Yard, Farm, and Garden

News and Events

Bethany Abrahamson (Sandoval County Extension Agriculture Agent) will discuss invasive pests that pose major threats to New Mexico gardens and agriculture, including Japanese beetle, emerald ash borer, spotted lanternfly, and pecan weevil. Learn how to identify these pests, monitor your gardens and landscapes for signs of infestation, and understand how to keep our state safe from these damaging insects. This event is free and open to the public.

Plants to Grow in Sandoval

Download the Plant Advisor Southwest Plant Selector App on iPhone to find the perfect plant for your landscape.

More resources:

Perennial Plants for Pollinators in New Mexico (H-182)
Grape Varieties for North-central New Mexico (H-309)
Fruits and Nuts for NM Orchards (H-310)
Selecting Ornamental Trees for NM (H-328)
Shade Trees for NM (H-426)
Turfgrasses for New Mexico (H-508)
Landscape Water Conservation: Principle of Xeriscape (H-707)

Find a Licensed Pesticide Applicator

Use the link below to look up licensed applicators by county, Program Type (commercial, private, etc.), and other parameters. For more information, contact NMDA Pesticide Compliance at (575) 646-2134, or visit their website.

Pesticide Business/Applicator Search

Common Horticulture Questions

For more helpful articles, resources and webinars, visit Desert Blooms!

Yard Waste Management (H-122)
Tree Pruning Techniques (H-156)
Backyard Beneficial Insects of New Mexico (H-172)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies for Common Garden Insect Pests of New Mexico (H-176)
How to Water Your Lawn (H-504)
Urban/Small Farm Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Plant Disease Analysis

The Sandoval County Extension Master Gardeners and NMSU can help identify plant problems. Contact the Master Gardener Hotline or our main office at (505) 867-2582.

Soil Testing

Sometimes it helps to know the pH, salts, organic matter, nutrient content, and/or texture of your soils in order to determine the best ways to manage your fields and gardens.

New Mexicans can now send soil samples to the Colorado State University Soil, Water and Plant Testing Laboratory for analysis. Follow the link below to learn how to collect a sample, where to send it, and costs associated with each sample. If you need assistance interpreting the results of the test, contact our main office at (505) 867-2582.

How to Take a Soil Sample
View soil information for your specific area at SoilWeb, developed by California Soil Resource Lab at UC Davis and UC-ANR in collaboration with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.