by 505 Outside | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
The Water Authority encourages efficient outdoor water use for beautiful landscapes. With some 40 percent of our drinking water going to landscaping, improving outdoor water use efficiency is now the main focus of the Water Authority’s conservation efforts. But...
by 505 Outside | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Planting Tips
One of the great advantages of desert-adapted plants is the wealth of colorful flowers they produce, a boon to gardeners and pollinators alike. Plants that bloom in autumn offer pollen and nectar for insects and, if the seed heads are left to ripen, a late season food...
by 505 Outside | Aug 5, 2019 | Flowering Plants
Exposure: Sun/shade Water: Medium Height and Spread:12-18” x 15-18” Blooming Season: Late Summer – Fall Flower Color: Gold Region: All parts of the Greater Albuquerque area Among the most iconic and showy of autumn wildflowers, Goldenrod is native to many parts...
by 505 Outside | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Grass lawns in the greater Albuquerque area require supplemental irrigation in order to survive our high desert climate. Most residential landscapes are watered by pop up spray heads with conventional nozzles, as pictured below. Pop up spray head But did you know that...
by 505 Outside | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
August is hot. And customers are encouraged to follow the summer watering recommendations below. But remember that if it rains, count that day as one of your watering days and cut back on supplemental irrigation. Remember to service your irrigation system at least...
