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Growing native plants is the key!
Native Backyards is here to help you garden with native plants that pollinators and birds love.
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Hi, I’m Haeley from San Antonio, TX and I’m here to help you grow more plants native to your area!
I have seen firsthand how the right plants can BRING YOUR YARD TO LIFE with butterflies, bees, and birds. 🦋🐝🐤
I’ve TRANSFORMED MY YARD with Texas natives over the last few years and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with you.
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Are you new to birding and looking to take your skills to the next level? You should consider a birding festival, and I have just the one to recommend! I took my first official birding trip this past weekend, and was not disappointed! My husband and I drove the three hours from San Antonio to Del Rio, Texas to join the Birding the Border event hosted by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. - 15 Texas Native Plant Landscape DesignersAre you looking for help designing your dream garden with Texas native plants? I often get asked for suggestions for Texas native plant landscapers, and I’m sharing my top recommendations below. These professionals are knowledgeable about Texas native plants and use them regularly in their designs, but some also use non-native adaptive plants. If you want a design that exclusively utilizes Texas native plants, be sure to tell them that!
- Top 5 Texas Native Grasses for LandscapesThese five native grasses in Texas are the easiest ways to add interest and texture to your garden! Not only do these perennial grass options look beautiful, they can tolerate drought conditions much better than traditional turf grass like St. Augustine.
Find Native Plants Near You
Want to know more about the native plants in your area? Check out these native plant lists and resources for each state: