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Native and Adapted Landscape Plants

This guide by the City of Austin and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is free and packed with easy-care, water-wise plants that won't die on you. I use it myself and recommend it all the time—it’s super handy and zero fluff.

Leaf Through These Books

If you only read one book on native plants, make it this one. The Texas Native Plant Primer by Andrea DeLong-Amaya is my top pick for creating a low-maintenance, earth-friendly garden. It features 225 beautifully profiled native plants and loads of proven advice—all in one gorgeous, easy-to-use guide.

Ready to level up? This classic guide by Jill Nokes is a must-have. How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest includes hundreds of native plant profiles, plus entire chapters on seed collecting, germination, propagation, and transplanting. I reach for it often and I think you will too.

This is another one you will reach for again-and-again. Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac is organized month by month, and gives you the what, when, and how for everything from planting wildflowers to pruning trees. It’s like having a gardening calendar and expert rolled into one. 

Plantopedia by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan is the ultimate guide for anyone ready to grow their indoor jungle with confidence. Packed with care tips, styling inspo, and over 130 houseplant profiles, this beautifully designed book is equal parts practical how-to and total eye candy. Gift this coffee-table-worthy gem along with a bookmarked plant to the new plant lover in your life—they’ll be obsessed.

Turns out the most powerful thing you can do for the planet might start in your yard. In Nature’s Best Hope, Doug Tallamy shows how planting natives at home can create a ripple effect of real change—for butterflies, birds, pollinators, and beyond. It’s practical, hopeful, and makes you feel like an everyday environmental superhero.

Ready to put that knowledge to work here in Austin? Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies is a super handy guide that helps you do exactly that. It’s simple, local, and gets right to the good stuff.

From Drought to Deluge is a no-nonsense guide from the Texas Master Gardeners that helps you conserve water without sacrificing your whole yard to “zero-scaping.” With smart, region-specific tips on native plants, soil care, and irrigation, it’s all about helping your garden thrive—through both dry spells and downpours.

Everyday Essentials

Every product below is something I personally use and love. No affiliate links—just honest recommendations from one plant lover to another. Along with a book from the list above, they make fantastic gift ideas for the garden enthusiast in your life!

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I love supporting local businesses that make Austin awesome. These are some of my favorite shops and service pros that I trust and recommend. I’ve either worked with them personally or heard glowing things from clients. 

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