The Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created garden designs for the water-wise plants we recommend for our area. If you’re not sure where to start, or which plants might be right for your waterwise garden, don’t worry – we have…
Read MoreLMGA has compiled an extensive collection of resources for vegetable gardeners that are area-specific! Click the links below, and don’t forget to check the other Lubbock Master Gardener gardening guides for more great information for our Lubbock area. Building a…
Read MoreName: Chinese Pistache Height: 30-40′ Width/Spread: 40-50′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Purple-green to red-green, not particularly ornamental. EarthKindTM Rating: 10 Maintenance: Requires pruning to develop strong branch structure. Botanical Name & Comments: Pistachia chinensis It develops…
Read MoreLubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of water-wise perennials is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. Click on the plant name to see…
Read MoreName: Texas Redbud Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 15-20′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Rose-purple, occasionally white. EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune suckers. Botanical Name & Comments: Cercis canadensis var. texensis Texas Redbuds are valued for their attractive dark…
Read MoreName: Chinese Photinia Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Creamy white EarthKindTM: 9 Maintenance: Prune just before new growth starts in spring. Botanical Name & Comments: Photinia serratifolia (Photinia serrulata) Dark…
Read MoreName: Yaupon Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Winter Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune for shape only. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex vomitoria Yaupon is probably the most versatile evergreen holly for…
Read MoreName: Possumhaw Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 12′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: December to February Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune to shape or to raise canopy. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex decidua Texas native, attractive seeds…
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