by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Testing the soil moisture with a long screwdriver. Use a soil probe or a long screwdriver to test soil moisture. Push the screwdriver into the soil 24 hours after you’ve watered your plants. It will go easily into moist soil. Mark and measure how far it went into the...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
What should every home owner know about simple irrigation maintenance? The most important thing is to visually inspect your system periodically. Usually, irrigation runs during the middle of the night and we’re unaware of how well (or how poorly) it’s working. Turn on...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
As irrigation season ramps up, we sat down with the Water Authority’s irrigation specialist to ask a few questions about the utility’s new FREE Efficient Irrigation Consultations. Why is the Water Authority offering this service? In ABQ, 40% of our drinking water is...
by 505 Outside | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
In order to tackle inefficient irrigation practices that result in wasted water, and help customers identify malfunctions in their irrigation systems, The Water Authority (WA) recently updated the Water Waste Reduction Ordinance and will be implementing it during the...
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Spring, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
When do I start my irrigation system back up? Turn on your irrigation system after the last chance of freezing temperatures has passed (typically late March in the greater Albuquerque area, but possibly as late as mid-April). This will prevent damage to your...
by 505 Outside | Nov 9, 2018 | Blog, Maintenance, Waterwise Tips, Winter
November is the time to prepare your landscape for winter. By following the simple recommendations outlined below, you can get your yard ready to endure the coming winter months so it can flourish next spring. How do I prepare my plants for the winter season?...
