by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Grass lawns in the greater Albuquerque area need supplemental irrigation to survive our high desert climate. Most residential landscapes are watered by pop-up spray heads that include a sprinkler nozzle set into a spray sprinkler body. We recommend switching out your...
by 505 Outside | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
The Water Authority’s xeriscape rebate program, and predecessor programs run by the city of Albuquerque, have seen about 12 million square feet of turf replaced over the past 25 or so years. Since 2009, the top five years for program participation were: This has...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog, Tree Care, Water Conservation
What is urban heat? Dark surfaces like concrete, asphalt and brick absorb and retain heat from the sun. Little spaces between buildings can create heat canyons that trap this heat, forming “islands” that are warmer than rural or suburban areas. Urban heat can affect...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Pollinators and Wildlife, Water Conservation
Water flowing from the Southside Water Reclamation Plant is so clear that a person can see rocks at the bottom of the riverbed, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is trying to make that outflow a better habitat for fish and more accessible...
by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2023 | Blog, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations
Regardless of how you water, you will want to create a berm, or raised “dam,” on the downside when planting on a slope. This berm captures any rainfall coming down the slope, detaining it long enough to soak in, and also holds water that comes from irrigation or...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Edibles, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Edible garden landscapes need to have dedicated valves so they can be watered more frequently than our average desert-friendly landscapes. These landscapes should not be watered at the same time as the rest of the drip zones. The key to growing the best quality...
