No matter the season, Shades of Green can help you complete your gardening project, maintain your lawn and landscaping, and answer any and all questions that may come up. From free clinics and classes to craft-making happy hours, we want to provide the knowledge you need to succeed so that you can truly enjoy your outdoor space. Learn about organic gardening, native plants, lawn care, and much more. You'll find all of our upcoming classes and events listed here and on our Facebook page.
September
Fall Vegetable Gardening
It's hard to keep a vegetable garden productive when the heat index is 110°. But the cooler temperatures of autumn give residents of North Texas a chance for another season of crops before the cold of winter sets in. At this FREE gardening clinic, you'll learn what vegetables perform best in a fall garden.
What We’ll Cover:
- What vegetables can you plant in Fall
- When can you / should you plant them
- How & when to harvest
- Planting tips and tricks
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Annual Tree & Shrub Sale
Saturday, September 2 - Sunday, October 29
Save on all trees & shrubs 15-gallon size or larger during Shades of Green's Annual Tree & Shrub Sale!
Spend $1-$500 & Save 10%
Spend $501-$1000 & Save 15%
Spend $1000+ & Save 20%
Sale discounts are for plants only and do not apply to delivery or planting fees.
Saturday, September 2 through Sunday, October 29!
Fall Lawn Treatment
Come join our very own lawn experts as they teach everything you need to know to prepare your lawn for winter and get a jump on the weeds next spring! This is a FREE gardening clinic, where you will learn all about fall lawn treatments - learning which pre-emergents to use, what fertilizers to apply, and when. We'll also discuss common insect problems and solutions.
Whether you want to use organic products or chemical treatments, we've got you covered. We'll examine both options and tell you the pros & cons of each.
What We’ll Cover:
- What does your lawn need this time of year
- Why does it need it
- When does it need it
- How to apply it
- Organic vs. Non-organic products for lawn care
- How a little effort now can prevent weeds in the spring
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Aquatic Plants & Water Features
There's nothing like the sound of water in a landscape. Ponds and fountains bring a unique, tranquil ambience to outdoor spaces. Moving water amidst flowering plants attracts all manner of wildlife and no shortage of friends and neighbors.
If you've ever thought about incorporating a water feature into your landscape, but weren't sure where or how to begin, then this free gardening clinic is for you. We'll provide the basic information and resources you need to bring the magic and beauty of water to your yard.
What We'll Cover:
• Different types of water features
• Plants for ponds
• Hardy versus tropical pond plants
• Basic design & maintenance tips
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
The Basics of Good Landscape Design
Landscape design is an art as much as it is a science. There are professionals who spend years studying horticulture, botany, design, and construction in order to create beautiful spaces. But there are many tips and tricks of the pros that average homeowners can use to enhance the look of their own yards. We’ll share these with you at this FREE clinic on the basic concepts of Landscape Design.
What We’ll Cover:
- How to mix it up and create contrast with height, color & texture
- Sun vs. Shade and what to do with areas that are both
- Too Much vs. Too Little (the difference between crowded & sparse)
- When to work with the natural contours and when to move some dirt
- Hardscapes (anything in the design that’s not a plant)
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
BYOB Succulent Pumpkin Happy Hour - FRISCO
It's time to grab a group of friends or your significant other, a bottle of wine and your favorite snack or cheese board and come to your favorite nursery for Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour!
We are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and like last year, your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually.
The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($135 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($260 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($390 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). We will attempt to seat groups larger than six together if requested.
You may purchase tickets here.
Weather permitting, this event will be outdoors underneath our lighted patio in the cool, fall Texas night.
This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your drink of choice and all the snacks you heart desires. (If you want to be the party favorite, bring a little extra for your neighbors)
This event will be at our FRISCO location.
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
BYOB Succulent Pumpkin Happy Hour - FRISCO
It's time to grab a group of friends or your significant other, a bottle of wine and your favorite snack or cheese board and come to your favorite nursery for Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour!
We are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and like last year, your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually.
The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($135 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($260 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($390 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). We will attempt to seat groups larger than six together if requested.
You may purchase tickets here.
Weather permitting, this event will be outdoors underneath our lighted patio in the cool, fall Texas night.
This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your drink of choice and all the snacks you heart desires. (If you want to be the party favorite, bring a little extra for your neighbors)
This event will be at our FRISCO location.
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
BYOB Succulent Pumpkin Happy Hour - CELINA
It's time to grab a group of friends or your significant other, a bottle of wine and your favorite snack or cheese board and come to your favorite nursery for Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour!
We are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and like last year, your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually.
The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($135 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($260 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($390 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). We will attempt to seat groups larger than six together if requested.
You may purchase tickets here.
Weather permitting, this event will be outdoors underneath our lighted patio in the cool, fall Texas night.
This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your drink of choice and all the snacks you heart desires. (If you want to be the party favorite, bring a little extra for your neighbors)
This event will be at our CELINA location.
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
Tree Planting 101
There is more to planting a tree than just digging a hole and dropping it in the ground. Plant it too deep and you run the risk of root rot. Plant it to shallow and you may have exposed roots. Should you remove the wire and burlap from the root ball or leave it on? Should you add "good soil" to the hole or just use the same dirt you dug out? What about fertilizer and watering? How much and when?
There are things you should know before you begin, but it really isn't that complicated. Join us for this FREE clinic and let our expert staff teach you how to successfully plant a tree.
We Will Show You...
- How to properly plant a tree of any size
- How and when to water newly planted trees
- How and when to fertilize (and what to use)
- How to properly mulch around a tree
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
October
Cool Season Color (Flowers for Fall & Winter for Containers & Landscapes)
With the excessive heat of summer finally over, it's time to replace warm season marigolds, vinca, and zinnas with flowers that can make it through the winter. There are a variety of annuals and perennials that will bloom from fall to spring, and we'll tell you what they are at this FREE clinic. Our knowledgeable staff will show you what flowers to plant to bring color to your yard even during the cold of January and February.
What We'll Cover:
- Best cold season annuals
- Best cold season perennials
- How to protect your plants from extreme cold
- Maintenance tips to keep your flowers looking good all winter
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco and 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
BYOB Succulent Pumpkin Happy Hour - FRISCO
It's time to grab a group of friends or your significant other, a bottle of wine and your favorite snack or cheese board and come to your favorite nursery for Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour!
We are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and like last year, your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually.
The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($135 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($260 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($390 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). We will attempt to seat groups larger than six together if requested.
You may purchase tickets here.
Weather permitting, this event will be outdoors underneath our lighted patio in the cool, fall Texas night.
This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your drink of choice and all the snacks you heart desires. (If you want to be the party favorite, bring a little extra for your neighbors)
This event will be at our FRISCO location.
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
BYOB Succulent Pumpkin Happy Hour - CELINA
It's time to grab a group of friends or your significant other, a bottle of wine and your favorite snack or cheese board and come to your favorite nursery for Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hour!
We are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and like last year, your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually.
The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($135 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($260 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($390 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). We will attempt to seat groups larger than six together if requested.
You may purchase tickets here.
Weather permitting, this event will be outdoors underneath our lighted patio in the cool, fall Texas night.
This event is BYOB, so feel free to bring your drink of choice and all the snacks you heart desires. (If you want to be the party favorite, bring a little extra for your neighbors)
This event will be at our CELINA location.
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
How to Grow Fruit Trees
Did you know that fall and winter are great times to plant fruit trees in North Texas? Do you know what fruit trees grow best in Collin County, or how to care for them? Do you know what pests are problems for the different types of fruit? Have you dreamed of growing apples, pears, peaches, or figs in your own backyard but haven't because you don't know the answers to these questions?
If so, join Shades of Green for this FREE gardening clinic. Our professional staff will teach you how to succeed at growing fruit in your own yard.
What We'll Cover:
- What are the best fruit trees for North Texas
- When to plant fruit trees
- How to plant fruit trees
- How to prune fruit trees
- How to control disease and pests
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco and 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Tree Pruning for Beginners (and those who aren’t sure they’re doing it right)
From Live Oaks to Crape Myrtles, all trees benefit from regular pruning. Fruit trees especially need to be pruned each year to better support the weight of the next season's crop. But proper pruning is as much an art as it is a science. Knowing where to make cuts can seem daunting to many homeowners.
Shades of Green will help solve the mysteries of pruning at this FREE gardening clinic. Join us and allow our experts to educate you on how to properly prune a tree.
What We'll Cover:
- When to prune
- Where to prune
- What tools to use
- How to prune
- How much to prune
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco and 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Saturday, October 28
FRISCO - 10 am
CELINA - 1 pm
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Frisco | Celina
Winter is coming. Unless you want to risk losing most of your shrubs to the snow and ice (remember the four days of ice and snow last February or the epic winter storm of February '21?), there are steps you need to take to prepare your plants for the coming cold
...or rain
...or unseasonably warm weather
...or whatever else might happen in an unpredictable North Texas winter.
Join Shades of Green for this FREE gardening clinic, and allow our professional staff to teach you how to prepare your yard for winter.
What We'll Cover:
- What to do - for your lawn, trees, shrubs & flowers
- When to do it
- How to do it
- What tools / products you need & how to use them
- Understanding how frost covers work and when & how to use them
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco and 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 30-45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
November
Bringing the Green Indoors (How to Have Happy Houseplants)
Saturday, November 4
FRISCO - 10 am
CELINA - 1 pm
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Frisco | Celina
Would you like to bring some green indoors but feel you have a brown thumb? Houseplants are the answer. Despite what you may have heard, they are easier to care for than you think. Once you understand the basics - water, light, and the correct pot - you'll be able to enjoy your plant babies 24/7/365!
In this free gardening clinic, we'll teach you all you need to know to have happy houseplants.
What We'll Cover:
- Selecting the right plant for you
- Care and maintenance basics
- Knowing when and how to water
- Best plants for low light, bright light, and everything in between
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am in Frisco & 1 pm in Celina. (We will try to move indoors during poor weather.) You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Stop By Our Garden Center or Call For More Information
We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your yard and landscaping projects. Feel free to call us any time, or simply stop by! Most of the year we're open seven days a week for your convenience, and we'd love to send you home with some plants that are truly suited to the environment here in Frisco, Texas.
