Lubbock Master Gardener Association has created information-filled listings of water-wise plants we recommend for our area. Eight of our lists cover grasses, ground covers, large shrubs/small trees, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, and vines. Our list of Full Sun Annuals gives a description of each recommendation. These lists are not all-inclusive, but they are a great place to start to fill in the empty spots around your yard.
Plant Recommendations for Lubbock County:
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Check out this LMGA Guide to Common Wildflowers of the South Plains. |
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If you are looking for plants that will pay off year after year, this list is for you. In the context of gardening, perennials are typically any non-tree, non-shrub plants that last more than two years (though, technically, trees and shrubs can be perennials too). For your convenience, we have an LMGA Article About Waterwise Perennials for Lubbock County and you can also download a Printable PDF List of Waterwise Perennials for Lubbock County. |
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If you are looking for plants to add a pop to your garden for a season, look no further. Annuals are plants that complete their entire lifecycle (from germination through seed production) all within one growing season. We have compiled our recommendations into this LMGA Article About Waterwise Annuals for Lubbock County and also offer this downloadable Printable PDF List of Waterwise Annuals for Lubbock County. |
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Vines, or climbers, are plants that – you guessed it – climb! Great for trellises, walls, fences, hanging baskets, as groundcover, containers, or to pepper among other plants, vines can add interest and attraction to any garden. Check out our LMGA Article About Waterwise Vines for Lubbock County or download a Printable PDF List of Waterwise Vines for Lubbock County. |
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Roses can grow beautifully and abundantly in Lubbock! We recommend waterwise roses for this area, and offer several recommendations in this LMGA Article About Waterwise Roses for Lubbock County. You can also download a Printable PDF List of Waterwise Roses for Lubbock County. |
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Large shrubs and small trees can add variety and depth to your landscape. Reference our LMGA Article About Waterwise Large Shrubs and Small Trees for Lubbock County for some great options to add to your garden, or download this Printable PDF List of Waterwise Large Shrubs and Small Trees for Lubbock County. |
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Small shrubs can help with adding depth and interest to any garden, and many are often great for use in hedges. Read this LMGA Article About Waterwise Small Shrubs for Lubbock County or download this Printable PDF List of Waterwise Small Shrubs for Lubbock County. |
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Read this LMGA Article About Waterwise Grasses for Lubbock County or download this Printable PDF List of Waterwise Grasses for Lubbock County. |
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Read this LMGA Article About Water-wise Ground Cover for Lubbock County or download the Printable PDF List of Water-wise Ground Cover for Lubbock County. |
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Read this LMGA Article About Water-wise Trees for Lubbock County or download the Printable PDF List of Water-wise Trees for Lubbock County |