by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2022 | Deciduous Shrubs, Home Page, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 4’ x 4’ The flowering quince is a winter showstopper, producing spectacular blooms well before anything else starts to green up for spring. This shrub’s apple-like blossoms, ranging in color...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2022 | Blog, Home Page, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
So far this winter season precipitation has been 30% below normal for New Mexico. According to the National Weather Service statewide average day temperatures are 56.6 degrees, which is 2.1 degrees above the normal of 54.5. With that said, we are starting out the...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2022 | Blog, Home Page, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
The desert friendly xeriscape conversion incentive rebate has been around since the early ’90s and is still going strong. Millions of square feet of thirsty lawns have been converted to healthy xeriscapes that save billions of gallons of water. Although the xeriscape...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Baby, it’s cold outside. Or is it? How do you water during the cold and dry winter season? The weather predictions are in, and we are headed into a very dry La Niña winter season. This means we need to water our plants this winter in order to keep them healthy. Due to...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
What is a smart irrigation controller and why would you want one as a gift? The Water Authority’s irrigation efficiency specialist Richard Perce says, “While an irrigation controller is a must for your landscape, a smart controller adjusts your watering based on...
