by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Home Page, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Growing vegetables and herbs at home in small spaces can be easy, fun, rewarding and not expensive. Here are some tips for anyone from first timer to a pro. Start small with a raised bed, good-sized pots or containers or a small plot of ground. Good soil is the key in...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Current Drought conditions mean even more water will need to be used for your high-water use lawn to remain healthy. If you have been thinking about transforming your lawn into a desert friendly xeriscape there is no better time to do it than right now! These types of...
by 505 Outside | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
As I write this, a cold thin snow cover still hides the ground, but it won’t last long. If we’re lucky, the snow will slowly melt and seep into the soil; if we aren’t lucky, it will sublimate right into the atmosphere – straight from solid to gas. Alas, the roots of...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Waterwise Tips
Adopting water efficiency strategies will be the key to weathering the drought this year. These three simple steps can help you conserve water, rebates available for all three recommendations. 1. Update your controller with a WaterSense Smart Irrigation Controller...
by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Winter is the best time to rethink your high water use turfgrass and create a plan for a xeriscape yard of desert-friendly plants. A desert friendly xeriscape will help you save water, reduce maintenance, encourage pollinators, and beat the heat of the summer. ...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
In an arid city like Albuquerque, trees and the urban forest are even more important than in places with more moisture. Trees provide shade and habitat, and help cool the urban landscape. To sustain a healthy canopy trees require special care given the arid climate,...
