TV shows where they take the
"Desperate Landscape" on the block
and transform it into the most admired yard in
the neighborhood? Your property could be
that diamond in the rough. Learn the
secrets of creating an outstanding landscape
and turn your "drab-scape" into a
"dream-scape". During this 8
week course you will learn how to document and
analyze the existing conditions of your
property, help you determine the overall goals
and desires to be included in your new
landscape, show you how to develop two or more
preliminary designs and incorporate them into
a Master Landscape Plan, and how to determine
the cost and priority of your
improvements. You will also have the
opportunity to learn landscape fundamentals
including site circulation, grading &
drainage, paving & construction materials
and methods, plant material & lawn/turf
options, proper use of mulches, efficient
irrigation & lighting systems, and
maintenance basics. Near the end of the
final session you will get to show off your
design ideas and plans to your classmates
& instructor for their review and
discussion. Whether you desire a deluxe
outdoor living space or simply want to enhance
the curb-appeal of your home, soon you can go
from a "Desperate Landscape" to
creating your "Dream
Landscape". Register today! |
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MASTER
LANDSCAPE PLAN |
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| Course Number |
Course
Dates |
Day & Time |
Course
Length |
Location |
Course
Fee |
Materials
Fee |
HORT
104
E01 |
6/14,
6/16, 6/17, 6/18
No class on Tues
6/15 for homework |
Mon,
Wed, Thurs, Fri
8AM - 3PM
1 hour lunch at noon |
4
Sessions of
6 Hour Each |
San
Juan College - Farmington, NM
SJC Room #1302 |
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$25
to instructor |
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In summer months,
outdoor water use accounts for nearly 50% of
water used around the average home. Do
you open your water bill during the summer and
say "I've got to do something about
this"? Remember that not only is
time money, but water is money. Discover how
to save money by reducing water usage through
current "Xeriscape" practices &
technologies. By learning the seven
basic fundamentals of Xeriscaping you will be
able to create a beautiful yet water
conserving landscape. Choose the
appropriate turf, plants, mulches, &
irrigation for your climate, soil, &
existing site conditions. Utilize the
diversity of plant foliage, flower colors,
climate, & seasonal changes for a nearly
limitless range of color in your
landscape. Obtain your goals of
conserving water, saving money, and enhancing
your environment with the knowledge gained
during this enlightening workshop. Water
conservation through creative landscaping
gives a whole new meaning to "Going
Green", its like putting money back in
your pocket. Register for this workshop
today! |
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THE
CREATIVE SOLUTION |
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| Course Number |
Course
Dates |
Day & Time |
Course
Length |
Location |
Course
Fee |
Materials
Fee |
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June
26, 2010 |
Saturday
8AM - 12Noon |
1
Session
4 Hours |
Northland
Pioneer College
Show Low, AZ |
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$20
to instructor |
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People throughout
history have enjoyed the pleasures of living
near water. Although you may be hundreds
of miles from the coast or the nearest body of
water, you can still experience those benefits
when you create a water feature in your own
little piece of the world. Imagine the feeling
of calm & relaxation when you hear the
sound of water flowing in your new water
feature. Replenish your soul as take a
little time to just stop & listen to the
trickling water in your personal oasis.
Whether your style is a small container water
garden or a dramatic series of water falls,
streams, & ponds; this workshop will teach
you how to create and enjoy a water feature in
your landscape project. Learn to choose
the best location on your site to create your
water feature by developing a master or area
landscape plan, construction drawings &
specifications, and determine construction
materials & methods, plant material &
wildlife selections for minimal maintenance
and optimal results. Join us for this
one day workshop as we delight in the
possibilities. Register today! |
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PLEASURABLE
WATER FEATURE |
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| Course Number |
Course
Dates |
Day & Time |
Course
Length |
Location |
Course
Fee |
Materials
Fee |
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June
26, 2010 |
Saturday
1PM - 5PM |
1
Session
4 Hours |
Northland
Pioneer College
Show Low, AZ |
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$20
to instructor |
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HOW TO PLAN & BUILD SPECIAL GARDEN FEATURES |
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THEIR DESIGN, MATERIALS, &
CONSTRUCTION |
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DECKS &
ACCESSORIES |
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learn how to design, to select materials, & the best do-it-yourself
construction methods & tips that will help you achieve a
craftsman-like hardscape project with the best environmentally sensitive,
recycled, low maintenance & economically efficient materials. |
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PLANT
SELECTION & PLANTING DESIGN FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE |
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the right plant for the right location can give your landscape design that
professional look. Learn how to select plants with the right
texture, color, growth structure & growing requirements for your
property, & how to group them for a distinctive & finished
appearance. Discover how to identify plants by their unique features
& characteristics, & how to use botanical & common plant
names. Learn what planting equipment & techniques professionals
use for best results. |
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PLANTS IN YOUR
LANDSCAPE |
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Your instructor,
Tom Stephens, Landscape Architect
of Your Landscape Solutions,
specializes in challenging & unusual landscape architectural
projects in the Rocky Mt. region. Since 1964, Tom has focused on
creating environmentally sensitive & economically efficient landscape
projects using natural, recycled, & low-maintenance materials &
techniques; with colorful & eye-catching multi-seasonal effects;
& low-water use techniques (Xeriscape). A book he co-authored, Xeriscape
Gardening - Water Conservation for the American Landscape, was
published in 1992. Tom has presented over 300 landscape
architectural, landscape horticulture, home landscaping, Xeriscaping,
& home gardening courses, seminars, workshops, & lectures for
numerous institutions in the West & Mid-west. His courses,
workshops, & lectures are now on PowerPoint. Tom’s mission is
to help others to see, experience, create, & enjoy the wonderful
landscape world around them.
For information about the course content, call Tom at
303.797.6700.
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For additional information and
optional locations and dates regarding courses, workshops, lectures;
please contact Tom Stephens - Your Landscape Solutions
at 303.797.6700 or send an e-mail to tom@commonsenselandscaping.com |
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