Your HOA Cannot Ban a Water-Wise Yard in Texas
Texas law voids HOA rules against drought-resistant landscaping, and three 2025 bills went further. What your association can and can’t stop you from doing.
Rainwater Catchment in Central Texas
How to size a rainwater tank for Central Texas’ feast-or-drought rain pattern, and the story behind a 60,000 gallon tank an HOA approved.
Front Yard Lawn Removal: How We Converted a Bermuda Lawn to a Pollinator Garden in Austin, TX
Home / Front Yard Lawn Removal: How We Converted a Bermuda Lawn to a Pollinator Garden in Austin, TX The same front yard, months apart. Left: after Bermuda grass removal and soil preparation. Right: a fully installed pollinator garden with tiered native planting beds, a circular paver pathway, and fruit tree guilds — all on […]
Root Dysfunction in Central Texas Trees: How to Diagnose, Fix, and Restore Tree Health
Home / Root Dysfunction in Central Texas Trees Girdling roots encircling the trunk can restrict vascular flow and lead to long-term decline. Understanding the Hidden Cause of Tree Stress and Landscape Decline In Central Texas, declining tree health is often blamed on drought, pests, or heat stress. In many cases, the true cause is hidden […]