Trade Your Water-Thirsty Landscape for a Xeriscape
If you’re tired of all the water, time, and effort and you’ve entertained the idea of converting your grassy outdoors to a colorful Xeriscape, the best time is right now.
Read our August Sustainability Savings Tip [PDF] for all the resources you need including incentives available from Mesa.
Don't forget that we offer free brochures and guides for grass removal and desert plant selection on our publications request page.
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Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program – Now Up To $2,100!
Our Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Program now offers up to $2,100 for a qualifying conversion. It will not only save water, but will also provide cooling shade and is easier to maintain. Learn more about the program.
 If you're ready for less mowing and more beauty, you can find even more steps and details on how to remove your grass and install a colorful landscape in our Water – Use It Wisely Blog.
How to Hire a Pro!
Planning a new landscape or renovation? One of the biggest challenges can be finding the right contractor. We can help! Start with our Smartscape Professionals Directory page to connect with trained landscape experts. Visit Know Your Pro to learn what different certifications mean and get tips for choosing quality services.
For inspiration, watch our 10-part Drab-to-Fab Backyard Rehab video series. It walks you step-by-step through the transformation process.
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Resident's Guide to HOA's Webinars
 The Resident's Guide to Mesa offers free classes with practical information to help residents strengthen their neighborhoods. Upcoming HOA classes, taught in partnership with Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C., cover key Arizona HOA and condo topics. These 60-minute sessions share expert legal insights, practical tips, and chances to connect with other board members and residents.
Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to Noon. HOA/Condo Finances
Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to Noon. 2025 Legislative Update
Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to Noon. Assessments and Large Improvements
Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to Noon. Board Member Boot Camp!
Learn more and register.
At the same link, look for the on-demand classes, including our video presentation, Resident's Guide to Water and Money-Saving Landscape Incentives for HOAs, Churches, and Businesses. (Note that up to $70,000 in incentives is available to commercial properties who remove grass or upgrade their irrigation systems.)
Mayor Mark Freeman Appointed Vice Chair of U.S. Conference of Mayors Energy Committee Mayor Freeman joins the leadership team in shaping national energy policy. Priorities impacting cities include housing affordability, infrastructure modernization, climate resiliency and energy innovation...
Mesa Needs Volunteers for Love Your City - National Day of Service Sept. 13 Projects include a garden build at Paz de Cristo, fence restoration at House of Refuge, alley cleanups, curb number painting to help first responders...
Household Hazardous Materials Facility for Items Too Toxic to Trash!
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many common household items don't belong in your trash or recycle barrel – and definitely not down the drain. Instead, bring them to Mesa’s Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) Facility for safe reuse, recycling, or disposal. Our convenient drive-thru makes drop-off quick and easy. And don’t forget to check out our Swap Shop, where you can pick up usable items for free!
NOTE: The HHM Facility does not accept prescription drugs and other medications. However, Mesa offers MedReturn boxes at four Police Stations. Learn more.
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Mesa Urban Garden Designated a USDA People's Garden.
Mesa Urban Garden, at 212 E. 1st Avenue, is a vibrant downtown space recently designated as a USDA People’s Garden – recognized for growing healthy food, benefiting the community, and using sustainable practices. You (or your organization) can sponsor a garden bed where fresh produce is grown for United Food Bank. Stroll by to enjoy colorful murals, a Little Library (donate your books), and our desert-friendly landscape out front with bioswales that capture and filter stormwater. Your support helps us grow food, community, and connection. MUG leases beds annually but currently has a waitlist. Call or text our Garden Coordinator Laurie Blitz at 480-202-3022 to sponsor a bed, donate books, or learn more.
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 Mesa's Climate Action Plan calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing strategies to increase sustainability in our community. Residents and businesses can become more climate ready with guidance from our six focus areas of Energy, Heat Mitigation, Air Quality, Water Stewardship, Materials Management and Food Systems.
-Learn to Live Green-
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