PROSPER – Earth-Kind trials of dwarf ornamental plants in the town of Prosper, near Dallas, will provide valuable information on how to conserve water and reduce chemical use in landscaping, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Since last year, Dr. Greg Church, AgriLife Extension agent for horticulture in Collin County, has been working with the town of Prosper to conduct trials of dwarf ornamental shrubs and grasses in plots established around the town’s water tower. The shrubs have been planted in accordance with Earth-Kind principles.
“Earth-Kind is a registered trademark of AgriLife Extension,” explained Dr. Steve George, AgriLife Extension landscape specialist in Dallas, who has been collaborating with Church on the trials. “Earth-Kind principles have been in use since the 1990s and emphasize environmental responsibility through water conservation and a reduction in fertilizers and pesticides.”
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