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National Arboretum Lawn Care Workshop Series

National Arboretum Lawn Care Workshop Series

Learn how the right lawn care practices make your lawn look better with less work and expense. Arboretum and University of Maryland lawn experts guide you through informal PowerPoint and hands-on learning activities. Learn about lawn care best practices for grass selection, mowing, fertilizing, and aerifying. The workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged.

Please call 202-245-5965 to register. Door prizes at every session!

Lawn Care Best Practices
Saturday, March 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Do you know the 5 most important lawn care practices? Learn how doing them correctly will reduce problems later, reducing the time, energy, and money needed to keep your lawn healthy and beautiful.


Fertilize your Lawn Correctly
Saturday, April 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how correct fertilizer use promotes long-term lawn health and protects local waterways. Fertilizer selection, application, timing, types of spreaders, calibrating spreaders and more will be covered. 

Save your Water, your Money, and your Lawn
May 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Many gardeners use valuable resources (water and money!) to maintain the lawn through its most difficult season. Learn how to water efficiently, save money, and help the health of your lawn.

For more information about the workshops, please contact Geoffrey Rinehart at geoffrey.rinehart@ars.usda.gov or call (202) 245-5965. For more information about National Arboretum spring programs, please visit www.usna.usda.gov/Education/events.html

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