Learn how to create a backyard landscape

Published: February 28, 2012

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SUMTER — Learn how to create beautiful and functional landscapes during the 2012 Sumter Backyard Landscape Series hosted by Sumter Stormwater Solutions, Sumter County and the city of Sumter.

Classes will be held on four Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., beginning March 8 at the Swan Lake Iris Gardens Visitor Center, 822 W. Liberty St. in Sumter.

The series is free. For more information, contact Mary Caflisch at 803-865-1216, ext. 122 or mnevins@clemson.edu.

Based on the Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods program, the series helps homeowners achieve desired landscapes while saving time and money, and protecting South Carolina’s natural resources.

Sumter Stormwater Solution is a regional collaboration of Clemson University’s Carolina Clear program with communities and educators from universities, state agencies and nonprofits.

2012 Sumter Backyard Landscape Series

March 8
Balancing nature in your yard — safe and effective pest management; using fertilizer correctly

March 15
Southern lawns — lawn maintenance made simple; irrigation, fertilizer and weed control

March 29
Right plant, right place — alternatives to lawns and native plants

April 5
Managing water — rain gardens, rain barrels and preventing water pollution