WELCOME TO TEXAS SMARTSCAPE

Create a lush Texas yard by choosing tough plants that are native to our region! 

Join this free class to learn how! 

Native Texas plants thrive in our harsh local climate and soils. Whether you want a traditional suburban yard or an extravagant butterfly garden, using native Texas plants and resource conscious design principles can help you get the best yard on the block without too much effort. 

Learn about: 

• Why it is beneficial to plant native plants 

• The basic principles of landscape design 

• Native perennial flowers, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees 

• How to choose and find native plants for your yard 

Love hummingbirds? Attract them to your yard by planting the right plants and creating support for their needs.

Join this free class to learn how!
 

Join the Native Plant Society of Texas for August's meeting of the Cross Timbers Chapter. Sandy Fountain, a fellow NPSOT member and native plant enthusiast will be presenting on Texas Native plants, and planting for Fall interest and blooming.

The Chapter Business Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Monthly Feature Presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m..
This meeting is open to the public!
 

Your North Texas landscape changes throughout the year with the changing temperature and rainfall. Discover a month-by-month guide to home landscape maintenance in North Texas.

Join this free class to learn how!
 

Many native Texas plants love the sun and the heat, but there are also a variety of beautiful plants that are made for the shade! Create a water-efficient shade garden by planting native plants that do well in the shade.

Join this free class, hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District, to learn how!

Join the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas for a native plant exchange! 
Some information you should be ready to share with NPSOT members; plant name (common and scientific), conditions, location, how the plant benefits your environment, characteristics you love..
Take a new native plant home for your garden. Even if you don’t have one in a pot to bring, come anyway! The North Central Chapter has extras and would love to share!
 

The climate in North Texas allows for a full year of beautiful blooms and friendly garden visitors. Discover a month-by-month guide to what native plants are blooming and what pollinators you can expect to see in your North Texas yard.

Join this free class, hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District, to learn how!

Join this free class to learn how you can invite Monarch butterflies to your home by creating a Monarch garden! Learn to fill your garden with beautiful Monarchs by choosing the right plants and features to add to your home landscape.