Say ‘Howdy’ to Texas natives

by Christine Reid

When in doubt, go native! At least as far as your landscape is concerned, that is. Unfortunately, some people are convinced that putting in native plants and trees means giving up having a colorful, interesting yard. They may think that a lot of natives tend to be dull, mousy things that you put in your garden for noble reasons, not aesthetic ones. Well, they think wrong! You can do something good for the environment and get a beautiful, relaxing garden as well. It can also save you time and money.