Landscape Training Classes
LADWP is partnering with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and various environmental groups to promote sustainable landscaping.
Introductory Landscape Training Classes
LADWP provides free introductory Landscape Training classes for customers. These classes are available online and in person and provide a cursory overview of the benefits of a California Friendly Native Plant landscape, how to remove turf and replace it with low-water-using landscape, and garden design and plant selection.
Course topics include:
- Using a sustainable approach to gardening
- Improving your soil
- Evaluating your project site
- Right plant, right place
- Using rainwater as a resource
- Managing irrigation
- Three ways to remove your turf
- Seasonal maintenance practices
- Turf removal rebate
Reserve Your Space
Select which class and date you want to register for, enter your first and last name, email, zip code and how you heard of the class. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent to you with class information.
Landscape Training Classes
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Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency
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Goodbye Grass: Qualify for a Turf Replacement Rebate
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CA Friendly Native Plant Landscape Webinar
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Rainwater Harvesting
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Garden Design Workshop
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Turf: Remove, Replace or Maintain it Organically
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*Please note that class space is limited. All classes are in English unless otherwise noted. If a class is booked full you will be placed on a waiting list.
Related Programs
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California Friendly® Landscaping
The transformation of lawns to native or California Friendly® landscaping is a practical and impactful step towards water conservation and climate resilience.
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Flume Smart Water Monitor
Get exclusive savings on a Flume smart home water monitor to help you track your water use, catch household leaks, and more.
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Free Water Conservation Items
LADWP offers free showerheads and aerators to our customers! Click to learn more about how you can sign up to receive free water conservation items.
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Landscape Training Classes
These classes are available online and in person and provide a cursory overview of the benefits of a California Friendly Native Plant landscape and an introduction to the different ways on how to remove your grass.
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Los Angeles Outdoor Landscaping Academy
LADWP's Los Angeles Outdoor Landscape Academy (LAOLA) offers a variety of workshops to help Angelenos replace turf with California Friendly® landscape and improve irrigation efficiency. LADWP is committed to advancing sustainable landscape transformations through educational courses for customers and landscape industry professionals.
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Mulch
Mulch plays a vital role in creating and maintaining a drought tolerant landscape. Mulch is available at no cost to all City of LA residents through LA Sanitation's Free Mulch Giveaway program.
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My Water Insights Program
LADWP’s My Water Insights is a free home water management program designed to help customers better understand their water use through home water reports and a user-friendly online portal.
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Residential Recycled Water Fill Station Program
The City of Los Angeles is once again offering recycled water to all LADWP customers. Customers may fill up with recycled water for approved purposes, free of charge.
Water Conservation Program
If you have any questions reach by phone Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by email
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Email [email protected]