by 505 Outside | Oct 2, 2023 | Flowering Plants
Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Full sun to part shade Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’ H x 4’ W Hummingbirds flock to this shrub’s tubular orange flowers, which bloom during the hottest times of the summer. Flame acanthus can be slow to leaf out in the spring, so...
by 505 Outside | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
A lot goes into designing a landscape, hence there’s an entire profession called landscape architecture devoted to designing outdoor spaces. We won’t be able to make you a landscape architect today, but we’re sharing a unique landscape plan designed by landscape...
by 505 Outside | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips
One of the questions the Water Authority xeriscape inspector gets asked most often is how to inexpensively build a trellis for vines. You can make a DIY trellis from materials that are easy to find at your local hardware store. Off-the-shelf trellises can be...
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Vines
Type: Vine Exposure: Full sun to part shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: Climbing x 15’ wide This vine native to riparian areas in the Jemez Mountains is great for covering pergolas and trellis for screening. It is fast growing as long as water is available to keep...
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...
