Name: Black Eyed Susan Height: 2′ Width/Spread: 2-3′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Summer Color/Feature: Yellow flowers with dark centers. Maintenance: Water improves blooms; dead-head blooms for greater flowering. Prune back in late winter. Botanical Name & Comments: Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldstrum’ Good for cut flowers. Multiplies rapidly. Learn about other water-wise perennials for… Read More →
The Grapevine
2019 Newsletters Click on the below linked images to access the 2019 newsletters. January June July August September October November 2018 Newsletters Click on the below linked Articles to open the PDF archive. January The Grapevine February 2018 March The Grapevine April 2018 The Grapevine May 2018 The Grapevine June 2018 The Grapevine July… Read More →
Artemisia
Name: Artemisia Height: 1-2′ Width/Spread: 3-6′ Light: S Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Year-Round Color/Feature: Gray-green foliage that becomes silver-white as it matures EarthKindTM Rating: 10 Maintenance: A rapid grower, this plant tends to become ratty and eventually declines in vigor unless pruned back rather severely at least once a year. Avoid pruning in the heat of… Read More →
January Gardening Checklist
Plant: new shade trees, fruit trees, and evergreen shrubs, mulching root areas. transplant established trees and shrubs while they are dormant. bare-root plants such as fruit trees, nut trees, and roses. kale, chard, onion transplants seeds in flats or containers to get a jump on the season. Prune: with purpose. Dont “top” trees or shrubs… Read More →
Waterwise Grasses for Lubbock County
Lubbock Master Gardeners Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. This list of grasses is offered as a starting point for gardeners in the Lubbock area. This list is not all-inclusive, but is a great place to start. Click to download the LMGA Lubbock Waterwise Grasses Guide Lubbock… Read More →