Globe willow and aphids
My three large globe willow trees were infested with tiny black bugs last year. These bugs were very tender and, if touched, left a reddish-colored spot. I was told that they were aphids. They covered the trees until the limbs were black with ... [... more]
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Chile houseplant freeze injury
We have a chile as a houseplant. The top 3/4's of it got frost-bitten when we briefly placed it outside. Should we prune these apparently dead branches now or wait so see if the leaves will come back? Thanks! Steve Lekson The chile plant may be ... [... more]
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2001 Archives
Poinsettia leaves falling too early Jade plant leaves shriveling Lawn soil amendments? Poinsettias in darker room? Science fair project Xeriscaping in winter Black dots on house plants' leaves Winter protection for tender plants Christmas cactus ... [... more]
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Pineapple plant from whole fruit?
Is it possible to grow a pineapple by just placing the whole plant in soil? Would this let it grow more quickly? That's the way it would work in nature, so why isn't that the most recommended way? Brian G It may be possible to propagate the ... [... more]
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Home Vegetable Gardening in New Mexico
This publication provides general information for growing vegetables in home gardens. Use this publication with its companion, Circular 457-B, Growing Zones, Recommended Crop Varieties, and Planting and Harvesting Information for Home Vegetable ... [... more]
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Protect Trees when Redesigning Landscapes
LAS CRUCES -- As concern about water conservation increases, conscientious homeowners have started converting their high water-use landscapes to more efficient designs. But drastic changes can endanger trees, said a New Mexico State University ... [... more]
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Late winter landscape irrigation in New Mexico
When should I begin watering my trees and lawn? This has been a wet winter and I don't want to waste water.< /> This winter has indeed been wetter than usual for most of New Mexico. This has been the gift of El Niño. However, we are entering [... more]
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Blister Beetles in Alfalfa
Several valuable horses and other livestock have died after being fed alfalfa hay contaminated with bodies or parts of blister beetles. This publication provides information on the veterinary and agronomic importance, distinguishing features, ... [... more]
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Boxelder bugs
We are having difficulty eradicating box elder bugs. Do you have any suggestions. Would getting rid of the tree solve the situation? The boxelder bugs and their close relatives, the red- shouldered bugs, are true bugs in the order Hemiptera. They ... [... more]
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Ficus tree frozen
I have a Ficus tree growing in a protected area where it almost never freezes. I usually cover it up when it's going to freeze, but one night it froze when I didn't cover it up. Now the leaves have started to fall off, turn yellow, some have ... [... more]
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Pests and diseases from outside
When I bring my houseplants indoors from their summer outside, how can I be certain that I am not bringing insects and diseases indoors? While you can never be certain you are not bringing problems indoors with your plants, you can reduce the ... [... more]
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Grass drought tolerance and avoidance
I have heard that buffalograss is more drought tolerant than fescue, but then I have also been told that fescue has a deep root system to help it survive drought. Which is right? First let's define drought. If drought is a couple of weeks without ... [... more]
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