by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips
One of our favorite things to do at Bennu Organics is design container gardens. We like to talk about the “wow factor,” and containers are a fantastic way to add stunning, season-long color to our landscapes without digging a single hole in our hard, unforgiving soil....
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
Edible garden landscapes need to have dedicated valves so they can be watered more frequently than our average desert-friendly landscapes. These landscapes should not be watered at the same time as the rest of the drip zones. The key to growing the best quality...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Waterwise Tips
Typically, a conventional turfgrass yard includes a few large trees and some planting beds for flowers and shrubs around the foundation of the home. This type of yard often has a couple of existing irrigation valves for sprinkler irrigation. A conventional turfgrass...
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...
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...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations
We all love the feeling of cool shade on a hot summer day, whether it comes from a dense tree canopy growing above the yard or from our home as it shades different areas throughout the day. Quite a few plants appreciate that cool space. There are many options for...