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Firewise Landscaping

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Season 25 Episode 12 | 26m 46s | CC

How can we design our gardens to be less at risk to fire? Get proactive tips with Will Boettner from the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office. On tour, discover how nature inspired a new direction for artist Valerie Fowler. Daphne analyzes iron deficiency on a loquat and explains how to fertilize trees from Austin Urban Forest Health Coordinator certified arborist April Rose.

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Support for CTG is provided by: Lisa & Desi Rhoden, and Diane Land & Steve Adler. Central Texas Gardener is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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