Instructor: Dave Ruf, Owner, Greenhouse Garden Center
Date: February 4th and 5th and Session 5 by appointment
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Sessions 1 through 4)
Cost: $100 per person. Reservations required (class size limited to 16).
Any person attending the workshop will receive 20% off any landscape plants purchased during the 2012 season. Lunch willl be provided on February 4th and 5th. All workshop materials will be provided.

Session 1: February 4 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This session will begin with landscape design decisions. The discussion will consider each homeowner's special circumstances and will include new landscape construction as well as renovating existing landscaped areas. Discussion and review of garden styles, home styles and existing landscape considerations specific to the individual homeowners life style, home style and color and general likes and dislikes will be identified. The homeowner should be prepared with square footage of the area and photographs of the property.

Lunch Break: 12:00 pm to 12:45

Session 2:  February 4 – 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

This session will involve helping each homeowner develop a site plan. Topics will include site location, exposure, slopes, grading and drainage issues, irrigation installation and electrical requirements. Each homeowner will receive a Nevada Plant Guide as an aid to making good plant choices. Homework will involve plotting the hardscape on the site plan.

Session 3:  February 5 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

During this session drip and sprinkler considerations will be customized to each homeowners needs. Also lawn, soil condition and amendments, fertilizers, plant care and watering issues will be addressed. In addition, hardscape landscaping such as pavers, patios, ponds, lighting, statuary and benches will be discussed. Homework will involve plotting irrigation lines on the site plan.

Lunch Break: 12:00 pm to 12:45

Session 4:  February 5 – 12:45 pm to 3:00 pm

This session will revolve around tree and plant selection. There will be a tour of the nursery to view various trees and shrubs. In addition, there will be pictures of plants in optimal season situations. Decisions on where to place plant species in site plans will be done. Finally, a cost analysis will be developed for the homeowner. Homework will involve placement of trees and planting beds on the site plan.

Session 5:  By Appointment

The final session will be devoted to a review of the homeowner’s personal landscape designs. Modifications will be made where necessary. This session will also be used as a catch up session for those homeowners who need additional help.