Landscape Revival: after Hurricane Ike: Galveston, Texas: Sept. 26, 2009

On the island of Galveston, Texas this week you will find Revival and Reflections, events to commemorate Hurricane Ike last September. The people who live on the island and the area as a whole have made great progress in putting their lives and their properties back together.

If you are at a point, like many, where the repairs on your home or property are complete or nearly complete, it is now time to consider your landscape. The saltwater that damaged or destroyed your plants may still remain in your soil. Consider having your soil tested if you have not done this already, to see if any nutrients need to be replenished, and what the level of salinity is.

Soil Testing form. For instructions, fee, drop off or mailing address contact: Galveston County Extension Office, 5115 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas. Ph: 281-534-3413, ext. 1, 2.

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On SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
there is a FREE presentation to help Residents ReBuild Galveston County!

LANDSCAPE REVIVAL:
what to plant after Hurricane Ike and how to plant it
at:
The Galveston Island Convention Center
at The San Luis Resort
5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston TX

• Assessing the Damage - Where do we go from here?
• Replacement of Landscape Trees - What we learned from the storm
• Palm Selection - Making the Right Choice
• Overview - The survivors, moving on
• Soil Preparation and Planting - Getting off to a good start

Program is sponsored by: Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Galveston County Office, Galveston County Master Gardeners, Texas Forest Service, City of Galveston, Galveston Island Convention Center

I will see you there!


SARA GOSS, REALTOR®
HatmakerGroup.com GMAC Real Estate
Search Listings: www.har.com/saragoss
Helping home buyers and home sellers in the greater Galveston/Houston area of Texas.

Live well! Use chemical fertilizers and pesticides with care. Enrich your soil with organic soil amendments such as composted plant materials and composted manure.