Intro Texas Wilds Capes Backyard Habitat Wildlife
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by Lois Balin
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• What is a Wildscape?What is a Wildscape?
• Why do I want one?Why do I want one?• What are the Benefits?What are the Benefits?
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• Specialized XeriscapeSpecialized Xeriscape
• Habitat ComponentsHabitat Components
• Native PlantsNative Plants
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Ecological Regions of Texas
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What is a weed?What is a weed?
Blackfoot Daisy and Plain’sBlackfoot Daisy and Plain’s
ZinniaZinnia
Desert VerbenaDesert Verbena
A “weed” is a plant whose virtues have yet to beA “weed” is a plant whose virtues have yet to be
discovered.discovered.Ralph Waldo EmersoRalph Waldo Emerso
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Ecological Effects
Habitat Loss
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HabitatSimplification
Fragmentation
Non-Native Plants
Pollution
Habitat Diversity
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Habitat Diversity
GeneralistsThrive!Specialists
Invasive Exotics
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The Tradition The Tradition
“Habitat
Simplification”
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XeriXeriscape orscape or ZeroZeroscape?scape?
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Reduce
Lawn Area
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• Preserve Integrity of Soils and NativePlants
• Reduce Erosion/Runoff Pollution
• Increase Biodiversity
• Education
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Create a Haven for You and ThemCreate a Haven for You and Them
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Autumn Sage
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Ocotillo
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Algerita
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Yaupon Holly
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Pomegranate
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Texas Olive
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Prickly Pear
Desert Hackberry
SW Chokecherry
3-Leaf Sumac
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Tornillo
Honey Mesquite
Mexican Redbud
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Water IsWater Is
• The most important component of any wildlife garden.The most important component of any wildlife garden.
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• DrinkingDrinking
• CoolingCooling
• BathingBathing
• Provide water
• Capture water
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• Use drought tolerant plantsUse drought tolerant plants
• Collect as much of the rainCollect as much of the rain
as possibleas possible
• Train plants to developTrain plants to develop
deeper root systems bydeeper root systems bydeep watering lessdeep watering less
frequently.frequently.
Best ChoicesBest Choices
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Perching
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Nesting
Refuge
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# of Plant Species# of Plant Species
Life Forms
Arrangement
HabitatDiversity
Wildlife
Diversity
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Alligator Juniper Piñon Pine
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Evergreen Sumac
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Shrub Oak Shrub Oak
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New Mexico Olive
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Texas MountainLaurel
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Rock Penstemon
Damianita
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Damianita
Supply Wildlife with Year-roundSupply Wildlife with Year-round
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Food from Native PlantsFood from Native Plants
• Spring/Summer Spring/Summer
Acacia, Ash, Buckeye, Oak,Acacia, Ash, Buckeye, Oak,Salvias, Penstemon, Ephedra,Salvias, Penstemon, Ephedra,Candellia, Daleas, Agarita, cacti,Candellia, Daleas, Agarita, cacti,perennialsperennials
• Summer Summer
Hackberry, Chocolate Daisies,Hackberry, Chocolate Daisies,Desert Marigold, Buddleja, YellowDesert Marigold, Buddleja, Yellow
Bells, annuals, perennialsBells, annuals, perennials
• Summer/FallSummer/Fall
Mesquite, Buckthorn,Mesquite, Buckthorn,Kidneywood, Saltbush, Creosote,Kidneywood, Saltbush, Creosote,Pine, Yucca, SunflowersPine, Yucca, Sunflowers
• FallFall
Desert Willow, Leadtree,Desert Willow, Leadtree,
Oak, Soapberry, Redbud,Oak, Soapberry, Redbud,
Sand Sagebrush, Daleas,Sand Sagebrush, Daleas,
grassesgrasses
• Fall/Winter Fall/Winter
WinterfatWinterfat,, Sumac, TexasSumac, Texas
Mountain Laurel, Winterfat,Mountain Laurel, Winterfat,
Juniper, Wolfberry, Holly,Juniper, Wolfberry, Holly,
Globe Mallow, Mexican HatGlobe Mallow, Mexican Hat
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Mexican Redbud
Netleaf Hackberry
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Yellow Bells Flame Acanthus
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Chocolate Daisy
Blackfoot Daisy
Havard Penstemon
Sand VerbenaMexican Poppy
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Bull Grass
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• > 50% Native Plants
• Habitat Components• Key is Biodiversity
80 –90% Native Plants
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• Specialized Xeriscape
• Save Money, Water and Time
• Economically and Ecologically Friendly
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Questions?
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II hope to be remembered as someonehope to be remembered as someone
who made the earth a little more beautifulwho made the earth a little more beautiful
Justice William O. DouglasJustice William O. [email protected]
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