Lubbock Planting Calendar: What to Plant Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to what to plant in Lubbock, from the last frost in spring to fall crops.
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View all Lubbock Planting Calendar: What to Plant Month by Month
A month-by-month guide to what to plant in Lubbock, from the last frost in spring to fall crops.
The Best Vegetables to Grow in Lubbock
The vegetables that reliably produce in our short springs, hot summers, and alkaline soil.
Growing Tomatoes in Lubbock and the South Plains
How to get a real tomato harvest despite Lubbock's wind, heat, and late freezes.
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View all Xeriscaping in Lubbock: A Water-Wise Yard Guide
A water-wise approach to a yard that looks good and survives our droughts.
Native Plants of the Texas High Plains for Your Garden
High Plains natives that feed pollinators and handle our climate with ease.
The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for West Texas
Plants that shrug off heat and dry spells across West Texas.
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Where to walk, get ideas, and see what thrives, from the Arboretum to campus gardens.
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