Get in the Garden
Looking for some advice on how to garden in Nebraska? From how to keep the weeds down to how to water most effectively—and everything in between—we have information, resources, tips and how-tos to help you get started and to help your garden grow along the way. Check out the resources below, and if you don't see what you need, drop us an email at arboretum@unl.edu.
We Have DIY Landscaping Resources for You
If you have questions about landscaping and landscape design for your yard, you've come to the right place. The following resources offer tips and advice on a variety of landscaping topics, from what to plant and where to plant it to how to maintain your lawn sustainably and how to create your own landscape design.
Still have questions after you peruse our resource list? Email us at aboretum@unl.edu, we are happy to help!
Getting Started
Tips for Drought-Tolerant Landscapes
All about Pollinators (The Seed, 2016)
Creating an Edible Landscape (The Seed, 2011)
Landscape/Garden Design
Lawn Alternatives -- Spanish version
Intentionally Wild -- Using Native Plants in Designed Landscapes
Design a Rain Garden (webpage)
Let's Rethink the Lawn (The Seed, 2022)
Sustainable Landscape Design (The Seed, 2021)
Understanding and Managing Weeds (The Seed, 2019)
The Future of Our Landscapes (The Seed, 2017)
Working Toward a Waterwise Landscape (The Seed, 2013)
Landscape Challenges (The Seed, 2012)
Landscaping & Design Tips for Particular Areas
This page features our most popular how-to publications; for more creative design ideas and plant combinations, visit our blog, The Canopy, and check out our PlantNebraska Podcast playlist page to find episodes all about gardening 101 and landscape design.
Videos
More Waterwise Practices for the Home Landscape
Let's Talk about Lawn Alternatives
