by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
Color has a more dramatic impact in a garden if plants with strong flower colors are juxtaposed against one another. In this Kaleidoscape design by Judith Phillips, the blue-purple blooms of dwarf butterfly bush, desert sage, catmint, lavender and vitex are contrasted...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
Water flowing from the Southside Water Reclamation Plant is so clear that a person can see rocks at the bottom of the riverbed, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is trying to make that outflow a better habitat for fish and more accessible...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
A lot goes into creating a landscape plan, and it helps to have some expert help. Local landscape architect George Radnovich, FASLA, created this design for those opting for a low maintenance yard. You can follow his design right down to each individual plant or...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Evergreen Shrubs
Type: Shrub, Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’ H x 8’ W Winter jasmine is a broad, mounding or vining shrub. It sends out bright lemon-yellow flowers in late February before the leaves unfold. It’s one of the first bloomers in town. Slender,...
by 505 Outside | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
In celebration of five years of bringing you 505Outside, we’d like to share our most popular articles from the website. 505Outside is your resource for beautiful, desert friendly landscapes. Desert friendly landscapes are resilient, sustainable, enjoyable and...
