Texas is known for its vast landscapes, great barbecue, and unique cowboy culture. But what many don’t know is that the Lone Star State and the traditional Texan way of life are rooted in stewarding the land, caring for animals, and conserving natural resources for future generations.
Drought conditions are an increasing concern in many parts of Texas, and homeowners are feeling the pressure to maintain healthy lawns while also conserving water. The good news is that it's possible to support your yard’s health without overburdening precious water resources. By making smart adjustments to your lawn care routine, you can reduce your environmental impact while still enjoying a beautiful outdoor space. These practical, eco-conscious strategies not only help your lawn survive the heat but also promote long-term sustainability.
Now that the weather allows us to venture outside, how can we Take Care of Texas while picnicking?
There’s not much better than a bright Texas day paired with good food, great company, and a blanket spread out under the open sky... or under a large live oak tree! Picnics are a fun, low-cost way to enjoy the outdoors—but they can also generate a surprising amount of waste. From single-use plastics to food scraps and packaging, traditional picnics often leave behind more than just footprints.
Gardening enthusiasts often find themselves contending with the presence of snails in their gardens. While some see these shelled creatures as a nuisance, others view them as beneficial allies. So, are snails friends or foes of your garden? Let's explore both perspectives.
Everything’s bigger in Texas, including its bat populations. The Lone Star State has more bat species than any other state and is home to the largest bat colony in the world! The Mexican free-tailed bat, our state’s official flying mammal, is the most common bat found throughout Texas. These creatures play an important role in the Texas ecosystem, from insect control to pollination. Keep reading to learn more about bats and ways you can help them thrive.
We all love our pets and want the best for them, but did you know that what’s better for our pets is also better for our planet? Just like humans, animals have an impact on our environment. Luckily, there are a few sustainable changes you can make to reduce your pets’ carbon pawprint.
The winter solstice has passed which means the days will finally start getting longer. In the meantime, it’s important to be mindful of how our outdoor lights impact our environment. Unnecessary outdoor lighting and light pollution wastes energy, affects wildlife, and jeopardizes our health. Keep reading to learn what light pollution is and how you can mitigate it.
Knowing where our litter comes from will give us clues in how to stop it before it becomes a public eyesore.
The cold weather has finally arrived which means our gardens are entering their dormant season. But what happens to all the bees, butterflies, and other beneficial bugs that visit our yards during the warm, sunny months?
During the chilly winter season, lots of beneficial insects will make your yard their home. Many bees and wasps establish nests in hollow stems and decaying logs or seek shelter beneath the soil, building nests in bare patches of lawn, while beetles, spiders, and moths favor insulating themselves underneath leaf litter, rock piles, or brush.
If you’re wondering how to make the most of the rain Texas gets, try building a rain garden! Rain gardens are comprised of native perennials, shrubs, and flowers planted in a shallow depression designed to hold and soak rainwater into the soil. Rain gardens can provide so many benefits, including reducing flooding, improving water quality, and replenishing groundwater.
