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AT: Native Landscape Certification Program – Level 3 (Houston Area) – Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes

October 7, 2023 @ 8:45 am - 4:00 pm

Virtual. Registration Required. Space Limited.

$50 – Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) members
$65 – Non-members. Become a NPSOT member.

Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.

Learn about how to install and maintain your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. This class is specific to the Greater Houston Area.

This class is online and you must have a Zoom account to attend.

Class Outline:
Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes

  • Recognize differences between native and non-native landscapes
  • Become familiar with how to install the different types of native plants into a landscape, including: plant choice, purchase, placement, spacing; soil choice; bed and soil preparation; planting seeds and plants; mulching
  • Understand maintenance requirements and techniques, and create maintenance schedules for the different types of native plants
  • Become familiar with 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 plants to avoid

    The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a four level certification program that teaches the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Classes focus on the characteristics and plants of the region in which they are taught. Please register for classes located in the region in which you wish to landscape. Check it out!

 

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