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 […]
Why Pergolas Make Outdoor Spaces Feel Complete
How a Simple Structure Can Transform Your Garden or Patio There’s something about a well-designed outdoor space that makes you want to slow down, step outside, and linger just a little longer. For many homeowners, the missing piece is a pergola. This simple yet striking structure can instantly make a patio, deck, or backyard feel […]
