Low-Water-Use Plants

Low-Water-Use Plants

Choose native and low-water-use plants whenever possible. From the low desert of southern New Mexico to the foothills of the northern mountains, there is an amazing diversity of water-wise plants that we can use in our gardens. Whether you want to have year-round...
Rethinking Our Lawns

Rethinking Our Lawns

New Mexico is the land of enchantment. The blue- grass state is Kentucky. People love our sunny skies and low humidity; bluegrass does not. How much thirsty lawn is appropriate here? Kentucky bluegrass is a cool season grass that requires a minimum of 40 inches of...
Digging the Dirt

Digging the Dirt

If you’re planting a lawn, a vegetable garden or fruit trees, you may need to add generous amounts of compost to your soil before you plant so that the soil absorbs and holds water more efficiently. If you’re landscaping with native and xeric plants, you probably...
Save Water Outdoors

Save Water Outdoors

We encourage our customers to follow these outdoor water-saving recommendations. Plant drought-resistant landscapes Click here for information on xeriscaping. Put your irrigation system on an automatic timer A lot of water can be wasted in a short period of time...