We have partnered with the Fort Bend MAster Gardeners to supply residents with all of the resources they could need for a well managed lawn!
Instructors will be using HOA landscaping guidelines and list of approved plants to teach the series.
$50 per household gets you admission to the entire series (6 classes) as well as several handouts, books, and resources needed for the course!
See below for the topics covered in each class:
MARCH 22: Gardening Success Begins With the Soil
1. Fort Bend County soils & their implications 2. Soil tests & fertilizers 3. Composting - how and why 4. Raised bed construction 5. Containers
APRIL 26: Choosing Right Plants for Right Place
1. The case for using native and well-adapted plants 2. Basic design advice (e.g. use of annuals, perennials, shrubs, deciduous and evergreen trees, sun versus shade) 3. Earth-Kind Plant Selector 4. Texas Superstars 5. Earth-Kind Roses
MAY 24: Using Irrigation Wisely
1. The case for water conservation Techniques for water efficiency 2. Utilizing hydro-zone planting 3. Efficient irrigation systems 4. Irrigation system auditing & maintenance 5. The benefits of mulch
AUG 23: Understanding the Lawn
1. Needs of St. Augustine & Bermuda lawns in terms of water, fertilization, pest problems and solutions 2. Grass for shade and grass alternatives
SEPT 20: Proper Fertilization and Controlling Landscape Pests
1. Integrated Pest Management 2. Feature the top 10 most common pests our residents have to deal with and explain how to prevent or respond 3. When and how much to fertilize
OCT 25: Trees & Shrubs
1. Trees for Fort Bend county 2. Right time to plant and right way to plant 3. Pruning Techniques 4. Maintaining long term tree health