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Planting wildflowers, sustainability news, events, plumbing videos, & more!
Plant Wildflowers NOW for Spring Bloom
Read our October Sustainability Savings Tip [PDF] for what to look for, how to plant, as well as watering and care. We also include other fall planting info.
How Does Planting Wildflowers Reduce Greenhouse Gases?
Native Plants and Nature Based Solutions to Climate Change.
Check out TARGET 3.2 in Mesa's Climate Action Plan, and you'll find this strategy "Protect natural open space and conserve native wildlife, plants, and natural areas." Native wildflowers, shrubs and trees are not only beautiful, they remind us of what is special and unique about the place where we live. These plants serve other important functions. Native plants dramatically increase the diversity of bees, butterflies, birds and other native animals. Healthy, native landscapes will build and support healthy soils, and healthy soils will absorb more carbon.
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Tree Planting at Heritage Park. On Thursday, October 10, the City of Mesa hosted a tree planting at Heritage Park. The Arizona Sustainability Alliance donated 60 trees purchased with grant funding from the Arbor Day Foundation/Amazon. Over 50 volunteers from Amazon and others from the community helped to get the trees in the ground.
 Note: All of the trees planted at the event will be registered on the Trees Are Cool map. You can record any trees that you've recently planted at our Mesa Listens 'Trees Are Cool' page.
SRP Partners with City of Mesa to Expand Grass-to-Xeriscape Incentives for Residents Salt River Project is partnering with Mesa to expand a city program that encourages qualified residents to remove grass and replace it with a Xeriscape (low-water-use) landscape...
 Note: Incentives are also available for commercial properties and HOAs.
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Plant of the Month - Queen's Wreath This beautiful late summer blooming vine is one of those show-stopping plants that has likely caused near auto accidents with its stunning display of the bright... |
Mesa Family Resource Center Opens at Main Library The City of Mesa, in partnership with First Things First, has opened the Center which is designed to provide caregivers and families with children from newborns to age five with a wide range of free parenting...
Mesa is Moving Ahead with Plans to Improve EV Charging Citywide Mesa has released a much-anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) to make the Citys electric vehicle (EV) charging network more accessible and convenient for all...
Mesa Plant Nursery Pop-Up Event
Fri. Oct. 18, 8 to 11 a.m. at Summerwinds Nursery. Get tree and planting questions answered in person and meet the City of Mesa’s Urban Forest Program Manager and water conservation staff.
You can also pick up a free copy of the newly updated "Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert" booklet.
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Fall Seed Swap and Share!
Sat. Oct. 19, 4:30-7 p.m. Stop by for a variety of new and unusual seeds to choose from, and our experts will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions. You don't have to 'swap' to get seeds, but bring them if you have them. In fact, you can also bring plants or garden items to swap.
Co-hosted by Phoenix Seed Swap and Mesa Urban Garden (newly designated as a People's Garden). This family-friendly event is free and being held at 212 E. 1st Avenue. Learn more.
Enjoy the cooler weather, tour the community garden, and see our new signs. Tables are available if you want to grab dinner from our many downtown restaurants, including the one right next door!
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Low Desert Home Landscape Irrigation – The Basics
Sun. Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m. From UofA Cooperative Extension D.I.G. (Desert Institute of Gardening). Whether you are new to figuring out landscape irrigation, or an old hand, this class has something for you! Join the Maricopa County Master Gardeners to expand your knowledge on landscape irrigation practices specifically for our low desert environment. You can save water and still have a lush landscape. Learn more and register.
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Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Videos - now showing!!
With the holidays on their way it's time to get those household leaks fixed (well, it's always time). Dripping faucet? Leaky toilet? We can help! The City of Mesa had a blast partnering with the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) to create a series of short Do-It-Yourself videos. Each one will help you identify and fix simple plumbing issues to save you water and money. Find all six videos!
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Water – Plant It Wisely
OK, yea... it's really cooling down this time! Now it's time to get some fall landscaping done. Water – Use It Wisely has the ultimate Arizona fall landscaping and planting microsite with a slightly different name, Water – Plant It Wisely.
The site showcases low-water use plants, design ideas, how to plant, sowing wildflowers for spring bloom, helpful videos, demonstration gardens, local workshops, and a listing of fall plant sales. You'll also find a link on how to hire a landscape professional. Visit the site, and dig in!
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