Propagating cacti is as easy as one, two, three. 1.Remove a pad from an existing cactus. Heavy gloves are your friends. For Cholla, use tongs to grab a stalk. 2.Set cuttings out to dry until the fresh ends of the cut callus over, which is usually in a week or two. 3.Bury the edges halfway … [Read more...]
This was originally posted over on 505Outside.com by Joran Viers, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist with Horticultural Consulting llc One hundred years ago, almost every house with a yard had a vegetable garden. This was before the era of mass-produced, well-traveled foods readily available in … [Read more...]
The most efficient way to water your yard is by using an automatic system. Hand watering can be problematic because it can lead to inconsistent watering, causing you to overwater, underwater, or forget to water altogether. If you are ready to invest in a more efficient irrigation system, a Water … [Read more...]
It's late October of 2020, it's been an exhausting year there is an election in a little over a week and Albuquerque is about to have it's FIRST FREEZE of the season. You'll want to PREP NOW with the simple tips below: 1. Disconnect the water supply to your watering system a. If you … [Read more...]
Coming at you with my week 7 of Landscape Coach Tips. These tips are things you can do in your yard with the items you have at home. They are being shared daily over on instagram / facebook and weekly here. LANDSCAPE COACH TIP 31: Check your irrigation system … [Read more...]
It’s that time of year again, time to begin thinking about SPRING! Every year at this time I teach homeowners how to prepare their yards for Spring! ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? As you know, I strive to keep gardening and yard work to a minimal (whose got time for yard work?) and I believe that in … [Read more...]
The winter is best time of year to prune trees, learn how to choose the best professional to prune your trees. This isn't an every year kind of thing but keep reading to learn more. I wrote this article originally for the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority over on 505Outside.com. … [Read more...]
Let falling leaves lie. The leaves that fall on the dirt, grass, or planting beds. Just leave them be and only rake up the ones on the concrete sidewalks and patios. {not up for raking, then grab a blower and blow them away}. Alright, perhaps you have a little bit more time on your hands, in … [Read more...]
This article was originally posted for 505Outside.com, it is being re-published here for your use. I had the pleasure of interviewing Wes Brittenham for this article, check out how much fun we had. Getting a Tour of Los Poblanos with Wes! 505Outside sat down with local landscape expert Wes … [Read more...]
Grass lawns in the greater Albuquerque area require supplemental irrigation in order to survive our high desert climate. Most residential landscapes are watered by pop up spray heads with conventional nozzles, as pictured below. Pop up spray head This article was originally published on … [Read more...]
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