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- Texas LandscapeSunrise in Caddo Mills,Texas image by toomuchfreedom from Fotolia.com
Texas is a large state filled with abundant plant life. Some areas of the state are rugged desert, while other regions are more mountainous and green. Choose plants that grow well in your area. The soil is generally rocky or sandy, which is ideal for trees or shrubs; if you plan on planting flowers, add compost or fertilizer to the soil. - Bring in more dirt to create small rolling hills in your backyard. You may need to order dirt from a landscaping company. Pack the dirt to create slopes and hills. Plant grass seed in the dirt to create green rolling hills. Plant Texas native flowers in various patches of the grass. Bluebonnets are the state flower of Texas, but other non-native plants such as tulips and daisies also grow well in Texas.
- The pecan tree is the state tree of Texas. This tree produces delicious edible nuts. Plant a large pecan tree in the center of your backyard. Only plant this tree in your yard if you have plenty of room because it can reach heights of up to 100 feet tall. This tree is ideal if you want to create a lot of shade in your backyard or have one large tree with a commanding presence.
- Plant native or non-native Texas trees along the border of your fence for additional privacy. Make sure you choose non-native trees that grow well in Texas. Space each tree 5 or more feet apart depending on the type of trees you select. Some good choices are crapemyrtle, Texas ebony or the vitex. The vitex is a small tree that produces purple lilac flowers. This tree can grow up to 20 feet tall. The Texas ebony is another tree that grows well in Texas. This tree is small, reaching heights of 15 to 20 feet on average. The crapemyrtle tree is another small tree that grows less than 15 feet tall. This tree produces lovely red blooms in the spring. Plant your trees in well-drained moist soil.
Miniature Rolling Hills
Large Center Tree
Small Tree Border
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