Using native plants in a landscape design provides beauty, functionality, and reduced maintenance cost. In addition, the plants have a better survival rate since they have already adapted to climate, soils, and water.

The following are ways to incorporated native plants into an Austin design:

• Native plants for shade gardens
• Striking autumn and spring colors
• Deer resistant plants
• Plants that attract butterflies or beneficial insects
• Plants prefered by certain bird species
• Evergreen shrubs and trees to create privacy barriers
• Easy-to-grow evergreen groundcovers
• Attractive and low-maintenance flowering shrubs
• Natural wildflower field or meadow
• Organic pond or creek
• Botanical gardens

Designers at Allandale Lawn & Landscape incorporate many natural elements to a landscape design. It is important to consider year-round weather conditions as well as animal influences in the area.