Living in the hot, dry climate of the American Southwest can be rough on your yard. Keeping a green lawn looking lush and healthy takes tons of water – and water ain’t cheap! As the droughts keep coming, your water bill keeps going up. There’s got to be a better way. That’s where xeriscape landscaping comes in. Keep reading! What is Xeriscape Landscaping? Xeriscape uses plants that naturally grow in hot, arid environments and don’t need much extra water. The idea started back in the 1970s during droughts in Colorado. Folks figured out they could landscape their yards using native plants and m ..read more

Spring has sprung in Albuquerque! The weather is warming up, and your Albuquerque garden, lawn and all the plants are waking up, and it’s time to get busy in the garden and yard. Follow these tips to make sure your landscape is ready for a gorgeous, productive spring season. Dig Up and Move Those Perennials Now is the perfect time to dig up perennial flowers that have gotten too big for their space. Carefully dig up the plants, keeping as much soil around the roots as possible. Replant them in a new spot in the garden, or give divisions to gardening friends. Water the transplants well to redu ..read more

Spring is here, which means your Albuquerque garden and lawn is waking up from its winter nap. But so are the weeds! As soon as the soil thaws out, weeds will start poking through the ground trying to steal water and nutrients from your plants. Don’t let them get the best of your garden! Here’s how you do it! Weed Control is Key Lots of popular flowering shrubs like hydrangea, spirea, and crape myrtle bloom in the summer. To get the most flowers from them, it’s time to get pruning! Pruning now shapes them up and removes any dead branches so they can focus energy on growing lovely summer bloom ..read more

A beautiful, vibrant lawn takes commitment and care. Along with basics like mowing, watering, and fertilizing, there is one often overlooked task that is key to a lush landscape: aeration. What exactly is Albuquerque lawn aeration and why does your grass need it? This article will explain the ins and outs so you can give your Albuquerque yard the royal treatment it deserves. Keep reading The best time to aerate is when your grass is actively growing. That’s usually late spring for warm season grasses like bermuda, and early spring for cool season grasses like fescue. Aerating during prime gro ..read more

A beautiful, vibrant lawn takes commitment and care. Along with basics like mowing, watering, and fertilizing, there is one often overlooked task that is key to a lush landscape: aeration. What exactly is Albuquerque lawn aeration and why does your grass need it? This article will explain the ins and outs so you can give your Albuquerque yard the royal treatment it deserves. Keep reading! Understanding Aeration and Its Benefits Aeration simply means poking holes in the surface of your yard. This is done using an aeration tool that removes small cores of soil, resulting in countless perforatio ..read more

The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, and spring is in the air. You know what that means—it’s time to get your lawn ready for the warmer months ahead! Once the snow finally melts, looking out at a dull, brown lawn can make you feel like spring may never arrive. But have hope! Follow these key spring lawn care tips, and you’ll be rewarded with a luscious lawn all season long! Feed Your Lawn Back to Life As the dreary gray days of winter drag on, it’s easy to forget about your poor, neglected lawn out there beneath the snow. Come spring, that grass is crying out for some nourishment afte ..read more

As a homeowner, one of your biggest responsibilities is taking care of your lawn. A lush, green, weed-free lawn not only looks great, but it also adds value to your home. However, problems pop up and your grass starts looking more brown than green. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most common lawn issues homeowners face and give you step-by-step instructions for getting your grass back to its beautiful best. Fixing Patchy, Discolored Grass If you’ve got patches of grass that are yellow, brown or just look “off,” it’s likely due to one of these underlying lawn problems: Thatch Buildup ..read more

If you’re looking to grow a healthy, thriving lawn using natural methods, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll share everything we’ve learned about lawn care over the years – from mowing and fertilizing to seeding and more. Let’s start! The Great Lawn Debate We want to acknowledge that lawns are a hot topic these days. Some view them as high-maintenance water hogs that require too many resources. Others find joy and relaxation in a sweep of green grass. We see both sides. Here is my perspective: Lawns can actually provide environmental benefits when cared for thoughtfully. They ..read more

You’ve made it through another winter! Now it’s time to get your yard prepped for spring. There are some key tasks you need to tackle over the next few weeks to ensure your lawn, gardens, and landscaping look their best when warmer weather hits. In this post, I’ll walk you through the top yard maintenance jobs to focus on and give you pro tips for success. Let’s dig in! 1. Know When to Prune Different Plants Proper pruning keeps your trees, shrubs, and bushes healthy and looking sharp. But timing matters, as you don’t want to accidentally cut off flower buds. For summer bloomers like butterfl ..read more

Albuquerque’s fickle spring weather poses challenges for homeowners wanting to revive and maintain a thriving lawn. Mild one week, frigid and windy the next—how’s a lawn supposed to thrive? Follow our blueprint below to get your Albuquerque lawn looking freshly manicured and green again. 1. Tune Up Your Lawn Mower Before mowing season commences, your mower needs a checkup so it’s primed and ready to churn through grass instead of sputtering to a halt. This involves more than just sharpening the blades, although inspect them and replace any that are heavily nicked or worn down. You’ll also nee ..read more