West North Central/Rockies

Image by rvbox July in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains is always unpredictable. Mid-summer weather is comfortably warm, but you may experience periods of extreme heat one day and chilly weather the…

Image by EJ_Rodriquez Alternative and native lawns in the prairie states make a lot of sense. Turf grass doesn’t necessarily grow well in this region with drought and temperature extremes. Try native…

Image by apugach If you live in America’s Heartland, you may want ideas for West-North-Central annuals. The area is notable for its acres of farmland and many praised universities and colleges but is also…

Image by johnandersonphoto Using native plants in West North Central states is a great idea for supporting local wildlife, lowering maintenance requirements in your yard, and enjoying the best the region has…

Image by pixelpot December in the northern Rockies is bound to be frigid and snowy. Frosty days are common and sub-freezing nights aren’t unusual. Gardeners in the higher elevations face a number of…

Image by Rex_Wholster For overall ease of growth and year-round visual impact, northern plains conifers have the most value for your dollar. Landscaping with conifers in the northern Rockies brings in that…

Image by Zbynek Pospisil October in the northern Rockies and Great Plains gardens is crisp, bright, and beautiful. Days in this beautiful region are cooler and shorter, but still sunny and dry. Use this…

Image by HDesert If you live in the northern plains, your garden and yard is situated in an environment that is highly changeable. From hot, dry summers to bitterly cold winters, the plants you choose have…

Image by AlexeyBorodin Gardening in West North Central regions of the U.S. can be challenging due to scorching summers and chilly winters. These shrubs have to be durable and adaptable. The simplest solution…

Image by susandaniels The Agricultural Heartland of the United States has very definite seasons with potentially extreme temperatures. That can make finding the right plants for the landscape a bit…