The past 30 years have seen a surge of interest in native Texas plants. They would seem to be a great choice for landscaping, ...

Tim Yatko considers his front yard a suburban oasis, lush with native Texas grasses that require little water but draw butterflies and other beneficial insects. City officials in Grapevine see ...

although both cities encourage other native plants. In Grapevine, grass must be under six inches tall, per city ordinance. Related: This Fort Worth spot is named most peaceful in Texas and among ...

The new plants coming to the trail include big bluestem, Turk’s cap, Gregg’s mistflower and the Texas lantana. “We’re planting native grasses and woody species,” said Grady Reed ...