Native trees such as this “orchid tree” flourish without supplemental water in the author’s yard, which was co-winner of the 2004 San Antonio Water System Home Xeriscape Garden of the year. Credit: Courtesy / Rachel Cywinski
Native trees such as this Bauhinia lunarioides “orchid tree” flourish without supplemental water in the author’s yard, which was co-winner of the 2004 San Antonio Water System Home Xeriscape Garden of the year.