by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog
It’s been a rough few months in the 505. We’re having a challenging gardening season, to say the least. Dry. Hot. Intense. The unraveling of our climate has been on full display. Whether you’re choosing more adaptive plants and creating habitat or beginning your...
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
As Albuquerque area homeowners convert their high-water-use turf grass to desert friendly xeriscapes, many are opting for wood chip mulch rather than gravel or other aggregate, which can be hot and allow weeds to pop up. The Water Authority checked in on two...
by 505 Outside | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips
All species are in constant need of habitat in which to dwell that gives the next generation a chance to thrive. It is easy to share your space with wildlife and provide crucial habitat for birds. If you have a yard with non-native grass (or one full of gravel), you...
by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2022 | Blog, Flowering Plants
Type: Flowering plant Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 24” x 24” As its nickname “hummingbird mint” suggests, Agastache is a reliable perennial for attracting pollinators and hummingbirds to your garden. Soft masses of colorful tubular flowers tower...
by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Planting Tips
Everything in nature is connected. Fostering the connections keeps ecosystems and gardens vital. And weaving pollinator essentials together into a beautiful garden is a fun process. Start by thinking about where you will view the garden from as well as how you’ll move...