by 505 Outside | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
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 29, 2020 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Smart technology has become popular at homes and businesses because it makes some aspects of daily life easier and more efficient. WaterSense Smart Irrigation Controllers are the Water Authority conservation group’s favorite smart technology. These types of...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
Service: Direction is Everything! Your irrigation system is only as good as its aim. Adjust sprinklers and emitters to make sure they are delivering water to the landscape and not onto rocks, bare earth or pavement.June is a great time to check and replace any...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
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, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
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, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Service: April’s freeze may have damaged your irrigation system, so make sure to inspect it for leaks, or broken sprinkler heads and emitters! Watering Recommendations: Spring rains are benefitting established landscapes! Follow these watering recommendations to keep...
