The 2011 Summer Home Landscape Series consists of 10 free lectures for average homeowners who are interested in adding to the beauty of their homes through landscaping. You will learn ways to save money on cooling and water bills, attract wildlife, do your part to preserve native vegetation, and update your yard. You can improve the appearance of your yard and your community, as well as increase your property value.

Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

Topics

June 30 - David McClean, horticulturalist and landscape designer, Toys for Serious Gardeners

July 7 - Jay Vedaee, enviroscape nursery and landscape designer, Subtropical Landscape Design and Horticultural Practices

July 14 - Mike Orfanedes, commercial horticulture agent, What’s Munching on My Back Yard?

July 21 - Molly Taylor, parks naturalist, Why Natives?

July 28 - James LeGette, chief arborist, Lauderdale Tree Service, Tree Pruning and Care

August 4 - Sandy Granson, horticultural technician, Butterflies in the Garden

August 11 - Dr. Bill Kern, professor, University of Florida, Yard Hole Makers

August 18 - Elaine Faragharson, vegetable gardening expert, Vegetable Gardening

August 25 - Diana Guidry, Naturescape Broward outreach coordinator, Designing a Naturescape for Wildlife

September 1 - Scott Bryan, park aide, Fungus Among Us