The most successful North Texas landscapes are always prepared for drought to hit. In this class, you will learn about the value of using native and adaptive plants in your landscape, while also learning about easy practices you can adopt to help you save water and protect your plants from some of our harshest weather. Learn about tools such as soil moisture meters, the WaterMyYard program, and the Earth-Kind Plant Selector. Speaker: Brad Voss, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent…

Curious about the grasses most common to North Texas landscapes? This class has you covered. Learn more about dominant turfgrass species, cultivars and their unique characteristics so that you can choose the right grass for you. This class will also cover the benefits of properly-managed turfgrass, and share background on a new 3-year study that will help further guide the most water-efficient lawn practices for North Texas. Speaker: Dr. Becky Bowling, Assistant Professor & Extension Urban Water Specialist, Texas A&M…

Sprinkler systems don’t have to be a mystery. Getting to know your system is one of the best ways to save time, money, and water in your landscape. In this class, learn more about what sprinkler systems do, how they work, and how much water you might really be putting out. Attendees will have the opportunity to get to know their irrigation system controller, with tips on how to program their system to match with WaterMyYard recommendations. Speaker: Dean Minchillo,…

The smallest fixes can make the biggest difference when it comes to your sprinkler system. In this class, learn how to adjust heads, replace heads, and make other small repairs as needed to keep your system running smoothly. By learning these simple tips, you can improve water-use efficiency, and reduce water waste by preventing leaks and evaporation. Speaker: Dean Minchillo, Extension Program Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Learn more and register Part of the NTMWD and Texas A&M AgriLife Virtual Lunch…

Great lawn management means not only adopting the right practices but implementing them at the right time to work for YOU. This class will offer up a timeline for how to properly care for your turfgrass lawn from spring to fall. Learn the basics on appropriate watering, fertilization, cultivation, and pest management practices year-round. Attendees will also be introduced to useful tools including the WaterMyYard program and more. Speaker: Dr. Becky Bowling, Assistant Professor & Extension Urban Water Specialist, Texas…