by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Who doesn’t love a good plant list to start off the year? Local nursery industry expert with over 50 years of experience Andrew Lisignoli shared with us his favorite new and underutilized plants. COLORFUL SHRUBS One group of plants Lisignoli recommends are a number of...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
Most residents are unaware of the educational resources that the Water Authority (WA) provides to our community. These WA Education Department programs exemplify the WA’s commitment to water conservation and education which reach nearly 20,000 students each year. With...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Home Page
The New Mexico Tree Alliance, a coalition of environmental organizations and local governments, has put together a list of climate-ready trees for the greater Albuquerque area. These trees are adapted to face current and future conditions. As temperatures rise, we...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog, Home Page
As gardeners or homeowners, we plant what we plant for a wide variety of reasons: Our neighbors have it. The homeowner’s association list includes it. We see it around town or in the nurseries or garden centers that we visit. Though often big box stores order...
by 505 Outside | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
Just as we take shelter when the weather turns colder, so does your yard. Below are our DIY tips for how to prepare your yard for winter. WATERING Water on warm days (daytime temperatures above 40 degrees and nighttime temperatures above 37 degrees).For drip...
by 505 Outside | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
From the leafy corridors along the Rio Grande to the resilient specimens lining our streets and parks, trees are much more than just scenery — they are essential to our health, happiness and sense of place. Residents and visitors alike have come to appreciate, love...