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water conservation landscaping #780596

Asked January 21, 2022, 4:26 PM EST

Does OSU Extension offer help with low cost or no cost landscaping suggestions by coming to my property? They don't have to do the work, I just need in person professional advice because I have a fairly large yard and I want to reduce the lawn size and yard work, add native plants, and reduce water usage. I'm getting older and can't do what I used to do. If coming to my home isn't an option, what other resources can you recommend? Thanks so much.

Clackamas County Oregon

Expert Response

Do they come to my property?  Is there a cost?  

The Question Asker Replied January 21, 2022, 4:35 PM EST

Thank you for your question, Cathy.  Unfortunately, the OSU faculty and staff do not offer this service, and Master Gardener volunteers are not allowed to make home visits.  This article has a list of Extension resources:  https://extension.oregonstate.edu/collection/waterwise-gardening

Perhaps you can invest in the services of a professional who specializes in this to get some advice.  This website has a listing of such experts:  https://www.plantnative.org/orwa_professionals_or.htm

I hope this is helpful.  Good luck!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 24, 2022, 12:03 PM EST
Hello OSU Extension.

I appreciate all of your information which is very helpful for me to move forward with my landscaping research.  I've also been taking some Zoom classes from The Environmental Learning Center which is sponsored by the Clackamas Water Environmental Services.  

Thank you for helping me!
Take care,
Cathy













On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:03 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied January 24, 2022, 2:39 PM EST

Good for you, Cathy!  Here are some other OSU resources you might find helpful:  https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/free-virtual-master-gardener-education-series-open-public

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg

Keep up the good work!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 24, 2022, 2:53 PM EST
Awesome links, thank you!  I will be using these in the future.  
On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 11:53 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied January 24, 2022, 3:10 PM EST

Hope you find what you need (and help the Earth, to boot!)

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 24, 2022, 7:34 PM EST
Thank you so much! 

On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 4:34 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied January 25, 2022, 10:55 AM EST

Welcome!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 25, 2022, 10:56 AM EST

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