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Garden & Property How-To
Practical, sourced guides for gardening and property care in the high desert of central New Mexico — every article cites New Mexico State University Extension and other authorities.
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Sourced guides for caring for your own yard in high-desert New Mexico.
Xeriscaping & Water-Wise Landscaping
Seven principles for a beautiful, low-water yard in the high desert.
Native & Adapted Plants for Central NM
Tougher, lower-water plants that thrive at 6,000 feet.
Drip Irrigation & Efficient Watering
Put water where roots need it and cut waste.
Building & Maintaining a Gravel Driveway
Drainage and crown beat potholes in NM weather.
Weed Control & a Fire-Safe Yard
Defensible space and weed control for our wildfire country.
Improving Alkaline & Clay Soils
Work with caliche and clay instead of fighting them.
Windbreaks & Shelterbelts
Tame the wind, hold the soil, and shelter your yard.
Realistic High-Desert Lawn Care
Cool-season vs. native grasses - and how to water either one.
Planting, Watering & Pruning Trees
Get new trees established and prune them right at 6,000 feet.
Composting & Mulch for High-Desert Soil
Turn yard waste into the soil amendment our ground craves.
Seasonal Watering & Winterizing Irrigation
Water right by season - and protect the system before the freeze.
Rainwater Harvesting for Your Yard
Catch the rain you do get and put it to work.