Conservation Speaker BureauTopics

WaterOne can provide a speaker for your group on a variety of conservation related topics during the spring and summer. To request a presentation during these times, contact WaterOne at (913) 895-1814. Please let us know when you call which topic you are interested in. Following are the topics available and a short description of each.

Xeriscaping: Low Maintenance Landscaping

Irrigation Repair

Spring Steps for a Healthy Lawn

Lawn Renovation

Xeriscaping: Low Maintenance Landscaping Top

This presentation focuses on water efficient landscapes that are environmentally sound. Our seminar is designed to introduce you to the concept of Xeriscape and show you how to save water. The seven principles of Xeriscape are discussed in this seminar, along with take home material will provide the information you need to convert your thirsty traditional yard into a water efficient one. Read about the WaterOne's involvement in Xeriscape gardening in the community.

Irrigation Repair Top

The simple irrigation repair seminar is designed especially for residents with automatic in-ground sprinkler systems. This new seminar covers; how your irrigation system works, system components, servicing your system, spring start-ups and fall shut-downs.

Spring Steps for a Healthy Lawn Top

All lawns are not created equal nor do we all have the same expectations for our lawn. In this seminar, you will learn how to match proper watering, fertilizing, and mowing techniques to the growth cycle of your particular grass. Common misconceptions regarding various lawn care practices will be discussed.

Lawn Renovation Seminar Top

Did this summer leave your yard brown and full of bare spots? This seminar will provide step by step over seeding instructions and take home materials on how to renovate your existing lawn into a beautiful carpet of green.