Xeriscape Tips for Texas Lawns

Xeriscaping in Texas will look a lot different than it will in places like Arizona and Nevada that popularized this practice. Xeriscaping focuses on native plants that are appropriate for your climate and soil type. To get started you will need to understand your own microclimate.

A soil test is a great place to get basic fertilization recommendations, this can be done through Texas A&M for as low as $12. Then you can select the best native plants for your landscape Native Plant Society of Texas is a great resource to find the best native plants for your climate and soil type.

Soil Testing: Soil Testing Lab – Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory (tamu.edu)

Native Plant Society of Texas: Native Plant Database - Native Plant Society of Texas (npsot.org)