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Make your turfgrass irrigation more efficient in 3 easy steps.

Make your turfgrass irrigation more efficient in 3 easy steps.

by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Waterwise Tips

Adopting water efficiency strategies will be the key to weathering the drought this year. These three simple steps can help you conserve water, rebates available for all three recommendations. 1. Update your controller with a WaterSense Smart Irrigation Controller...
This year: Invest in an Automated Irrigation System

This year: Invest in an Automated Irrigation System

by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips

There is a saying that “time is more valuable than gold.” Watering your yard can bring relaxation and time to enjoy the beauty of creation. But, for people with larger yards and those who are too busy to devote hours each week to watering, an automated irrigation...
Irrigation Maintenance Checklist for the Greater Albuquerque Area

Irrigation Maintenance Checklist for the Greater Albuquerque Area

by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips

With drought conditions predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, we’re likely to water more often this spring and summer. Make every drop count – and keep us on track to meet our conservation goals – by performing routine maintenance to maximize your...
November is for Sheltering

November is for Sheltering

by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, 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,...
The Balancing Act of Watering Trees in the Fall and Winter

The Balancing Act of Watering Trees in the Fall and Winter

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...
Reduce your watering this autumn

Reduce your watering this autumn

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...
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