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Easy Edible Plants for First-Time Growers

Easy Edible Plants for First-Time Growers

by 505 Outside | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Home Page, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips

One hundred years ago, almost every house with a yard had a vegetable garden. This was before the era of mass-produced, well-traveled foods readily available in the big grocery stores. People grew these gardens out of necessity. The whole family joined in, breathing...
Maintaining and cleaning spray nozzles

Maintaining and cleaning spray nozzles

by 505 Outside | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Home Page, Maintenance Tips, 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...
DIY a Hose Watering System

DIY a Hose Watering System

by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, 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...
Knowing Your Watering Depth is Key to Growing Healthy Plants

Knowing Your Watering Depth is Key to Growing Healthy Plants

by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips

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...
8 Steps to Planting a Healthy Plant

8 Steps to Planting a Healthy Plant

by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations

With spring fast approaching and many homeowners heading out to local plant nurseries, we want to remind you how to plant for a healthy plant. Choosing the right plant for the right place is the most important consideration. Once you’ve selected the perfect...
Pro tips for designing your spray system

Pro tips for designing your spray system

by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, 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...
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