Module #1 Building & Maintaining Healthy Soil; Turf Care
Basic soil science; using mulch and compost; understanding fertilizers, and turf care.

Thursdays, February 8, 15 and 22, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way, Sacramento, CA

Healthy living soil is the key to a beautiful drought & pest resistant landscape. In this three-part course, you will learn:

• What soil is made of
• How soil affects irrigation, and vice versa
• Understanding and building life in the soil
• What the Soil Food Web is, and why it’s important
• How to evaluate and adjust soil characteristics
• The value of healthy soil
• Why, how much, and what kind of fertilizer to apply
• The drawbacks of quick release, high nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers
• How grasscycling can be an effective turf fertilizer that saves money, time, and labor
• How improper fertilization can cause pest problems
• What mulch is, and what it isn’t
• How mulch benefits the soil, the landscape, and people
• The difference between mulch and compost and how they’re used
• How worms are the best friend to sustainable landscapes
• How to choose the best compost and mulch
• How to apply mulch for maximum effectiveness
• Best methods and materials for sheet mulching
  And more!

The Green Gardener Training Program is offered in THREE, 3-CLASS MODULES.
The modules may be taken as stand-alone courses; however, participants must register and complete all three modules to become a Qualified Green Gardener and the opportunity to become an EcoLandscaper™ and be advertised on the Professional Referral List.

Questions? Email teresa@ReScapeCa.org