Trees and Shrubs for Diversity and Climate Change
Find suggestions for which trees and shrubs to plant to increase diversity in a changing climate.
Selection
What’s the deal with “No Mow May?”
Have you heard about “No Mow May?” Many people have committed to not mowing their yards in May, allowing flowering plants to grow to help provide food for pollinators. Before you stow away your mower for May, let’s look at what options you can take to help pollinators this Spring.
Choosing the Right Landscape Plants: Factors to Consider
Plant selection is one of the most important decisions a gardener, landscaper or designer makes. Learn more about selecting plants in this publication.
Plants Not Favored by Deer
If deer visit your property, before planting (or replanting), check out this list of trees, shrubs, flowers, herbs, and grasses that deer tend to avoid.
Selecting Woody Landscape Plants for Fall Color: An Illustrated Guide
This beautifully illustrated 38-page publication provides an extensive (though by no means comprehensive) list of commercially available woody plants that offer spectacular fall color.
Summer Flowering Trees, Shrubs and Vines
Ideas and information about woody plants that flower in summer, to create a landscape with year-round interest.
Ash Alternatives for Homeowners and Professionals
Find suggestions for which trees to plant to replace ash trees, which are being devastated by Emerald Ash Borer.
Lilacs for Cold Climates
Learn about the best-rated lilacs for Wisconsin’s cold climate, and how to care for these plants for years of enjoyment.
Top Ornamental Crabapples for Wisconsin
This factsheet provides information on some of the most ornamental, disease resistant crabapples available for landscaping in Wisconsin.
Winter Salt Injury and Salt-tolerant Landscape Plants
Learn to recognize and prevent plant damage caused by deicing salts. Learn about alternatives to rock salt and which plants are salt-tolerant.
Choosing Trees and Shrubs Under Powerlines
This linked website provides information for trees and shrubs suitable under powerlines.
Hardiness Maps
Maps related to cold hardiness zones so you can choose plants that can survive winter in your area.
