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The USDA Lists the Nebraska Panhandle as Zone 5a (-20 to -15 °F/-28.9 to -26.1 °C) Hardiness zones are based on the average annual minimum temperature in a given area.
We however recommend more Zone 4 varieties of Trees, Shrubs, & Perennials. The recent years we've had less rainfall/snowfall, colder winters and low humidity. Making it tough for some even zone 4 varieties to thrive in the Panhandle. When ever possible native and drought tolerant varieties are a good choice for most landscapes.
Yes! Soils in Nebraska typically have high pH levels (alkaline soils), especially soils in urban areas or where the topsoil has been lost. Most trees prefer a pH range of 5 to 7, but in Western Nebraska levels of 7.5 to 8.5 are fairly common.
High pH can lock the nutrients in the soil making it difficult for roots to get the nutrients and minerals they need to grow at their best. Composting and fertilizing introduces more nutrients that are available to the roots. Also can aid in buffering the pH a little lower.
Absolutely! Cutting back your Petunia's will promote more branching, encouraging the plant to become more dense. This will also aid in pushing more blooms and an all around healthier, fuller looking plant.
When cutting back your petunia's, cut no more than 1/3 of the plant at a time. This keeps your petunias from being "leggy". Typically the time to cut back is Mid-Summer, when they start looking a little "tired". Cutting back Mid-Summer will have your petunias looking fabulous all the way into the Fall months.
