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Landscaping & Xeriscaping

Water-wise yards built for West Texas: xeriscaping, drought-tolerant and native plants, shade trees, soil, and wind.

Xeriscaping in Lubbock: A Water-Wise Yard Guide

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

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

The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for West Texas

Plants that shrug off heat and dry spells across West Texas.

The Best Shade Trees for Lubbock Yards

The Best Shade Trees for Lubbock Yards

Shade trees that stand up to Lubbock wind and alkaline soil.

How to Improve Lubbock's Caliche and Clay Soil

How to Improve Lubbock's Caliche and Clay Soil

How to turn hard caliche and clay into soil plants can actually grow in.

Wind-Tolerant Plants and Tips for the High Plains

Wind-Tolerant Plants and Tips for the High Plains

Plants and tactics that hold up to relentless South Plains wind.