by 505 Outside | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
Creating a landscape plan is a complicated endeavor. Luckily for home gardeners, landscape architects specialize in designing outdoor spaces. Today, we’re sharing a unique plan by New Mexico landscape designer David Cristiani to give you some inspiration and ideas for...
by 505 Outside | Nov 30, 2023 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
Sometimes you need help to create your perfect desert friendly landscape. Many times, this involves hiring a landscape contractor. The Water Utility Authority is committed to helping its customers. Below we share some tips to help you choose a landscape contractor....
by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Pollinators and Wildlife, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
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 a unique landscape plan designed by New Mexico...
by 505 Outside | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
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 a unique landscape plan designed by landscape...
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Design, Planting, Xeriscape
It’s been a rough few months in the 505. We’re having a challenging gardening season, to say the least. Dry. Hot. Intense. The unraveling of our climate has been on full display. Whether you’re choosing more adaptive plants and creating habitat or beginning your...
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Design, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
As Albuquerque area homeowners convert their high-water-use turf grass to desert friendly xeriscapes, many are opting for wood chip mulch rather than gravel or other aggregate, which can be hot and allow weeds to pop up. The Water Authority checked in on two...
