Lawn Care: Green with Envy
VirtualTake back your turf with a simple, effective approach to lawn maintenance. You’ll learn the best lawn care methods, efficient watering techniques, plus simple fertilizer and pesticide application to reduce pest issues. We’ll help you create a lush and healthy lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy!
Digging In: Soils, Site, and Bed Preparation
VirtualThis groundbreaking program will provide the foundation your garden and landscape needs for long term success! We’ll simplify nitty gritty terms like soil texture, structure and pH while providing tips on how to amend your site conditions for happy, healthy plants. This class will also dig into the benefits of raised beds, plant selection based […]
Sprinkler System Spruce-up
VirtualWater you doing to set your landscape up for success? Save water, money and time by giving your sprinkler system a “Spruce Up”. Learn how minor do-it-yourself repairs and simple irrigation tips can make a MAJOR impact on the health of your landscape and your water bill. If you’ve got questions about your controller or […]
Grow Your Own Vegetables – Fall
VirtualWhether you’re trying to eat healthier, want to know where your food comes from, or just love the idea of growing delicious vine-ripened vegetables at home, this class is for you. “Lettuce” talk vegetables! Learn proper soil preparation, garden design and layouts, disease and insect identification, as well as the proper planting times for getting […]
Perfectly Planted Pots: Container Gardening
VirtualOnce you sign up for this class, you won’t be able to contain yourself! If you have a small yard or patio that needs a pop of ornamental color, are frustrated with the poor soils on your property, or just simply don’t have the space to grow your fruits and veggies, then give container gardening […]
Gardens That Give Back: Wildlife Friendly Landscapes
Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, low maintenance additions to the garden; they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Learn ways to attract and provide habitat for butterflies, songbirds, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial animals that bring your landscape to life with activity! If you’d like to keep your […]
Trees for Texas
Trees are without a doubt, our most valuable landscape investment, but sometimes their care can leaf folks confused. Branch out and join us to learn tips on tree selection, proper planting practices, as well as proper watering, pruning, common insect issues and diseases. Whether you’re interested in trees for their ornamental value for your property, […]
Spring into Gardening: Tips to get Growing
Are you ready to take your landscape to the next level this year?! If you’re having trouble controlling unwanted plants in your lawn and landscape or if you’re confused about when to water and when to wait, this class is for you. Learn the best approach to managing weeds effectively without the overuse of chemicals […]
Bulletproof Plants
VirtualThe harsh and unpredictable Texas climate is one of the greatest adversaries to a lush and vibrant landscape. Your greatest defense is to arm your landscape with adapted plants that can withstand the barrage of heat and drought that the growing season is sure to bombard us with! We’ll cover our ROOTED IN “top 100” […]
Butterfly Gardening: Flitter, Flutter, Flowers
VirtualAre you interested in butterfly gardening-- but have just been winging it?! Butterflies are welcomed visitors that bring our landscapes to life with activity in addition helping to pollinate our favorite plants. Learn easy and practical tips to create butterfly habitat in your landscape. We’ll also cover resources for selecting the right plants as host […]
Native Plant Design: Blending Beauty and Function
Gardening with native plants doesn’t mean giving up your yard to the weeds. Plants indigenous to Texas can look stunning, especially when artfully combined to take advantage of their unique forms, textures and colors! Native plantings can make a great addition with design styles to please every taste-- traditional, cottage, modern, or architectural! Learn how […]
Cool Off with Shade Gardening
Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Are your trees throwing shade? Don’t accept being shaded out. Instead, take advantage of these cooler landscape areas! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive, but thrive, […]