Gardening for Drought - Colleyville

North Texas summers can be a very harsh time to keep plants from drying out. Luckily, many of our native plants are drought-tolerant and accustomed to thriving with little water. Even non-drought tolerant plants can be helped by following smart watering strategies. Whether you want a yard full of plants or a lawn, choosing tough plants and knowing how to care for your landscape in a drought can help keep it lush, even in hard times.

Learn about:

• The importance of water efficiency in a drought
• Common gardening mistakes that lead to water loss
• The basic principles of landscape design
• The best drought-tolerant native plants for your garden
• How to choose native turf for your lawn
• How to keep your garden healthy in times of drought

The class will be about 45 minutes long and taught by an expert for the Native Plant Society of Texas.