by scmgadmin | Jul 10, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Peak Fire Blight Season The drooping branch with dead leaves on this pear tree is exhibiting classic shepherd’s crook symptoms and was diagnosed with fire blight by the NMSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic. I’ve got good news and bad news....
by scmgadmin | Jul 3, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Fasciation Fascination Question: What is ailing this sotol plant, and can you suggest a remedy? – J. Linnell, submitted via Bernalillo County Extension Agent Sara Moran Answer: I see why you’re concerned about your sotol. In...
by scmgadmin | Jun 27, 2020 | Tips & Ideas
Southwest Yard & Garden – Act Now to Control Squash Bug Populations Question: Squash bugs decimated my plants and my crop last summer. What should I be doing now to prevent this from happening again? Sarah H., Las Cruces Answer: You are not alone, and I’m...
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...
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...
