SmartScape

Quench your yard’s thirst by learning to landscape with native and adapted plants of Texas and save on your water bill.
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Texas State Forest Conference Presentation
"Speak Up" - Susan Henson
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Charley Taylor Gardening Series
This FREE series of classes will help you with tips on landscaping, tree pruning, planting, and much more. Join us during the fall and spring as we meet on issues that you encounter everyday outdoors.

To register, call the Charley Taylor Recreation Center at 972-264-6890.

March 3, 2011 - Going Native
Learn how to reduce your water, insects and time spent in the landscape through the use of Native and Adaptive plant material. You will learn how to make your landscape the envy of the block and spend less time and money in the process.

March 10, 2011 - Organics Made Easy
You too can use the organic method in your landscape to make your garden grow. Prevent and control insects and diseases without the use of chemicals.

March 17, 2011 - Pop Guns for the Landscape
Increase your curb appeal for your landscape through the use of color. This class will take the mystery out of using annual color and make your landscape POP!

March 24, 2011 - Pruning Flowering Shrubs
Proper pruning at the right time will ensure future blooms. This class will teach you how and when to prune those shrubs that have not been blooming.

March 31, 2011 - Hanging Baskets and Container Gardening
Learn the latest in container gardening techniques. We will also put together a hanging basket in this hands on class.