by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog
The Albuquerque metro area has a wide variety of landscapes. These include desert-friendly landscapes, lush pollinator-friendly xeriscapes and wildscapes or prairie plantings where native grasses and wildflowers bring the feel of a prairie to a yard. Rain gardens are...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
Edible garden landscapes need to have dedicated valves so they can be watered more frequently than our average desert-friendly landscapes. These landscapes should not be watered at the same time as the rest of the drip zones. The key to growing the best quality...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog
Why is it important to compost? Between 30 and 50 percent of residential waste could be composted instead of put in a landfill, which would reduce the volume of trash and the production of greenhouse gas. Compost is nature’s way of recycling nutrients by using...
by 505 Outside | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Are you ready to remove your lawn and create a desert-friendly landscape but worried about the cost? Below are cost-savings tips for transforming your yard. Plant price tags: For homeowners wanting to transform their yards, it’s easy to feel sticker shock when adding...
by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Have you wondered what the City of Albuquerque is doing to support sustainability? The Sustainability Office is leading the city government’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while growing our economy and protecting residents’ health. What does the...