Southern Plains Regional Reports
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsAmending Clay Soil in the Southern Plains
While soils vary considerably across the Southern Plains, many gardeners are faced with the challenge of growing plants in heavy clay soil. This may be due to the natural composition…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsBeat the Heat with Shade-Tolerant Herbs and Veggies in the Southern Plains
Growing cool-season crops in the Southern Plains can be tricky. Spring plantings often bolt (go to flower) from the heat before crops mature, while fall plantings are difficult to establish…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsChoosing Where to Build Your Vegetable Garden in the Southern Plains
Every climate type presents certain challenges to vegetable gardeners. Here are a few region-specific tips to keep in mind when siting a new vegetable garden in your Southern Plains garden.…
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Southern Plains Regional Reports4 Must-Have Plants for the Southern Plains
As garden centers start to open their doors for the season (and we get ready to run into them with open arms), we decided to ask some regional experts what…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsRecovering Your Garden After a Winter Storm in the Southern Plains
Your electricity is back on, you’re no longer flushing toilets with melted snow, and it’s no longer 15 degrees colder than the coldest day of your life. Congratulations—you’ve made it…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsHow to Selectively Prune Muhly Grasses in the Southern Plains
I’m a big fan of using muhly grasses (Muhlenbergia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11) in Southern Plains gardens. They are native to our region, and their size and salient features…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsGreat Native Plants for the Southern Plains
Growing native plants is the gardening equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Not only are these plants beautiful and more likely to thrive in your landscape, they…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsHow to Make Great Compost in the Southern Plains
One of the secrets to a successful, productive garden is compost. Although you can buy commercial compost in bags or in bulk from gardening stores, it’s easy and enjoyable to…
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Southern Plains Regional ReportsGardening with Caliche Soil in the Southern Plains
How many times have you heard gardeners lament the presence of caliche in their soil? If you live in the Southern Plains or the desert Southwest, it’s likely you’ve heard…
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Southern Plains Regional Reports4 Outstanding Spring Plants for the Southern Plains
We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…
