Shindagger, Agave lechuguilla

Shindagger, Agave lechuguilla

Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Rainwater Height and Spread: 1’ x 5’ (when not in flower) Blooming Season: April – August Flower Color: Maroon Region: All parts of the Greater Albuquerque region except the East Mountains A succulent evergreen with spiny yellow-green...
Creating living shade with vines

Creating living shade with vines

While it is fantastic living in the Southwest where the sun shines over 310 days a year, sometimes landscapes and homeowners alike crave shade. Large trees provide great shade but may take a long time to grow. So to create fast shade for patios and windows, choose...
Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa

Butterfly Weed, Asclepias tuberosa

Exposure: Sun / Shade Water: Medium Mature Size (H x W): 2’ x 2’ Blooming Season: June – September Flower Color: Orange Region: All parts of Greater Albuquerque A must-have for all Monarch butterfly enthusiasts, this cheerful, easy perennial has a place in most...
Easy Pollinator Gardening

Easy Pollinator Gardening

Everything in nature is connected. Fostering the connections keeps ecosystems and gardens vital. And weaving pollinator essentials together into a beautiful garden is a fun process. Start by thinking about where you will view the garden from as well as how you’ll move...