Native Landscaping in New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels Utilities offers one of the most generous rebate programs outside of major metros — up to $2,000 for grass removal plus $500 for drought-tolerant trees. The city sits on the Edwards Plateau with Comal Springs influence.
Up to $2,500 (grass removal + tree rebate)
Available Rebate Programs
Grass Removal & Drought-Tolerant Tree Rebate
Up to $2,000 (grass removal) + $500 (tree)New Braunfels Utilities
Grass removal rebate up to $2,000. Drought-tolerant tree rebate up to $500. Also offers healthy soil rebates for mulch, compost, and aeration.
- Must be a New Braunfels Utilities customer
- Contact conservation team for current application details
Rebate programs change regularly. Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying. View all Texas programs.
Recommended Native Plants for New Braunfels
These native plants are well-adapted to the Edwards Plateau ecoregion and have growth habits that work well in HOA-conscious front yard designs.
Texas Mountain Laurel
Sophora secundiflora
Evergreen with grape-scented spring blooms. Formal enough for any HOA.
Cenizo (Texas Sage)
Leucophyllum frutescens
Silver-leafed evergreen shrub. Blooms purple after summer rains.
Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
Compact white daisy perfect for Edwards Plateau limestone soils.
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Available in many colors. Blooms spring through fall with minimal water.
Mexican Buckeye
Ungnadia speciosa
Small ornamental tree with pink spring flowers. Qualifies for tree rebate.
Esperanza
Tecoma stans
Bright yellow tubular flowers attract butterflies. Handles heat well.
Explore the full native plant library in the Pollinator Patch app, filtered by your specific ecoregion.
HOA Landscaping in New Braunfels
New Braunfels has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, with many new HOA developments. The generous rebate program signals the city's support for water-wise landscaping — useful context when approaching an HOA board.
HOA-Conscious Design Tips
- Start with clean edges and defined bed shapes — structure signals care more than plant choice.
- Place shorter plants near the street and taller ones near the house for a tidy layered look.
- Use mulch between plants to signal intentional planting and reduce bare-soil concerns.
- Repeat 2–3 plant species for a cohesive, planned appearance rather than a random mix.
Local Tips for New Braunfels
- New Braunfels Utilities offers both grass removal and drought-tolerant tree rebates — combine them for maximum savings.
- Contact conservation@nbutexas.com to start your rebate application.
- The Comal County Gardening Guide (rebate up to $40) is a helpful resource for local plant selection.
- New Braunfels soil is typically alkaline and rocky. Choose limestone-adapted plants.
Plan Your New Braunfels Native Yard
Pollinator Patch helps you pick the right native plants for New Braunfels's Edwards Plateau ecoregion, design an HOA-conscious layout, and generate documentation for rebate applications.