by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Outdoor Living, Planting, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
Now that the weather is colder, curl up with a book and learn more about our global and local water resources. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started. If you’ve got a water book to recommend for future newsletters, please email me at kyuhas@abcwua.org For a...
by 505 Outside | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Fall, Planting, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
One of the great advantages of desert-adapted plants is the wealth of colorful flowers they produce, a boon to gardeners and pollinators alike. Plants that bloom in autumn offer pollen and nectar for insects and, if the seed heads are left to ripen, a late season food...
by 505 Outside | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Planting, Planting Tips
While it is fantastic living in the Southwest where the sun shines over 310 days a year, sometimes landscapes and homeowners alike crave shade. Large trees provide great shade but may take a long time to grow. So to create fast shade for patios and windows, choose...
by 505 Outside | Jan 1, 2019 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), 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 six steps to get you started on a great landscape...
by 505 Outside | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog, Design
