Best Plants for Fort Worth Yards (That Actually Thrive)

Discover the top low-maintenance plants for Fort Worth and Tarrant County landscapes. Get a yard that thrives with less water and less work.

If you’re in the Fort Worth area and your yard just won’t stay green, you might be picking the wrong plants. The heat, the clay soil, and the sun exposure here demand landscape-wise choices. At Platinum Landscaping, your local landscaper in Fort Worth, TX, we’ve helped homeowners and property managers across Keller, North Richland Hills, and all of Tarrant County make smart plant choices that look great and last.

Here are some plants that consistently perform well:

• Texas Sage (Leucophyllum) — thrives in sun, low water.

• Lantana — colorful, tough, Texas heat-approved.

• Little Bluestem — native grass with texture; works for modern yards.

• Autumn Sage — blooms long, handles dry spells.

Design tips for your Fort Worth area yard:

• Plant full-sun species in spots with 6+ hours sun (common here).

• Use mulching to lock in moisture and protect roots from Fort Worth summer heat.

• Match plant choices to your irrigation — a smart system plus the right plants = success.

Want a transformed yard? Call (682) 408-0168 today for a free consultation. We handle design, installation, and maintenance across Fort Worth, Keller, NRH and all of Tarrant County.