by 505 Outside | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
You undoubtedly have seen your neighbors and friends around town removing their grass lawns and replacing them with water efficient desert friendly xeriscapes. You may yourself be interested in doing the same with your yard but perhaps are overwhelmed by the tasks or...
by 505 Outside | May 15, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Natural areas and community gardens are great places to find inspiration for your landscape. We often look to neighbors’ yards, books, magazines or plant nurseries to get ideas, but those aren’t the only options. The greater Albuquerque area is home to beautiful open...
by 505 Outside | May 15, 2025 | Groundcovers
Type: Semi-Evergreen Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Low Mature Size: 1’ x 3’ This native primrose is a cheerful, easy-to-care-for perennial that brightens up any garden with its delicate, rosy blooms. It thrives in a variety of conditions — especially dry ones —...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2025 | Deciduous Trees, Edibles
Type: Deciduous tree Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 12’ x 15’ Fig trees are a beautiful addition to local backyard orchards. Their large leaves give yards a lush tropical appearance, and the sweet fruit is wonderful for eating fresh, drying, fruit...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
Grass lawns in the greater Albuquerque area need supplemental irrigation to survive our high desert climate. Most residential landscapes are watered by pop-up spray heads that include a sprinkler nozzle set into a spray sprinkler body. We recommend switching out your...
