Texas is no place for pansies….

…or anything else that’s imported, delicate and unproductive, for that matter!

The plants best adapted to grow in any climate are those that evolved there. They’re part of an interconnected web of insects, birds and other animals that eat the plants and each other. By planting natives, you can be sure you’re giving a boost to anything that lives off the land.

Love where you live. If you love Texas, you should be growing the plants that make Texas great! Nothing defines place more than the plants that thrive there. These plants aren’t just from Texas, they ARE Texas!

Natives are actually less expensive! Native plants have a reputation for being a luxury product for the well to do. Nothing could be further from the truth. Keeping exotic plants and turf alive in Texas is the true unaffordable luxury. Irrigation, fertilizer, pesticides… this all adds up fast. Give yourself and your wallet a break and exit the expensive treadmill of mowing and watering. Check out our blog for a more detailed discussion on how gardens based on native plants can save you money.

Maintenance and installation costs of three common types of landscaping on 2,000 sf in a drought year. All figures assume DIY project (zero labor cost) as well as nursery transplants or sod at retail prices, not from seed.