BENTSEN PALM DEVELOPMENT
was founded on the belief that natural
beauty restores the soul and it is our
greatest hope to create communities
that promote peace and harmony, not
just between people and their environment,
but between people themselves.
The groundwork is finally in place to
make our dream a reality.
We are fully aware of the adverse effects agriculture and conventional development has had on the natural ecosystems of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It is estimated that 95% of the native habitat of South Texas has been lost to sprawling urban centers and agriculture development. This loss directly affects the strain on wildlife survival by reducing the resources they need to survive.
Residential areas are an excellent resource for nurtured habitats. We all know that when a new home is constructed, some type of landscaping is installed. Unfortunately, not all plants have what it takes to provide habitat wildlife, and many plants can even harm the environment through invasiveness, and the need for many chemicals.
BENTSEN PALM DEVELOPMENT offers incentives for homeowners to plant wildlife friendly habitats. The benefits are exponential. With each new yard, hundreds of species will be able to find food and shelter, some will move on and some will move in and start families. Native plants consume far less water than non-native species.
Rather than rows of boring green hedges, yards are filled with beautiful textures, colors and fragrance. Chemical use is basically eliminated because well-adapted species are naturally disease and pest resistant. Imagine the delight of your children and grandchildren with the discovery of an egg-filled nest, chasing butterflies, examining frogs and earthworms, salamanders, chameleons, and all the magical experiences of childhood that so many these days don’t get to experience.
Imagine a place where hurts are healed and spirits soar as the transcendental but very real connection you are experiencing is occurring in your own back yard.