by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Just as we take shelter when the weather turns colder, so do your plants. This time of year, plants store most of their nutrients in the roots and find shelter in the ground. We can support this transition to help plants thrive during the entire winter season. Also,...
by 505 Outside | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Fall, Maintenance, Planting, Planting Tips, Tree Care, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Winter
The balancing act of watering your trees in the fall and winter is important. Established trees should be watered two to three times a month in the fall season and once a month in the winter season. If not watered properly, trees that get too dry during this time can...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
September days can have widely varying temperatures, with some days getting into the 90s, but we can count on nights being longer and cooler. This means that plants do not need to be watered as often. Ramping down how often you water your yard is a great way to save...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Spring, Summer, Water Conservation, Waterwise Tips
A lot of things have changed since last spring, but at least one thing is the same: April 1 is still the date on which time-of-day watering rules go into effect for Water Authority customers in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. That means sprinkler and spray...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Design, Fall, Planting, Planting Tips, Xeriscape
When we think of the word evergreen, many of us think about pine trees, cedars and junipers. However, an evergreen is simply any plant that remains green all year long. These plants are welcome fixtures in our winter landscapes, too. 505Outside highlights these...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Fall, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Weed Prevention, Xeriscape
Some of our best landscaping practices can be learned from Mother Nature. Every autumn, leaves fall to the ground, sheltering the soil and beneficial organisms, returning organic matter back to the ground, and perpetuating the nutrient cycling essential for good plant...
