by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Fall, Planting, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Containers are an easy way to add a splash of color to your garden, porch, balcony or patio, without ever having to dig a hole in our hard New Mexico soil. While you could drop pansies or geraniums in a pot and consider it complete, you could also plant a truly...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
Propagating cacti is as easy as one, two, three. Remove a pad from an existing cactus. Heavy gloves are your friends. For Cholla, use tongs to grab a stalk. 2. Set cuttings out to dry until the fresh ends of the cut callus over, which is usually in a week or two. 3....
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Edibles, Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips
One hundred years ago, almost every house with a yard had a vegetable garden. This was before the era of mass-produced, well-traveled foods readily available in the big grocery stores. People grew these gardens out of necessity. The whole family joined in, breathing...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
It’s irrigation season. If you have a grass lawn with spray heads, it’s time to check out your system to make sure it is running smoothly. Run a one-minute test program on the controller and visually examine each zone. Look for broken, leaning, or clogged sprinkler...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
The most efficient way to water your yard is by using an automatic system. Hand watering can be problematic because it can lead to inconsistent watering, causing you to overwater, underwater, or forget to water altogether. If you are ready to invest in a more...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
The most important part of watering is figuring out how deep you need to water your plants. Once you figure that out, you can easily follow our chart that tells you how often to water. Here are six simple steps to figuring out your watering depth: Step...
