by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Deciduous Trees, Home Page, Trees
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 40’ H x 40’ W The Chinquapin oak (also spelled Chinkapin)is a rugged, adaptable shade tree native to New Mexico and primarily occurring in the southeastern mountains. This long-lived...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Home Page
What is an ornamental grass? Most often, that term is used to describe cultivars of grasses that are used for specific visual appeal such as color, texture, form, movement, seed heads or other structural characteristics that give interest to our landscapes. Grass-like...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Home Page
1. Too many different plants spread out like polka dots Often when homeowners begin to design their yard, they get excited by the variety of plants in our Xeriscape Guide. Similarly, going to a well-stocked nursery in the spring can be like going to a candy store —...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs, Uncategorized
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 6’ H x 6’ W This shrub is sparsely branched, growing 2–5 feet tall and gradually forming a thicket 4–6 feet wide. Its slender, wiry twigs bear small, opposite leaves and pinkish white bell shaped tiny...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Who doesn’t love a good plant list to start off the year? Local nursery industry expert with over 50 years of experience Andrew Lisignoli shared with us his favorite new and underutilized plants. COLORFUL SHRUBS One group of plants Lisignoli recommends are a number of...
