The benefits of going native across texas

As water becomes scarce due to ongoing drought conditions with no end in sight, we are facing another problem. It is the loss of native plants, trees and habitats. Our native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs, which support habitats for wildlife are destroyed by the constant and progressive building on land supporting our native Texas heritage. It is of utmost importance that we restore the native plant species serving as the primary elements needed for the ecosystem restoration due to excessive loss of habitat.

The importance of native plants is in the benefits they offer:

- Provide food sources of seeds, nuts, nectar & fruits for birds, bats, pollinating insects & butterflies

- Attracts insects for birds

- Provide habitats for birds, wildlife and larval host plants for butterflies

Additional benefits:

- Low Maintenance

- Tolerant of local diseases, pests and lack of water availability

- Protects the soil with long root systems

- Protects water quality by controlling soil erosion

- Minimizes the use of fertilizers and pesticides

- Cost effective

- Conserve valuable water

- unlikely to become invasive

- Low lawn maintenance with native buffalo grass

- Adds beauty to the landscape and preserves our natural heritage to share with our children and 

 their children.