Earth Kind uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum gardening and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting our environment.

The objective of Earth Kind is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility.

Earth Kind Goals Include:
Landscape water conservation

Safe use and handling of fertilizers & pesticides in the landscape

Reduction of yard wastes entering landfills

Landscaping for Energy Conservation

As your interest and knowledge in these areas grows you will have an increased awareness of the many programs, practices and activities that are Earth Kind. Working together we can make a difference in conserving and protecting our valuable natural resources.


What is EarthKind? (video)


On-line Evaluation

Take the Earth Kind Challenge:
Is your landscape contributing to a healthy and sustainable environment? There’s one way to find out – take the Earth Kind Challenge. It’s easy. Just answer a series of on-line questions about the cultural principles and practices used in maintaining your landscape. The higher the score, the more you are doing to help preserve and protect the environment in which we live.
Earth Kind Plant Selector
Use this searchable database to select landscape plants, specific to your region, with the best drought, heat and pest tolerance.
EK Publications:
Creating an Earth Kind Landcsape involves the use of a variety of environmentally friendly practices ranging from design considerations to irrigation. This series of publications from Texas Cooperative Extension covers the essentials.
Planning the Home Landscape - EK Edition:
Planning the Home Landscape is one of TCE-Horticulture's most widely accessed educational resources. The Earth Kind Edition of this site highlights additional information that can contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment.
Earth Kind On-Line Master Gardener Training Program:
This site provides Master Gardeners the opportunity to receive special certification in TCE's Earth Kind Environmental Stewardship Program. You can make a difference in protecting our state's environment. Check out this site for more information.

Landscape IPM
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a strategy used to manage insect pests in the landscape, using economically and environmentally sustainable practices.

More Earth Kind Links:
Click here for more Earth Kind information on environmental stewardship and the urban landscape.