by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Planting, Planting Tips, Pollinators and Wildlife, Xeriscape
Everything in nature is connected. Fostering the connections keeps ecosystems and gardens vital. And weaving pollinator essentials together into a beautiful garden is a fun process. Start by thinking about where you will view the garden from as well as how you’ll move...
by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Testing the soil moisture with a long screwdriver. Use a soil probe or a long screwdriver to test soil moisture. Push the screwdriver into the soil 24 hours after you’ve watered your plants. It will go easily into moist soil. Mark and measure how far it went into the...
by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Lawn Care, Planting, Planting Tips, Turf, Watering and Irrigation
Many homeowners would like a turf grass lawn, but might feel irresponsible watering a lawn in the arid Southwest. The key to choosing a turf grass is to determine the one most suited to the specific needs of your landscape. There are two different categories of turf...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
Experienced gardeners in New Mexico know that the key to success is in the soil. Soils in our climate are highly erosive and without care will blow away with spring winds or wash out during summer monsoons. Covering bare soil with mulch is an essential gardening...
by 505 Outside | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Planting, Planting Tips, Tree Care, Xeriscape
There are so many types of trees to choose from. We don’t blame you for being confused. Here are some of our favorites, just a small list of the many trees available here in New Mexico. Before you head out to buy your tree, though, let’s chat a little bit about them....
by 505 Outside | Nov 14, 2018 | Blog, Fall, Planting, Planting Tips, Tree Care
Three reasons why fall is a great time to plant trees: Trees planted in the fall perform better come spring, compared to those planted in the summer, because tree roots are still active over the winter. This winter root development of newly planted trees, prepares it...
