Learn how to landscape your yard for curb appeal

On Saturday, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will host a lecture by landscape architect and contractor Bob Hursthouse.

Hursthouse co-founded Hursthouse Inc. in 1990 and has received many community and industry accolades, including the Illinois Landscaping Contractors Association's Man of the Year.

He speaks regularly at the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and many other industry events.

The "Landscape Design For Curb Appeal" lecture will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Painting Studio of the Kavanagh Building.

He will discuss techniques for creating a focal point, improving circulation and integrating your home into the site to create a look that will wow the public.

The cost is $10 for members and $15 for others. To register, call (630) 584-9443 or visit www.finelineca.org.