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What are the Best Plants for Xeriscaping in Albuquerque?
For those who want to save more water and money while still retaining the appearance of a lawn, xeriscaping may be a method you want to have in Albuquerque. Xeriscaping is an ecologically sound landscaping method that uses both modern methods for conserving water and drought resistant plants. Here are some tips you could opt…
Read MoreXeriscaping Landscaping Facts and Why It’s the Way to Landscape in 2025
Xeriscape landscaping is a methodology of landscape design that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation. Xeriscape landscape typically would use little to no water apart from what naturally comes from the environment. How It All Started Xeriscaping has made its way into the hearts of homeowners and commercial property owners alike in the low…
Read MoreHow to Winterize Your Lawn in Albuquerque
Winter is coming. Wait, it’s already here. You could well be asking, “What about my lawn?” Fear not! Winterizing your lawn in Albuquerque can be easy, effective, and also oddly gratifying. A few simple steps will lay the groundwork for a colorful, lush landscape in spring. Let’s dive in. Understanding Your Grass The first step…
Read MoreHow to Start Composting for Your Lawn and Garden
Consider starting a garden? You might not know much about composting, or perhaps you’re just unclear about how and where to get started. Composting is no more than a simple project when you understand the fundamentals and will only replenish your dirt with the vital nutrients it will need to support your garden to thrive.…
Read MoreHow Do I Develop Great Soil for My Garden and Lawn?
Soil is a crucial part in the life of plants. Soil lives there in a garden, flower bed or lawn in providing plant root structures a way to absorb nutrients and moisture. Microscopic organisms and ground-dwelling insects also play an important role, with both breaking down organic matter that naturally forms, returning to enrich the…
Read MoreThe Simple Winter Pruning Action Plan for a Solid Garden this Spring
The right winter pruning will provide your garden with a vigorous, colorful awakening come springtime. Wanted to see how? Keep reading! Why Prune in Winter? What to Prune Now Trees: Discarded tree trunks and bush branches are an ideal home for hibernating insects and diseases. Shrubs: Shrubs that bloom on new wood (like spirea and…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need to Mulch My Garden in the Winter?
In the winter, your garden may seem like it is falling asleep, but it is an important time to take actions to ensure your plants are protected and safe even before the weather turns freezing. The one activity you can do to accomplish this is winter mulching. But why is mulching in the fall so…
Read MoreHow Can I Keep a Healthy Lawn in Winter?
The winter can be tough on your New Mexico lawn. Without a tender loving care, the cold weather, dry conditions and constant freeze/thaw cycle can bring even the healthiest lawns to their knees. Winterizing it to keep it healthy will help you avoid problems once spring arrives and ensure that when it does your lawn…
Read MoreHow Do I Protect My Shrubs from Winter Damage?
Learning how to protect plants, like your home’s shrubs, this winter so they flourish come spring is a task every gardener, or homeowner, should sign up for. Landscaping with lots of plants is expensive and it is therefore sound economic practice to take action and protect all your plants, especially your shrubs from winter damage.…
Read MoreHow do I Protect My Lawn from Winter Damage?
When the snow finally melts in the spring, it can sometimes uncover lawn that is dead and brown, not just grass that was dormant and is preparing to thrive. Here are some tips to help you diagnose the causes of winter kill so you know how to respond and how to prevent a large amount…
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