by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
Winter is the best time to rethink your high water use turfgrass and create a plan for a xeriscape yard of desert-friendly plants. A desert friendly xeriscape will help you save water, reduce maintenance, encourage pollinators, and beat the heat of the summer. ...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
With drought conditions predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, we’re likely to water more often this spring and summer. Make every drop count – and keep us on track to meet our conservation goals – by performing routine maintenance to maximize your...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Tree Care, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
In an arid city like Albuquerque, trees and the urban forest are even more important than in places with more moisture. Trees provide shade and habitat, and help cool the urban landscape. To sustain a healthy canopy trees require special care given the arid climate,...
by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Just as we take shelter when the weather turns colder, so do your plants. This time of year, plants store most of their nutrients in the roots and find shelter in the ground. We can support this transition to help plants thrive during the entire winter season. Also,...
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 | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
September days can have widely varying temperatures, with some days getting into the 90s, but we can count on nights being longer and cooler. This means that plants do not need to be watered as often. Ramping down how often you water your yard is a great way to save...
