Beautiful & Sustainable Outdoor Environments
Explore the benefits of rain gardens with native plants in North Texas landscapes, including a look at how rain gardens can incorporate with dry stream beds, plus a featured landscape as seen in the Dallas Morning News. Read more »
Spring is in the air, and the warmer weather may have you itching to go out into the garden to get your hands dirty! Take advantage of this time to do some spring cleaning in your landscape. Read more »
Fast-growing Arizona Cypress is an evergreen tree adaptable to our North Texas conditions. A beautiful focal point, grouped for screening and windbreak, and a valuable addition to the landscape for year-round wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Arizona Cypress in this detailed profile. Read more »
A native evergreen shrub or small tree, Texas Mountain Laurel is a favorite for its beautiful spring blooms, year-round greenery, wildlife appeal, and adaptability to our North Texas conditions. Find out how to grow and care for it in this detailed profile. Read more »
A listing of events in the Dallas/Fort Worth area: plant sales, garden tours, educational events, and festivals. Read more »
Tough, Texas native Desert Willow is a deciduous ornamental tree or large shrub that can take the summer heat and drought. Its beautiful form and long blooming seasons make it a great choice for the landscape and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Desert Willow in this detailed profile. Read more »
A native deciduous holly, the Possumhaw is an ornamental tree or large shrub with bright red berries in winter making it an exceptional choice for seasonal color and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Possumhaw Holly in this detailed profile. Read more »
A native oak for North Texas, Bur Oak is a top shade tree choice for its majestic form, seasonal interest, disease resistance, and wildlife appeal. Find out how to grow and care for Bur Oak in your landscape in this detailed profile. Read more »
A diverse selection of native and well-adapted trees for North Texas. Includes Shade, Ornamental, and Evergreen trees suited for a variety of spaces and needs and tips for how to choose the right tree to enhance your landscape and improve the environment. Read more »
On the many reasons why we should be planting more native trees, with resources on how they are a vital part of sustainable ecosystems, the values they can bring to a community, home, landscape, and the lives they touch, plus how to get started. Read more »