Native Landscaping in Round Rock, TX
Round Rock offers turf removal rebates focused on parkway strips, along with LCRA WaterSmart rebates for broader turf conversion projects. The city sits on the transition between Blackland Prairies and Edwards Plateau — giving homeowners diverse native plant options.
Turf removal rebate + LCRA WaterSmart (up to $3,000 total)
Available Rebate Programs
Turf Removal Rebate
Varies — pre-approval requiredCity of Round Rock
Rebate for converting grass to native plant beds in parkway strip areas. City provides resources including the WilcoScape native plant database for plant selection.
- Must be a City of Round Rock water customer
- Pre-approval required before starting work
- Focus on parkway strip areas (between sidewalk and street)
WaterSmart Rebates
Up to $3,000 total (50% of costs)Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Turf conversion at $0.50/sq ft (min 200 sq ft, up to $2,000). Also covers compost, mulch, aeration, soil testing, irrigation evaluations, and equipment retrofits. 50% of total cost, up to $3,000 per residential property.
- Must be an LCRA domestic use customer or receive water from an LCRA customer utility
- Pre-approval required for turf conversion
- Minimum 200 sq ft of healthy turf for conversion
- Submit application within 90 days of installation
Rebate programs change regularly. Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying. View all Texas programs.
Recommended Native Plants for Round Rock
These native plants are well-adapted to the Blackland Prairies and Edwards Plateau ecoregions and have growth habits that work well in HOA-conscious front yard designs.
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Cheerful yellow blooms recognized by everyone. Great for parkway strips.
Gulf Muhly
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Stunning pink fall plumes. Transforms curb appeal in October–November.
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Familiar garden perennial that signals intentional planting.
Turk's Cap
Malvaviscus arboreus
Does well in partial shade. Good for under-tree plantings near the house.
Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
Native lawn alternative grass. Can be mowed or left natural.
Inland Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Graceful native grass for shaded areas. Distinctive seed heads.
Explore the full native plant library in the Pollinator Patch app, filtered by your specific ecoregion.
HOA Landscaping in Round Rock
Round Rock has many large HOA communities (Forest Creek, Teravista, Paloma Lake). The city's turf removal program focuses on parkway strips — the area between the sidewalk and street — which is a visible, high-impact area to start.
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 Round Rock
- Round Rock's turf removal rebate focuses on parkway strips — a great low-risk way to start converting.
- Pre-approval is required. Contact the city before starting work.
- WilcoScape (wilcoscape.org) is a local native plant database recommended by the city.
- Round Rock residents may also qualify for LCRA WaterSmart rebates on top of city programs.
Plan Your Round Rock Native Yard
Pollinator Patch helps you pick the right native plants for Round Rock's Blackland Prairies and Edwards Plateau ecoregions, design an HOA-conscious layout, and generate documentation for rebate applications.