by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Planting, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Drip irrigation systems play an important role in desert-friendly xeriscapes. When properly designed, installed and managed, drip irrigation efficiently maintains the optimal range of moisture in the soil. It applies water in precise quantities, to the right depth and...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2021 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Current Drought conditions mean even more water will need to be used for your high-water use lawn to remain healthy. If you have been thinking about transforming your lawn into a desert friendly xeriscape there is no better time to do it than right now! These types of...
by 505 Outside | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Spring, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Spring is here, and it is a dry one. Remember that we are under a drought watch, which is no reason to panic, BUT it does mean we need to be much more careful with our water and aware of how efficiently we are using it in our yards. This April, there are three easy...
by 505 Outside | Apr 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Tree Care, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
As I write this, a cold thin snow cover still hides the ground, but it won’t last long. If we’re lucky, the snow will slowly melt and seep into the soil; if we aren’t lucky, it will sublimate right into the atmosphere – straight from solid to gas. Alas, the roots of...
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Uncategorized, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips
Irrigation controllers can be intimidating, particularly because they only get adjusted seasonally and it is easy to forget how to program the timer correctly. In this article, we are going to explain some terms and point out some functions which are universal,...
by 505 Outside | Mar 5, 2021 | Waterwise Tips
According to the National Weather Service, 2020 tied with the second warmest and fourth driest year on record. As we go into this season with deepened drought conditions, let’s discuss last year’s weather events. Water usage is affected by various factors...
