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Texas Tough , Texas True : Smartscape Gardens are Drought Tolerant as Well as Pest and Disease Resistant
Texas Tough , Texas True : Smartscape Gardens are Drought Tolerant as Well as Pest and Disease Resistant By Melissa Walker , Environmental Education Specialist Posted on Monday , March 01 , 2021
March is Texas SmartScape™ Month ! This is a regionally coordinated effort to promote water conservation , pollution prevention , composting , proper lawncare maintenance and waste reduction principles of Texas SmartScape™ .
These principles offer a variety of advantages for local ecosystems and homeowners ’ wallets . SmartScape™ methods not only add aesthetic value , but also contribute to the control of temperature , erosion , and invasive species while providing a habitat for a variety of pollinators . These methods also mitigate excessive amounts of fertilizer and water required by conventional lawns , which can harm local bodies of water and the wildlife that rely on them .
SmartScapes™ are adapted to the Texas heat , drought tolerant , pest and disease resistant , and beneficial to animals and insects . They are not desert scapes , rock gardens or cactus patches . SmartScapes™ utilize native and adaptive plants to conserve water , reduce stormwater runoff , reduce water pollution , provide wildlife habitat and save money . Learn more at txsmartscape . com .
By incorporating Texas SmartScape™ plants and strategies into your lawn care routine , you have the potential to save money , time , water , and reduce harmful chemical use . SmartScape™ approved plants are native and adapted to the North Central Texas climate and need less water and fertilizer to thrive in the intense heat of Texas summers . Try looking up the plants featured in our ad this year – Penstemon , Blackfoot Daisy , and Gayfeather – to see how these tough Texas plants thrive in a variety of light and soil conditions . In addition , the Texas SmartScape™ program encourages proper design , care , and maintenance techniques to better protect the environment . Since March kicks off landscaping season in North
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