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...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
Typically, a conventional turfgrass yard includes a few large trees and some planting beds for flowers and shrubs around the foundation of the home. This type of yard often has a couple of existing irrigation valves for sprinkler irrigation. A conventional turfgrass...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Most irrigation work can be done by the homeowner, except for one component. Tapping into your home’s main water line needs to be done by a licensed contractor to ensure it is completed safely. To help homeowners know how to select and work with a contractor, we...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Does the thought of making changes to your yard seem costly? Can you still get reasonable benefits from just changing a few things instead of your whole yard? Do you feel overwhelmed because you don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you don’t know...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation
Most irrigation systems have a lifespan of 20 years before they begin to break down. If your house is older than that, most likely you are dealing with issues (water pressure, uniformity of watering, overspraying and possible leaks) that negatively affect the quality...
