A Texas Smart Yard is a set of landscaping practices that can save time and money, conserve water, and reduce yard waste and chemical use by simply putting nature to work in your yards and gardens! These landscapes are drought tolerant, pest and disease resistant and attract beneficial animals and insects such as our local pollinators. Smart yards utilize native and adaptive plants to conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff and provide wildlife habitat while also implementing integrated pest management strategies to reduce the use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers which can pollutant our local waterways.

The following provides some helpful ideas to improve the health and appearance of your lawn and garden while protecting and preserving our natural resources. Visit Texas Smart Yard website for additional information.