Garden tips and events

Get advice on picking the right tree for your landscape during the free Garden Talks in the Park, July 22, 8 p.m., at the Brigham Young Historic Park, State Street and Second Avenue. In case of rain, call 801-240-5916, option 2, for an alternate location. For more information, go to www.placestovisit.lds.org.

Thanksgiving Point is offering a series of classes in August. "Best Plants for Utah Landscapes" will be taught Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m.-noon.

A basic landscape-design course will be taught Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Cost for each class is $40. For more information or to register, call 801-768-4971 or go to www.thanksgivingpoint.com.

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, 8215 S. 1300 West, will offer a free class on "Simply Waterwise: Implementing Your Plan," July 30, noon-1 p.m. Call 877-728-3420 for more information.