Native Plants

Native Plant Spotlight: American Beautyberry

Ever wonder about the plant you keep seeing in the park or along the path that’s covered in show-stopping magenta berries?

Get to know American Beautyberry, a valuable native plant, in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

How To Help Migrating Birds This Fall

Nutrition plays a major role in a long, healthy life. We all know that hitting the drive-thru day after day will take its toll.

The same is true for birds. The source of their food can determine whether they can make it through winter, a long flight or raise healthy chicks.

And you can help! Read how in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

Native Plant Spotlight: Texas Creeping Oxeye

Are you looking for a plant that is easy to grow, saves water and can handle the heat?

Sounds like Wedelia texana might be the right plant for you.

Get to know this native plant in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

It’s the Year of the Sunflower: 2021

Sunflowers are a symbol of optimism, positivity, a long life and happiness. Just what we need in 2021!

The National Garden Bureau thought so too and has named 2021 “The Year of the Sunflower”.

Read the full article to learn about adding these radiant beauties to your garden this summer.

Smarter About Sustainability Seminar

Did you miss the Smarter About Sustainability seminar?

We’ve got you covered with resources on saving water and planting a pollinator paradise.

Resources from the speakers and recorded presentations are available in the most recent article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

6 Ground Covers To Replace Turf Grass

Tired of looking at that bare area under trees, where grass just won’t grow?

Fed up with fighting brown spots and disease in your lawn?

Are you ready for a yard that needs less maintenance so you can spend more time actually enjoying the outdoors?

Consider adding some of these these native ground covers to your landscape this spring.

5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2020

We’re taking a moment to celebrate the end of an unforgettable year by sharing the top 5 most viewed articles in 2020.

We know that life can be busy and you may have missed an article or two. So relax and take a moment to enjoy our highlights of 2020.

We look forward to bringing you more content in the new year.

Earn cash by gardening

Use your green thumb to earn some green. That’s right, gardening has many benefits including earning cash for your village association.
Read the latest article from Environmental Services to learn how.

Native Plant Focus: Heat Loving Perennials

Scorcher. Dog Days of Summer. Heat Wave.
It’s summer and that means the next few months will be the hottest of the year.
While we seek out ways to stay cool, some native plants embrace the heat. Get to know these five heat loving perennials in the latest article from the Environmental Services Department.

New Village Challenge

Do you have a birdbath in your yard? What about a loblolly pine? Does your garden buzz with insect activity? Sounds like you have a pollinator garden!
Register your garden and earn a point for your village and a chance to win scholarship money.
The newest village challenge kicks off next week. Read more in the latest article from Environmental Services.

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