by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized
The winter is best time of year to prune trees. The Water Authority recommends hiring an arborist to prune them because arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Have you ever wished you could just take a picture of a plant and have the internet identify it for you? Turns out, there are a lot of digital options to help with the identification of plants. We’ve reviewed the best resources so you don’t have to. PLANT APPS:...
by 505 Outside | Jan 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
TREES: It’s officially winter and cold weather will be here for a while. January’s service tip is to take a moment to inspect the trees on your property to see how they are doing. Walk outside and take a good look at your tree, starting with where the tree enters the...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last month we recommended you shut down your irrigation system. If you haven’t had a chance to do that yet, December is the time. Read how here. Trees still need to be watered once a month in the winter, meaning you can hand water your trees per the Winter Watering...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
November is when we recommend you turn off your irrigation controller due to freezing temperatures. For trees that still need water this month, hand water per the Fall Season Watering Recommendations. If you have turf, water for only one day per week. Remember that if...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Lower temperatures and shorter days in the months of October and November mean less evaporation. Thus, less irrigation is required. Adjust your irrigation controller following the Fall Season Watering Recommendations below to keep your landscape healthy. If you have...