by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance
Why is it important to compost? Between 30 and 50 percent of residential waste could be composted instead of put in a landfill, which would reduce the volume of trash and the production of greenhouse gas. Compost is nature’s way of recycling nutrients by using...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
Typically, a conventional turfgrass yard includes a few large trees and some planting beds for flowers and shrubs around the foundation of the home. This type of yard often has a couple of existing irrigation valves for sprinkler irrigation. A conventional turfgrass...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 1’-2’ x 2’-3’ Mexican blue sage is a semi-evergreen, silvery-blue flowering perennial that holds its mounding shape well. It’s a heavy bloomer in the spring and early fall, with leaves that emit a...
by 505 Outside | Feb 28, 2023 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Type: Deciduous Tree Exposure: Full sun and Part Shade Water Use: Low Mature Size: 15’ x 10’ The small accent Oklahoma Redbud tree begins the growing season with a blast of radiant purple blossoms. This stunning show is followed by purple seedpods and bright green...
by 505 Outside | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Are you ready to remove your lawn and create a desert-friendly landscape but worried about the cost? Below are cost-savings tips for transforming your yard. Plant price tags: For homeowners wanting to transform their yards, it’s easy to feel sticker shock when adding...
