by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog, Planting, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
In these long, hot days of summer, especially if the summer rains don’t come, many plants really suffer from a lack of water. By incorporating native and very adapted plants into the landscape, we can still have attractive landscapes that don’t require a lot of...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
It’s irrigation season. If you have a grass lawn with spray heads, it’s time to check out your system to make sure it is running smoothly. Run a one-minute test program on the controller and visually examine each zone. Look for broken, leaning, or clogged sprinkler...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
The most efficient way to water your yard is by using an automatic system. Hand watering can be problematic because it can lead to inconsistent watering, causing you to overwater, underwater, or forget to water altogether. If you are ready to invest in a more...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
The most important part of watering is figuring out how deep you need to water your plants. Once you figure that out, you can easily follow our chart that tells you how often to water. Here are six simple steps to figuring out your watering depth: Step...
by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Lawn Care, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations
Since the Albuquerque area receives about 9” of rain on average per year and grass lawns can use up to 50” of water per year, the proper design of an irrigation system for a grass lawn is of utmost importance when it comes to water efficiency. Irrigation efficiency...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Lawn Care, Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Typical Spray Irrigation system One of the biggest obstacles holding homeowners back from removing their high-water turfgrass and installing xeriscape is believing that setting up the irrigation system is difficult. Luckily, it is not as hard as you may think. If you...
