Enter for a Chance to Win
 To celebrate Earth Month, pledge to Take Care of Texas for a chance to win a $100 gift card provided by H-E-B. Select "Contest" under the "How did you hear about us?" drop down menu on the pledge form. For one additional entry, publicly share the contest post on Facebook. One lucky person will be selected at random to win. The contest ends April 7 at 11:59 p.m. See the complete Contest Rules.
One Insanely Easy Way to Save Water
 Lawn and garden watering make up 30 to 50 percent of total household water use. Luckily, there’s an amazing landscape substance that gardeners can turn to for help: mulch. Mulch is a chemical-free protective ground covering that is crucial to a successful garden and it is one of the keys to growing healthy plants while conserving water. Learn best practices for using mulch in your landscape.
Stop Texas Invaders
 Have you spent the winter daydreaming about your ideal yard? With the arrival of perfect gardening weather, it’s finally time to stop imagining it and start working on it. When deciding which plants to include in your landscape, ensure that you don’t select any invasive species. Some plants can escape into natural areas, negatively impacting ecosystems and our economy. Learn how to protect Texas from these problematic invaders.
Boy and Girl Scouts Can Earn a Take Care of Texas Award
 Did you know that Take Care of Texas has a patch for participating Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts councils? The Take Care of Texas Award recognizes Scouts who are doing their part to conserve water and energy, keep our air and water clean, and reduce waste. The Award shows a commitment to both learning and educating others on how we can keep our state great.
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