West North Central/Rockies
Get the expert advice you need to grow a wow-worthy garden in the West North Central region, also known as the Northern Rockies and Plains. Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming gardeners, get ready to grow! You've found your new go-to guide for gardening in your region.
West North Central/Rockies
-
North And South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming Lawn Care
Read up on how to grow a beautiful lawn in the Plains and Rocky Mountain areas of the US.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
West North Central Conifers: What Are The Best Northern Plains Conifers
Landscaping with conifers in the northern Rockies brings in that desired shade in summer and protects the home and garden in the winter. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
Gardening For Bees In Nebraska And West North Central Region
Click here for info about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators of the west NorthCentral region of the U.S.
By Amy Grant
-
Bad Garden Bugs In Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, The Dakotas
Learn which bad bugs plague the gardens of Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana and the Dakotas.
By Laura Miller
-
Ornamental Grasses For Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, The Dakotas
Learn about the best ornamental grasses for Nebraska and the North Central Region gardening.
By Amy Grant
-
Regional To-Do List: West North Central Gardening In December
Gardeners in the higher elevations of the northern Rockies face a number of challenges. Click here for few December gardening tasks.
By Mary H. Dyer
-
Growing Deciduous Shrubs In The Northern Rockies
If you live in the northern plains, you're in an environment that is highly changeable. For ideas on deciduous shrubs to try, click here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
West North Central Shrubs: Choosing Shrubs For Rockies And Plains States
Gardening in West North Central regions can be challenging. Shrubs in these areas have to be durable and adaptable. Click here for options.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
Northern Plains Shade Trees: Choosing Shade Trees For Landscapes
Summers can be hot in the Heartland of the U.S., and shade trees are a place of refuge. Click here for suitable shade trees in the Rockies.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
Vines For Plains Gardens – Growing Vines In West North Central Region
Finding the right plants for the landscape in West North Central regions can be a bit challenging. Click here for suitable vines to try.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
Perennial Plants For Northern Regions: Choosing West North Central Perennials
If you live in the West North Central United States, perennials need to survive some pretty harsh and long winters. Click here for some suitable choices.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
July Gardening Tasks – Tending A Great Plains Garden In July
July in the Northern Rockies is nice, and there’s still plenty of time to take care of a few gardening tasks before it turns cool. Here is your to-do list.
By Mary H. Dyer
-
Northern Rockies Lawn Alternatives: Growing Native Lawns On The Prairie
West North Central lawn alternatives make a lot of sense. Turf grass doesn’t necessarily grow well in this region. Click here to learn more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-
Northern Prairie Annuals – Annual Flowers For West North Central Gardens
Annuals in the northern Rockies must be tough, adaptable, and open to surprise. Click here to get some ideas on flowers to choose.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-
West North Central Gardening: Choosing Native Plants For Northern Plains Gardens
Using native plants of the 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 to offer. For ideas on some West North Central native plants to try, click here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis