Recommended Tree and Plant Resources
The following websites and videos are great resources for recommended trees and plants for our area:
- Texas SmartScape
"SmartScape® utilizes xeriscape principles, but goes beyond the basics by providing design, care and plant search tools that are “Smart” for North Central Texas." - Native Plant Society of Texas, Trinity Forks Chapter
"The purpose of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) is to promote the conservation, research and utilization of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas, through education, outreach and example." - Weston Gardens
"Weston Gardens is a real nursery and garden center for those who love plants and gardens." - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
"The Wildflower Center's Native Plant Information Network allows you to search for native plant info by plant traits or names, browse through our collection of 17,000 native plant images, and pose your plant question to our resident horticulturalist." - Bennie Simpson's Texas Native Trees
Part of the Texas A&M Aggie Horticulture Network - Deep Roots of Landscape Trees
When structural root systems of landscape trees are too deep, reduced vigor, decline, and even death can result.
- Bennie Simpson's Texas Native Shrubs
Part of the Texas A&M Aggie Horticulture Network - Texas Wildscapes (Part of Texas Parks and Wildlife)
"Creating a 'backyard habitat' by replacing part of your lawn with native plants not only benefits wildlife, but it's less expensive and easier to maintain." - Texas Invasives
The purpose of the Pulling Together Initiative is to provide information about identification and management of invasive plants, establish locations for invasive plant demonstration areas, and, through a statewide conference, facilitate information sharing about non-native invasive plants.
