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 Turf grass removed, hillside terraced and planted.  Back right – demonstration station with rain barrel and rain chain.

Turf grass removed, hillside terraced and planted. Back right – demonstration station with rain barrel and rain chain.

Terracing and safeguarding a tree

Terracing and safeguarding a tree

 Xeriscapes replaced thirsty and overgrown boxwoods and nandinas.

Xeriscapes replaced thirsty and overgrown boxwoods and nandinas.

 A dry creek.  Stone crossing leads to permeable pavers

A dry creek. Stone crossing leads to permeable pavers

 Welcome!  On the right, recirculating water feature replicates the springs which form the headwaters of the Guadalupe River.

Welcome! On the right, recirculating water feature replicates the springs which form the headwaters of the Guadalupe River.

Xeriscape entrance

Xeriscape entrance

This tank captures air conditioning condensate for use in the irrigation system

This tank captures air conditioning condensate for use in the irrigation system

Parking lot island.  Native plants thrive in the heat of the sun and surrounding asphalt

Parking lot island. Native plants thrive in the heat of the sun and surrounding asphalt

Rain falling on the roof is stored for future use in this tank.  Far right, one of 3 rain gardens that hold runoff so it can soak into the ground.

Rain falling on the roof is stored for future use in this tank. Far right, one of 3 rain gardens that hold runoff so it can soak into the ground.

Entrance water feature close-up

Entrance water feature close-up

Another terracing technique – rock-filled gabions walls and native/adapted plants.

Another terracing technique – rock-filled gabions walls and native/adapted plants.

Far left – permeable crushed granite path.  Center – native and adapted plants.  Right – dry creek moves excess stormwater away from the building to rain gardens.

Far left – permeable crushed granite path. Center – native and adapted plants. Right – dry creek moves excess stormwater away from the building to rain gardens.

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Left – another type of permeable paving.  Right – turf grass accent area.

Left – another type of permeable paving. Right – turf grass accent area.

UGRA Welcome signage at front entrance

UGRA Welcome signage at front entrance

Entrance shown with Welcome Sign

Entrance shown with Welcome Sign

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 Turf grass removed, hillside terraced and planted.  Back right – demonstration station with rain barrel and rain chain.
Terracing and safeguarding a tree
 Xeriscapes replaced thirsty and overgrown boxwoods and nandinas.
 A dry creek.  Stone crossing leads to permeable pavers
 Welcome!  On the right, recirculating water feature replicates the springs which form the headwaters of the Guadalupe River.
Xeriscape entrance
This tank captures air conditioning condensate for use in the irrigation system
Parking lot island.  Native plants thrive in the heat of the sun and surrounding asphalt
Rain falling on the roof is stored for future use in this tank.  Far right, one of 3 rain gardens that hold runoff so it can soak into the ground.
Entrance water feature close-up
Another terracing technique – rock-filled gabions walls and native/adapted plants.
Far left – permeable crushed granite path.  Center – native and adapted plants.  Right – dry creek moves excess stormwater away from the building to rain gardens.
UGRA 6, 10-4-2018.jpg
Left – another type of permeable paving.  Right – turf grass accent area.
UGRA Welcome signage at front entrance
Entrance shown with Welcome Sign
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Hill Country Texas Master Gardeners

Hill Country Master Gardeners is a service organization helping the AgriLife Extension Service meet the horticultural needs of the community.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Hill Country Master Gardener Association is to support the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by providing research-based information and education to the community on the best practices of horticulture and environmental stewardship.






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