WELCOME TO TEXAS SMARTSCAPE

Texas SmartScape™ is helping to promote education on pollution prevention through efficient and effective water use for the benefit of our citizens.

Tools to help you design your landscape

Design Tools

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Find Smartscape demonstration gardens around North Texas

Demonstration Gardens

Check out demonstration gardens in your area

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Find Inspiration

See other smart yards and find your inspiration, or share your landscape photos!

Need some help but don't know who to talk to? Try this list of helpful links

Contribute Photos

We now have an easy way to upload photos so that more people can contribute to SmartScape.

Find Inspiration

See other smart yards and find your inspiration, or share your landscape photos!

Need some help but don't know who to talk to? Try this list of helpful links

Upcoming Events
  • Thu, Oct 16, 2025
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    Little Elm Public Library

    The Little Elm Public Library is partnering with the Denton County Master Gardener Association to offer a class on winter wildlife gardening. Learn how you can create a garden that supports and attracts wildlife during the colder months, as well as the best plants and practices that provide food, shelter, and water for birds, insects, and other creatures!

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  • Sat, Oct 18, 2025
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    Preston Royal Branch Library

    The Dallas County Master Gardener Association is teaming up with the Preston Royal Branch Library to offer a presentation on how to turn your fall leaves and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost with gardening guru, John Hunt in his presentation, Let it Rot!

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  • Sat, Oct 18, 2025
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    University Park Public Library Community Room

    Visit this event by University Park Public Library and discover how to bring color, texture, and variety to your shade garden with expert tips from Dallas County Master Gardener C.A. Hiscock. Learn about soil preparation, types of shade, and water needs specific to North Texas.

    A Master Gardener since 1997, C.A. brings decades of experience and a passion for public education. She has also spent nearly 20 years volunteering at Texas Discovery Gardens during the State Fair of Texas. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

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  • Thu, Oct 23, 2025
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    Virtual
    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.
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  • Sat, Oct 25, 2025
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    The Show Barn in Myers Park & Event Center

    Collin County Master Gardeners have carefully curated a collection of drought-tolerant, locally-grown perennials, ferns, bulbs, shrubs, grasses, groundcovers and annuals that will perform well in your North Texas garden. Many of these varieties cannot be found in big box stores. A delightful assortment of iris will also be available for purchase.

    NOTE: This is now a cashless event.  Purchases can be made by check or debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover).

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  • Tue, Oct 28, 2025
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    Lake Dallas Public Library

    The Lake Dallas Public Library is partnering with the Denton County Master Gardener Association to offer a class on winter wildlife gardening. Learn how you can create a garden that supports and attracts wildlife during the colder months, as well as the best plants and practices that provide food, shelter, and water for birds, insects, and other creatures!

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  • Wed, Nov 12, 2025
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    Solomon's Porch, Global Spheres Center

    Join Denton County Master Gardeners for an inspiring talk with Mei Ling Liu from Texas Conservation Alliance! Discover how planting native species can restore ecosystems, support wildlife, and strengthen communities. Learn about the Garden for Wildlife Program and a unique partnership with the Dallas Zoo to grow native plants for public and community use. Whether new to native gardening or a seasoned naturalist, you’ll leave with practical tips and fresh ideas to help make a lasting impact. Don’t miss it!  

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Why SmartScape?

SmartScapes are NOT

  • Desert 'scapes
  • Rock gardens
  • Cactus plants

SmartScapes ARE

  • Well adapted to the Texas heat
  • Drought tolerant
  • Pest and disease resistant
  • Attractants of beneficial animals and insects

By Using Native and Adaptive Plants, you

  • Conserve precious water
  • Reduce stormwater runoff
  • Prevent water pollution
  • Provide wildlife habitat
  • SAVE TIME AND MONEY!

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