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Steps for Improving Your Irrigation Efficiency

Steps for Improving Your Irrigation Efficiency

by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, 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...
Improving Irrigation Efficiency Can Be Affordable!

Improving Irrigation Efficiency Can Be Affordable!

by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, 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...
Learn About the City of Albuquerque’s New Sustainability Office!

Learn About the City of Albuquerque’s New Sustainability Office!

by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips

Have you wondered what the City of Albuquerque is doing to support sustainability? The Sustainability Office is leading the city government’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing our economy and protecting residents’ health. What does the...
Tree Pruning: Seven Things to Know Before Making a Cut

Tree Pruning: Seven Things to Know Before Making a Cut

by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips

There are misconceptions about how to prune a tree. Here are seven things you need to know before you begin. 1. Always have a reason for each cut you make on a tree. A beautiful day and hearing you need to prune now are not the right reasons. The main reasons we trim...
Irrigation Equipment for your Holiday Gift List

Irrigation Equipment for your Holiday Gift List

by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips

Below are some great gifts for that homeowner who likes to tinker in their yard and also save water. Practical gifts are always in style! Xeriscape Guide and Irrigation Efficiency Guide: Check out the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority’s FREE...
Great Plants That Hide an Ugly View

Great Plants That Hide an Ugly View

by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Uncategorized

Homeowners are constantly looking for that perfect plant for that exact spot. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Landscape designers know there are so many factors that go into placing the right plant in the right place. Sun-loving plants should be planted in...
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