by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Home Page, Landscape Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Baby, it’s cold outside. Or is it? How do you water during the cold and dry winter season? The weather predictions are in, and we are headed into a very dry La Niña winter season. This means we need to water our plants this winter in order to keep them healthy. Due to...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Home Page, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
What is a smart irrigation controller and why would you want one as a gift? The Water Authority’s irrigation efficiency specialist Richard Perce says, “While an irrigation controller is a must for your landscape, a smart controller adjusts your watering based on...
by 505 Outside | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
In 1988, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority’s started a composting facility for biosolids produced. 505Outside recently visited the Soil Amendment Facility to check out the “Compost Del Rio Grande.” Water Authority compost is unlike any other in...
by 505 Outside | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
During this time of year, plants store most of their nutrients in the roots and find shelter in the ground. Also, this is the time of year to winterize your irrigation system. To avoid damage to your irrigation system we recommend setting it to the OFF position. Since...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
While a subsurface drip irrigation system can last from twelve to fifteen years, especially if it is maintained well, some of the system’s components may need to be replaced or repaired through the years. A controller, for example, is subject to UV degradation if it...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
Do you want to learn how to harvest rainwater to support a beautiful, regionally adapted, low -water-use landscape in your yard? A new video series launched in June provides instruction on how to design, install, and maintain residential-scale, passive rainwater...
