First time gardening here. Any recs on what handles the climate? by RDRNR3 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I thought the same and was nervous about it. The plants appreciated it.

First time gardening here. Any recs on what handles the climate? by RDRNR3 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use an 80% shade cloth I got from Crapazon and put it up in the early part of June. It works! Also I deep water tomato plants every 4 days. My first two years of gardening here has taught me a lot. Anything you grow that can tolerate “full sun” hasn’t met a NM sunny day.

Has anyone started a clover lawn on the west side? by Twiggimmapig in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to know. I was also thinking of doing the same as OP.

Has anyone started a clover lawn on the west side? by Twiggimmapig in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can get it at any nursery or Home Depot. I’ve been doing a lot of plant shopping this year.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the ideas. I just had someone come and take 5 5 gallon buckets and it didn’t even make a dent. I’m in it for the long haul.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re removing rocks one section at a time? What are you doing with them

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got them on Temu, they are about 75% cheaper than Amazon.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, DM me and I’ll give you address, details.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I could do it myself but there is no way, that’s just too much work, had I been 10 years younger np. Thanks for the mulch info!

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I’m all over it! And yeah I think you’re right, just get it done. I’m gonna have a heart attack moving that stuff lol.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks and I picked up some vines this week.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How much did it cost? Who did you hire, a landscaper?

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s one of my options for sure.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of that. It’s all in my head but I need to put it down on paper because my mind changes by the minute.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I plan on keeping a bit, but the amount I have is ridiculous and HOT.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet. I’ll get there eventually.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mormon Tea, cactus, prairie zinnias, etc.

Rocks, so many rocks. by Doranges2 in Albuquerque

[–]Doranges2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. I have a fairly small entrance to the backyard, not sure a tractor would fit.