If you want ideas for how you can make changes to your yard that will add beauty and reduce maintenance and watering, plan to attend the free "Water-Smart Landscaping: Using Rain as a Resource" workshop, 6-8:30pm, June 4 at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue N.

You will get personalized advice from a landscape designer - and discover practical, low-cost tips for attractive and healthy landscaping that uses rainwater efficiently.  The ideas you get at the workshop will help you reduce the need for sprinkling, fertilizer and frequent maintenance, while also saving you money and minimizing storm water runoff.

The workshop will show examples of how to create low-cost, multi-functional landscape features in your yard to meet your needs and benefit the environment.  Through aerial photos, you will receive advice on your specific property. 

To register, email watersmart411@gmail.com.  Please provide your name, address and contact information.