Reduce or even eliminate conventional St. Augustine lawns that require water, commercial fertilizer, and mowing. Replace lawns with native grasses or ground covers. Observe what plants have survived and looked good despite this extreme summer and consider these for your yard. The Wildflower Center is an excellent place to look at plants. Not only is there an abundant variety but they are also labeled with common and Latin names.
Common names can vary.
Ask for plants by their Latin names to be sure of what you are getting. The following are some of the specific plants that were mentioned. Banner Golden-cheeked Warbler photo copyright 1988 Greg Lasley. All rights reserved. Travis Audubon Society.