by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
A lot goes into creating a landscape plan, and it helps to have some expert help. Local landscape architect George Radnovich, FASLA, created this design for those opting for a low maintenance yard. You can follow his design right down to each individual plant or...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Evergreen Shrubs
Type: Shrub, Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’ H x 8’ W Winter jasmine is a broad, mounding or vining shrub. It sends out bright lemon-yellow flowers in late February before the leaves unfold. It’s one of the first bloomers in town. Slender,...
by 505 Outside | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
In celebration of five years of bringing you 505Outside, we’d like to share our most popular articles from the website. 505Outside is your resource for beautiful, desert friendly landscapes. Desert friendly landscapes are resilient, sustainable, enjoyable and...
by 505 Outside | Jan 3, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
A lot goes into creating a landscape plan, and it helps to have some expert help. Landscape architects specialize in designing outdoor spaces. Today, we’re sharing a plan particularly suited to our climate by New Mexico landscape designer David Cristiani. You can...
by 505 Outside | Jan 3, 2024 | Desert Accents
Type: Desert accent evergreen Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 6’ H x 4’ W This is a small tree-forming yucca. It can grow from 5 to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Its trunk can grow around 5 to 8 inches in diameter. The light green leaves with pale yellow...
