From the public television episode for
May 26

Weekly Features:

1. Xeriscape plants at Rio Grande Botanic Garden, with Curtis Smith and Melissa Topia

   Chocolate flower Lambsear Snow-in-summer Mat daisy Ice plant Artemesia "Palace Castle">

   Golden currant Salvia greggii Providence lavender Spanish lavender Mexican evening primrose Desert willow

   Ornamental grasses Blue vitex Gallardia Spiderwort

2. Soil Basics with John White

Questions and Answers

• Northern N.M.: Northern June checklist, with Curtis Smith and Melissa Topia
  • Deadheading and pruning Scotch broom
  • Deadheading and pruning Jupiter's beard
  • Bindweed on Jupiter's beard

• Southern N.M.: Southern June checklist, with John White
  • Check for spider mites on evergreens
  • Apply weedkiller (MSMA) for crabgrass or bermuda grass
  • Apply weedkiller ("Roundup") for weeds growing through cracks and rocks
  • Apply weedkiller ("Finale") for annual weeds
  • Wind pollinate tomato plants
  • Apply periodic fertilizer on vegetable plants
  • Check for fire blight on Pyracantha
  • Fertilize warm season lawns

How to Order Episodes

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