Houston Landscaping Cheat Sheet

Top Plant Recommendations for Houston's Climate

Low-Maintenance Plants

-Lantana

-Texas Sage

-Esperanza (Yellow Bells)

-Gulf Coast Muhly Grass

- Mexican Bush Sage

Drought-Tolerant Plants

- Agave

-Yucca

- Blackfoot Daisy

- Red Yucca

- Russian Sage

-Best Shade Plants

- Cast Iron Plant

- Turk’s Cap

- Inland Sea Oats

- Wood Fern - Azaleas (for acidic soil)

Deer-Resistant Plants

- Salvia (Mealy Blue, Autumn Sage)

- Rosemary

- Society Garlic

- Butterfly Bush

- Lavender

Quick Soil & Watering Tips

- Use organic compost to improve Houston’s heavy clay soil.

- Mulch 2-3 inches deep to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

- Water deeply but less frequently to encourage strong roots.

Install drip irrigation for efficient watering.

- Choose native plants—they thrive in Houston’s climate.

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Todd Farber – Houston Landscaping Expert Texas A&M Horticulture Graduate (Class of 1991) Over 30 years of experience designing and installing landscapes Serving Houston & Sugar Land homeowners