though that does not mean to discount dan knowledge base Not much knowledge available here - as we know nothing about irrigation or position of trees, we cannot give good recommendations. There are zero native trees outside of watercourses in that area. A few tens of miles to the west is pinyon-juniper woodland as you gain in elevation. So, yes, again the Extension Agency needs to be contacted, and conservation districts can help as well. Aside, this past Oct we drove down Albuquerque way for a little vacay while I spoke at SMA. Very clear as you look out at the landscape in the OP's country that there are 1-2 houses out there in every quarter section, and they all have the same 2-3 tree spp. to try and get some relief from the wind and temperature variations and the wind and the wind. And the scant precipitation. And the sun. That is: scrutinizing what "works" for the neighbors is a good way to go as well. Dan

The Bottom Line  Like all living organisms, plants have natural resistance mechanisms to fight insect attack or disease.  Covering wounds with traditional sealants inhibits oxidative processes, which in turn will reduce callus formation and subsequent compartmentalization.  Optimal pruning time for insect- or disease-prone species is in the fall or winter when temperatures and infection rates are lower.  If you must prune a disease-prone species when insects or fungi are active (i.e. during the warmer times of the year), a light coating of an insecticide or fungicide may be warranted.  Try sterilizing pruning tools. Such measures can help reduce the transmission of certain plant diseases to healthy plants.  Control disease spread through preventative management practices such as disposal of contaminated organic material and use of disease-free compost and mulch Here is a link that might be useful: Wound Sealer

Yes, I was a slave to two bathrooms, and a family of teens, who had no clue what a squeegee was... Lucky me, a year ago, Annah my new neighbor, is in a business that cleans glass on commercial and residential properties. I asked her if she may have any recommendations for my ongoing battle with my shower and bath glass. She recommended a new product "Crystal Clear Shower Glass Enhancement". She said there are many sealers that have been on the market 15 years or more, old technology, all similar in performance, and needing revitalizing or reapplication. Lori has been growing her business working with large hotel's shower and bath glass doing the application of Crystal Clear to save them cleaning time and no longer the need for strong chemical cleaners. Our Kit was very complete and includes everything my husband and I needed to restore the glass to new, and apply the GlassGuard sealer, all in about an hour. It has been over a year of freedom from what was my dreaded weekly battle. I found Crystal Clear Shower Glass Enhancement Kit is now on sale on Amazon.com. Hope this helps.

Natchez Glen...I've had the Ryusen for a number of years...until we had the nasty arctic air move in for long periods. Never an issue with walnut seedlings. Glad to hear it's not the actual juglone that is an issue. Never in 24 years of living here...have we had any seedlings appear from our tree. Guess we have hungry critters out in our rural area to leave them root. Trust me...I enjoy working in the yard...and my bonsai hobby. But, I believe it pays to know what one is getting into. Since it's a large investment for trees especially. But, also since I have years back lost much landscape material not understanding juglone was an issue or that it even existed. The nursery staff is what wigged me out saying that it would be difficult with my wanting to plant in the open. Thus...my asking questions here. I wanted to stack the deck in my favor with my next selection.