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NLCP Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes for Montgomery County
October 19 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
In-Person at Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77358
Online Test: After completing the class and plant walk, you will be sent a link to the online test which you will have 3 days to complete.
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.
Note: You must complete NLCP Level 1 before taking this class.
Questions:
Registration: Linda Foss, NLCP Coordinator linda.foss@npsot.org or (830) 218-7211.
Class & Location Specific: Jay Gowen, pnpnlcp@gmail.com, (832) 513-5785 (cell)
