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Why Should I Prune My Trees During the Winter?
It may still be snowing, but your trees need constant care at all times. Pruning during the dormant season of the spring, when buds are forming and while trees are still in hibernation, is a great benefit. To maintain urban forests, prudence tree pruning is crucial at the right time of the year. Being proactive…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Mulch Commercial Landscaping?
Mulch is useful for protecting roots, plants and soil during the winter months. One good idea for investing in commercial property landscaping is to use mulch to protect the investment during winter. It must be installed correctly to be effective. These best practices should guide you during winter mulching. Apply the Right Amount: Make sure…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need to Prune My Trees in the Winter?
Winter is the best time to prune deciduous plants. Don’t be discouraged by a cold day in the garden, because that will get the sun out and let you go out of your pruning tools and inspect your trees and shrubs. Tree Pruning begins at dormancy when trees and shrubs are in dormancy and it…
Read MoreHow Does Installing Mulch in My Garden Protect Plants During the Winter?
Since winter is approaching, commercial property managers across the U.S. are facing having to adapt their landscapes to warmer temperatures, harsher conditions, and less sunlight in the autumn. While mulching is common in spring or summer, a layer of mulch in the winter can provide great benefits that will help your landscape survive the colder…
Read MoreHow Do I Prevent Evergreen Brown Needles and Winter Burn in the Winter?
Evergreen trees and shrubs can help fill your yard with color, texture, and structure. They’re also often low maintenance landscaping choices that don’t require much pruning or watering. But they have to be nourished and healthy throughout the seasons for they to flourish and be in good condition. For evergreens prone to cold-season neglect, there…
Read MoreHow Well Does Xeriscape Landscaping Work in Albuquerque?
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…
Read MoreWhat Xeriscaping Errors Happen the Most Often?
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…
Read MoreWhat Are the Smartest Cost-Conscious Albuquerque Backyard Landscaping Strategies?
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…
Read MoreHow Do I Winterize My Albuquerque Lawn?
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…
Read MoreDoes Late Fall Perennial Planting Work?
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…
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