Concho Valley Master Gardeners to Host Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop
Contact(s): Kay Thompson, 325-653-9329, dkthomp@zipnet.us ;
Steve Sturtz, CEA 325-659-6528, s-sturtz@tamu.edu
Kay Thompson, Master Gardener program coordinator, said the workshop should put to rest some popular misconceptions about low-water-use plants.
“We hesitated to call this a Xeriscape workshop, because many people have a picture in their minds of rock and cactus when they see that title,” said Thompson. “That’s the image we are trying to steer away from.
“This workshop will teach homeowners how to have the lush landscape they’ve always dreamed of - one that will not only look good, but perform the way they want it to.”
Thompson said once such a landscape is installed, immediate results will include reduced irrigation and lower water bills, less maintenance and a tougher, higher quality landscape that is adapted to West Texas weather conditions.
There is no charge for the workshop, but organizers ask that participants call the AgriLife Extension office in Tom Green County at 325-659-6528 by June 6, so enough printed material can be made available.
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