YARD WISE PROGRAM TUESDAY

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Houston-Galveston Area Council announce a free workshop for facility managers, landscape service providers, and homeowners on “YardWise” techniques for maintaining a beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly landscape. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 am to noon at the H-GAC offices, 3555 Timmons, 2nd Floor Conference Room A. Yard care practices encouraged by the YardWise program maximize the natural beauty of urban landscapes, while minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. By adopting YardWise practices, Texans can save time and money, while conserving water and reducing the discharge of pollutants into streams, lakes, and aquifers. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to hear local experts address a variety of issues, including tips for planning and planting native and adapted plants, building and maintaining soil health, and using integrated pest management. Please RSVP by as soon as possible by contacting Christy (Corse) Tompkins at (832) 681-2564 or christy.tompkins@h-gac.com.