Texas SmartScape is a landscape program crafted to be “smart” for West Texas. Based on water-efficient landscape principles, it promotes the use of plants suited to our region’s soil, climate, and precipitation that do not require much, if any, additional irrigation, pesticides, fertilizer, or herbicides to thrive. The 2 main goals of Texas SmartScape: Improve stormwater runoff quality & conserve local water supplies.
SmartScapes are NOT: SmartScapes ARE:
Desert ‘Scapes Well Adapted to the Texas Heat
Rock Gardens Drought Tolerant
Cactus Plants Pest and Disease Resistant
Attractants of Beneficial Animals and Insects
7 Steps to SmartScape:
Lubbock County Water-Wise Plant Recommendations:
For a “Take Care of Texas” Guide to Yard Care: