Skip Richter
Skip served as a horticulturist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service for 35 years. His attention is now directed to horticultural consulting, speaking, photography, writing, and hosting the GardenLine radio show on KTRH in Houston. Skip’s happy place is sitting in his garden observing and musing about the interactions of plants, insects, and the world beneath the surface of the soil.
PRESENTATION : Beneficial Insects - A Key Ingredient in Sustainable Landscapes
Resilient, environmentally sustainable landscapes are the result of wise planning, plant selection, establishment, and care. Beneficial insects are an important part of these landscapes. Skip will introduce you to some key beneficials to recognize in their various life stages and provide tips for attracting and keeping them in your landscape. If you build it, they will come!