by scmgadmin | May 5, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Wicking Raised Beds in Water Troughs – an Alternative Solution I live in Glenwood Hills, with a big backyard, which has many mature trees. This yard also has caliche, so the tree roots spread everywhere! I have made a few attempts to make raised beds and wanted...
by scmgadmin | Apr 11, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Pollination of Plants in the Gourd Family (Cucumbers, Squashes, Melons, and MORE!) Southwest Yard & Garden by Dr. Marisa Thompson Question: I would love to be able to grow both zucchini and watermelon this year, but I am hesitant because of problems with...
by scmgadmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Composting During the Covid-19 Pandemic By Cary Oshins – US Composting Council Can I continue to compost at home during the pandemic? Absolutely! There is essentially no risk of transmitting the disease...
by scmgadmin | Feb 25, 2020 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – “Centennial” Coyote Bush – Baccharis “Centennial” Plant Form Ground Cover Plant Size 4′ x 5′ Plant Type Evergreen Water Usage Low Sunlight Sun, Partial Shade Physical Description: ...
by scmgadmin | Feb 25, 2020 | Beneficial of the Month
Beneficial of the Month – Beetles (Order: Coleoptera) – Ground beetles – (Family: Carabidae) These beetles are fast-moving, relatively large predators that attack a wide range of insect prey; a few species eat seeds and play a role in reducing the...