by scmgadmin | Jul 1, 2017 | Growing Tips, Weeds
Puncture vine (a.k.a. Goathead) Tribulus terrestris If you are new to gardening in New Mexico, you may not be familiar with the puncture vine, but once you step on one, you will become acquainted with this invasive weed very quickly. They are built to survive in an...
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Plant of the Month
Ericameria laricifolia Turpentine bush Southwest Plant of the Month – Ericameria laricifolia (A. Gray) Shinners Turpentine-bush is a broadly rounded 1-3 ft. shrub with profuse, small golden-yellow flower heads and dense greenery that turns golden in the fall....
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Growing Tips
Vegetables for Decoration? If your garden is space challenged, and you can’t decide to use the available area for vegetables or flowers, you might consider using vegetables within the flower garden. For example, lettuce makes an attractive border in a flower...
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Growing Tips
Observe the “Micro Environments” in your Yard Observe the “Micro Environments” in your Yard In general, locations with morning sun and afternoon shade are cooler spots. Filtered shade (under trees) are also cooler. Full sun all day requires tough plants. Even if...
by scmgadmin | May 1, 2017 | Plant Pests
Good Bug, Bad Bug Good Bug, Bad Bug By Dudley Vines Vegetable gardeners around these parts soon learn to hate the squash bug, but check out this photo: Spined soldier bug nymph (left) attacking squash bug nymph. There is a wide variety of...
