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.
Annual Tree & Shrub Sale
September 17 - October 31
Need a tree? The fall is the best time to plant them and we're here to help with our Annual Tree & Shrub Sale.
Save on all trees & large shrubs 15-gallon size or larger.
Spend $1-$500 = Save 10%
Spend $501-$1000 = Save 15%
Spend $1000+ = Save 20%
Sale discounts do not apply to planting fees.
October 2021
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. (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
It's time to grab the girls 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!
As a part of our Fall "Socially Distanced Socials," we are bringing back, by popular demand, our Pumpkin Succulent Happy Hours! These events are BYOB and this year they will look a little different but we hope they are still just as fun. Your tickets will be available to purchase only as a table instead of individually. We are hoping this allows you to plan a night out with your friends, while allowing us to plan the table set ups so that social distancing can be in effect. The tables will be sold in groups of 2 ($100 per table, includes 2 pumpkin set ups), 4 ($200 per table, includes 4 pumpkin set ups) and 6 ($300 per table, includes 6 pumpkin set ups). Unfortunately, tables will not be allowed to join together for groups larger than 6.
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)
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/168166894709
For any questions regarding your purchase or additional info, please email [email protected].
Tree Pruning 101
All trees - from Live Oaks to Crape Myrtles - need annual 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. (We will 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.
The Best Flowers for Cold Weather
With the heat of summer 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. (We will 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.
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. (We will 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.
If you can't attend, read our blog Tips for a Fruitful Harvest Under Collin County Conditions.
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Winter is coming. Unless you want to risk losing most of your shrubs to the snow and ice (remember last February?), 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. (We will 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.
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.
