Spring has arrived in Northern New Mexico—and it’s the perfect moment to give your garden a strong start. As soil temperatures rise and plants wake from winter dormancy, roots are actively searching for nutrients. Fertilizing now ensures your trees, shrubs, and perennials have exactly what they need as they push out fresh growth, instead of relying solely on stored energy.
Our local soils, especially around Santa Fe, are often alkaline and low in organic matter. This can limit how well plants absorb nutrients—even when they’re present. That’s why it’s important to choose fertilizers with micronutrients or to amend your soil with compost. Many gardeners also benefit from using acidifying fertilizers to help balance pH levels and improve nutrient uptake.
Don’t forget: water plays a key role. Moisture helps carry nutrients down into the root zone where plants can actually use them. Early spring is ideal, thanks to lingering snow moisture and cooler temperatures that reduce the risk of burning plants. Apply now—before the dry heat of May sets in.
Stop by Payne’s and ask our gardening experts which fertilizers are best for your garden! We stock Happy Frog, Fox Farm products, Ferti-lome, Hi-Yeild and MORE!