by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Design, Edibles, Planting
The Albuquerque metro area has a wide variety of landscapes. These include desert-friendly landscapes, lush pollinator-friendly xeriscapes and wildscapes or prairie plantings where native grasses and wildflowers bring the feel of a prairie to a yard. Rain gardens are...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Homeowners are constantly looking for that perfect plant for that exact spot. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Landscape designers know there are so many factors that go into placing the right plant in the right place. Sun-loving plants should be planted in...
by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Planting, Planting Tips, Tree Care
Pinyon-juniper woodlands are the largest forest cover type in NM, comprising 14.6 million acres and representing 65% of NM forests (according to USGS Gap Analysis Program–Land Cover Data). In contrast, the next largest forest cover types in NM are ponderosa pine at...
by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Edibles, Planting, Planting Tips, Tree Care
Thinking of putting some trees in your landscape but also concerned about making good use of the water, space and time? Some people like to plant fruit trees around the home landscape. The obvious reason to grow fruit trees is the fruit! Just like there is no tomato...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Tree Care, Watering Recommendations
We all love the feeling of cool shade on a hot summer day, whether it comes from a dense tree canopy growing above the yard or from our home as it shades different areas throughout the day. Quite a few plants appreciate that cool space. There are many options for...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Congratulations to the ten winners of our first annual Water Authority Desert Friendly Landscape Contest! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens with us. They are an inspiration for others to make the switch to desert-friendly landscapes. The transformation of a...
