Landscaping
We offer landscaping education, workshops and instruction ranging from what trees, plants and grasses work best in various landscape designs to front and backyard landscaping ideas. From native landscaping to xeriscapes and reduction of water usage, Texans have a range of resources designed for all yards across the state.
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This calendar illustrates year-round maintenance of St. Augustinegrass for the lawn, providing guidance on establishment, weed control, fertilization, and more. (1 page)
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This brochure explains GAPs and offers tips on how consumers can help keep food safe.
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Stormwater wetlands are one of the best ways to clean up polluted stormwater on the Texas Gulf Coast, while also beautifying our communities. This publication reviews the major issues associated with this management practice and covers the basics of stormwater wetland design. (16 Pages)
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Coastal communities prone to flooding may benefit from the implementation of green infrastructure. Green infrastructure can help mitigate the adverse effects of flood damage and promote water drainage. This publication presents several types of green infrastructure and their benefits. (2 Pages)
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Recent research conducted at Texas A&M University provides strong evidence that shallow wetland depressions on the Texas Coastal Plain are not closed systems. These headwater wetlands discharge into traditional navigable waters and are thus critical to maintaining the aquatic and ecological integrity of these waters. This publication reviews the research and examines the regulatory implications […]
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The weTable transforms an ordinary tabletop into an interactive computer interface. This affordable participation tool enables teams to collaboratively explore and use computer-based data and programs in a workshop setting. Participants can easily use the interface with very little instruction, and it allows them to work with what matters most in a meeting’ Aidata, maps, […]
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Applying organic materials to your land can add beneficial nutrients to the soil. But when too much is applied, or when it is applied incorrectly, organic material can cause environmental problems. This publication will help you select the proper application rate, calibrate equipment so that the correct rate is applied, and learn how location, water, […]
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Turfgrass on athletic fields needs to meet several requirements. It needs to be able to withstand heavy traffic, recover quickly, and be aesthetically pleasing. Bermudagrass provides an excellent option for athletic fields, especially for ones in the climactic transition zone. This fact sheet outlines the suitability of bermudagrass for these fields and offers recommendations for […]
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It can be difficult for homeowners to differentiate between herbicide products available to them. This publication was created as an overview of several active ingredients commonly found in widely-available herbicides and simple tips for product selection. (12 pages)
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Bermudagrasses are widely used for sports field playing surfaces in transition zones and southern climates. To maintain high-quality and visually-appealing playing surfaces during the dormant season, sports fields are often overseeded with a cool-season turfgrass. This publication discusses considerations for choosing a cool-season turfgrass species, field preparation, and proper seeding techniques, as well as post-seeding […]