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
  • Sat, May 10, 2025
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    ESports Stadium Arlington

    Whether you are new to North Texas, a new homeowner, or just want to spruce up your yard, this event will arm you with all the knowledge you need to create a lush landscape amidst the challenges the unique climate and soils of North Texas throw our way. This helpful event is designed to provide homeowners with a foundation to create lavish landscapes using sustainable methods.

    Discover:

    • Designing home landscapes appropriate for North Texas
    • Low maintenance and water-saving landscaping techniques
    • Plant selection for drought and freeze tolerance
    • Smart watering techniques
    • How to manage and maintain sprinklers
    • Water conservation in Texas

    Featuring:

    • Talks by experts on a variety of landscaping topics
    • Vendors focusing on landscaping, water-efficient products, and drought-tolerant plants
    • Gardening advice from experienced Texas landscapers
    • Door prizes
    • Free food and drinks
    • Free parking for the first 200 attendees. After that, it is $10 a car.

    This event is hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District and Arlington Water Utilities.

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  • Thu, May 15, 2025
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    The Colony Public Library
    Join the Denton County Master Gardeners for an informative presentation by Mario Casanova on managing pests in your garden! Learn about the importance of pest control, identify common pests, and discover the differences between harmful pests, beneficial insects, and nuisance bugs. Mario will cover Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, cultural and mechanical pest control methods, biological solutions, and organic vs. chemical options. Plus, get practical tips on recognizing and managing specific pests in your garden. Stay for a Q&A session and receive valuable resources to help you keep your garden healthy and thriving! Hosted by The Colony Public Library.
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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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