New Mexico Gardener’s Guide, Revised Edition - Park Seed Gardening Books

February 28, 2008 | By Doug In Garden |

Landscaping & Gardening Information

Hills and Holes: Not Part of Your Landscaping Design?

Do pests ‘gopher’ your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk
the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole.
And, perhaps even those pesky six-legged creatures- ants and other
insects- call your grass patches home.

Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn

Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend
on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements
are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need
to be added to your lawn.

Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance

Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very
frustrating. Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store
your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong
the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run.

How to Attract Butterfly Activity…

The flittering of the butterfly through your garden is no accident if
you planned your garden carefully. The adult butterfly flitters from
flower to flower - sipping nectar from many flowers in your gardens,
while other adult butterflies search for areas to lay their larvae.

Planning a Water Garden…

A water garden is the area of your landscape that will provide you with
relaxing sounds of the water, while adding to the overall details of
your landscape. The water garden is a project that you must ‘plan’ for
continued success.

A Bit About Bare Root Roses…

Scents from the rose garden filling the air as you walk by..

Garden Room Boundaries…

The areas of your landscape can be divided into several sections and
areas, which are also known as garden rooms. Garden rooms are spaces
where you plant, grow, and display different ideas in gardening in
various creative methods.

Starting a Shade Garden…

The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how
much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and
bulbs will grow in this area when given a chance.

Choosing Pond Plants

A pond without plants is like cake without icing. Pond plantsfight
algae, give fish a hiding place against predators, andbeautify our own
little slice of paradise to plunk down in at theend of a tiring day.

Hand Feeding your Koi

One of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having aKoi pond
is when your fish finally start eating out of your hand.There is no
better way to learn each fishes’ personality andtemprament than to have
them nuzzle your fingers when they arehungry.

Summer Pond Tips

Low Oxygen levels Kill FishUse an oxygen tester and air stones to keep
your availableoxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of
dissolvedoxygen in 90 degree F.

Gardenscape On A Shoestring

Many of us flip through garden magazines, all the while thinking that it
takes years, a professional, or tons of money to landscape the gardens
featured in the glossy pictures. This isn’t necessarily true.

Beauty With Indigenous Species

A garden a serves a man’s every day need for s refreshing and pleasent
experience.We have to appreciate that the garden serves as a home not
only to the trees and plants that appear, but is a home to lots of small
and big creatures of animal kingdom.

Landscaping of Hindu Religious Places

Traditionally Hindu tepmples were located either on hills or forests or
river banks.In ancient times, the temples were constructed in such
locations faraway from human habitations for providing a calm, peaceful
and pleasant environment and also for ensuring a close bond between man
and nature.

How To Choose Water Garden Plants

So. The water garden bug has bitten.

Welcome to Gardening in New Mexico! Expand your gardening knowledge from season to season. The Gardener’s Guide books provide information on plant characteristics, habits, and basic requirements for growth. Information on the various climatic conditions of your area, general pest control, and landscape tips aid you in creating a beautiful and successful garden. A Gardner’s Guide Book is available for each state. Published by Cool Springs Press.
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