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Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Bedford Library 2424 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford

North Texas summers can be a very harsh time to keep plants from drying out. Luckily, many of our native plants are drought-tolerant and accustomed to thriving with little water. Even non-drought tolerant plants can be helped by following smart watering strategies. Whether you want a yard full of plants or a lawn, choosing tough […]

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DIY Wicking Buckets

Chris W. Burkett Mansfield Service Center 620 S Wisteria St, Mansfield

Build Your Own Wicking Bucket! Join our free workshop to learn how! Click Here to Register Join this workshop to learn about the advantages of container gardening with a wicking system and build a wicking bucket. Wicking buckets have better water efficiency and less maintenance.   Take your bucket home and watch it grow!   […]

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Gardening for Wildlife

Bedford Library 2424 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford

Add life to your garden by attracting local wildlife to your landscape!  Join our free class to learn how!  Click Here to Register Learn about the best plants to plant and features to install to attract butterflies, bees, birds, and other native wildlife to your North Texas yard.   Learn about:  The types of plants to […]

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Shade Gardening

Bedford Library 2424 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford

Have a shady area in your yard where NOTHING seems to grow? We’ve got you covered.   Learn what native Texas plants thrive in shady regions in our free class!    Click Here to Register Learn about:  Texas native plants that love shade  How to maintain a shady yard  How to work with shade instead of […]

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Edible Landscaping

Arlington Southeast Library 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington

Have the most beautiful landscape and grow your own food at home! Join our free class to learn how! Click Here to Register Edible landscapes are one of the most popular new gardening trends and it is easy to see why! Create lush landscapes with interesting flowers, colors, and textures with plants that can be […]

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Backyard Composting

Keller Public Library 640 Johnson Road, Keller

Turn yard and kitchen scraps into lush compost to use in your garden! Join our free class to learn how! Click Here to Register Composting at home can reduce waste sent to the landfill and create soil amendments for a heathy landscape. Compost piles can be made in a variety of ways and be maintained […]

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50 Best Native Plants for North Texas Gardens

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Native Texas plants are amazingly resilient and can be used for a variety of landscape aesthetics and designs. Discover 50 native plants that do great in North Texas home landscapes. Join our free online class to learn how! Click here to register Learn about: Easy to grow plants Native plants that are easy to find […]

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Waterwise Sprinkler Basics

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Not sure what all the buttons do on your sprinkler controller? Confused about zones, heads, and nozzles? Discover the basics of a home sprinkler system and how to program your sprinkler controller. Join our free online class to learn more! Click here to register Learn about: All the parts of a typical home sprinkler system […]

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Gardening for Hummingbirds

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Love hummingbirds? Attract them to your yard by planting the right plants and creating support for their needs. Join our free online class to learn how! Click here to register Learn about: Types of hummingbirds you will see in North Texas The types of plants to plant to attract hummingbirds The types of features to […]

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Gardening Around the Year: A Monthly Guide to Landscape Maintenance

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Your North Texas landscape changes throughout the year with the changing temperature and rainfall. Discover a month-by-month guide to home landscape maintenance in North Texas. Join our free online class to learn more! Click here to register Learn about: When to plant new plants How much to water throughout the year Landscape maintenance needs month-by-month […]

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