by 505 Outside | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the questions the Water Authority xeriscape inspector gets asked most often is how to inexpensively build a trellis for vines. You can make a DIY trellis from materials that are easy to find at your local hardware store. Off-the-shelf trellises can be...
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 | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Containers are an easy way to add a splash of color to your garden, porch, balcony or patio, without ever having to dig a hole in our hard New Mexico soil. While you could drop pansies or geraniums in a pot and consider it complete, you could also plant a truly...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Fall can be a great time to plant, especially if you are planting higher elevation and temperate climate plants that are adapted to cooler, more humid growing conditions. In the fall, the soil is still warm enough to encourage roots to develop so watering properly...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2021 | Evergreen Shrubs, Shrubs, Uncategorized
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Low Height and Spread: H 3′ X W 4′ Blooming Season: Fall Description: This evergreen shrub is a win-win in our high desert gardens. It has a lovely dark green color year-round, and in the fall, it has...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Grasses, Ornamental Grasses, Uncategorized
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Low Height and Spread: 14″ x 14″ Blooming Season: Fall This bunchgrass is a warm season native grass used in reclamation plantings for erosion control in rural landscapes. It is recommended to seed with other...
