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Plant of the Month
Lilacs, 5/2013
Bluebell, 4/2013
Crocus, 3/2013
Snowdrop, 2/2013
Yew, 1/2013
Norway Spruce, 12/2012
Red Maple, 11/2012
Indiangrass, 10/2012
Sumac, 9/2012
Sustainable Landscapes
Sustainable Nebraska landscapes minimize high maintenance turfgrass areas, utilize plant material for shade, wind protection, erosion control and beauty, and use native/adapted plant species to save on maintenance costs.
Native and adapted plants include those which:
- Are hardy to USDA hardiness zone 4 or 5 (depending on where you are located in the state.)
- Resist disease and insect pests to minimize pesticide use.
- Have deep root systems for maximum drought tolerance.
- Use existing soil fertility with low-input fertilizer applications.
- Tolerate Nebraska winters with periods of minimal snow cover, desiccating winds, temperature extremes, and winter warm spells.