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Winterize Your Albuquerque Garden—Here’s How Part One
Homeowners who are well prepared winterize their homes every fall. Just like boats and cars, your home needs to get ready for the coldest season, gardens included! If this is news to you, let me explain all the benefits of doing so. Not only does it help ensure your existing plants will survive the short,…
Read MoreWinterize Your Albuquerque Landscaping Irrigation System—Here’s How
It is very important to prepare your Albuquerque home for winter months properly, especially when it comes to your sprinkler system which can easily be damaged by consistent freezing temperatures. Here’s a few tips on how to prepare your irrigation system if you live in a region that freezes: Insulating Your Albuquerque Irrigation System The…
Read MoreSavvy Fall Landscaping To Do List – Part Two
When you own a home there’s a whole list of fall home landscaping maintenance tasks you have to keep up with. That being the case here’s an enhanced list of more fall home landscaping tasks to complete before fall turns into winter. Trim Dead Limbs Already dead branches can easily fall with increasing winter snow…
Read MoreSavvy Fall Landscaping To Do List – Part One
It is important to properly prepare your lawn for winter if you have plans for your spring colors to really flourish. Here is a guide to ensure your lawn will be able to endure the harsh winter and recover gracefully by spring. Aerate the Lawn When rain and other moisture pools in grassy areas, it…
Read MoreTips on Choosing Perennials for Your Landscaping – Part Two
There are several perennials that are perfect for sunny areas that need some color, but what about the areas that are shaded most hours of the day? Here are a few perennial ideas for more shady gardens. Hosta is known for its versatility, as it comes in copious varieties of texture, color, and even size!…
Read MoreTips on Choosing Perennials for Your Landscaping – Part One
Most all plant lovers can name their favorite perennials, they are resilient plants that can thrive even with minimal water and care. Here are a few examples and descriptions to show just how much these low maintenance, recurring favorites can do for the look of your landscaping. “Angelina” stonecrop, scientifically known as Sedum Rupestre, is…
Read MoreCurb Appeal Home Improvements That Won’t Cost You A Fortune – Part Three
Home improvement ideas for curb appeal are boundless. It’s just a matter of making a good choice for your type of property and your budget and then taking action to get the project done. Even if the home improvement is very basic, if it’s visual and easily observable, it could make a huge difference in…
Read MoreCurb Appeal Home Improvements That Won’t Cost You A Fortune – Part Two
For further ideas to improve curb appeal the next thing to look at are additional strategies that don’t cost an arm and a leg, but which might make a terrific difference in whether a home sells or not. Don’t get overwhelmed if your home could use some work. There are several wallet friendly improvements that…
Read MoreCurb Appeal Home Improvements That Won’t Cost You A Fortune – Part One
Many homeowners can think of a few areas they could improve to make their house look a bit better from the outside. Whether you want to sell your home or just change the look up a bit, evaluating your curb appeal is a good place to start to make your home look its best. Not…
Read MoreSpringtime Garden Action Tips Plan for Spring 2020 – Part Two
Everyone knows that spring started on Mar. 19, 2020 this calendar year. Spring is here and it’s coming on like a freight train, complete with wind, rain, tons of pollen and lots of plant growth. To get your Albuquerque garden ready for spring we have developed a list of simple strategies to follow to make…
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