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10 Flowering Plants Not to Cut Back in Fall

10 Flowering Plants Not to Cut Back in Fall

When fall arrives in Las Cruces and throughout the Desert Southwest, many gardeners start cleaning up their yards. We rake leaves, pull weeds, trim shrubs, and cut back anything that looks brown or finished for the season. 10 Flowering Plants Not to Cut Back in Fall But don’t get carried away with those pruning shears. […]

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Preparing garden for fall

Preparing your garden for fall

Preparing your garden for fall Preparing your garden for fall. Ahhh, fall! With the changing colors, the bright, sunny days, and the cool, crisp nights, autumn is the perfect time to work in the garden. After a hot summer, the still-warm soil protects the root systems of new plantings, helps divided perennials survive the cut, […]

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Best Trees for Fall Color in the Southwest

Best Trees for Fall Color in the Southwest Fall color is usually associated with forests in New England or mountain communities where cooler temperatures arrive early. However, homeowners in New Mexico, Arizona, West Texas, and other parts of the desert Southwest can also enjoy beautiful autumn foliage. You may not see the vast forests of […]

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