Support Houston’s Ecosystem with Backyard Wildscapes, by Mary Pearl Meuth

As we see continued urbanization and fragmentation in Texas, the biggest impacts from natural resource management may not come from large acre properties or preserved swaths of wildlands, but rather, from smaller tracts with a very specific focus on local resources. Small acreage properties and backyard wildscaping has renewed interest across the changing landscapes of Texans and counties. Join for a few tips on how to get started, why and where the best resources are for 21 engaging these new communities of wildscapers!
This presentation was delivered during the Wildscapes Workshop of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Houston Chapter, on September 17, 2022 (presentation title: The Role of Small Acreage and Backyard Wildscapes in a Changing Ecosystem).

[@BlancaGarcia-wv7rw]

Just got rid of wood pile and brick pile. and the dead cilantro. Was cleaning because last year we lost our sod, all the back yard. to the chinch bug. I figured it was in all the covers and came out in full force. But no biggie for me, I will recreate it. Just too bad for all the little critters that were in there.

[@BlancaGarcia-wv7rw]

I don't have alot of shade either.

[@TexasIndiafarm]

You should give plants for free people who are willing to grow native plants and support wild life

[@elizabethyow1165]

The Williamson county chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas gave away free bluebonnet plants during spring. So I bet there are occasions where they do give away plants for free. Also people will likely give and share cuttings/propogations and seeds.

[@TexasIndiafarm]

I want to and I have an acre. But don’t want to spend all those money