Lawn & Garden
We have lawn and garden resources for everyone from the hobby gardener to the athletic field turfgrass manager. County-based AgriLife Extension horticulturists and statewide specialists share their expertise through workshops, webinars and online information to assist those Texans with, and without, a green thumb.
Related Departments: Horticultural Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Entomology, Agricultural Economics
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This online course will enable land managers to select and restore the best grasses for their goals. Objectives: select plants native to Texas; explain biological characteristics of relevant grasses; describe soil factors; predict vegetation based on ecoregions; select seeds; prepare your seedbed; determine proper planting times; acquire necessary equipment; manage grasses once planted.
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Today Master Gardeners are active in all 50 U.S. States and eight Canadian provinces. The heart of the Texas Master Gardener program is the dedicated, passionate volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge with anyone interested. 2019 Edition.
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This publication explains the steps involved in successfully establishing turfgrass on any site, whether it is a lawn or sports turf.
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It is important to select a turfgrass species that is adapted to the climate in your area and to the conditions of the site where it will be planted.
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This free, 4-page publication explores the considerations and benefits of biochar use.