Landscaping Ideas for Houston, Texas

Native Trees and Plants

• It is important to use native plants, flowers and trees that can withstand the climate in Houston, Texas. Most of the year, Houston has a high humidity percentage, and if plants are planted that cannot handle the climate, they will wilt and die. Some plants that are native to Texas include sand verbena, shrubby Indian mellow, Rio Grande abutilon, needletip trumpets, prairie acacia, southern sugar maple and guajillo.

Rocks and Stones

• Choose a variety of rocks and stones to use when landscaping your Houston home. For the front of your home, use stucco or a light-colored brick as the face of your house. If you want to extend this image to your driveway area, use the same type of material, but use a slightly darker color than the front. Using this type of material gives your home a western, Texas cliche image.

  If you have a lot of greenery in your front yard, use stones to border the driveway and walkways, as well as the front porch if you have one. Use small stones, large stones or a combination of both.

Outdoor Entertainment

• When it comes to landscaping in Houston, Texas, outdoor entertainment includes patio and deck designs, volleyball nets and pool areas. Take advantage of the heat and add a pool to your backyard if you have the space. Ideally, an in-ground pool is best for entertaining; however, if the budget is of concern, extend your patio into a deck and have an above-ground pool installed. This gives the illusion of an in-ground pool with the cost of an above-ground pool. Choose a stone material that gives the patio and pool area a textured look. For other entertainment, add a sandbox with a volleyball net and a grilling area next to the patio. This gives you plenty of entertainment space when you have friends and family over.