by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2023 | Evergreen Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Evergreen Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’ H x 4’ W This fast-growing shrub has thready silver-blue semi-evergreen leaves. It is fast growing and has a deep taproot with fibrous roots that absorb every bit of rain. Trim in February to...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2023 | Evergreen Trees, Trees
Type: Evergreen Tree Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 10’-15’ x 4’-6’ Wichita Blue Juniper, Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’ provides a beautiful shade of steely blue and grows year-round, 10’-15’ tall and only 4’-6’ wide. This upright evergreen that...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Design, Landscape Tips, Planting, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Congratulations to the ten winners of our first annual Water Authority Desert Friendly Landscape Contest! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens with us. They are an inspiration for others to make the switch to desert-friendly landscapes. The transformation of a...
by 505 Outside | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Design, Do It Yourself (DIY), Landscape Tips, Lawn Care, Planting Tips, Water Conservation, Watering and Irrigation, Waterwise Tips, Xeriscape
Water Authority customers have been inspired to convert their turf to sustainable, resilient xeriscapes that save water, time and money and provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators for many reasons. Below are some of our favorites: “We just didn’t see the...
