Tree Landscaping

Raywood Ash Fall

Raywood Ash Tree

The Raywood Ash Tree (Fraxinus oxycarpa) does well in the Southwest.  It likes full sun and can tolerate poor soils.   They have dark green foliage that turns an attractive burgundy red in fall. They are resistant to the Ash blight. It will lose its leaves in winter but bounces right back in mid-spring.  They […]

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Witchita Blue Juniper

Wichita Blue Juniper

Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum). An evergreen conifer that does very well around the Southwest.  It is drought-tolerant and requires very little maintenance.  It does not produce berries or cones which means very little maintenance or pruning.

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Easy spring gardening tips

Here are some easy spring gardening tips. Spring is the perfect time to start your gardening journey for several reasons. First and foremost, the weather is ideal for most plants to thrive. The combination of warmer temperatures and increased sunlight provides the necessary conditions for plants to grow and flourish.  Do not pull out your […]

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To prune or not to prune

To prune or not to prune This is the time of year (winter) when most of the pruning should be done. However, there are certain flowering trees and shrubs that should not be pruned at this time of year. The list includes wisteria, lilac, forsythia, viburnum, flowering quince, flowering almond, spirea, banks rose, redbud, and […]

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End of Year Chores

End of 2016 Garden Chores

End of year chores. Another year has gone by, they just seem to get shorter and shorter every year! It has been quite a warm winter as well. With that in mind, there are still plenty of chores to do around the yard. It is now time to rake those leaves that have taken their time […]

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Mediterranean Palm Tree

Mediterranean palm tree Information

Mediterranean palm tree Information (Chamaerops humilis) – It is a slow-growing palm tree but will reach about 15ft. – 20ft. tall and wide. A very cold hardy and durable palm it can take temperatures down to about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.  Multi-trunked palm gives it that great look. It is an evergreen tree, so it has […]

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Fall Colors in Las Cruces

Fall Plants for color in the American Southwest

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Tools for pruning trees

Pruning tips and tools

Pruning tips and tools The best time to prune trees and shrubs is January through March.  However, dead branches can be removed at any time of the year. Pruning trees and shrubs is a common horticultural practice that involves selectively removing certain parts of a plant to promote its health, shape, and overall appearance. Here […]

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