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Native Plant Gardening Series: Small-lot Landscape Design – VIRTUAL
The Native Plant Gardening Series prepares students to transform their yards and gardens into efficient and beautiful native plant landscapes over the course of six classes (Saturdays, May 16 - 30 and Sunday, May 17). Take the classes individually or enroll in the entire series and save. This is one of our most popular offerings and the series will sell out.
Individual classes: $30
Whole series: $162
Members receive a discount on all classes and programs; Join today!
*Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link the day before the class is held.
Small-lot Landscape Design
Design for your own backyard or other relatively small spaces (an acre or less). Get expert guidance and inspiration from our gardens.
May 16, 9 a.m. – noon
Register for May 16June 13, 1 – 4 p.m.
Register for June 13Full Native Plant Gardening Series Schedule:
Small-lot Landscape Design: May 16, 9 a.m - noon
Design for your own backyard or other relatively small spaces (an acre or less). Series participants choose either Small-lot Landscape Design or Large-scale Landscape Design. JUST ADDED! A second Small-lot Landscape Design class has been added on June 13. See below.
Native Plants I: May 16, 1 - 4 p.m.
Identify and learn about a variety of plants native to Central Texas, unique growing characteristics of each and how to choose the right ones for a garden.
Large-scale Landscape Design: May 17, 1 - 4 p.m.
Learn to analyze a site and design large-scale projects that can otherwise feel overwhelming. Series participants choose either Small-lot Landscape Design or Large-scale Landscape Design.
Native Plants II: May 23, 9 a.m. - noon
Dig deeper into the topic of Texas flora. Learn about native plants and where to find them as well as resources to keep growing. Plants I is recommended prior to this class.
Installation: May 23, 1 - 4 p.m.
Learn site preparation, irrigation, planting best practices and mulch application for a healthy garden.
Maintenance: May 30, 9 a.m. - noon.
Maintaining a native garden requires knowledge of plant physiology, gardening tools, watering guidelines and other best practices. Learn it all in this essential class.
Integrated Pest Management: May 30, 1 - 4 p.m.
Identify common beneficial and harmful insects in your garden landscape. This class also covers pest management, treatment and safety practices.
Small-lot Landscape Design: June 13, 1 - 4 p.m
Design for your own backyard or other relatively small spaces (an acre or less). Series participants choose either Small-lot Landscape Design or Large-scale Landscape Design.