by 505 Outside | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Tree Care, Watering and Irrigation
Trees are especially important in arid, urban environments like Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. They provide shade, mitigate urban heat, reduce greenhouse gasses and air pollution, and create wildlife habitat, among many other benefits. All trees, even...
by 505 Outside | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog, Maintenance, Tree Care, Watering and Irrigation
Nothing adds the same quality and value to a landscape as a healthy mature tree. The benefits include cooler outdoor spaces, cooler homes, aesthetic appeal, carbon capture, stormwater mitigation and more. There are some key things to think about when it comes to...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Maintenance, Tree Care
Have you ever heard of forensic arboriculture? Probably not … but it is a thing! Figuring out why trees die can be a challenge as there are often multiple causes, and the clues may be obscured by time or a deep layer of rock mulch. If you look at enough dead and dying...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance
Why is it important to compost? Between 30 and 50 percent of residential waste could be composted instead of put in a landfill, which would reduce the volume of trash and the production of greenhouse gas. Compost is nature’s way of recycling nutrients by using...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
Typically, a conventional turfgrass yard includes a few large trees and some planting beds for flowers and shrubs around the foundation of the home. This type of yard often has a couple of existing irrigation valves for sprinkler irrigation. A conventional turfgrass...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Most irrigation work can be done by the homeowner, except for one component. Tapping into your home’s main water line needs to be done by a licensed contractor to ensure it is completed safely. To help homeowners know how to select and work with a contractor, we...
