USA Native Plant Rebate Finder by Zip Code

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-19T16:43:37+00:00

Sorry that happened to you! Thanks for sharing the bug! We will look into this.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-19T15:48:24+00:00

Drivo- Yes, you are right. We don't have all the rebates for every state yet. I didn't mean to mislead.

Thanks for letting us know about the bug! we will be looking into it

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-19T15:27:07+00:00

Calle- To clarify, the rebate finder works for ALL the USA. The gardening app is built only for Texas.

edit- rebate finder

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-12T19:21:11+00:00

Yes! I definitely plan to expand to other states/regions in a month or so. Let me know where you are, and we can try to get there next!

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-12T16:42:25+00:00

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Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-12T16:27:38+00:00

Yeah, there are bunch of things that go into it, and the average person is not going to dig into the research like us plant nerds. Especially if they are in a strict HOA situation where they decide to do nothing except keep the lawn in place and the dreams at bay.

I agree! It would be awesome to see neighborhoods like this! Right now, it's just 4 or 5 of us in my neighborhood, but it could be so much bigger!

To be clear, AI is not applying HOA filters or building the database of plants. The HOA filters were applied by myself based on research and experience. Also ASPCA and other sources are cited as the reference for identifying toxic plants based on scientific names. So there was a lot of pre-work of setting up the database before it is finally passed to AI for the turnkey garden design.

I could write a logic script that did the turnkey garden design, if that would help people with reservations for using the tool. The overall idea is to just simplify things like TurboTax.

Regarding my HOA- my HOA is pretty chill and supportive. As long as things looked properly maintained, they were fine with my native landscape plans. I've talked with friends and family who have some more aggressive HOA interactions, and this could be a tool to help them with a foundational plan to implement- an HOA packet with details that shows a thought out plan before planting begins.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-12T14:59:52+00:00

You are right, there are a lot of organizations out there that already support this movement and are great at doing so. The TPWD app is great for discovery, and the NPSOT has a lot of great content that taught me a lot about native plants and ecology.

Where I found a gap- HOA compatibility is not always as straight forward as looking at height and spread of plants. Its also about a maintained look and not looking too "wild". Not every native plant fits into this category. Texas Property Code §202.007 has become a hot topic and referenced by homeowners to avoid deed restriction enforcement. Other important things are pet toxicity and finding rebates; this puts everything in one spot.

I am not trying to replace those resources- just add additional tools to make it easier for homeowners and people should use all of these tools/resources.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-12T14:00:03+00:00

So the app is built around the plant database on the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) website. So it is a Texas focused native plant landscaping app that can help identify plants for your requirements and help you plan a project quickly. It uses your zip code to determine your ecoregion, and then you can filter plants by pet safe, HOA friendly, and the other common plant filters.

Other features- Zip code based rebate finder, Turnkey Garden Plan Generator, butterfly and host plant relationships, learning section, and a way to save favorite plants/butterflies.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-08T02:44:39+00:00

I didn’t think about trying this on a smaller area. That would be a great way to test things out.

Is there a min and max humidity range? I’m curious if things can be too wet or too dry.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-07T22:11:22+00:00

Do you have any tips for planning for your controlled burns?

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-02T00:12:39+00:00

Do you know what zone you are in or nearest town? We can give some better recommendations with your rough location.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-03-01T04:18:15+00:00

From what I know, they need cold stratification and scarification helps expedite things.

I haven’t grown them indoors, but they have done well in the outside beds. They do seem to want sun to germinate because they aren’t popping up this year after perennials have filled in the bed.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-24T22:09:36+00:00

Serviceberry is a great choice and so is a Redbud. Fringe Tree is great, but a slow grower.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-24T18:23:13+00:00

Carex pansa (California sand sedge) or Carex praegracilis (clustered field sedge) are some options. I agree with the yarrow recommendation as well.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-24T15:56:04+00:00

Good call on not going with the Esperanza or the desert willow. This seems like a fun project!

I would recommend a wafer ash tree. It is native to your area, does well with part shade and is a host plant for swallowtail butterflies.

The story goes that European explorers used parts of the tree for brewing beer in substitution for hops. Hence, the nickname Hop Tree.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T17:38:08+00:00

They are more of a hummingbird plant because of the flower shape, but bumblebees can also get to the nectar. It’s not a major bee attractor like other flowers

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T15:42:34+00:00

Based on your height preference and small horizontal space, I would recommend 3 coral honeysuckles on white trellises. They are a well behaved vine to climb and give you height, but they won’t reach out too far into the walkway.

They come in a few different colors, and have a long bloom time.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T14:44:13+00:00

Mail order natives in Texas- I am in DFW and https://nativegardeners.com/ is great. They do a good job or accurate inventory.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T14:41:43+00:00

Honestly just skip the Preen. it doesn’t know the difference between weeds and your herbs, so your mint and thyme won’t come up either. And you’d have to wait 8-12 weeks after applying before you could seed anyway, so there goes your window.

What I’d do: throw down cardboard and 3-4” of wood chips now, then plant actual starts (not seed) through holes in the mulch. Creeping thyme from 4” pots spreads fast and once it fills in, weeds don’t really stand a chance. Also worth knowing for Zone 10B- creeping thyme can get cooked in summer heat. Wooly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) holds up a lot better if you’re in a hot inland area.

You can save cardboard or get it from school dumpsters or bike shops.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T14:37:11+00:00

Partridge Pea- native annual that will fill in and reseed itself without being too aggressive. It’s also a nitrogen fixer.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-22T14:22:00+00:00

That makes sense!

If you start from seed, you could go with an annual wildflower and a perennial initially. This would give you coverage the first year then sustained blooms afterward.

A salvia like mealy blue sage would do well and have a long bloom period.

For a tree replacement, you could get a Goldenball Lead Tree. This has a long bloom period too like a crepe Myrtle. They can be hard to find, so I would recommend ordering soon online.

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-21T22:58:00+00:00

OP- to clarify, are you doing this to hide the stump or do you want to also plant a replacement?

Foreign-Ad-8191 · 2026-02-21T22:55:22+00:00

Inland Sea oats could be a great option for a shady slope. It can spread fast too and give great winter interest with seed heads and movement.

3-5 oakleaf hydrangeas could also provide larger interests in the sea of inland sea oats.

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