One of the most frustrating problems new gardeners to the Albuquerque area can face is trying to grow their favorite plant only to watch it wither and die due to the climate and exposure.
Gardening here is different! The soil chemistry is different, the humidity levels are different and the sun exposure is more extreme than almost anywhere else you might have gardened. No, you don't have to be satisfied with concrete or gravel. Beautiful landscapes are possible - just use the right plant material. You want a "water smart" landscape.
Use the links below to help you select appropriate plant material for your landscape:
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/southwest-plant-selector/id526449181
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http://wuc.ose.state.nm.us/Plants/home.jsp (Water-wise interactive plant list for New Mexico from the Office of the State Engineer (OSE), with assistance from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the able assistance of a renowned team of volunteer advisors)
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https://xerces.org/publications/plant-lists/pollinator-plants-albuquerque-and-santa-fe-region (A useful list of pollinator plants - to attract hummingbirds, bees and other pollinator species - for Albuquerque and Santa Fe, from the Xerces Society)
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