Native Landscapes

The natural beauty of seasonal blooms, such as our state flower, bluebonnets, in the spring and goldeneye daisies in the fall, is a large part of the unique character and heritage of the Hill Country. But wildflowers do much more than dazzle us with their beauty. They protect soil and reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides. They provide wildlife habitat and support the pollinator communities that anchor Hill Country ecosystems. Native landscapes are easy to maintain and use far less water than traditional lawns and gardens, which saves landowners money and conserves our water supply for the future. Happily, a supportive community and a plethora of educational resources have helped motivate landowners to preserve native plants on their land and plant water-wise, native yards!

New Resource: Native Landscaping Templates for the Hill Country

In partnership with the San Antonio Water System, Native Plant Society of Texas, and Native American Seed, the Hill Country Alliance developed “Native Landscaping Templates for the Hill Country” to help homeowners transform their lawns into native, water-wise landscapes. These plug-and-play templates offer simple, scalable examples that show what’s possible. We hope that by providing clear starting points for common yard sizes, we can remove a key barrier — design uncertainty — and empower more homeowners and communities to embrace landscapes that conserve water and protect our natural resources.

Download the Templates