Texas SmartScape
Texas SmartScape is a landscape program that promotes the use of plants suited to the region’s soil, climate, and precipitation. The goal is to improve water quality by reducing runoff and conserve local water supplies by selecting ecologically appropriate native or adapted plants that require less water, pesticides, and fertilizers. The list focuses on perennials because they offer variety and diversity, blooming cycles for 7-8 months of the year, as well as foliage rich in color, texture, and shape. (For information on wildflowers, visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website.)
