The past 30 years have seen a surge of interest in native Texas plants. They would seem to be a great choice for landscaping, but some are more user-friendly than others. Let me give some details.

More Texas gardeners are choosing native plants after 2023’s brutal weather—attracting bees, butterflies, and lower water bills. ... Unlike tropical flowers or lawns, ...

There's 5,000 species of native plants in Texas, ... And now it's full of wildlife and flowers and plants, and it's become something of beauty. There are plants that attract bugs.

Salvias are a diverse group of annuals, perennials, and woody shrubs hailing from just about every continent across the globe ...

There are over 100 invasive plant species recorded in Texas. Invasive plant species are not native to our area. Although many invasive plants wreak havoc in their environments, some are not harmful.

Texas ageratum (Conoclinium greggii) is another North American wildflower that is native to the southwestern states. This ...

Bamboos are grasses, so one would think that conventional grass killers would be up to the task. But even the best of them ...

How Biking Led to No Lawn Native Plants. Clip: Season 29 | 8m 43s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Biking along country roads inspired Laura O’Toole to rip out lawn for beautiful native plants.

There are several cultivars and you may see white-flowering plants (‘Jet Trails’), red-flowering plants (‘Texas Scarlet’) or even large, double, fluffy, peach-pink flowers (‘Cameo’). After the show, ...

Experts at the Lady Bird Wildflower Center in Austin say eastern regions could see stronger blooms, while drier West Texas could see little flowering By Lauren Harper • Published February 26 ...

What flowers can you plant in Texas in April? Plant by zone. It's best to plant native or at least drought-tolerant plants in your flower bed, as they can endure extreme heat longer and are more ...

Enjoy year-round garden color with these 14 flowering desert plants By Richard A. Marini , Staff writer Feb 17, 2025 As any experienced San Antonio gardener knows, South Texas summers can be ...