by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog
As a landscape professional, one question I’ve always dreaded is, “How much should I water this tree?” Honestly, there are so many variables that giving a blanket answer is fanciful. More than likely, a part of the answer is, “More than you are now!” Trees are big...
by 505 Outside | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Folks, it’s a hot, dry summer here in central New Mexico. No surprise, you say — we live in a desert. Even for our location, though, it’s hot and dry. This creates a little conundrum for us: keeping our landscape plants growing while using water efficiently. Tree and...
by 505 Outside | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Landscape Tips
The ABQ Backyard Refuge Program is working with greater Albuquerque residents to create a mosaic of habitat across the city that will support a wide variety of both year-round and migrating wildlife. The program, which is managed by the Friends of Valle de Oro...
by 505 Outside | Jun 5, 2025 | Groundcovers
Type: Evergreen Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 10” x 18” This low growing tidy evergreen groundcover is great for garden beds. It spreads nicely under trees. Dark green glossy foliage is topped with magenta flower spikes that attract pollinators in...
by 505 Outside | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
With most of Bernalillo County and much of north-central New Mexico in extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and the Albuquerque stretch of the Rio Grande potentially running dry this summer, it’s time for action. Albuquerque can use its...
