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...
by 505 Outside | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Water Authority customers have been inspired to convert their turf to sustainable, resilient xeriscapes that save water, time and money and provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators for many reasons. Below are some of our favorites: “We just didn’t see the...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Planting Tips, Tree Care, Uncategorized, Watering and Irrigation, Xeriscape
Our urban forest (yes, the trees in your landscape are part of a forest) provides so many benefits too us – cooling, increased home values, beauty, and better mental health just to name a few. Here’s what you can do to help keep your members of our urban forest as...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
The amount of water needed and where that water should be applied changes as woody plants (such as trees, shrubs and vines) get larger. Woody plant material has two types of roots, stabilizing roots and feeder roots. Both types of roots do just what their...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Tree Care, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Trees are incredibly valuable and provide a wide array of benefits, from increasing home values to improving mental health. Unfortunately, Albuquerque has suffered large losses of trees in the past decade. It’s more important now than ever to take care of your...
by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Xeriscape
Shredded woodchip mulch helps soil hold moisture and insulates plant roots on a frosty November morning. Photo credit M. Thompson. One of the most frequent questions we get at NMSU Extension is, “Should I add fertilizer or amendments to the soil when planting?” The...
