Support Houston’s Ecosystem with Backyard Wildscapes, by Mary Pearl Meuth

As we see continued urbanization and fragmentation in Texas, the biggest impacts from natural resource management may not come from large acre properties or preserved swaths of wildlands, but rather, from smaller tracts with a very specific focus on local resources. Small acreage properties and backyard wildscaping has renewed interest across the changing landscapes of Texans and counties. Join for a few tips on how to get started, why and where the best resources are for 21 engaging these new communities of wildscapers!

This presentation was delivered during the Wildscapes Workshop of the Native Plant Society of Texas, Houston Chapter, on September 17, 2022 (presentation title: The Role of Small Acreage and Backyard Wildscapes in a Changing Ecosystem).