In the fall, numerous bird species migrate to backyards, notably the dark-eyed junco, tufted titmouse, and American goldfinch. Discover when you can see these birds, how to attract them to your yard, and more in this guide to native birds in our community.
Adding native fruit trees to your landscape is a fantastic choice that offers a multitude of benefits. These trees not only yield delicious and abundant crops but also attract wildlife, fostering a thriving ecosystem. The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature three native fruit trees, Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia). Let’s take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these three native species and help decipher which native fruit tree is best for your landscape.
Coming up on May 6th is National start seeing Monarch’s Day. It’s a day to educate and celebrate the Monarch Butterfly. Find out how you can help protect monarch butterflies and the local ecosystem.
As a member of the pea family, not only does the Orchid Tree attract native bees and butterflies with its gorgeous fragrant flowers, it’s a nitrogen fixer too!
Learn more about this West Texas native and a link to register for Texas Trees in the Home Landscape with Texas A&M Urban and Community Forester Michael Merritt TOMORROW from 9 to 11 a.m. This virtual class will not be recorded, so don’t miss out!
Warmers temperatures and flowers in bloom means that the outdoors is buzzing with activity.
Read the latest Creature Feature to learn about the importance of bees and wasps and how to avoid a painful encounter with them this summer.
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Texas Red Yucca checks a lot of boxes. Find out why you should consider adding it to your landscape in the latest article by Environmental Services.
Would you BEE mine? Could you BEE mine? Won’t you BEE my neighbor?
Take a note from Mr. Rogers and do the neighborly thing for pollinators and build your very own bee house.
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.
Did you know that native grasses are critical to the survival of many pollinators?
No, we’re not talking about St. Augustine. These native grasses require no mowing and put on a show year round.
Find out which of these grasses are a good fit for your landscape in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.
It’s National Moth Week. Celebrate by spending some time observing moths in your backyard. You might be surprised by the variety of color and size you find.
Read the latest article from Environmental Services and learn how simple and fun ‘mothing’ can be.
