by 505 Outside | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog, Fall, Planting, Spring, Summer, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Winter
by 505 Outside | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog, Home Page, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Most Albuquerque homes have an irrigation box below ground in the yard that contains automatic valves, pressure reducers, and filters with backflow preventers next to the box. The automatic valves are wired to an irrigation controller that’s often in the garage,...
by 505 Outside | Mar 25, 2026 | Do It Yourself (DIY), Home Page, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Water Meter Information How can I find my water meter? Irrigation Valve Information Do I have an irrigation valve on my property? Install Drip Line from Irrigation Valve Learn how to install drip irrigation to your irrigation valves. How to Install Water to a Tree...
by 505 Outside | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Planting, Watering and Irrigation
If you have heard of Bermuda grass or live in one of the older areas of Albuquerque, just the name might make you flinch or grimace. The reason it gets a bad rap is because it is dormant in winter, it spreads like crazy into garden beds and can magically appear out of...
by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Design, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Xeriscape
Your new xeric plants are in, and everything is looking good. What do you need to do to keep it that way? Start by looking at your irrigation controller. It may be programmed to apply water too frequently and/or for too long in order to get the plants started. If you...
by 505 Outside | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Maintenance, Tree Care, Watering and Irrigation
As a landscape professional, one question I’ve always dreaded is, “How much should I water this tree?” Honestly, there are so many variables that giving a blanket answer is fanciful. More than likely, a part of the answer is, “More than you are now!” Trees are big...
