Earth Kind Rose Links & Resources:

PowerPoint Slidesets

EarthKindTM Landscape Roses:
This slide presentation describes the rationale for seeking EarthKindTM roses, how they are evaluated, promoted, and maintained. Outstanding roses is several landscape categories are described. Prepared by Kim Engler, Landry Lockett, Steve George and Cynthia McKenney.
40 slides - 700 kb

Companion Plants for EarthKindTM Roses:
Well illustrated slide set describing tough and beautiful plants that harmonize well with EarthKindTM roses, both in appearance as well as environmental tolerances. Prepared by Steve Huddleston, Senior Horticulturist, Fort Worth Botanical Garden.
28 slides - 16 mb

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What is Earth Kind?
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 new horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility.

The goals of Earth Kind include:
Landscape water conservation

Safe use and handling of fertilizers & pesticides

Reduction of yard wastes entering landfills

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.

For more information
see our Web site:

EarthKind.tamu.edu