No matter the season, Shades of Green can help you complete your gardening project, maintain your lawn and landscaping, and answer any and all questions that may come up.
At our free garden clinics, we want to provide the knowledge you need to succeed so that you can truly enjoy your outdoor space. Learn about organic gardening, native plants, lawn care, and much more. The clinics – held rain or shine – are free and begin at 10 am in Frisco and 1pm in Celina. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask specific questions. You'll find all of our upcoming clinics on our website and listed below:
Spring 2025 Garden Clinics:
SPRING LAWN CARE
Saturday, February 22 @ 1pm
• The ins and outs of W**d and pest management
• Organic vs. chemical fertilizer treatments
• How to apply pre-emergent and when
• Watering dos and don’ts
• What to do about hard clay
• What soil amendments are needed and how to apply them
• Proper mowing technique
PRUNING FOR BEGINNERS
Saturday, March 1 @ 1pm
• When to prune
• Where to prune
• What tools to use
• How to prune
• How much to prune
GROWING FRUIT + CITRUS TREES
Saturday, March 8 @ 1pm
• What are the best fruit trees for North Texas
• When to plant fruit trees
• How to plant fruit trees
• How to prune fruit trees
• How to control disease and pests
PLANNING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN W/ MARYANN
Saturday, March 15 @ 1pm
• Where to plant your vegetables (Hint, they need sun!)
• Raised beds & containers
• Soil preparation
• What to plant & when (best crops & easiest crops)
• Pest and disease control
GARDEN SOIL AMENDMENTS W/ MARYANN
Saturday, March 22 @ 1pm
• How to prepare your raised garden bed
• What types of soil to use
• Soil preparation
• Soil Additives
• Soil Testing
INSECT AND DISEASE CONTROL W/ MARYANN
Saturday, March 29 @ 1pm
• Pest and disease control
• How to read labels
• Signs of diseases
HOLISTIC GARDENING
Saturday, April 5 @ 1pm
• What to plant & when
• Where to plant your vegetables
• Beneficial Insects
• Companion Planting
• Organic products we stand behind
LET'S GET WILD...LIFE. PROMOTING WILDLIFE IN YOUR LANDSCAPE
Saturday, April 12 @ 1pm
• Best native perennials for butterflies
• Host plants and nectar plants for different butterfly species
• How to create safe habitats for butterflies, so they’ll chose to make your yard their home
• Watering, care, and maintenance tips for long-term success
PLANTING TEXAS NATIVES FOR RESILIENCE
Saturday, April 19 @ 1pm
• Ensuring your garden can survive anything
• Best plants for drought tolerant lawns – trees, shrubs and flowers
• How to care for them
• What about water? Do the plants need any? If so, how much & how often?
CREATING CREATIVE CONTAINERS
Saturday, April 26 @ 1pm
• The best spring annuals & perennials for eye catching containers
• Plant combinations for best results (don’t mix shade-loving and sun-loving plants in the same container)
• The magic of Thriller, Filler, and Spiller
PAID CLASS: HOT WATER BATH / FREEZING VEGGIES W/ MARYANN
Saturday, May 3 @ 1pm | Registration and payment on our website
PAID CLASS: PRESSURE COOKING: CANNING YOUR VEGGIES W/ MARYANN
Saturday, May 10 @ 1pm | Registration and payment on our website
MADE FOR SHADE
Saturday, MAY 17 @ 1pm
• Best plants for shade (and colorful ones!)
• What to plant if turfgrass won’t grow
• The difference between shade tolerant and shade loving
• Shrubs and ornamental trees that perform really well in shade
• How to create visual interest with texture and color
HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS IN SUMMER
Saturday, May 31 @ 1pm
• Selecting the right plant for you
• Care and maintenance basics
• Knowing when and how to water
• Best plants for low light, bright light, and everything in between
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