Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels (open access)

Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels

This pamphlet provides instructions to build and maintain equipment used for rainwater harvesting.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mulching and Composting (open access)

Mulching and Composting

This guide provides information on mulching and composting for a general overview of environmentally friendly practices for your yard.
Date: April 2012
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care (open access)

The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care

Pamphlet describing ways to maintain a healthy yard, save money, and take care of varied landscapes in Texas.
Date: January 2012
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care (open access)

The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care

This is a pamphlet published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as a guide to yard care.
Date: July 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing Lawn Problems in Texas (open access)

Managing Lawn Problems in Texas

This is a pamphlet published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on managing lawn problems in Texas.
Date: July 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests (open access)

Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests

Pamphlet describing how to avoid and manage the ten most common yard pests in Texas with the least environmental impact: aphids, caterpillars, fleas, fire ants, chinch bugs, grubs, mosquitos, spider mites, snails and slugs, and beetles.
Date: May 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels (open access)

Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels

This is a pamphlet published by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on harvesting rainwater in barrels.
Date: May 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Landscape Irrigation (open access)

Landscape Irrigation

Pamphlet describing ways to be more water efficient and types of irrigation for use in lawns and gardens.
Date: May 2014
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Captación de agua de lluvia con barriles de lluvia (open access)

Captación de agua de lluvia con barriles de lluvia

An information sheet about rainwater harvesting and instructions on how to make a rain barrel.
Date: October 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mulching and Composting (open access)

Mulching and Composting

Guide to mulching and composting describing what mulch and compost are and ways to use them as well as how to compost materials in different ways.
Date: June 2014
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care (open access)

The "Take Care of Texas" Guide to Yard Care

Guide to yard care in Texas describing different ways to help improve the environment while keeping the yard beautiful such as water conservation methods, composting and mulching, tool types, and plant types.
Date: October 2014
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Landscape Irrigation (open access)

Landscape Irrigation

Guide to landscape irrigation describing watering techniques and irrigation systems.
Date: November 2013
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels (open access)

Rainwater Harvesting with Rain Barrels

Guide to harvesting rainwater with rain barrels describing what it is, benefits, how to build a rain barrel, and tips for combating potential problems.
Date: November 2013
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing Lawn Problems in Texas (open access)

Managing Lawn Problems in Texas

Guide to Managing lawn problems in Texas describing different types of turf, general lawn maintenance tips, descriptions and pictures of fungal diseases and lawn stress types, weed problems, and soil testing. A
Date: September 2014
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests (open access)

Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests

Guide to managing 10 common yard pests in Texas describing what each one is, what they attack and when, and prevention and removal tips.
Date: July 2013
Creator: Take Care of Texas (Campaign)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mulching and Composting (open access)

Mulching and Composting

Pamphlet describing how to use mulch and how to make and use compost, troubleshooting common compost problems, and answering frequently asked questions.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing Lawn Problems in Texas (open access)

Managing Lawn Problems in Texas

Pamphlet describing common lawn problems (fungal diseases, lawn stresses, and weeds) and information on choosing turf, maintaining a lawn, and testing soil, with a section on frequently asked questions.
Date: December 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests (open access)

Managing 10 Common Texas Yard Pests

Pamphlet describing ten common yard pests in Texas (aphids, caterpillars, fleas, fire ants, chinch bugs, grubs, mosquitoes, spider mites, snails and slugs, and beetles), signs of infestations, and how to prevent or solve them. Contains additional resources and information.
Date: April 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Landscape Irrigation (open access)

Landscape Irrigation

Pamphlet describing water-efficient landscapes, watering mistakes, good watering techniques, and various irrigation systems, with additional resources and information.
Date: April 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History