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...
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...