Weather Ready Landscapes

Image of storm damage.

Weather-ready landscapes are designed to withstand the weather extremes common in Nebraska, such as heavy rainfall, drought, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Key features of a weather-ready landscape include the following. 

  • Increased plant diversity and use of well-adapted plant species
  • Use of landscape design principles to increase plant health and water use efficiency, and reduce fire risk
  • Management of soil quality
  • Use of water conservation techniques, including the use of rain gardens
  • Proper landscape water drainage
  • Establishment and management of effective windbreaks

By integrating these elements, a weather-ready landscape can better cope with the challenges posed by changing weather patterns and contribute to overall environmental health.

Make Your Landscape Weather Ready

Weather Ready Program Team