Backyard Transformations: From Plain Lawns to Outdoor Retreats
Most backyards start the same: a stretch of grass, maybe a few shrubs, and not much else. But your outdoor space has the potential to be so much more. With the right vision and design, an ordinary lawn can become the heart of your home—a place where you gather with family, relax after a long […]
Water Features That Bring Peace and Personality to Your Yard
Step outside and imagine the sound of water flowing gently nearby. Maybe it’s a fountain bubbling in the background or a small pond reflecting the sky. Instantly, the space feels calmer, more alive, and a little more special. That’s the power of adding water features to your landscape. At Native Texas Landscape, we’ve seen how […]
Why Outdoor Lighting is the Secret Ingredient to Great Landscapes
The sun may set, but your yard doesn’t have to fade into the dark. With the right lighting, your landscape takes on a whole new personality after dusk—one that’s warm, inviting, and full of character. Outdoor lighting is often overlooked, but it’s the finishing touch that turns a nice yard into a truly great one. […]
Got a muddy low spot? Make it a showcase Rain Garden!
Notes from a Texas Master Naturalist about native plants and why they matter to wildlife. Everyone has a spot where puddles fill when there’s even a moderate rainfall. Of course, it’s usually in the back yard where the kids splash and the dog digs so the scene becomes a mud pit to track up the […]
Plants of the Month
Tree of the month: TThe Mexican plum (Prunus Mexicana), a native North American tree, is celebrated for its fragrant spring blooms, edible fruit, and attractive bark. This hardy and adaptable species has become a popular ornamental and wildlife tree, thriving in diverse habitats like woodlands, thickets, river bottoms, and prairies. Remarkably tolerant of both wet […]
