When to Plant Frost-Tolerant Vegetables in Montana
Montana is a state of extremes: high mountains, broad plains, strong sun, sharp temperature swings and short, precious growing seasons. For gardeners…
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Montana: Garden Design
Types of Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Montana Landscapes
Montana’s landscapes range from high, cold plains to river valleys and foothills. Summers can be hot and dry, winters long and frigid,…
Read articleSteps to Prepare Soil for Montana’s Short Growing Season
Preparing soil for Montana’s short growing season requires focused timing, efficient techniques, and soil management practices that maximize warmth, drainage, fertility, and…
Read articleIdeas for Native-Plant Border Designs in Montana Yards
Montana’s landscapes range from dry eastern plains to moist mountain valleys, and native-plant borders can reflect that diversity while offering ecological value,…
Read articleBest Ways to Mulch and Reduce Evaporation in Montana Gardens
Montana gardeners face a distinctive set of challenges: long, cold winters, short growing seasons, low summer humidity in many areas, strong winds,…
Read articleBenefits of Native Pollinator Plants in Montana Gardens
Native pollinator plants are among the most important, cost-effective, and ecologically responsible choices a Montana gardener can make. From the Big Sky…
Read articleWhat to Plant for Early-Season Color in Montana Gardens
Montana gardeners face a unique set of challenges and opportunities when trying to coax color from the landscape early in the season.…
Read articleWhat Does Winter-Proofing a Montana Garden Entail
Winter in Montana is not a single condition but a range of challenges: long cold snaps, sudden thaws and refreezes, heavy snow,…
Read articleHow Do You Optimize Soil for Rocky Montana Yards
Montana yards present a unique set of challenges: shallow, rocky soils; cold winters and short growing seasons; low organic matter; often alkaline…
Read articleWhy Do Windbreaks Matter in Montana Garden Design
Montana’s gardens face a set of climatic and landscape challenges that are unique in combination: long cold winters, dramatic temperature swings, strong…
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