by 505 Outside | Apr 30, 2026 | Design, Outdoor Living
Local landscape architect Sara Zahm shares what she sees as trends coming to residential landscapes in Albuquerque. As we move into 2026, I’m seeing a meaningful shift in how homeowners are approaching their outdoor spaces. Many previously popular landscape...
by 505 Outside | Jan 30, 2026 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Planting
1. Too many different plants spread out like polka dots Often when homeowners begin to design their yard, they get excited by the variety of plants in our Xeriscape Guide. Similarly, going to a well-stocked nursery in the spring can be like going to a candy store —...
by 505 Outside | Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, Design, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
All good things start with a solid plan. Developing a landscape plan saves you not only time and money but also makes it more likely you’ll end up with a beautiful yard. A few generous local landscape architects donated their time and put together some design...
by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Design, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Xeriscape
Your new xeric plants are in, and everything is looking good. What do you need to do to keep it that way? Start by looking at your irrigation controller. It may be programmed to apply water too frequently and/or for too long in order to get the plants started. If you...
by 505 Outside | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog, Design, Uncategorized, Xeriscape
All good things start with a solid plan. Developing a landscape plan saves you not only time and money, but it is more likely to result in a beautiful yard. A few generous local landscape architects donated their time and put together some landscape design templates...
by 505 Outside | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog, Design, Uncategorized, Xeriscape
A lot goes into designing a landscape, hence there’s an entire profession called landscape architecture devoted to designing outdoor spaces. A few generous local landscape architects donated their time and put together some Landscape Design templates of a typical...
