While ideas for desert landscaping are often thought of as being the same as xeriscaping, it isn’t necessarily always true. Xeriscaping is actually a set of principles and methods for creating water wise landscapes and gardens regardless of style. Still, when a client tells me they want a xeriscape design, most times they really mean [...]

Budget Patio Planning And Ideas Planning and building beautiful and functional patios, like most areas of landscaping and garden design, does not have to be expensive. Of course, the source and type of materials you use for your patio will determine the biggest part of the cost. And of course, the term “budget” generally assumes [...]

While this piece on changing weather and its effect on plants was written for our area here in Southeast New Mexico, the information can be applied to a lot of areas. Article By Woods Houghton Extreme changes in weather are hard on plants and trees. In Eddy county we more often than not see a [...]