Landscape Revival after Hurricane Ike Symposium

Landscape Revival after Hurricane Ike – Resources from the "Fall Landscape Revival" Symposium

Many homeowners have been patiently waiting for the fall season to arrive to begin the process of renovating storm-damaged landscapes. A 'Fall Landscape Revival' Symposium was conducted on September 26, 2009 on Galveston Island for the benefit of residents in the coastal communities impacted by Hurricane Ike. Given the many "challenges" left behind by Hurricane Ike, novice and experienced gardeners alike have questions on how best to go about the process of landscape renovation. To address these concerns, click on a topic below for information and websites you may find helpful.

	LANDSCAPE SOIL PREPARATION Crucial to Long-Term Success		SOIL ADDITIVES What to add and how much
	LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION Planting techniques for trees and shrubs		TROPICAL HIBISCUS (Hibiscus rosa- sinensis) for Galveston County and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast
	COLD HARDY PALMS for Galveston County and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast		PALM SELECTION – Making the Right Choice (Adobe Reader file 1.5 MB)
	OLEANDERS for Galveston County and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast		LANDSCAPE REVIVAL – Amending Your Soil (PowerPoint Presentation 2.4 MB) (Adobe Reader file 1.9 MB)
	RAISED BED CONSTRUCTION for Galveston County and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast