by 505 Outside | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
The Water Authority offers several rebates for irrigation efficiency equipment that might help you reduce water use your yard. You also can contact a Water Authority irrigation specialist at AskAnExpert@abcwua.org for a consultation or efficient irrigation...
by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Flowering Plants
Type: Shrub, Flowering Plant Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Low Mature Size: 8” H x 2’ W, varies depending on species Catmint has become a cornerstone of many xeriscapes because of its hardiness and long bloom period. The first flush of blue flowers comes in late...
by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
Food forests and edible landscapes have been around for a very long time. They are what helped ancient humans survive and thrive. Hunter-gatherers likely did not expend precious energy by wandering aimlessly, hoping to find sustenance, but rather they were able to...
by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
Color has a more dramatic impact in a garden if plants with strong flower colors are juxtaposed against one another. In this Kaleidoscape design by Judith Phillips, the blue-purple blooms of dwarf butterfly bush, desert sage, catmint, lavender and vitex are contrasted...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
Water flowing from the Southside Water Reclamation Plant is so clear that a person can see rocks at the bottom of the riverbed, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is trying to make that outflow a better habitat for fish and more accessible...
