by scmgadmin | May 20, 2020 | Plant Pests
Moth Invasion May 2020 From Dr. Amanda Skidmore, IPM Specialist Most of the moths we are seeing are Noctuidae, possibly cut worm species. These moths are making the news in the ABQ area. It looks like Jason Schaller (ABQ BioPark entomologist) is on top of it....
by scmgadmin | May 17, 2020 | Beneficial of the Month
Beneficial of the Month – Beneficial Flies (Order: Diptera) – Hoverflies (Family: Syrphidae) Adult hoverflies can look superficially like wasps but have only 1 pair of wings and very short antennae. The adults feed on nectar and pollen, and so are often...
by scmgadmin | May 16, 2020 | Plant of the Month
Southwest Plant of the Month – Bush lantana – Lantana camara General Information Plant Form Flower Plant Size 4′ x 6′ Plant Type Perennial Water Usage Low Sunlight Sun, Partial Shade Colors Orange, Pink, White, Yellow Physical Description:...
by scmgadmin | May 16, 2020 | Books and Publications, Tips & Ideas
GROW YOUR LIBRARY – Recommended Plant Books Recommendations from Marisa Y. Thompson Ph/D, Extension Horticulture Specialist TITLE AUTHOR Attracting Native Pollinators Xerces Society The Bees In Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees Joseph S....
by scmgadmin | May 7, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Turfgrass Water Requirements and Water Conservation by guest writer Dr. Bernd Leinauer, NMSU Extension Turfgrass Specialist Kentucky bluegrass lawn in a Santa Fe park. Photo credit Bernd Leinauer. Question: Our small lawn looks...
