This is a basic introduction to water conservation in the home landscape. Bexar County Master Gardener, Lynn Cox, will explain how much to water trees, shrubs, plants, and turf, as well as the proper and most water efficient methods to applying water. Lynn will demonstrate how to test the soil moisture using a long shafted […]
Bexar County Master Gardener Candy Roach will present on the proper techniques to propagate specific plants. Candy will recommend which plants are easiest to propagate along with the various methods to use for different plant types. Most of the plants that Nancy uses are native or adapted plants, and she will explain why these plants […]
Struggling with your shade garden? Not all shade is the same. Join Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she defines the ‘shades’ of shade, shares design techniques, and talks about plants that thrive in the shade here in South Texas.
If you are looking for tips and tricks on how to attract birds and other pollinators to your landscape, join Mitchell Lake Audubon staff as they teach you about the different shelter, water features, and native plants you can incorporate into your space. This workshop will include specific examples of each and will also discuss […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend their lives and provide your landscape with trees that are both functional and beautiful. Master Gardener, Lynn Cox will explain how to care for trees […]
Would you like to have plants that survive our Texas summer heat? Let’s discuss some low water use plants to create a landscape that is sustainable here during our Texas summers. Xeriscaping (which is “Low-Water” not “No Water”) offers a way to have beautiful, livable, landscapes without excess water use. Do you want to make […]