South Texas' Lower Rio Grande Valley is indeed blessed with some very unique species of wildlife.
This is very much due to the native plants that are found in the LRGV. Wildscaping, xeroscaping, going native are
so necessary in attracting all types of wildlife to your area. Native plants are almost always less expensive than non-natives;
require less maintenance and care; and most importantly, require less water than non-native or exotic plants.
Non-natives and exoctic species, although often pretty to look at, usually produce little-no
nectar, fruit, or seeds that all forms of wild creatures need; are usually susceptible to low temperatures
and freezes; and almost always require a lot of water.
No matter what size space you have to work with, be it acres or an apartment flower pot,
you can always "Go Native".
Valley growers-G, sellers-S, native landscapers-L:
Benitio Trevino in Rio Grande City (G,S,L):
Mike Heep's Nursery in Harlingen (G,S):
Journey through the links, below, get out in the field...whether in the Valley or your own
area...and study, enjoy and learn las plantas nativas.
