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Greenhouse Garden Center is offering a five-session landscape design for the homeowner workshop.
The by reservation-only workshop will take place 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 4, and from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 5. A fifth session will be available by appointment only.
The first 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 homeowner's lifestyle, 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.
The second 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.
The third session will focus on drip and sprinkler considerations which will be customized to each homeowner's needs. Also, lawn, soil condition and amendments, fertilizers, plant care and watering issues will be ad dressed. 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.
The fourth 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 seasonal situations. Decisions on where to place plant species in site plans will be made. Finally, a cost analysis will be developed for the homeowner. Homework will involve placement of trees and planting beds on the site plan.
The fifth and final session will be devoted to a review of the homeowner's personal landscape designs. Modifi cations will be made where necessary. This session will also be used as a catch-up session for those homeowners who need additional help.
Cost is $100. Instructor will be David Ruf, owner of Greenhouse Garden Center. Lunch will be provided on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5. All classroom materials will be provided.
Other seminars to be offered in February include:
• On Feb. 11, the Magic and Medicine of Herbs will be offered at 1 p.m. by reservation only.
• On Feb. 18, Bonsai 101 with Travis Unruh will be offered at 1 p.m. by reservation only.
• On Feb. 28, Growning Mushrooms with Dan and Rachel McClure will be offered at 1 p.m. Reservations and a $35 fee which includes a mushroom kit are required.
Greenhouse Garden Center will be closed the month of January and will reopen Jan. 28t with normal business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
For more information or to reserve a spot in any of the workshops, call 775-882-7285
The by reservation-only workshop will take place 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 4, and from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 5. A fifth session will be available by appointment only.
The first 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 homeowner's lifestyle, 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.
The second 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.
The third session will focus on drip and sprinkler considerations which will be customized to each homeowner's needs. Also, lawn, soil condition and amendments, fertilizers, plant care and watering issues will be ad dressed. 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.
The fourth 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 seasonal situations. Decisions on where to place plant species in site plans will be made. Finally, a cost analysis will be developed for the homeowner. Homework will involve placement of trees and planting beds on the site plan.
The fifth and final session will be devoted to a review of the homeowner's personal landscape designs. Modifi cations will be made where necessary. This session will also be used as a catch-up session for those homeowners who need additional help.
Cost is $100. Instructor will be David Ruf, owner of Greenhouse Garden Center. Lunch will be provided on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5. All classroom materials will be provided.
Other seminars to be offered in February include:
• On Feb. 11, the Magic and Medicine of Herbs will be offered at 1 p.m. by reservation only.
• On Feb. 18, Bonsai 101 with Travis Unruh will be offered at 1 p.m. by reservation only.
• On Feb. 28, Growning Mushrooms with Dan and Rachel McClure will be offered at 1 p.m. Reservations and a $35 fee which includes a mushroom kit are required.
Greenhouse Garden Center will be closed the month of January and will reopen Jan. 28t with normal business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
For more information or to reserve a spot in any of the workshops, call 775-882-7285
