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Albuquerque Lawn Care Calendar: Mowing, Aeration & Fertilization
Albuquerque Lawn Care Calendar: Mowing, Aeration, Fertilization, Weeds & Seasonal Cutbacks Keeping a lawn healthy in Albuquerque takes more than following the same routine every month. Our limited rainfall, summer heat, winter freezes, and changing growing...
Landscape Planning in Albuquerque: Plan for Your Property
Landscape Planning in Albuquerque: How to Make Your Ideas Work for Your Yard A great landscape often starts with inspiration. Maybe you saved photos of inviting outdoor spaces, admired a neighbor’s yard, or found a landscape design that reflects how you want your...
6 Tips for Choosing Plants for Albuquerque Landscaping
How to Choose the Right Plant for the Right Place in Albuquerque Homeowners often begin with a favorite plant or a photo of a yard they love. But a plant that looks beautiful at a nursery may not perform well throughout the property. Successful plant selection means...
A Homeowner’s Guide to Year-Round Landscaping in Albuquerque
Can You Landscape Year-Round in Albuquerque? Many homeowners assume they need to wait until spring to start a landscaping project. Here in Albuquerque, that is often not the case. The best time to work on a yard depends on more than the month on the calendar. Soil...
Xeriscape and Artificial Turf Installation in West Albuquerque, NM
Xeriscape and Artificial Turf Installation in West Albuquerque, NM We recently completed a xeriscape and artificial turf installation in West Albuquerque near Golf Course and Taylor Ranch Road. This project included both the front and backyard, but the two spaces...
Northeast Albuquerque Xeriscape Installation | SMART Landscape
Foothills-Inspired Xeriscape Installation in Northeast Albuquerque, NM At SMART Landscape, we completed a full xeriscape installation in Northeast Albuquerque near Academy and Wyoming. The property was mostly bare, but the homeowners had a clear vision. They wanted a...
Heat Stress vs Overwatering Plants: Signs to Know
Heat Stress or Overwatering? How to Read Desert Plant Symptoms Wilting, browning, yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and slow growth do not always mean a plant needs more water. In New Mexico, understanding heat stress vs overwatering plants means looking at the full...
New Mexico Summer Lawn Sprinkler Maintenance Checklist
Lawn Sprinkler Maintenance Checklist for New Mexico Summers New Mexico summers put your sprinkler system to work. As temperatures rise and rainfall becomes less reliable, your lawn depends on a properly maintained irrigation system to deliver consistent coverage...
Pooling Water Around a Sprinkler Head? Find the Cause
Pooling Water Around Sprinkler Head? What It Usually Means A little moisture around a sprinkler head after watering is often normal. However, if you notice water pooling around your sprinkler, a recurring puddle, bubbling water, or soggy soil, it may mean water is...
Monsoon Yard Drainage Checklist for New Mexico Homeowners
Monsoon Yard Drainage Checklist New Mexico: Signs of Runoff and Erosion Problems New Mexico's monsoon season can bring heavy rain, heavy downpours, and thunderstorms that produce large amounts of rainwater in a short time. While the North American Monsoon System...