Gardening in Central Texas

Warning!

Due to the severe drought conditions in Central Texas you may find the local wildlife draining your bird baths and water gardens. 

We have a opposum that tore up our brand new, expensive, water lily while getting a drink on our protected patio.

The deer are also going after plants which they normally don't touch.  What to do? 

I'm going to try providing water outside the garden areas; I'll let you know how it goes. 

If you have any ideas please share them here.

        NICE!
In 2002 the Boerne chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas came up with an idea to promote the use of native plants and N.I.C.E (native plants instead of common exotics) was born.

The  mission is to

• Save water
• Save money
• Nurture wildlife

• Preserve the Hill Country heritage & habitat 

Those of us who garden have found a challenge, literally, in our own backyard.  We've been there and have created this site to share some of our hard won knowledge with fellow gardeners.

We know what it's like to put that shovel into solid rock, to move in yards of soil and plant hundreds of dollars worth of plants only to have them devoured overnight by those adorable whitetails.
 
We'll try to give you a few tips and tricks to make the most of what God has given us here in Central Texas. 

From making the most of those darned rocks to what the deer might leave alone, we'll share with you and invite you to share your knowledge with us.  Let's dig!