Native gardens, composed of locally adapted plants, offer extensive benefits for both wildlife and people. They enhance biodiversity, require less maintenance, control erosion, conserve water, and help cool urban areas. Starting a native garden not only supports local ecosystems but also brings positive changes to your outdoor space with minimal effort!
Summer brings an opportunity to celebrate our vital pollinators, like bats and butterflies, essential for a thriving ecosystem. By creating pollinator gardens, limiting pesticides, and providing habitats, we can support their populations. Read more to learn how you can join The Woodlands Township’s BioBlitz week and BioBlitz Bash to contribute to preserving pollinators and enjoy hands-on activities for nature lovers of all ages!
The redbay ambrosia beetle, first spotted in Georgia in 2002, spreads laurel wilt, a lethal tree disease affecting laurel family trees. Though there is no cure, community awareness and action can help our healthy trees and vital species like the Palamedes Swallowtail Butterfly. Together, we can protect the woods in The Woodlands!
Water conservation starts at home, and it starts with you! Outdoor watering can consume nearly half of household water, but with smart strategies, you can maintain a vibrant landscape while conserving resources. Collect rainwater, switch to drip irrigation, and choose drought-resistant plants to reduce water usage and save money. Learn more about how to take action today, because every drop counts!
In the sweltering heat of Texas summers, growing fresh vegetables can be daunting, yet numerous resilient varieties thrive. Summer greens like amaranth and Malabar spinach flourish, alongside luffa gourds and Suyo cucumbers. Embrace these hardy plants, and transform your garden into a vibrant source of nutritious delights all summer long!
Let’s plant native! The Texas coneflower blooms twice a year and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It grows up to five feet, attracting pollinators and providing seeds for birds. Easy to grow, the plant requires consistent watering during establishment but matures to be drought tolerant. Read on to learn how you can incorporate this perennial native into your home landscape!
Celebrate Earth Month with The Woodlands Township this April! Discover green challenges, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly events while fostering a love for our planet. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day!
Monarch butterflies, Texas’s official state insect, need our help amidst a staggering population decline. Planting native milkweed is vital for their recovery, and we’ll give you our top tips for planting it in your own backyard! Join The Woodlands Township’s efforts as a Monarch Champion City—plant, protect, and revolutionize your garden for these endangered pollinators.
The Woodlands Township celebrated its connection to nature with the 49th annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and the 11th Community Tree Planting event. During these events, 15,000 seedlings were distributed, and 1,355 trees were planted to enhance local ecosystems, benefiting wildlife and improving air and water quality. Learn more about the incredible work of our residents, volunteers, and staff to keep the woods in The Woodlands!
Let’s plant native! Texas Mountain Laurel, a stunning evergreen shrub, bursts into bloom in southeast Texas each spring with vibrant purple flowers, attracting a chorus of pollinators. This low-maintenance plant offers beauty and fragrance while supporting the ecosystem, including the Henry’s Elfin butterfly. Read more to learn how to plant this Texas native and enjoy beautiful pops of color right in your own backyard!
