Hot summer days can wreak havoc on our yards, many people start to freak out that their plants are going to die. Today I want to chat about some steps you can take to stress less about your yard in the summer. Did you know that 40% of the drinking water in Albuquerque is used on residential … [Read more...]
Albuquerque Plant Nursery Tour (the cliff notes version)
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...]
Got rain barrels?
A rain barrel is a tank used to collect and store harvested rain, typically from rooftops. These most often use gravity to create the pressure needed to move the water to the garden. Located in Albuquerque, NM is a rain barrel manufacturer called Desert Plastics, they are a custom plastic molder … [Read more...]
Tuesday Tips: Rock Garden
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...]