All this month we've talked about building community through friends sharing magazines, neighbors reading poetry or doggies quenching their thirsts. The 4th of July Holiday provides a great opportunity to bring that community together with a PARTY! Seriously, who doesn't like … [Read more...]
I'm back from a very restful trip to Nantucket. As I was preparing to write this blog post, I'm reminded that no matter where we go we are surrounded by community. Whether it is a community of friends on vacation, tourists on bicycles, or fisherman on their skiffs. Each represent a different type of … [Read more...]
I made one of these two summers ago for my kiddos to use in the front yard. It's been a kid magnet since then and has provided dozens of kids hours of fun. I was shocked at how something so inexpensive and easy to make would be so enjoyable. Learn how to make one below and bring … [Read more...]
Check out these awesome playhouse. The kids would be lining up down the street to play on these. Schools out, now let's play! Parade of Playhouses by NM Appleseed. Cosmos Playhouse at Parade of Playhouses Pretending to be a customer at the Bank {or maybe a bank … [Read more...]
Reuse your greywater by sending it directly to your plants! Greywater PVC pipe delivering water to the apple tree. My very healthy greywater garden full of Maximilian sunflower, primrose, vinca and an apple tree. System of pipes attached from the house where we divert the … [Read more...]
Watering: Spot water new plants daily. Roots should take after about 2 weeks. Try tugging on the plant gently to see if the roots have taken. If so, you can go to watering 3 times a week. Remember to check all your irrigation parts and pieces this month. This will ensure efficient water … [Read more...]
Vacant lots run rampant throughout cities. Additionally, the bland brownscape of the Southwest could use some revamping. Why not liven up your neighborhood lot with a seed bomb? What is a Seed Bomb? Not only did the 70's bring us disco, lava lamps and Happy Faces; the oil crisis … [Read more...]
Container gardening adds seasonal variety and brings in the colors your missing from your yard. Container gardens provide annual color to landscapes between perennial bloom cycles. Use sculptural evergreen plants such as Agave, Yucca, and topiary juniper to provide winter interest. Branches … [Read more...]
Iceplant Create a ROCK GARDEN and bring diversity and year-round interest into urban landscapes. Select and area that receives sun at least half of the day. Outline a desired shape with rock on the ground. Fill shape with planting mix. Add rock and planting mix to create subsequent … [Read more...]
As many of you know I have been making the rounds about Albuquerque, learning what homeowners and gardeners want to know. Here are the top 3 questions I hear… 1.How do I get rid of the weeds? Now don’t get mad at me but the best way to get rid of weeds is to pull them. I know, that wasn’t what … [Read more...]
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