In North America, a plant is considered “native” if it existed in an area prior to colonization. So, yes, that means plants that have flourished for hundreds of years without the help of ...

When I think about nature, I'm picturing hillsides and meadows free of straight lines, squares, and cubes. Look at any ...

More Texas gardeners are choosing native plants after 2023’s brutal weather—attracting bees, ... So if, for example, you plant a native plant from North Texas in Central Texas, ...

When it comes to planting native Texas plants, some are more user friendly than others. ... Here’s your checklist for North Texas landscapes Updated April 4, 2025 9:57 AM .

This rusty blackhaw viburnum grows in a fence row in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is one of a few good native shrubs for North Texas. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram As our family ...

The past 30 years have seen a surge of interest in native Texas plants. They would seem to be a great choice for landscaping, but some are more user-friendly than others. Let me give some details ...

Gardening 101: Fruit trees 02:13 (CBSNewsTexas.com) — To grow native is to greatly increase your odds of a having a successful plant. Native species have already proven for centuries, if not ...

There's 5,000 species of native plants in Texas, ... But as you move up towards North Texas, yaupon may have a little dieback in the winter and possumhaw would recover nicely.

EULESS, Texas — When the temperature drops, it’s not just people and pets who need protection — plants do too. But keeping your greenery safe isn’t as hard as it sounds, according to local ...