If you plant the right perennials that are native or just plants that thrive despite the weather and that are deer-proof, you can still have a beautiful garden landscape.

One Texas homeowner is well on their way to lower water bills and more pollinators in their garden. The enthusiastic gardener shared progress pictures in a recent Reddit post in r/NoLawns.

Texas has eight plant hardiness zones, ranging from the cold-hardy northwestern Panhandle to the warmer southern regions. Here's what to plant now.