by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Most residents are unaware of the educational resources that the Water Authority (WA) provides to our community. These WA Education Department programs exemplify the WA’s commitment to water conservation and education which reach nearly 20,000 students each year. With...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
The New Mexico Tree Alliance, a coalition of environmental organizations and local governments, has put together a list of climate-ready trees for the greater Albuquerque area. These trees are adapted to face current and future conditions. As temperatures rise, we...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
As gardeners or homeowners, we plant what we plant for a wide variety of reasons: Our neighbors have it. The homeowner’s association list includes it. We see it around town or in the nurseries or garden centers that we visit. Though often big box stores order...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Hackberry is a medium-sized tree, known also as common hackberry or western hackberry. It has a broad upright top with ascending then arching branches. The bark is interesting with rough warty growths and a corky texture. Leaves are light green throughout the year...
by 505 Outside | Oct 31, 2025 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’-8’ H x 9’ W The tiny leaves and intricate branching on this sumac make for a very beautiful and dense looking shrub. Growing about 4’-8’ tall, it stands alone as a specimen plant, a companion plant or a...
