What kind of plants and flowers can I use for a garden in Albuquerque?

Check out this website as they specialize in your climate. www.highcountrygardens.com

What kind of plants and flowers can I use for a garden in Albuquerque?
Plants that are native to New Mexico or well adapted to the climate are the best choices for gardeners in the high desert.


They must be comfortable with the heat, sunlight, lack of abundant water, winter cold, and most importantly great fluctuations in temperature between night and day. You want plants that will thrive in these extremes and not be tricked into waking up too early in the spring only to be frozen to the ground by a May frost.


High Country Gardens is a great source for information. They have a website, an e-newsletter and a great print catalog. Plants of the Southwest in Albuquerque has a print catalog and a nursery/outlet store on 4th st. They both specialize in trees, shrubs and perennials that do well in your climate.


You should also visit the Albuquerque Garden Center on Lomas East of Wyoming and walk around the grounds and see what type of plants you like.


Right now is a great time to get out and look at what is growing in your city. It is also a great time to plant pansies in a south facing garden or in pots on the south side of your home. They love Albuquerque weather from now until the heat of next summer and will bloom all winter if they have full sun.


Have fun!