by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
There are misconceptions about how to prune a tree. Here are seven things you need to know before you begin. 1. Always have a reason for each cut you make on a tree. A beautiful day and hearing you need to prune now are not the right reasons. The main reasons we trim...
by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Groundcovers
Type: Groundcover Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: H 6″-18″ x W 4′-8′ Carpet juniper is a beautiful, low growing, evergreen groundcover that does great in partial shade. The species Juniperus horizontalis “Plumosa Compacta’,...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Evergreen Trees, Trees
Type: Evergreen tree (female only) Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 40’ x 20’ There are many varieties of Rocky Mountain juniper, with foliage ranging in color from gray to blue-green to dark green. All have a tidy cone-like form with some...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Below are some great gifts for that homeowner who likes to tinker in their yard and also save water. Practical gifts are always in style! Xeriscape Guide and Irrigation Efficiency Guide: Check out the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority’s FREE...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Homeowners are constantly looking for that perfect plant for that exact spot. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Landscape designers know there are so many factors that go into placing the right plant in the right place. Sun-loving plants should be planted in...