Martin Byhower | Native Plant Landscape Designer & Birding Guide
I help Central Texas homeowners create beautiful, wildlife-friendly gardens using native plants—with 15+ years of expertise in landscape design, plant ecology, and environmental conservation.
My Background
I bring a unique combination of expertise to landscape design:
Landscape Designer & Plant Expert
15+ years designing native plant landscapes for Central Texas homes. I specialize in creating beautiful, low-maintenance gardens that support birds, butterflies, and other wildlife—while surviving drought, heat, and deer.
Science Educator
Years of classroom teaching experience mean I know how to explain plant ecology, habitat restoration, and environmental conservation in ways that actually stick. When I design your landscape, I can teach you about the ecosystem you're creating.
Professional Birding Guide
My deep knowledge of Central Texas birds and migratory patterns means I design landscapes specifically to attract birds and support local wildlife. The garden I design isn't just beautiful—it's ecologically productive.
Environmental Advocate
I'm deeply concerned about habitat loss and climate change. Every landscape I design contributes to local ecosystem health, water conservation, and climate resilience. Your beautiful garden is part of the solution.
Why Work With Me?
Native Plant Expert: I know which plants thrive in Central Texas and which don't
Educational: I explain the 'why' behind every recommendation
Whole-System Thinking: My background in ecology means I design for soil, water, wildlife, and beauty
Practical: I understand HOA requirements, deer-resistance, low-maintenance design, and drought survival
Plant Sourcing: I don't just design—I source and deliver the plants
I arise in the morning torn between a desire to save the world and a desire to savor the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.
-E.B. White