Common Mistakes for Drip Irrigation Installations
In our hot, arid climate, drip irrigation efficiently waters trees, shrubs and other landscape plants by delivering the right amount directly to roots, promoting healthier plants and reducing waste. The drip systems greatest advantage is flexibility. It’s easy to…
The Dos and Don’ts of Autumn Landscape Maintenance
Autumn brings many changes to our landscapes and gardens. Certainly, we are enjoying the cooler temperatures and changing light. It is more inviting to spend time outside, and we may find ourselves more inclined to do some of that yardwork that was unbearable in the…
Walk the Line: A mid-summer check of your irrigation system
Up to 50% of outdoor water use is wasted due to lack of service. In just 15 minutes, a broken sprinkler could waste about 225 gallons of water. To put that in perspective, that’s more than the daily water needs for 3 Albuquerque homes. If that broken sprinkler is set…
Living with Mosquitos
Mosquitoes have been so very prominent here in the Albuquerque area over the last five years, and we’ve been learning a lot about how to live with them in our yards. Fortunately, Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque have been studying mosquito lifecycles,…
2025 Desert Friendly Webinars
Set up a hose irrigation system for great benefits at a reduced cost
Set up a hose irrigation system for great benefits at a reduced cost The most efficient way to water your yard is by using an automatic irrigation system with underground valves. Hand watering can be problematic because it can lead to inconsistent watering, causing…
Water by the Seasons
Smart Irrigation Controllers
Most Albuquerque homes have an irrigation box below ground in the yard that contains automatic valves, pressure reducers, and filters with backflow preventers next to the box. The automatic valves are wired to an irrigation controller that’s often in the garage,…
Irrigation 101 Tutorials
Water Meter Information How can I find my water meter? Irrigation Valve Information Do I have an irrigation valve on my property? Install Drip Line from Irrigation Valve Learn how to install drip irrigation to your irrigation valves. How to Install Water to a Tree…
Why We Hate to Love the Bermuda Lawn
If you have heard of Bermuda grass or live in one of the older areas of Albuquerque, just the name might make you flinch or grimace. The reason it gets a bad rap is because it is dormant in winter, it spreads like crazy into garden beds and can magically appear out of…