What are some inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a landscape?

I live in northeast Texas and am searching for some cheap ideas on developing a better landscape for my yard. Besides purple sage and lantana, can anyone suggest any flowers/plants that are really heat tolerant and drought resistant that look nice? Thanks.

What are some inexpensive ideas for sprucing up a landscape?
I live just east of Dallas, and the house I rent has Turks Cap, a tall evergreen shrub that comes back every year





http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/arans...





Here's a site listing good Texas Perennials





http://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/HomeHort/F4Best...
Reply:I am in noth central TEXAS (cowtown)and here is a cool link about TEXAS native plants


there is a nursery in New Braunfels called Shumakers sp? that specializes in natives
Reply:try cacti
Reply:try some wild flower seeds their really cheap. get the one that will grow in your region. they are maintenance free.