by 505 Outside | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog, Home Page, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
It might be too early to start planting your 2025 garden but it’s never to early to start planning your yard. We’ve grabbed some of our favorite plants for you to test out in 2025. Take a look below. Lacebark elm, Ulmus parvifolia: This fast-growing shade tree should...
by 505 Outside | Jan 9, 2025 | Desert Accents, Home Page, Uncategorized
Type: Evergreen Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 3’ x 4’ This easy to grow native plant thrives in our New Mexico climate. Striking against a stucco backdrop, bees can’t get enough of the pollen from the big yellow blooms during late spring. In late...
by 505 Outside | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog, Home Page, Uncategorized
A lot goes into designing a landscape, hence there’s an entire profession called landscape architecture devoted to designing outdoor spaces. A few generous local landscape architects donated their time and put together some Landscape Design templates of a typical...
by 505 Outside | Sep 6, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Uncategorized
In a June article in 505Outside, we covered Plants for Passive Rainwater Harvesting. Now we will discuss Passive Rainwater Techniques for the Homeowner. Passive rainwater harvesting allows you to collect rainwater runoff from roofs, patios and driveways as well as the...
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...
