by 505 Outside | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog, Edibles, Planting
Growing vegetables successfully in the hot, arid climate of New Mexico can be tough. My partner and I have extensive farming experience and education in permaculture from the mid-west and we found that it took us several seasons of observations, learning and...
by 505 Outside | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog, Planting, Tree Care
Trees play a vital role in the plant palette for Albuquerque gardens. They provide cooling shade, screening, and habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. Trees take more time to establish than shrubs or smaller plants. They live longer but are more expensive...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 40’ H x 40’ W The Chinquapin oak (also spelled Chinkapin)is a rugged, adaptable shade tree native to New Mexico and primarily occurring in the southeastern mountains. This long-lived...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Planting
What is an ornamental grass? Most often, that term is used to describe cultivars of grasses that are used for specific visual appeal such as color, texture, form, movement, seed heads or other structural characteristics that give interest to our landscapes. Grass-like...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Planting
1. Too many different plants spread out like polka dots Often when homeowners begin to design their yard, they get excited by the variety of plants in our Xeriscape Guide. Similarly, going to a well-stocked nursery in the spring can be like going to a candy store —...
