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.
Ongoing
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga in the Park is back! Come stretch and tone with Shades of Green's very own certified yoga instructor, Elizabeth Zoll. This 1 hour Vinyasa flow class is geared toward beginner & intermediate level students and will be held every Sunday now through fall beginning March 28.
Unroll your mat underneath our beautiful Cottonwood trees and soak in nature as you soothe your soul. This class is before store hours to ensure a calm and peaceful class. Drop ins are welcome! (If you don't have a yoga mat, you're welcome to borrow one of ours.)
Class fee is $10 per session, payable on site.
A note about parking... We close our gate right before class starts at 8:30. If you arrive late, you may park next door at the Kiddie Academy.
April 2021
All About Houseplants
Did you know that there is a houseplant that’s perfect for almost every room in your home? (Yes, even the bathroom!) From hot, sunny spots to cool, shady corners, the variety of houseplants available makes it possible to fill any nook or cranny with greenery (or even some color). If you’ve had little success with houseplants – or just want to learn more – then join us for this FREE gardening clinic.
What We’ll Cover
- Best houseplants for sunny spots
- Best houseplants for shady spots
- Best houseplants for purifying the air
- Best houseplants for a splash of color
- The care & feeding of houseplants
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Best Native Texas Perennials
If you are the least bit familiar with Shades of Green, you know we have a passion for native Texas plants! At this FREE clinic, we’ll discuss several of our favorites that you really should consider for your garden or landscape.
What We’ll Cover
- Benefits of native perennials: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, and low maintenance
- How planting with natives saves water and improves soil
- Best natives for full-sun locations
- Best natives for shady spots
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Native Texas plants are something we specialize in here at Shades of Green. We have a plant farm in Collinsville, Texas where we personally grow native perennials. Click here to learn more.
May 2021
Creating Privacy with Plants (screen out the neighbors with vines, hedges & trees)
Saturday, May 1 @ 10 AM
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Got neighbors that you see too much of too often? Do you find the second story windows next door – the ones overlooking your pool – a bit discomforting? Would you like more privacy in your own back yard without erecting a 16 foot wooden fence? If so, then creating a privacy screen with plants may be the solution. We’ll teach you what you need to know at this FREE clinic.
What We’ll Cover
- Best trees for privacy
- Best shrubs for privacy
- Best vines for privacy
- Which option is best: trees, shrubs, or vines
- How close can you plant them
- How long until they’re big enough to screen the neighbors
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
Lawn Care & Watering for Summer Months
Saturday, May 8 @ 10 AM
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Do you have a bad case of lawn envy? You know the feeling – when your neighbor’s yard is green and growing, while your yard is full of weeds and brown patches. There is a cure, and it starts with attending this FREE clinic about lawn care and maintenance in summer heat.
North Texas summers can be brutal to a lawn, but there are steps you can take to ensure that yours survives and thrives – even when it’s 105 degrees!
What We’ll Cover
- Watering do’s and don’ts
- When to water
- How long to water
- How to water – cycle and soak vs. drowning the lawn every other day
- Proper mowing technique (Yes, there is a right way to do it.)
- The ins and outs of weed & pest management
- To fertilize or not? (If yes, when, how & with what?)
- Organic vs. chemical fertilizer programs
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
City of Frisco Water Resources – Weekly watering recommendations, what to water, when to water, how to water, and more. A great resource for Collin County residents whether you live in Frisco or not. There’s a link for Frisco residents to schedule a free sprinkler system check.
The Best Medicine – Treating Plant Diseases & Controlling Insects
Saturday, May 15 @ 10 AM
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Are insects bugging you? Got grubs in your grass? Have blotches on your bushes? Do you need to diagnose a disease on your daisies? If so, then this is the FREE gardening clinic for you. There are many different pests and diseases that adversely impact the health of plants. Knowing what to do, how to do it, and when can be a challenge. The good news is that almost every plant problem has a solution. We’ll discuss the most common ones and teach how to treat them.
What We’ll Cover
- Organic vs. Chemical controls
- Primary pests in North Texas (and what to do about them)
- Common plant problems (and how to treat them)
- Preventative measures (healthy plants seldom get sick)
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45-60 minutes of quality instruction from one of our professional staff followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
A Summer Full of Color (creating container gardens that can take the heat)
Saturday, May 22 @ 10 AM
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Why do some flower pots and container gardens look Instagram-worthy while others just look sad? There are tricks to making a potted plant display that looks magazine quality amazing and we’ll share them with you in this FREE clinic.
What We’ll Cover
- The best plants for eye catching containers even in a HOT Texas summer
- Combinations for best results (hint, don’t mix shade-loving and sun-loving plants in the same container)
- The magic of Thriller, Filler, and Spiller
By the end of this class, you will be able to identify appropriate plants and create a container garden to make your patio pop!
The clinic – held rain or shine – is free and begins at 10 am. You’ll receive 45 minutes of quality instruction from one of 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.
