🌱 7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting with Texas Native Plant Landscaping
Stop guessing. Start planting with confidence.
Texas native plant landscaping doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—or like an endless cycle of trial and error.
This free 7-day email mini-course gives you the shortcuts I wish I’d had when I started.
Over 7 quick lessons, you’ll learn:
âś… How to match plants to your ecoregion & microclimates
✅ How to “plant the rain” and design for water first
âś… Why timing is everything (and why Texans should plant in fall/winter, not summer)
âś… How to choose plants that thrive together, not in isolation
✅ How to create a resilient landscape—without wasting money or killing plants
And more hard-earned lessons that’ll save you time, money, and frustration.
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Why sign up?
👉 Real-life examples. I’ll share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in my own San Antonio yard.
👉 Action steps. Each lesson comes with a practical step you can do right away.
👉 Mindset shifts. Native landscaping isn’t just about plants—it’s about how you see your place and build a relationship with it.
What others are saying:
💬 “You just saved me a ton of personal research!!!” — YouTube viewer
💬 “Every state needs their own Cory Ames to highlight the native plants of their areas. Our society would benefit greatly from it.” — YouTube viewer
💬 “Top YT channel for Texas native plants. Thanks for all the information. Your nursery visits are so helpful and the journal entries are top notch.” — YouTube viewer
This isn’t fluff or generic advice. It’s Texas-specific, rooted in lived experience, and designed to help you start strong.
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— Cory Ames
Helping people understand where they live—through native plants, local stories, and Texas roots
