A drought resistant landscape is an ecologically sound investment that can enhance your curb appeal with a statement that you care as much about the environment than you do about the good life. As more people become environmentally conscious, this will definitely be a factor in home sales in the future. One of the greatest concerns will be the threat of invasive plant species to local ecosystems. Fifty years ago, no one thought about the impact that exotic plants could have on our local environment. Now, people are beginning to realize that not just any plant is good to add to a yard because it can grow out of control and become a weed in someone else’s yard.One of the best things about a drought resistant landscape is that it can be built entirely from native Texas plants and trees. Our state has such vast and varied geography that it is possible to landscape with plants that grow wild only a few hundred miles away. There are also drought resistant plants from neighboring states that are not technically native, but are still friendly enough to our environment that they pose no threat to native plant life. Most of these species are also slow-growing, so there is little chance they would ever get out of control. Due to the fact that many of them have more sophisticated root systems than typical species, they also dig deeper into the earth and control erosion. Their ability to store water in their roots, stems, and leaves makes them ideal for modern landscaping and contemporary landscaping designs which favor organic minimalism over lush, green overgrowth.
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