by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Planting, Planting Tips
Native ornamental grasses play an integral role in a landscape. Throughout the seasons, grasses enhance the beauty of our gardens and are often at their showiest during autumn. They create a masterful mix of hues, textures, and seasonal delight. From their graceful...
by 505 Outside | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Tree Care
We love our trees. Trees have a cooling effect in our yards by providing shade and they increase property value. When our trees do not “look good,” we try to help them, but when that one “magic” application does not solve the issue, we are often discouraged. A proper...
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 | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Summer, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Service: Direction is Everything! Your irrigation system is only as good as its aim. Adjust sprinklers and emitters to make sure they are delivering water to the landscape and not onto rocks, bare earth or pavement.June is a great time to check and replace any...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
The amount of water needed and where that water should be applied changes as woody plants (such as trees, shrubs and vines) get larger. Woody plant material has two types of roots, stabilizing roots and feeder roots. Both types of roots do just what their...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Spring, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Service: April’s freeze may have damaged your irrigation system, so make sure to inspect it for leaks, or broken sprinkler heads and emitters! Watering Recommendations: Spring rains are benefitting established landscapes! Follow these watering recommendations to keep...
