by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2017 | Growing Tips
Tree Care Tree Care by David Pojmann There are major differences between country trees and urban trees. Country trees grew up in a favorable environment, along with others of their species, and adjusted slowly over the years to the soil conditions, water availability...
by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2017 | Growing Tips, Projects
Winter Garden Chores Winter Garden Chores By Dudley Vines Winter is a slow time for gardeners. Many folks enjoy looking through nursery catalogs and planning next year’s garden. Winter is also a good time to clean, sharpen, oil, and otherwise maintain your garden...
by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2017 | Plant of the Month
Desert Willow- Chilopsis linearis From the Catalpa family -Desert Willow Southwest Plant of the Month- Desert Willow- Chilopsis linearis This tree is called a “willow” because of how its leaves are shaped – however, it is a relative of the catalpa and can grow either...
by scmgadmin | Dec 5, 2016 | Plant of the Month
Nolina microcarpa (Big Beargrass or Sacahuista) Southwest Plant of the Month – December Nolina microcarpa (Big Beargrass or Sacahuista) A hardy native to the Southwest, the Big Bear Grass or Sacahuista is extremely useful for use in xeriscapes and in butterfly and...
by scmgadmin | Nov 2, 2016 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month-Wild Zinnia Wild zinnias growing in profusion near the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo by Charlie McDonald. Native plants of the Southwest must withstand temperature variance, drought and high winds throughout the...
