Grow Green

Grow Green is a gardening education program promoting sustainable landscaping practices. It addresses water quality and conservation, recycling, and an Integrated Pest Management philosophy, which encourages the least-toxic way to address pest issues,

This program includes:

Training Workshops
- Citizen
- Professional
Events
- Spring Gardening Festival 2013
Promotions
- Award Winning gardens
- Texas Native Plant Week
- Tree of the Year
Resources

Main Messages

Use native and well-adapted plants.
Plant trees to conserve energy and improve air quality.
Commit, Calculate and Conserve water.
Properly irrigate to avoid runoff, reduce evaporation and conserve water.
Minimize turf areas.
Protect and promote wildlife.
Fertilize only if needed. If needed, use organic and/or slow-release fertilizers.
Compost.
Leave grass clippings on lawn, as they return nutrients.
Avoid using "Weed and Feed" products.
Follow integrated pest management (IPM) principles when dealing with pest issues.
Use sustainable building materials.