Cumberland County Cooperative Extension will be offering the Home Lawns 101 Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cooperative Extension office located at 301 E. Mountain Dr., in Fayetteville.
Join Consumer Horticulture Extension Agent Allen West to learn best practices for getting the most out of your home lawn. Learn about grass types, soil improvement, proper fertilization, weed control, irrigation, mowing and more. Attendees will leave the Home Lawns 101 Seminar with information and printed materials to help them get their lawns ready for spring.
Registration and the $10 fee to attend the seminar are required. Light refreshments will be served. Early registration is encouraged, as space is limited. To register, follow the Eventbrite link at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-lawn-seminar-tickets-788150468267
For more information or assistance in registering, contact Susan Johnson at 910-321-6405 or email at susan_johnson@ncsu.edu. See the schedule of upcoming seminars and workshops on the Cooperative Extension website at cumberland.ces.ncsu.edu.
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