Pointleaf Manzanita, Arctostaphylos pungens

Pointleaf Manzanita, Arctostaphylos pungens

Full Sun, Part Shade Low Water Mature Size (H x W): 3-6’X 3-6’ Blooming Season: Early Spring Flower Color: White Region: New Mexico A dramatic member of the Heath family native to New Mexico, the Pointleaf Manzanita is one of the few true broad-leafed evergreens that...

Watering Recommendations: January 2019

There is no need to water this month because the greater Albuquerque area received enough precipitation in the last week of December to meet our plants’ water needs! 505Outside follows this basic rule for watering during winter months:  If it has rained more than...
Simple Steps to Get Started Designing Your Yard

Simple Steps to Get Started Designing Your Yard

A lot goes into designing a landscape, hence there’s an entire profession called landscape architecture devoted to designing outdoor spaces. We won’t be able to make you a landscape architect today, but we’re sharing six steps to get you started on a great landscape...
Ice Hazards in the Landscape

Ice Hazards in the Landscape

Icy sidewalks and streets pose a serious danger to the safety of those who use them.  Water Authority customers are subject to fines when water causes ice formation on adjacent property, or the public right-of-way, including sidewalks or other impervious surfaces....