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Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

The kindest thing you can do for roses right now will be to offer them water.

Published: Friday, January 27th, 2023 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Moving irises in winter? Keep them in clumps

If you'd choose to divide a major clump this time of year all those plants won't have the snuggly comfort of each other.

Published: Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 at 12:02AM

Pothos plant searching for a light source

Pothos shows ample spacing between each leaf that grows on the stems and I believe it's because the pothos is searching for, rather stretching to get at more light.

Published: Friday, January 13th, 2023 at 3:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Christmas trees can also be used in the garden

If you want to be more bird-friendly or don't have plants or a garden to protect, you can keep the tree in its stand and place it outside to become a bird-friendly feeder.

Published: Friday, January 6th, 2023 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 8th, 2023 at 12:02AM

Treecycling is important and runs through Jan. 8

The free service -- turning your trees into mulch -- is offered annually by the city's Solid Waste Department

Published: Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 12:02AM

Christmas cactus won't like a cool environment

Even though the Christmas isn't really a 'cactus,' it will not use or require as much water.

Published: Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at 12:46PM
Updated: Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Soapy water key to victory over fungus gnats

The 'soapy water method' is the safest, and in my opinion, the best to eradicate these pesky buggers.

Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 at 4:02PM
Updated: Sunday, December 18th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Poinsettias like bright light and moist soil

When you are shopping for your poinsettia you need to pay attention to the flower. The colored leaves or bracts aren't the flowers.

Published: Friday, December 9th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Is it 'safe' to grow tomatoes in Styrofoam?

Are you asking me if, since the containers are made of Styrofoam, would the tomatoes pick up any chemicals leaching from the Styrofoam? That I don't know.

Published: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, December 4th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Want to force bulbs this winter? Here's how.

You need to decide which of the two traditional methods of forcing you are going to employ. You can force in a draining pot using potting soil, I call it the soil method, almost like growing a housep

Published: Friday, November 25th, 2022 at 2:02PM
Updated: Sunday, November 27th, 2022 at 12:02AM

Holy History: A look at five church buildings of New Mexico

With guidance from State Historian Rob Martinez, the list gives "a nod to the many…

December 24, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five items from the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History provides an objective, accessible window into the…

November 26, 2022 5:02PM

A look at five murals by Native artists worth taking a drive to see

'Walls of Resistance Walls of Pride: New Mexican Murals by Native Artists' features 24 murals…

January 21, 2023 5:02PM

David Zaintz: ‘You see what you want to see’

Albuquerque painter David Zaintz finds meditation in abstract works

January 6, 2023 8:34AM

10 miles, 3K feet of elevation change: A new trail extension is coming to east side of Sandias.

Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

Moving irises in winter? Keep them in clumps

Pothos plant searching for a light source

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Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

The kindest thing you can do ... The kindest thing you can do for roses right now will be to offer them water.

January 29, 2023 12:02AM

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Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

The kindest thing you can do ... The kindest thing you can do for roses right now will be to offer them water.

January 29, 2023 12:02AM

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Moving irises in winter? Keep them in clumps

If you'd choose to divide a ... If you'd choose to divide a major clump this time of year all those plants won't have the snuggly comfort of each other.

January 22, 2023 12:02AM

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Pothos plant searching for a light source

Pothos shows ample spacing between each ... Pothos shows ample spacing between each leaf that grows on the stems and I believe it's because the pothos is searching for, rather stretching ...

January 15, 2023 12:02AM

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Christmas trees can also be used in the garden

If you want to be more ... If you want to be more bird-friendly or don't have plants or a garden to protect, you can keep the tree in its stand ...

January 8, 2023 12:02AM

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Treecycling is important and runs through Jan. 8

The free service -- turning your ... The free service -- turning your trees into mulch -- is offered annually by the city's Solid Waste Department

January 1, 2023 12:02AM