The best-laid plans Planning is an essential part of creating a native plant wildscape.
Planning can also save a homeowner time and money.
Part of the planning process may be whether to hire a professional or do it yourself. Following are notes from a presentation by Carol Hendrick of Brenham, Texas, at the Native Plant Symposium offered by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the Native Plant Society of Texas on February 27. First, have an idea of what you want and how much you can afford to spend. Then collect several names of professional landscapers. You can find people who specialize in designing to use native plants.