They always say “April showers bring May flowers”. However, they weren’t talking about the year after El Nino. El Nino brought an active southern jet and a massive amount of rainfall to the west coast.
The benefit of growing native plants in the yard and garden is that native plants don’t require as much water as non-native plants, and they are much more heat and drought tolerant as they are adapted to our environment here in Texas. The plants you place in and around your home have a direct impact on your water bill and on water consumption/conservation.
Have you ever wondered where the storm drains lead? Or where the detergent goes that runs down the driveway after you wash your car?
Wait until the temperatures rise above freezing to assess the damage and Look for signs of frost damage such as wilting, discoloration, or blackened leaves. Plants can take a few weeks to fully show signs of where they are deadened.
