Wild Thumb: TX native plants

Growing a few native plants or a pocket prairie is easy with this interactive step-by-step gardening guide from Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Pollinators & Prairies program. The mission to support pollinators & restore prairies in Texas starts here!

What does the app offer?

• A curated database of native plant recommendations based on your local climate & weather conditions
• In-app interactive landscape design
• Step-by-step preparation and planting instructions from plant selection to soil preparation to water & pruning
• Watering, upcoming freeze conditions, pruning & other caretaking reminders
• Curated seed mix recommendations for planting a pocket prairie
• Pocket prairie planting & caretaking instructions
• Info about the pollinator species your new plants are likely to attract
• Tips & supplemental info from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, Texas Native Plant Society, and other trusted sources

Getting started This app is made for people living in Texas, U.S. It's free to use, thanks to our sponsors H-E-B Our Texas, Our Future and Phillips 66. We'll walk you through the process of learning to grow native plants, beginning with asking questions about your available space, light conditions, and soil moisture. Once you've designed your space, Wild Thumb will guide you through planting, caring for, and tracking your growing progress. Happy native gardening!

Why plant natives?

• Native plants are low-maintenance and easy to care for once established
• Native plants require much less water than non-native plants
• Native plants support thriving pollinator populations that contribute to local food & wildlife systems
• Native plants are hardier & more resilient than non-natives
• Native plants are naturally beautiful!