by 505 Outside | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
The Albuquerque metro area has a variety of landscapes. These include desert-friendly landscapes, such as lush, pollinator-friendly xeriscapes, and wildscapes or prairie plantings, where native grasses and wildflowers bring the feel of a prairie to a yard. Rain...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Evergreen Trees, Trees
Type: Evergreen Tree Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 10’-15’ x 4’-6’ Wichita Blue Juniper, Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’ provides a beautiful shade of steely blue and grows year-round, 10’-15’ tall and only 4’-6’ wide. This upright evergreen that...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Most irrigation work can be done by the homeowner, except for one component. Tapping into your home’s main water line needs to be done by a licensed contractor to ensure it is completed safely. To help homeowners know how to select and work with a contractor, we...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Does the thought of making changes to your yard seem costly? Can you still get reasonable benefits from just changing a few things instead of your whole yard? Do you feel overwhelmed because you don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you don’t know...
by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Have you wondered what the City of Albuquerque is doing to support sustainability? The Sustainability Office is leading the city government’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing our economy and protecting residents’ health. What does the...
