The Shed Show
Welcome to The Shed Show!
This fun and informative video series features everything you need to know to create a beautiful landscape without wasting water. IRWD’s Juan Garcia and his friends will show you how. Need more help? Find useful links under each episode below.
Episode 4: Find Your Yardtopia
Turning your backyard into the yard you always wanted is easier than you think. We've got tips to show you how. Watch the full 7-minute show above, or click each 1-minute tip below.
Tip 1: Imagine life outside
We've got quick design tips for turning your backyard into your own personal paradise.
Tip 2: Expand your living space
Here's how you can turn your backyard into your home's best-looking room - on any budget!
Tip 3: More time for your yard
If your backyard was easy to maintain AND just your style, wouldn't you want to spend more time in it?
Tip 4: The pathway to a better yard
What's missing from your backyard might be as simple as one, two, three stepping stones for a great pathway!
Tip 5: Grow food for your outdoor kitchen
Redoing your backyard to include an herb garden, veggies, or even a fruit tree is easier than you think.
Reference section
Here are a few resources from Juan Garcia to help you find your Yardtopia!
Episode 3: Watering Tips for a Gorgeous Yard
Juan wants your yard to be beautiful. And he knows you want to save water. So in this episode, Juan shows how an efficient, well-maintained irrigation system can give your landscape just the right amount of water to thrive. IRWD will help pay for your upgrades.
Watch the full 7-minute show above, or click each 1-minute tip below, and explore the related resources.
Tip 1: Check for leaks
Learn how to:
• Check for leaks outdoors (video)
• Program a standard irrigation controller (video)
• Turn your valves on/off (video)
• Eliminate runoff and overspray
• Water plants not pavement (video)
• Find a contractor
Tip 4: Go drip, drip, drip
Related resources:
• How to convert spray to drip
• Drip irrigation tutorial (video)
• Drip irrigation schedule recommendation
• Find a local irrigation professional
• Rebate program: drip irrigation
Tip 5: Get smart
Related resources:
• Weather-based irrigation controllers – learn more
• Smart controller types – Juan explains (video)
• Smarter Sprinkler System Workshop
• Product options: Rachio, Hunter, Weathermatic, Orbit B-Hyve.
• Rebate program: irrigation controller
• Qualifying smart controllers
Episode 2: Small Space Transformation
Just because something is small, that doesn’t mean it can’t have a big impact. Join Juan and landscape designer Jodie Cook as they walk you through the process of removing turf and giving your yard drought-proof curb appeal. Even if you’re not ready to remove all your grass, you can start small by transforming just one portion of your yard.
Episode 1: Pollinator Gardens
Drought-friendly native plants provide many benefits beyond saving water. Many attract pollinators – bees, birds, and bugs that help plants reproduce while delivering bursts of color to your garden. This episode introduces a variety of plants you can choose from, provides tips on planting, and explains why you’ll want these blooming beauties in your yard.
For more information on rebates and tips to save water, visit IRWD.com/rebates.
For helpful tools to plan your garden, visit RightScapeResources.com.
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