by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2021 | Desert Accents, Home Page
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Low Height and Spread:3” x 4” Blooming Season: Summer Description: Choose a spot in your landscape that has an area with full sun and well-drained soils. This cactus blooms beautiful pink flowers with yellow centers and typically...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, Home Page, Planting Tips
Irrigation is essential to give plants a healthy start, so they become well-rooted in the landscape. A great way to find out the water needs of individual plants is by checking out the ABCWUA Xeriscape Guide and then follow the seasonal watering recommendations. When...
by 505 Outside | May 31, 2021 | Blog, Home Page
Building a refuge for wildlife in our yards is a way to nurture habitat on a personal scale and actively care for our wild neighbors. By intentionally creating spaces we can share with other urban species, Albuquerque can be a refuge for both people and wildlife....
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Grasses, Ornamental Grasses, Uncategorized
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Low Height and Spread: 14″ x 14″ Blooming Season: Fall This bunchgrass is a warm season native grass used in reclamation plantings for erosion control in rural landscapes. It is recommended to seed with other...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Drip irrigation systems play an important role in desert-friendly xeriscapes. When properly designed, installed and managed, drip irrigation efficiently maintains the optimal range of moisture in the soil. It applies water in precise quantities, to the right depth and...
