Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Peter Rabbit in your Garden If rabbits are eating newly planted vegetation, the most effective approach is to combine physical protection with a few deterrents until the plants are established. Young plants are far more vulnerab... Plants Jul 10, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Happy Weeds Many plants commonly called "weeds" in New Mexico are actually native pioneers, pollinator plants, wildlife food sources, erosion-control species, or important components of ecological restoration pro... Plants Jul 3, 2026
Anika Marcus Looking at Look-Alikes In our high desert, it is sometimes hard to distinguish native plants and naturalized vegetation from themselves and each other. Here we have compiled a list of similar (looking) species to help you d... Permaculture Plants Jun 26, 2026
Anika Marcus Irrigation Basics When installing a new landscape, even with well adapted and drought tolerant natives, supplemental water is necessary during its establishment period. In larger or complex landscapes, where hand water... Plants Jun 10, 2026
Susan Cersosimo Landscape Maintenance Guide Lush vibrant landscapes enhance property value, yield, and visual appeal. This guide outlines key elements to keep your landscape growing strong. Watering All plants need some water- even cacti. In dr... Landscape maintanence Plants Regenerative Agriculture Sustainable Landscapes Jun 1, 2026
Susan Cersosimo Regenerative Landscape Design and Earthworks Regenerative landscape design goes beyond sustainability, wherein the design concepts create landscape elements that build upon one another, creating a continuous positive feedback loop between the so... Earthworks Greywater Permaculture Plants Rainwater Stormwater Jun 1, 2026
Anika Marcus Native Plants Suitable for Salty or Sodium-Affected Areas When remediating a leach field that has been affected a salt-based water softener, and sometimes when working with greywater and blackwater or disturbed soils, salt tolerant plants are needed to begin... Plants Jun 1, 2026
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Common Invasive and Undesirable Species in New Mexico Whether a plant is undesirable often depends on the site goals. A species that is a nuisance in a yard may still benefit wildlife habitat, erosion control, or pollinators in a natural area. In residen... Plants May 31, 2026
Susan Cersosimo Laundry to Landscape Greywater Irrigation For Abundance A laundry-to-landscape (L2L) greywater system is a simple, low-tech plumbing modification that diverts your washing machine's graywater directly into your yard for irrigation. It is an efficient way t... Greywater Permaculture Plant Guilds Plants Rain Gardens Oct 27, 2025
Cactus Rain LLC, Lauren Forbes Interstate Stream Commission: Conservation Brochures https://www.ose.nm.gov/WUC/wuc_conserve.php Water Conservation Program Water Conservation Program coordinates water conservation activities for the State of New Mexico. The program goals are to increa... Greywater Local Resources Plants Rainwater Sep 19, 2025
