by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2020 | Waterwise Tips
As the landscape irrigation season gets under way, inspect your irrigation system for leaks and clogged, broken or missing sprinkler heads and emitters. Use a pressure gauge to verify that sprinkler heads are operating at recommended pressures, and check and clean all...
by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
Shredded woodchip mulch helps soil hold moisture and insulates plant roots on a frosty November morning. Photo credit M. Thompson. One of the most frequent questions we get at NMSU Extension is, “Should I add fertilizer or amendments to the soil when planting?” The...
by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Having a healthy and functional (and desert friendly) landscape is about making smart horticultural and irrigation decisions. Burqueños know that water conservation is a way of life — and an important responsibility in this beautiful high-desert region. By...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
We scoured the internet, met with local experts, and pulled together a great educational resource list for you. When you’re ready to dig into all there is to know about landscaping in New Mexico, these resources are ready for you. Plants: Native Plant Society of New...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2020 | Evergreen Shrubs, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone: 4-10 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height 1-3’ and Width 1-3’ Growth Rate: Moderate Sun Preference: Sun Water Use: Low This native, evergreen shrub has a fibrous root system with a deep penetrating taproot which makes it a good choice for erosion...
