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Emerald Gardens Seminar Schedule

rmayfield — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:47:21 +0000

Don’t miss our

Saturdays Seminars

FREE, and always will be.

Rain or Shine

February 16th only @ 11am

“WINTER CLEAN-UP”

(First things first; winter clean-up, trimming, fertilizing and transplanting)

February 23rd only @ 11am

“LIVING PRIVACY”

(Living landscapes that also yield privacy for your yard)

March 2nd @ 11am

“GET TO KNOW YOUR POND-BIOLOGY/CARE”

(Learn all there is to know about maintaining a healthy pond)

March 2nd @ 1pm

“GROW FOOD NOT GRASS-ORGANIC PRODUCE”

(Save money and learn valuable knowledge with Dale Pliml)

March 9th @ 11am

“WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR YOUR GARDEN”

(Come find out how to turn your backyard into a thriving wildlife habitat)

March 9th @ 1pm

“GROW GREEN WITH DENISE DELANY”

(GROW GREEN landscaping guide representative Denise Delany teaches us about local gardening)

March 16th @ 11am

“WATER PLANT CARE/PROPAGATION”

(We will give you all you need to know, about propagating and re-potting your lilies/aquatic plants)

March 16th @ 1pm

“PROUD TO BE TEXAN-NATIVESCAPES”

(Learn all you need to know about native Texas plants in your landscape)

March 23rd @ 11am

“ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING/ RAIN WATER COLLECTION”

(Presented by John Fahrns *one of West Cave Preserves founding fathers*)

March 23rd @ 1pm

“HOW TO BUILD A WICKING BED”

(Easy watering, self contained, time saving garden bed…presented by Monica Gaylord)

March 30th @ 11am

“EXOTIC FRUITS “

(Guavas, Papaya, Jujubes, Avocado, Pomegranates, & Dragon Fruit in Austin, Tx)

March 30th @ 1pm

“TREE KNOWLEDGE/CARE/MAINTENANCE”

(Presented by Emerald Garden & Cedar Creek Tree Farm’s owner Trey Wyatt)

April 6th

Sorry No Seminar

Come see us at the Zilker Garden Festival

April 13th @ 11am

“NELSON PLANT FOOD TALK”

( NELSON / NUTRI-STAR Plant Food representative, will be here with information and samples!)

April 13th @ 1pm

“GROW FIGS LOCALLY”

(LandscapeWitch Alexis Bearer will be here with extensive knowledge and multiple varieties for sale)

April 20th @ 11am

“PROBLEMATIC PONDS-ALGAE CONTROL”

(Tips for a healthy pond and ways to control algae bloom)

April 20th @ 1pm

“NON-INVASIVE BAMBOO FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE”

(Used for privacy or a feature bamboo can be versatile, Dale Pliml shows us different varieties)

April 27th @ 11am

“CACTI DISH GARDENS”

(Rick Van Dyke will be here with is unique dish gardens for sale and show)

April 27th @ 1pm

“FISH HEALTH & ALGAE CONTROL ISSUES”

(Learn the signs and symptoms of unhealthy fish and some algae control techniques)

May 4th @ 11am

“LOW MAINTENANCE DROUGHT TOLERANT DESERT PLANTS”

(Come learn about all plants who love rocky dry soil)

May 4th – 1pm

“GROWING AND RE-BLOOMING ORCHIDS IN AUSTIN”

(Monica Gaylord will be back with expert knowledge on keeping your orchids blooming)

May 11th @ 11am

“SQUARE FOOT CONTAINER GARDENING”

(Raised bed gardening, its benefits and its downfalls)

May 11th @ 1pm

“COMPLEX COMPOSTING”

(Unique composting ideas, including compost tea)

May 18th @ 11am

“LOCAL MAPLE FAVORITES”

(Dozens of different unique maple varieties, come learn about them and their differences)

May 18th @ 1pm

“SPRING CLEANING-POND MAINTENANCE “

(Hate the hassle of cleaning your backyard pond? Come learn great time saving techniques)

May 25th @ 11am

“POND SOCIETY PRESENTS: BIOLOGY & MAINTENANCE”

(Come learn from the experts at Austin Pond Society, also selling pond tour tickets)

May 25th @ 1pm

“XERISCAPE YOUR YARD”

(Who needs a lawn in Texas? No one is our opinion, all there is to know about xeriscaping your yard)

*Subject to change – contact for latest information*

512-288-5900

Handy Person

rmayfield — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:08:44 +0000

Mary Kay Wilson is reliable, professional, and has many years of experience in all kinds of household repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, appliances, carpets, small electrical repairs, and landscape upkeep. The quality of Mary Kay’s work was excellent, as is her integrity and work ethic. Plus the cost was very affordable. She can be reached at 512-294-4389 or marykayw@hotmail.com

From Neighbor on Smith Oak TRL

Tree Trimming

rmayfield — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:37:29 +0000

Don Gardener is a highly regarded consultant in case you ever need consulting (esp. oak wilt) – see the Westcreek web link below.

As for trimming, etc. You’ll often hear about Bo Masters on the Gardening Naturally program (one of the hosts is John Dromgoole from Natural Gardener in Oak Hill). We used Bo and his crew were wonderful, using paint for every oak cut immediately after cutting & sanitizing, etc. They did a great job for a great price.

http://www.bomasterstrees.com/

Gary Barefield – Man Around the House

Jeff Olmeda — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:44:03 +0000

Submitted by Westcreek resident Karen Gregory on March 21, 2012

Gary re-texured a wall and painted, did some yard work, minor electrical, etc. He has been wonderful. We found him through our house cleaner, Adrian Lee, who has been cleaning homes in Westcreek for quite a number of years.

Gary Barefield
512-552-1965

His business is called “Man Around The House.” Free estimates.

Spring Yard Cleaning Recommendation

Elaine Pozos — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:23:10 +0000

If you’re looking for Spring cleaning for your yard or on going maintenance call Chris Layden with Blue-Eyed Grass, Lawn & Landscape Solutions. He recently cleaned up our yard and did a great job. He’s very knowledgeable about native plants and offered me several ideas on our landscaping needs.

Chris’s contact information:
(512) 736 1570
chrislaydentexas@yahoo.com

(recommended by Elaine Pozos)

CSMS’s Fall Plant Sale

Elaine Pozos — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:00:08 +0000

If you’re looking to gussy up your garden for fall, please stop by the Clint Small Middle School greenhouse to support their fall plant sale on Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The greenhouse is located on the North end of the campus at 4801 Monterrey Oaks Blvd.

Lawn Maintenance Recommendation

Elaine Pozos — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:30:10 +0000

I would like to recommend a gentleman who takes maintains several Westcreek neighbors yards. He is completely reliable and goes beyond what is expected. He charges me $35 and that includes mowing, edging but if you need anything else done he is happy to assist and always does it for a small mount beyond the $35. please put him on the website……Oguer Benitez 512 299-6787. As someone who has had countless yard men, he is the best. Thank you, Linda Luebs

Sprinkler Systems and Service

Nick Weynand — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:53:40 +0000

Pentecost Sprinkler Service, 280-9344. A small, family-run company located in Manchaca. Fair prices and great service. Highly recommended.

You Grow Girl

Nick Weynand — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:53:23 +0000

You Grow Girl: Personal Gardener, Heidi Buck, 796-0905. “I’ve known Heidi for years, and we have slowly transformed my yard into natives, flowing and all around more beautiful.”