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by Lois Balin

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• What is a Wildscape?What is a Wildscape?

• Why do I want one?Why do I want one?• What are the Benefits?What are the Benefits?

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• Specialized XeriscapeSpecialized Xeriscape

• Habitat ComponentsHabitat Components

• Native PlantsNative Plants

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Ecological Regions of Texas

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  What is a weed?What is a weed? 

Blackfoot Daisy and Plain’sBlackfoot Daisy and Plain’s

ZinniaZinnia

Desert VerbenaDesert Verbena

A “weed” is a plant whose virtues have yet to beA “weed” is a plant whose virtues have yet to be

discovered.discovered.Ralph Waldo EmersoRalph Waldo Emerso

 

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Ecological Effects

Habitat Loss

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HabitatSimplification

Fragmentation

Non-Native Plants

Pollution

Habitat Diversity

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Habitat Diversity

GeneralistsThrive!Specialists

Invasive Exotics

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 The Tradition The Tradition

“Habitat

Simplification”

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XeriXeriscape orscape or ZeroZeroscape?scape?

 

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Reduce

Lawn Area

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• Preserve Integrity of Soils and NativePlants

• Reduce Erosion/Runoff Pollution

• Increase Biodiversity

• Education

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Create a Haven for You and ThemCreate a Haven for You and Them

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Autumn Sage

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Ocotillo

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Algerita

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 Yaupon Holly

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Pomegranate

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 Texas Olive

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Prickly Pear 

Desert Hackberry

SW Chokecherry

3-Leaf Sumac

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Tornillo

Honey Mesquite

Mexican Redbud

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Water IsWater Is

• The most important component of any wildlife garden.The most important component of any wildlife garden.

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•  DrinkingDrinking

• CoolingCooling

• BathingBathing

• Provide water 

• Capture water 

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• Use drought tolerant plantsUse drought tolerant plants

• Collect as much of the rainCollect as much of the rain

as possibleas possible

• Train plants to developTrain plants to develop

deeper root systems bydeeper root systems bydeep watering lessdeep watering less

frequently.frequently.

Best ChoicesBest Choices

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Perching

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Nesting

Refuge 

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  # of Plant Species# of Plant Species

Life Forms

Arrangement

HabitatDiversity

Wildlife

Diversity

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Alligator Juniper Piñon Pine

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Evergreen Sumac

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Shrub Oak Shrub Oak 

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New Mexico Olive

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 Texas MountainLaurel

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Rock Penstemon

Damianita

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Damianita

Supply Wildlife with Year-roundSupply Wildlife with Year-round

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Food from Native PlantsFood from Native Plants

• Spring/Summer Spring/Summer  

Acacia, Ash, Buckeye, Oak,Acacia, Ash, Buckeye, Oak,Salvias, Penstemon, Ephedra,Salvias, Penstemon, Ephedra,Candellia, Daleas, Agarita, cacti,Candellia, Daleas, Agarita, cacti,perennialsperennials

• Summer Summer 

Hackberry, Chocolate Daisies,Hackberry, Chocolate Daisies,Desert Marigold, Buddleja, YellowDesert Marigold, Buddleja, Yellow

Bells, annuals, perennialsBells, annuals, perennials

• Summer/FallSummer/Fall 

Mesquite, Buckthorn,Mesquite, Buckthorn,Kidneywood, Saltbush, Creosote,Kidneywood, Saltbush, Creosote,Pine, Yucca, SunflowersPine, Yucca, Sunflowers

• FallFall

Desert Willow, Leadtree,Desert Willow, Leadtree,

Oak, Soapberry, Redbud,Oak, Soapberry, Redbud,

Sand Sagebrush, Daleas,Sand Sagebrush, Daleas,

grassesgrasses

• Fall/Winter Fall/Winter 

WinterfatWinterfat,, Sumac, TexasSumac, Texas

Mountain Laurel, Winterfat,Mountain Laurel, Winterfat,

Juniper, Wolfberry, Holly,Juniper, Wolfberry, Holly,

Globe Mallow, Mexican HatGlobe Mallow, Mexican Hat

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Mexican Redbud

Netleaf Hackberry

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Yellow Bells Flame Acanthus

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Chocolate Daisy

Blackfoot Daisy

Havard Penstemon

Sand VerbenaMexican Poppy

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Bull Grass

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• > 50% Native Plants

• Habitat Components• Key is Biodiversity

80 –90% Native Plants

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• Specialized Xeriscape

• Save Money, Water and Time

• Economically and Ecologically Friendly

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Questions?

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II hope to be remembered as someonehope to be remembered as someone

who made the earth a little more beautifulwho made the earth a little more beautiful

Justice William O. DouglasJustice William O. DouglasLois.balin@tpwd.state.tx.us

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Wildlife2. Click on Link to Education

3. Click on Link to Wildscapes