Learn about our beloved native plants! Shrubby boneset, or white mistflower, blooms in late fall, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Native to Texas, this perennial thrives in various soils and light conditions, reaching heights of four to six feet. It’s low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, making it an excellent addition to gardens for visual interest and wildlife.
Butterflies and bumblee bees are beautiful. Of course they are!
But, what about the often overlooked pollinators? The ones we may be mistaking for garden pests, when they are actually just as valuable as bees and butterflies.
Get familiar with these less known pollinators in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services.
Fresh herbs are great! They make our meals tastier, provide fragrance and add beauty and versatility to the garden. And they help pollinators!
Support moths, bees, and butterflies by adding herbs to your garden, patio or balcony. Check out this list of 6 herbs to spice up your garden and provide plants for pollinators.
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.
It’s now in early spring when the eastern monarchs descend from the oyamel firs and move northward through Texas, allowing us to re-appreciate their beauty and marvel at their incredible stamina, navigational abilities, and the unique spectacle that is the monarch migration. Once 700 million strong, monarch populations have crashed by 85% or more. Find out why, and how you can create a safe haven in your yard for these vibrant visitors.
At first glance, a pollinator garden may look like any other pretty flower garden. But for a garden to be a haven for native bees, butterflies, and moths, it needs to meet their needs for all life stages. And the most important ingredient are plants rich in nectar and pollen to feed adult pollinators and
