Plant Nativo: A Texas Gardener's Blog

Learn how to design a sustainable Texas layered landscape garden from groundcover to canopy, supporting pollinators, wildlife, and biodiversity at every layer.

Discover how Texas gardens fuel the hummingbird migration with native plants that offer vital nectar, shelter, and rest along the Central Flyway.

Keep your Texas garden blooming into fall! Plant native annuals in September to support pollinators, feed birds, and enjoy low-maintenance seasonal color.

Discover 7 native flowers that bloom in September in Texas. Support pollinators, add fall color, and keep your garden alive into autumn.

Monarchs are on their way south this fall! Discover why August planting matters in Texas and which native flowers to plant to help fuel the fall migration.

Planting in fall means stronger roots, less maintenance, and thriving blooms by spring. Learn what to plant now for a resilient Texas native garden.

Looking for Texas pond plants? These native wetland plants thrive in the Texas climate, looking beautiful with no fuss while supporting local wildlife.

Learn how to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with simple, low-effort garden changes using native plants and eco-friendly practices.

Discover 10 shade-loving native plants for Texas gardens. These low-light beauties are perfect for creating lush, colorful, low-maintenance landscapes.

Join the Zero-Waste Earth Day Gardening Challenge this Earth Day to transform your outdoor space into a self-sustaining, waste-free oasis. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned green thumb, this guide will help you design a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape. Let’s dig in!

Imagine stepping into your backyard and harvesting fresh, nutrient-rich food from edible native plants that naturally thrive in your region. Unlike conventional vegetable gardens that require intensive care, native food plants create sustainable, low-maintenance food gardens since they are already adapted to your climate, soil, and rainfall, making them resilient, water-wise, and eco-friendly choices.

A wildlife-friendly garden is more than just creating a beautiful outdoor space—it’s a thriving ecosystem that supports local birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. By incorporating native plants and ecological landscaping principles, you can create a garden that provides food, shelter, and water for diverse species.

If you want a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that thrives in Texas’s unique climate, look no further than native plants. These hardy species are perfectly adapted to our state’s diverse conditions, from hot Texas summers to occasional freezes...  Whether you’re looking for drought-tolerant flowers, shade-loving greenery, or year-round color, these perfect pairs will help you fall in love with native Texas gardening