by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Home Page, 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, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
The balancing act of watering your trees in the fall and winter is important. Established trees should be watered two to three times a month in the fall season and once a month in the winter season. If not watered properly, trees that get too dry during this time can...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
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 | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
You probably don’t pay a lot of attention to sprinkler bodies, those plastic devices that house the sprinkler’s spray nozzle. Well, not until one breaks and your yard suddenly looks like the fountain at the Bellagio. But selecting the right sprinkler body...
by 505 Outside | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized, Waterwise Tips
Pressure regulators are another essential technology for improving the efficiency of your irrigation system. They are an integral part of keeping your system running in peak condition. Pressure regulators come in two basic styles: inline or valve fitted. An inline...
by 505 Outside | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized, Waterwise Tips
Irrigation systems have grown more efficient by leaps and bounds in recent years to maximize water savings. Now, many systems can even communicate with you via your smart phone or computer. There are some tried and true, if under-used, pieces of equipment you can add...
