Xeriscaping is a great landscaping idea that combines practical, water-conserving elements with gorgeous creative design. It uses native plants that thrive in the area’s natural climate and reduce or even eliminate the need for irrigation. The result? A beautiful, sustainable, and low-maintenance xeriscape yard that accentuates the Southwestern-style beauty of New Mexico and Albuquerque Why…

Xeriscaping is an increasingly popular way to landscape and landscape in a sustainable, water-wise way, particularly in arid or semi-arid climates like Albuquerque’s. But just as many budding DIY landscapers can make, well, landscaping mistakes, the same is true for those new to xeriscaping. A small miscalculation or uninformed decision here and there can result…

An increasing number of homeowners are using their backyards as a place to entertain, barbecue, visit, and just enjoy their family and friends. But keeping up a tidy and welcoming yard can be a long chore and can also be costly as well. So here are some of our favorite DIY backyard ideas on a…

Snow on the ground. Temperatures hovering around freezing. And your Albuquerque lawn sitting there waiting for spring to come. Winterizing your yard may seem like a chore but it doesn’t have to be complicated– especially if you know how grass works. Spending just a little time and effort now can help your lawn come back…

Learn the basics of gardening and discover that planting perennials in fall is actually the best time of year to garden. Fall Perennial Planting Spring isn’t the only season for planting perennials. There’s a good reason they have those sales in late fall at your local garden centers. For one thing, the plants are likely…

A little time spent in the fall winterizing your perennials will result in a healthier and more vibrant display next spring. Most perennials begin to slow down and enter dormancy for the cold months in fall. Winterizing perennials means that they will return nice and healthy next spring! You simply must pay attention to your…