Milano area residents are invited to an Earth-Kind landscapes workshop Nov. 3, hosted by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
The workshop will be held 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., at 310 East Ave C in Milano. Registration is required at posgcd.org/event/ek-2311.
Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment.
“All local residents interested in having a beautiful lawn or landscape while also protecting our groundwater resources are invited to come out to this event and learn the easy strategies that Earth-Kind Landscaping teaches,” said Jaclyn Robertson, AgriLife Extension associate with the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District and the Texas Water Resources Institute, College Station.
The objective of Earth-Kind Landscaping is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real-world effectiveness and environmental responsibility.
The workshop will cover Earth-Kind Landscaping practices, including:
- Landscaping for water conservation
- Reducing fertilizer and pesticide use
- Landscaping for energy conservation
- Reducing landscape waste entering landfills
Individuals using Earth-Kind landscaping principles and practices can create attractive, easy-care landscapes while also conserving natural resources.
For more information, contact Robertson at jaclyn.robertson@ag.tamu.edu or 979-314-2931.
