by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2020 | Beneficial of the Month
Beneficial of the Month – Beneficial Flies (Order: Diptera) – Tachinid Flies (Family: Tachinidae) The flies in this family are parasitoids, i.e., the females lay their eggs on or in the bodies of other insects, and when the fly larvae hatch, they gradually...
by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2020 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – American Aloe, Amole Plant – Manfreda maculosa Plant Form: FlowerPlant Size: 2′ x 1’Plant Type: PerennialWater Usage: LowSunlight: Sun, Partial ShadeColors: Green, Purple, Red, White Physical Description:...
by scmgadmin | Jan 15, 2020 | Beneficial of the Month
Beneficial of the Month – Wasps ( Hymenoptera) Part II – Parasitic Wasps (Various Families) New Mexico has a large and diverse array of predatory wasp species, some of which form colonies while others are ‘solitary’ – i.e., each female constructs her own...
by scmgadmin | Jan 15, 2020 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Canyon Penstemon – Penstemon pseudospectabilis Plant Form: FlowerPlant Size: 2’ x 3’Plant Type: PerennialWater: LowSunlight: Sun, partial shadeFlower Colors: Purple, red Physical Description: Thick, serrated, arrow-shaped...
by scmgadmin | Oct 30, 2019 | Growing Tips, Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Growing Beautiful Bulbs Can Be a Breeze Question: My friend recently gave me a bag of mixed bulbs to try in my yard. She assured me they’ll be easy to plant and manage, but I’m afraid of killing them before they even have a chance....