The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County, along with the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners are offering Landscape Success, a seven-class online program to help create and maintain beautiful home landscapes.
Please register in advance –
Print a copy of the flyer here: Printable Flyer
For questions and information, contact: Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu.
Growing a Great Lawn
Date: Friday, January 22, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wxgmaHXSQtGfL_TMNR2Kzg
This class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as their characteristics. We will go over grass maintenance, and common problems encountered by the home owner.
Creating a Successful Landscape
Date: Friday, February 26, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TSHNTxi5QJCh8jIZA8VCgQ
Tips on planning and installing a home landscape that’s beautiful, low maintenance, and environmentally sustainable using Earth-Kind Landscaping principles. The class will cover landscape planning and design, soil improvement, plant selection and placement, and water and energy conservation.
Four Seasons of Color
Date: Friday, March 19, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WaX1rqLnSQ28K_k0tutkwQ
We will discuss how to add color for each season so the home gardener will have something blooming throughout the year. We will cover Texas Superstar Plants as well.
Healthy Trees, Healthy Landscapes
Date: Friday, April 23, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/35NKmTb9RJeq327pcUuTkA
The landscape is incomplete without trees – shade, fruit, or ornamental trees. In this class, we will highlight trees that grow well in Fort Bend County as well as the basics of taking care of them.
Container Gardening for Every Space
Date: Friday, May 21, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m4o3_2wHQfuH48Zv8XtmRQ
This class will talk about the benefits of container gardening as well as how to make and care for your container garden.
Shade Gardening
Date: Friday, June 25, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xAAqtl8MT0m3DkKZkJoMbQ
Plants for full sun are plenty galore. But it is challenging to find plants that thrive in part to full shade. In this class learn different kinds of shade, and how to incorporate plants that survive and thrive in these areas.
Essential Fall Landscape Tasks
Date: Friday, August 20, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6hOxeTiKT4mU4WTnWywmgA
Fall Landscape Maintenance is more than just preparing for winter freezes. Learn how to spot and treat problems now to insure a healthier and greener spring.
For questions and information, contact:
Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu