Professionals use the seven simple principles to create and maintain lush and lively landscapes.
You can apply these same principles to your new or existing landscape to save water, time and money. This test can be conducted at your county cooperative extension service office. Generally, Albuquerque has high alkaline soil, often reaching as high a pH as 10. Once the pH level for your yard is determined, then choose plants and materials appropriate for that area. In Albuquerque, skip any plant requiring an acid pH. You can never amend your soil enough to make the plant happy.