Here in deep South
Texas, we are indeed blessed with some very unique species of Rio Grande Valley fauna. This is very much due to the
LRGV native plants. LRGV landscaping and LRGV xeroscaping, along with the exclusive use of Valley native plants, are
so necessary in attracting all types of LRGV wildlife.
Native
plants are almost always less expensive than non-native plants; require less maintenance and care; and most importantly, native
plants require less water than non-native plants require. The total Rio Grande Valley flora: RGV wildflowers, RGV grasses,
RGV vines, RGV cacti, RGV succulents, RGV trees, RGV shrubs, RGV wetland plants, and RGV mosses all come together to make
the Lower Rio Grande Valley the very special place that it is.
The entire LRGV flora spectrum is the main reason the Rio Grande Valley has such great diversity in mammals,
birds, herpetofauna, odonata, butterflies, and other insects.
Non-natives and exotic species, although often pretty to see, almost always produce little to no nectar, fruit
or seeds that all forms of wild creatures depend on for their survival. Non-natives and exotics are usually much more
susceptible to low temperatures and freezes, and almost always require a lot of water.
No matter what size space that you have to work with, be it acres or an apartment flower pot, you
can always "Go Native".
Rio Grande Valley
growers-G, sellers-S, and native landscapers-L:
Journey
through the links, below, get out in the field...whether in the Rio Grande Valley or in your own area...and study, enjoy,
and learn las plantas nativas.
