Right Plant, Right Place is a well-known phrase that applies to many of your gardening choices. Knowing how to choose the right plants for your specific garden site, and how to plant and maintain them with good gardening practices are keys to creating a healthy garden. With the recent increases in summer heat and drought, it’s extra important to give your plants the best chance to thrive no matter what Mother Nature brings our way, and without driving up your water use! This class will cover the step-by-step process to choosing plants that will thrive long-term in your garden site, how to spot healthy plants at the nursery, and how to examine and correct any root problems when planting. You will also learn tips on proper use of mulch and fertilizer, best watering and pruning practices, and more. The presentation includes a PowerPoint, a hands-on planting and mulching demonstration, a display of plants, soil, and mulch, and a helpful handout.