by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, 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, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
With drought conditions predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, we’re likely to water more often this spring and summer. Make every drop count – and keep us on track to meet our conservation goals – by performing routine maintenance to maximize your...
by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Just as we take shelter when the weather turns colder, so do your plants. This time of year, plants store most of their nutrients in the roots and find shelter in the ground. We can support this transition to help plants thrive during the entire winter season. Also,...
by 505 Outside | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Tree Care
We love our trees. Trees have a cooling effect in our yards by providing shade and they increase property value. When our trees do not “look good,” we try to help them, but when that one “magic” application does not solve the issue, we are often discouraged. A proper...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Fall, Maintenance Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
September days can have widely varying temperatures, with some days getting into the 90s, but we can count on nights being longer and cooler. This means that plants do not need to be watered as often. Ramping down how often you water your yard is a great way to save...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
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...
