Willow Wildscapes designs landscapes that feel at home in North Texas — beautiful spaces filled with native plants that thrive in our climate, welcome butterflies and birds, and give back to the land for years to come.
A truly beautiful landscape isn't just something you look at — it's something that comes alive. When birds stop by for a drink, butterflies flutter through the flowers, and bees hum from bloom to bloom, you know you've created something special.
Willow Wildscapes is a native landscape design studio based in Fort Worth, Texas, specializing in landscapes that are both beautiful and deeply rooted in the ecology of North Central Texas. Every design is thoughtfully crafted using native and well-adapted plants that conserve water, support pollinators and wildlife, and thrive in our challenging climate.
Whether you're starting with a blank slate, renovating an outdated landscape, or dreaming of a yard that's both beautiful and functional, my goal is to create a space that feels like it belongs — not just to your home, but to the land itself.
I believe your landscape should become more beautiful with every passing season. As plants mature, wildlife returns, and your garden grows into itself, you'll have a space that's not only easier to care for, but one that gives back to the environment and creates lasting memories for your family.
We start with a consultation at your home — walking the yard, reading the light from deep shade to blazing afternoon sun, surveying the area for water flow and listening to how you want to live in the space. Then we draw up a custom native design: the right plant, in the right place.
Our crew handles the transformation from start to finish — bed prep, soil health, erosion control, and healthy plants sourced from the best local nurseries in North Texas.
People have always told me I inherited my great-grandmother Callie's green thumb.
Callie came from a time when gardens weren't a hobby — they were a way of life. The vegetables you ate, the fruit you preserved, and even the flowers around the house all came from the work of your own hands. Her knowledge was passed from mother to daughter, one season at a time.
Today, that same knowledge still finds its way into my garden.
Whenever my mom or granny comes to visit, we inevitably end up outside with our hands in the dirt. As we work, another story or gardening tip from Callie surfaces — little pieces of wisdom that have been shared across generations.
Some of my happiest childhood memories are in the garden with my mom. Every spring we planted a large vegetable garden in our backyard, and every summer we harvested together before spending long afternoons canning vegetables and making homemade preserves.
When I'd visit my granny in the country, we'd sit on the front porch eating watermelon, laughing as we spit the seeds into the yard, convinced we'd grow another patch for the next summer.
Looking back, I realize I wasn't just learning how to garden. I was learning patience, stewardship, and the joy of growing something with my own hands.
After my husband retired from the United States Marine Corps following 20 years of service, our family decided it was time to put down permanent roots in Texas.
We bought our 1950s home in central Fort Worth and immediately began transforming the landscape.
Like many homeowners, we hired a landscape designer. But when the plans included several invasive and non-native plants, something didn't sit right with me. That experience sparked a curiosity that quickly became a passion.
I immersed myself in learning about Texas native plants, sustainable landscapes, and ecological gardening. Along the way, I made plenty of mistakes, but every success — and every failure — taught me something valuable.
Today, I'm a Certified Landscape Designer through the Native Plant Society of Texas and am currently working toward becoming a Texas Master Naturalist.
Everything I create is rooted in the lessons passed down by the women who came before me.
Their wisdom reminds me that a landscape should be more than beautiful. It should feed pollinators, welcome birds, conserve water, and create a place where both people and nature can thrive.
Every landscape I design carries a little piece of the women who taught me to love the land. My hope is that the spaces we create today become the places where your family's memories will grow for generations to come.
She is so knowledgeable and I love that she uses Texas native plants that will survive the summer!!— Sara Etter, Fort Worth
She did an amazing job blending some of our favorite plants with her own creative style and vision.— Melinda Dumas, Fort Worth
She is so accommodating and really knows what she was doing to help make my yard feel elevated while also being easy to maintain the crazy Texas weather!— Monique Gillaspy, Fort Worth
If you've been thinking about transforming your yard, we'd love to hear about it. Send us a message with a little about your space and your goals — we're currently booking consultations and designing landscapes for our fall install schedule.
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