Tough Texas Turf: 3-Part Series

Become a North Texas lawn expert and have the greenest grass on the block!

Register for this 3-part free online class series to get all the little tips and tricks to make your yard work the way you want in our harsh North Texas climate. Learn about types of turf, how to maintain your lawn, and troubleshooting issues like weeds and pests.

Registration will grant you access to all 3 classes. Register even if you have missed one or two to and get access to the previous recordings.

August 17, 2020

Tough Texas Turf Part 1: Best Turf Types

6 pm

Choose the best turf for the greenest lawn on the block!

Grass not doing so well? Unsure what type of turf is best for your yard? The climate in North Texas can be harsh, but having a lush lawn is easy with the right turf type. Not all grasses are the same and there are tons of new varieties on the market. Let our lawn expert teach you all the tricks to make your grass green, even in the Texas heat.

Learn about:

• Types of turf grass suitable for North Texas lawns

• New grass varieties on the market and their benefits

• Differences in turf growing conditions and required maintenance

• Proper grass placement

• Pest and drought resistant turfs

• Color, density, and foot feel of different grasses

This is part 1 of a 3-part free online class series.

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by Steve Chaney, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent and North Texas horticulture expert.

August 24, 2020

Tough Texas Turf Part 2: Maintaining Your Lawn

6 pm

Care for your yard like a pro!

Lawn looking lack luster? Unsure when to fertilize your yard? Don’t know how long it has been since you’ve sharpened your lawnmower blades? Getting a lush lawn is easy if you know what to do! Let us teach you all the tricks to make your grass green, even in the Texas heat.

Learn about:

• When to do what to maintain your lawn

• Mowing and edging

• Equipment choice and maintenance

• Watering amounts and methods

• Fertilizer choice and timing

This is part 2 of a 3-part free online class series.

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by Steve Chaney, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent and North Texas horticulture expert.

August 31, 2020

Tough Texas Turf Part 3: Troubleshooting, Weeds, and Pests

6 pm

Solve all your lawn problems!

Certain spot just won’t stop dying? Don’t know what is causing lawn unevenness? Can’t get rid of that one type of weed? Worried you might have underground pests? Lawns can have a variety of issues, but troubleshooting them doesn’t have to be difficult. Walk through the most common problems in North Texas lawns with an expert, then get help with your specific issue if we don’t cover it.

Learn about:

• Why grass might not be growing in a certain area

• How to identify common lawn pests and pest evidence

• How to get manage weeds

• How to get rid of certain particularly resilient weeds

• Managing your lawn to minimize issues

This is part 3 of a 3-part free online class series.

The class will be 45 minutes long and taught by Steve Chaney, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent and North Texas horticulture expert.

This is a 3-part free online class series. If you register, you will get links to all three and access to recordings if you miss one.

This is a free online event. Register here to receive information on how to participate.

After registering, check your email for instructions on how to join the live event.

Your registration is not complete until you click the link sent to your email a few days before the event.

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This event is brought to you by the City of Crowley and Tarrant Regional Water District. To learn more about TRWD's water conservation efforts and water-saving tips, visit SaveTarrantWater.com. To learn more about TRWD's mission and the work that we do, visit TRWD.com.