I’ve been busy over here at My Landscape Coach visiting nurseries and checking in on all the great products they have this year. I am so excited to be bringing this to you. I know it’s that time of year when we are all itching to get out and buy plants, plants sales are going to be in full force … [Read more...]
How I saved a family hundreds of dollars on their yard!
Picture this, you come home from work, the kids jump out of the car and start playing right away in your front yard. They are kicking the soccer ball, swinging on a rope swing, and rolling toy cars up and down the patio. You drop your bags off on the kitchen table, grab some veggies from your … [Read more...]
3…2..1.. it’s almost Spring time!
Spring is 4 days away and it's almost go time for our yards. Are you ready? (want FREE tips to get your yard tidy for spring, then click here and they will be headed to your inbox.) First, a tip about watering. Be sure to deeply water your yard this month, at least ONCE. We haven't had … [Read more...]
Countdown to Spring Event!
Happy February! Today marks the first day that we traditionally countdown to spring here in the southwest landscape community. February 1st is when us landscapers start prepping our yards, gardens, and landscapes for springtime. Did you enjoy your time off from yard work in January? Great, cause … [Read more...]
Let’s make a plan
How is the month going for you? Last week I gave you the month off from outdoor gardening. Awesome right. But there are a few things you can do right now while you stay cozy and warm indoors. You can start to PLAN your yard for this year. Are you the type of person who made a list last year … [Read more...]
January Gardening in the Southwest
Traditionally, January is the coldest month in New Mexico and that is holding true this year. We have been blessed these first 12 days of the year with lots of precipitation. The El Nino weather system is really producing with rain, sleet and snow. And it’s not unlikely that we might see all of … [Read more...]
Best blog posts of 2015!
Happy New Year! I hope your year is off to a great start. My kiddos are back at school tomorrow (fingers crossed there is no snow delay) and I'm looking forward to getting into my weekly routine. 2015 was a big year here at mylandscapecoach.com. I started the year by re-vamping the branding, … [Read more...]
Happy 2nd Birthday!
I’m thrilled to be celebrating the blogs second birthday. It sure has come a long way since 2013 where my first post was about Fall gardening. And so began a whirlwind two years of writing and sharing landscape tips with you. Here are some of the things we accomplished this year! • I launched my … [Read more...]
How to host a Halloween party and NOT freeze your ass off.
Yes, it's almost November and the weather is chilly, most outdoor grilling parties have come to a close and moved indoors for tailgating. I'd like us to all go back outdoors for one last bash. Halloween is a big holiday on our block for both kids and adults. Because Halloween is on a Saturday … [Read more...]
How to make a lasagna garden
No, it’s not what you are thinking, there is no red sauce involved. Lasagna gardening is the most inexpensive way to get amazing soil. So what is lasagna gardening? It is a technique that involves strategically layering organic material that will decompose to create a rich growing material. This … [Read more...]