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Albuquerque Lawn Weed Solutions – Part Two
It is a fact that the nicest lawns in the world will still have weeds. Weeds are bothersome, nasty and some weeds can hurt you because they have thorns, thistles and goat heads that are painful when stepped on. Weeds are big water hogs and they often pull nutrients out of the soil and rob…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Lawn Weed Solutions – Part One
It is a fact that the nicest lawns in the world will still have weeds. Weeds are bothersome, nasty and some weeds can hurt you because they have thorns, thistles and goat heads that are painful when stepped on. Weeds are big water hogs and they often pull nutrients out of the soil and rob…
Read MoreGrowing a Stunning Albuquerque Garden on a Shoe-String – Part Two
Mulch at Home Mulch is an important part of the success of any garden. Mulch is great for stopping weed growth, keeping moisture in soil and assisting your garden in looking stunning. There are two paths to take to mulch your garden. Path one is to purchase mulch from your local lawn and garden center…
Read MoreGrowing a Stunning Albuquerque Garden on a Shoe-String – Part One
A garden offers lots of perks to Albuquerque homeowners with its nice flowers, wonderful plants and a crop, if you plant a vegetable garden. The question is, are you concerned about what the annual maintenance, plants, seeds and fertilizer will run. Perhaps you’re wanting to add to your garden, but you don’t have much money…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Fall Gardening Strategies – Part Two
Fall Gardening Strategies When fall time approaches the weather changes and temperatures drop off it’s time to start planning what you’re going to do to get your garden ready for next year. There are several tasks you can complete immediately to make your garden do well. Plant Moisture Maintenance Strategy Maintain plant moisture by adding…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Fall Gardening Strategies – Part One
Fall isn’t here yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a good time to build wonderful colors like orange, yellow and light green into your Albuquerque garden or landscaping this fall. Fall gardening is fun, beautiful when it comes to fruition and it will make your home look stunning. Growing Garden Vegetables in the Fall…
Read MoreNew Sod Lawn Installation for Your Albuquerque Lawn – Step One
Installation of a sod lawn is a wonderful thing if done right, from start to finish. The key to its success is to follow a plan to the letter so the soil is ready for the sod and so it successfully grows roots and keeps thriving until it is a fully functional lawn. Soil Preparation…
Read MoreSan Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project
The San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Project was completed in 2008. It stopped Albuquerque’s sole reliance on its overtaxed aquifer by tapping into surface water transported from the Colorado River basin. The water, rights to which have been purchased in perpetuity, is part of New Mexico’s allotment of Colorado River water, which has been apportioned among…
Read MoreAlbuquerque City Water Authority – Water by the Numbers
Albuquerque uses 40 + percent of its drinking water on its yards annually. To meet the community’s long-term goals for conservation and keep its water aquifer for many generations into the future, change in water consumption on everyone’s part in Albuquerque must take place. To make this change come about the Albuquerque City Water Authority…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Xeriscaping Landscaping—It’s Here to Stay
Xeriscaping is a landscape design method that lowers or stops the requirement of irrigation. Xeriscape landscape normally requires small to zero water other than the natural water provided by the atmosphere. Over the last 30 years xeriscaping has become a favorite landscaping choice of both homeowners and commercial property owners in low precipitation areas of…
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