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Healthy Lawns 101 |
Discover how to identify potential problem spots in your new or established landscape and how to responsibly maintain and manage the natural beauty of your lawn. |
Wednesday, May 15
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Frisco Public Works Facility
11300 Research Rd,
Frisco, Texas 75033
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Container Gardening |
The Container Gardening program teaches you how to prepare and install a container garden. You will learn how to prepare the container, prepare the soil, and install a well-planned mix of annuals, perennials, and other colorful foliage plants. |
Thursday, May 16
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OR
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
Register to attend 10 a.m.
Register to attend 6 p.m.
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Composting |
The Composting workshop teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Adding compost to your garden, landscape, and/or container garden improves your soil's nutrition, moisture retention, and aeration. |
Tuesday, May 28
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Smart Watering During Restrictions |
This program will give a general overview on Drip Irrigation, New Water Conserving Technologies, Cycle and Soak, Lawn Care during drought, Foundation Watering, Tree Watering, Irrigation Scheduling, and Rainwater Harvesting. |
Thursday, May 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTend
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Rain Water Harvesting - Rain Barrel "Saving from a Rainy Day" |
The Rainwater Harvesting program covers the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and the effects stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to construct their very own 55 gallon rain barrel. |
Tuesday, June 25
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $50 per Barrel
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Sprinkler System Basics |
Sprinkler System Basics is a program that teaches the very basic understanding of how your home sprinkler system operates, programming the controller, and making minor repairs. A properly functioning sprinkler system saves you time, money, and water! |
Tuesday, July 9
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Controlling Your Controller |
The Controlling Your Irrigation Controller program teaches you how to program or reprogram your irrigation controller, the best and most efficient way to irrigate your landscape, the soak and cycle method as well as general landscape water efficiency practices to conserve water. |
Tuesday, July 16
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Drip Irrigation DIY |
The Drip Irrigation DIY program teaches you how to install a drip irrigation system from your faucet, or how to convert an existing system to drip. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method and essential to sustainable landscapes. Drip irrigation for foundation watering will also be covered. |
Tuesday, July 23
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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Irrigation Quick Fixes |
Irrigation Quick Fixes teaches the very basic repairs to home automatic irrigation systems. A properly functioning sprinkler system saves you time, money, and water! |
Tuesday, July 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
REGISTER TO ATTEND
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