Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews 3/14/26: Spring Whiplash & Sod Season

It’s classic March in West Texas—91 degrees one day, near freezing the next—and Adam and Amber spend this episode helping listeners navigate the weather roller coaster. They cover what to do before the weekend’s strong winds and cold snap, including why it’s smart to water outdoor plants ahead of time, what should be brought inside, and why freeze cloth or an old sheet beats plastic every time when protecting tender vegetation.With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, Adam’s Plant of the Week is the clover, and he clears up the difference between true clover and oxalis while sharing why both can be useful, attractive choices in the right part of the landscape. Then the show shifts into one of the biggest spring topics at Willow Creek Gardens: sod season. Adam and Amber break down the grass varieties now available—Celebration Bermuda, Tahoma 31, Palmetto St. Augustine, and Palisades Zoysia—including sunlight needs, drought tolerance, cold tolerance, and what homeowners should know before choosing one.They also walk through the practical side of laying sod: why checkerboarding is a bad idea, why you usually don’t need to till heavy clay soil, how to prep the area correctly, why pre-ordering matters, and the smartest time of year to install new grass before summer heat takes over. It’s a timely, practical episode packed with early spring advice for anyone trying to stay one step ahead of the weather.