Frigid February turns to March madness: plants suffer freeze damage following record lows»
Look for plant damage due to record low temperatures! The deep freeze of February is starting to lose its grip and after what seemed to be an interminable period of…
When choosing plants, remember to include some you can enjoy in winter»
It’s gray. It’s cold. The huge Prickly Pear down the street from me is quite depressed; it’s not one of the hardiest types and I fear it didn’t dodge the…
Why, oh why, am I in the landscape business?»
As I write, it is the coldest day in Albuquerque in four decades (-10°F). The ground is frozen solid; very little work can be done. I could find this frustrating,…
Winter watering helps trees thrive in spring»
It won’t be long before we begin to notice the Elms and Silver Maple buds swelling. Seeing that always gives me hope that Spring is not too far off! Winter…
Three reasons to start your landscape project in February»
It’s 2011, and we’re looking at February already. I can’t tell you how many people call me in early March to say that they decided to get ahead of the…
Winter is the best time for trimming trees, shearing shrubs»
Winter is upon us, and the trees are sleeping. Time to get those trees trimmed, shrubs sheared, and your roses pruned. It’s time to think about our trees and shrubbery.…
