Guzman’s Garden Centers

Guzman’s Garden Centers located in Las Cruces New Mexico. Find our stores here – Our Locations.

575 521-0496 Telshor Location

575 523-1520 Avenida de Mesilla Location

Open Monday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Winter Hours 9-5:00 Monday Through Saturday-Sunday 10 Till 5:00 p.m.

Best Gardening Information in the Southwest Guaranteed

Guzman's Garden Centers — The front of Color Your World Garden Center – 540 N. Telshor Las Cruces, NM

Discounts for Seniors and Veterans

Ten percent Discount for all Citizens over 65 – on Tuesdays. The same discount applies to all U.S. Veterans on any day (with ID).

We offer Delivery and Planting Services

Gardening in the Southwest

If you’re trying to grow a successful garden in the Southwest, you need information that actually works for this unique region. The Southwest’s dry climate, high temperatures, and often challenging soil mean you can’t rely on generic gardening tips.

You need clear advice tailored specifically for these conditions. What plants can handle the heat? Which ones thrive in rockier soils? When’s the best time to plant? You’ll get all of that and more when you use trusted resources designed for Southwest gardeners.

You need reliable advice that works for gardens in the Southwest, and that’s what we deliver. From choosing heat-tolerant plants to managing dry soil, we focus on what helps you succeed in this climate. Why waste time guessing what thrives here? We give you practical tips, backed by knowledge, to make your garden both beautiful and sustainable. Join our weekly newsletter by going here—Guzman’s Garden Centers Newsletter.

Spring 2025 Will be Here Soon

Spring is arriving soon! Get ready by planting these beautiful trees to brighten your yard.
Early blooming Trees and Plants

Pine Trees for Landscaping

Afghan and Pinon pines are ideal for outdoor landscaping. If you’re looking for pine trees that thrive in the Southwest, focus on drought-tolerant varieties like Pinyon Pine or Afghan Pine. Once established, these species can handle long dry spells with minimal water. They’re well-suited to the arid conditions of this region and adapt to high temperatures. Do you have poor or sandy soil? These trees won’t mind. Their deep roots help them find moisture, even in challenging conditions. You just need to provide consistent care during the first few years to help them settle in. After that, they’ll pretty much take care of themselves. Pine Trees Southwest.

Afghan Pine Trees At Guzman's Garden Centers — Afghan Pine Trees in Las Cruces

Gardening Advice for Southwest New Mexico

The Southwest region typically has poor soil conditions. The air is dry, and the moisture is low. It is a challenge for most folks to grow things, but with the right gardening information, you can grow just about anything here that will grow elsewhere. Most of our plants, shrubs, and trees come from Mountain States Wholesale Nursery and Monrovia.com

Below is a small list of what we carry

Fruit Trees – Pine Trees – Vines – Grape Vines – Desert Plants – Pottery – Crape Myrtles – Roses – Garden Gift Crafts – Organic Soils & Insecticides – Bedding Plants – Herbs – Vegetables – Seeds – Patio/Outdoor Furniture

Tree of the Month

Cleveland Ornamental Pear Tree — Cleveland Ornamental Pear white blooms in late winter early fall

Flowering pear trees like the Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) are a beautiful sight in early spring. Another similar variety is the Aristocrat Pear. Both of these trees show off stunning white flowers that stick around for about two to four weeks. The Cleveland Pear Tree is another option to consider. They are blooming all over the Las Cruces area.

Variegated Yucca Gloriosa

Variegated Yucca Gloroisa at Guzman's Garden Centers — Variegated Yucca Gloroisa at Guzman’s Garden Centers

Southwest Landscape Plants

Our website has handy tips for Southwestern landscaping to help you create a stunning outdoor space that thrives in a dry climate. You’ll also find plenty of creative gardening ideas to inspire your next project, whether designing a colorful flower bed or starting a simple vegetable patch. Plus, we share links to trusted home and garden resources so you can explore even more practical advice and solutions.

Join our Gardening Newsletter today – It’s free.

Get our month-to-month southwest gardening tips. Find out what to plant and what you need to get your garden growing no matter what month it is. The southwest sun can be brutal on plants. Find out what to do to help combat this problem.

Gardening in mid-winter requires less water but there are some things you will need to do during this time to ensure a good-looking lawn, garden, and landscape through the spring and summer seasons.
You don’t need a green thumb…just the right information!

Keeping a green garden in and around the Southwest requires attention and consistent work. You will need a step-by-step guide on what to do every month. Read these guides by following this link – Gardening tips by the month.

Lawn Furniture at Color Your World Nursery

Check out our exclusive outdoor furniture. Las Cruces Lawn and Patio Furniture comes from Hanamint.com. The premier home and garden lawn furniture in the entire U.S. Click the Photo below to find out more. Outdoor furniture and patio sets are at 540 N. Telshor, Las Cruces, NM.