Growing Native Plants & Local Landscaping Resources
Landscaping with Native Plants in the Inland Northwest (Revised October 2010). Fitzgerald TJ. Washington State University Extension; 2010.
Cover Crops for Home Gardens East of the Cascades (WSU Home Garden Series) - Cover crops are planted to cover your soil and not necessarily for the purpose of being harvested. They can help with soil health, erosion, fire prevention, etc. Learn more about home cover crops in Eastern Washington.
Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State (WSU Home Garden Series) - Finding the right plants in Eastern Washington can be tricky. This guide will help you select draught tolerant plants for your yard.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Palouse Prairie Restoration Guide (PDF) - A very nice guide that covers obtaining native plant seeds, identifying plants, and growing native plants.
WSU Extensions Xeriscape and Native Plants Resources - A list of resources from the WSU regarding growing and landscaping with draught tolerant native plants.
National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder - Find native plants and pollinators by zip code.
Irrigation & Watering
Drip Irrigation for the Yard and Garden (WSU Extension Resource) - This factsheet provides an overview of drip irrigation systems which is a common way to provide water to yards in Eastern Washington. This factsheet includes the benefits and costs, the various components, and the basics of design and operation of such systems.
Drought Advisory: Water Conservation in Gardens and Landscapes (WSU Extension Resource) - Tips for conserving water in your garden and on your lawn.
WSU Guides to Flowers & Landscaping - A extensive resource regarding how to select sites and successfully grow various types of annual and perennial flowers including:
Roses
Washington State University Extension How-To Guide to Growing Roses - An exhaustive, yet easy to follow, online guide regarding every step of the rose growing process from site selection to caring for your roses.
Washington State University Extension Guides to Growing Roses in Washington State: