by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
What should every home owner know about simple irrigation maintenance? The most important thing is to visually inspect your system periodically. Usually, irrigation runs during the middle of the night and we’re unaware of how well (or how poorly) it’s working. Turn on...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
As irrigation season ramps up, we sat down with the Water Authority’s irrigation specialist to ask a few questions about the utility’s new FREE Efficient Irrigation Consultations. Why is the Water Authority offering this service? In ABQ, 40% of our drinking water is...
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Spring, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
When do I start my irrigation system back up? Turn on your irrigation system after the last chance of freezing temperatures has passed (typically late March in the greater Albuquerque area, but possibly as late as mid-April). This will prevent damage to your...
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Spring
March is the perfect time to clean up your landscape to prepare for the spring growing season. In fact late March is the best time because new growth hasn’t completely emerged, making it easier to see the structure of the plants. For the same reason, this is also the...
by 505 Outside | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Weed Prevention
WEED IDENTIFICATION Most definitions of a weed call it “a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition of cultivated plants.” What you may call a weed in your yard may be a beloved plant in your neighbor’s yard. There are two times a year in the...
by 505 Outside | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Edibles, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Tree Care
Everyone should consider planting fruit trees in their yard. Because of our climate, fruit trees grow really well in our area. Besides the joy they bring when we harvest delicious fruit, they put on a beautiful show with spring flowers, create shade, and provide...
