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BANDERA, Texas - Fall is an ideal time to establish native grasses and wildflowers, and the Bandera County Soil & Water Conservation District is once again offering its popular native grass seed and wildflower mixes for landowners preparing to plant this fall.
The specially selected seed blends are designed for Bandera County and the surrounding Hill Country. The grass mixes include nurse grass, which provide temporary shade and protection for emerging native plants while they become established.
Native grasses and wildflowers can provide important benefits for landowners, including improved wildlife habitat, reduced erosion, improved soil health and increased resilience of native rangelands.
Available are Caliche Grass Seed Mix, Range Grass Seed Mix, Wildflower Mix, Fall Food Plot Mix, and ever popular Texas Bluebonnets.
Recent rainfall has improved soil moisture conditions across the area, and forecasts calling for a wetter-than-normal winter could provide favorable conditions for establishment.
The district covers shipping costs, and landowners with a valid Texas Agricultural and Timber Registration Number will not pay sales tax.
Orders must be placed by November 3rd.
Pickup day is November 13th - at the Bandera County Soil & Water Conservation District office, located at:
1632 SH-173 South
Bandera, Texas
On pickup day, landowners will be provided with printed planting information and live planting demonstrations covering site preparation, proper seeding techniques and practices to improve establishment success.
Order forms are available on the district’s website at banderaswcd.com. Completed forms may be emailed or dropped off at the district office. To request an order form, call 830-796-3334 or email at BanderaSWCD@gmail.com.
Proceeds from the seed sale help support the district’s educational outreach and conservation programs throughout Bandera County. The district also works closely with the local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) team, helping connect landowners with free technical assistance, conservation planning and information about voluntary federal conservation programs and potential financial assistance.
Whether the goal is improving grazing land, restoring native habitat, reducing erosion or simply creating a healthier and more resilient landscape, the Fall Native Grass & Wildflower Seed Sale provides landowners with the best seed mixes for success.
