10 Stunning Desert Landscaping Ideas for Southwestern Homes
Desert landscaping does not have to look empty, colorless, or covered entirely with gravel. With the right combination of flowering plants, ornamental grasses, trees, boulders, and hardscape materials, you can create a beautiful landscape that looks good throughout the year. The key is choosing plants that tolerate our intense sunlight, dry air, alkaline soil, and […]
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7 Indoor Plants That Need Bright Light to Bloom
Some indoor plants will survive in a darker corner of your home, but surviving and blooming are two different things. Flowering houseplants usually need considerably more light than plants grown mainly for their foliage. If your indoor plant looks healthy but refuses to bloom, insufficient light is often the problem. It may continue producing green […]
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Fruitless Mulberry Tree: Fast-Growing Shade for the Southwest
The Fruitless Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) is a fast-growing deciduous shade tree commonly found throughout Las Cruces and the Desert Southwest. Older neighborhoods often have large mulberry trees that provide wonderful shade during our hottest summer months. A mature Fruitless Mulberry develops a wide, spreading canopy with large green leaves. When properly placed and maintained, […]
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Coral Bells: Growing and Caring for Heuchera in the Desert Southwest
Care Coral Bells, botanically known as Heuchera (Hyoo-kuh-ruh), are colorful perennials grown as much for their foliage as for their flowers. If you are looking for something different for a shady or partially shaded area of your landscape, Coral Bells are worth considering. The foliage comes in an amazing range of colors, including deep burgundy, […]
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What to Plant in September in Las Cruces, New Mexico
September is an interesting month for gardeners in Las Cruces. The afternoons can still be hot, but the mornings gradually become cooler, and we know fall is on its way. This changing weather makes September a good month to refresh flower beds, start a fall vegetable garden, and add new trees or shrubs to your […]
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Types of Soil in the Southwest: Caliche, Clay, Sandy and Rocky Soil
Types of soil in the Southwest. If you have ever tried digging a planting hole in Las Cruces, you already know that our soil can be challenging. In one part of town, you might find loose sandy soil that drains almost too quickly. A few miles away, the soil may be hard, rocky or filled […]
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Best Flowers to Plant in Early Fall in the Desert Southwest
If you have lived in Las Cruces or the Desert Southwest for any length of time, you know that fall does not arrive overnight. August can still be extremely hot, and even September can give us plenty of 90-degree days. But eventually, you walk outside early one morning and notice something different. The air is […]
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Why You Should Plant Shade Trees in New Mexico
Why Every New Mexico Home Should Plant More Shade Trees If you’ve lived in New Mexico for any length of time, you know how relentless the summer sun can be. Triple-digit temperatures, low humidity, and intense sunlight can make your yard uncomfortable and increase your cooling bills. Fortunately, one of the best long-term investments you […]
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How to Grow Mimosa Trees in the Southwest
The Mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin), also known as the Persian silk tree, is a fast-growing deciduous tree with a broad, spreading canopy. Its delicate, fern-like foliage and fluffy summer flowers give it a soft, tropical appearance. Despite that tropical look, an established Mimosa tree can tolerate the intense heat, alkaline soil, and dry conditions found […]
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How to Remove Weeds After Monsoon Rains
How to Remove Weeds After Monsoon Rains. Monsoon rains can bring much-needed moisture to your Southwest landscape. They cool the air, help replenish dry soil, and give trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowering plants a welcome break from the intense summer heat. Unfortunately, the rain also creates ideal conditions for weeds. They seem to pop up […]
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