by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations
Did you know that half of Albuquerque homeowners do not have an irrigation system? We’ve been talking to hundreds of homeowners, and it turns out that the reason they haven’t installed one in their yard is they think an irrigation system for a typical lot (1/8 acre or...
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — By and large, New Mexican homeowners are getting the all-important message of the arid Southwest: Water is precious, and not to be wasted. But local experts say an important piece of the story is still often lost when it comes to landscaping:...
by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
June, July and August are the hottest months for Albuquerque. Our current drought intensifies the heat stress of plants even more because there is lower soil moisture content and higher than normal ET from plants (plants losing more water due to EvapoTranspiration)....
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, Planting, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Xeriscape
Irrigation is essential to give plants a healthy start, so they become well-rooted in the landscape. A great way to find out the water needs of individual plants is by checking out the ABCWUA Xeriscape Guide and then follow the seasonal watering recommendations. When...
by 505 Outside | May 31, 2021 | Blog, Pollinators and Wildlife, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
Building a refuge for wildlife in our yards is a way to nurture habitat on a personal scale and actively care for our wild neighbors. By intentionally creating spaces we can share with other urban species, Albuquerque can be a refuge for both people and wildlife....
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Drip irrigation systems play an important role in desert-friendly xeriscapes. When properly designed, installed and managed, drip irrigation efficiently maintains the optimal range of moisture in the soil. It applies water in precise quantities, to the right depth and...
