Plant a tree this month

First time visitors to the Austin and Hays County area are often astonished by the number of trees that we have in our gardens and parks.  “National Geographic” magazine noticed recently, and ranked Austin as a city with the second highest urban tree canopy in the nation, with 37% coverage. 

Maybe we take them for granted, but the presence of these glorious oaks, elms, mesquites and pecans creates a beauty, and a quality of life that we should be thankful for every day. 

With cooler temperatures and the recent rainfall, this month is the perfect time for us to introduce more trees into our landscapes. Below is a list of some of my favorites. Once established, these trees are drought tolerant and thrive in our central Texas landscapes.