by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2022 | Flowering Plants
Type: Flowering plant Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Rainwater only Mature Size: 16” x 16” If you’ve hiked around the foothills in the Albuquerque area, chances are you’ve come across this cheerful native flower. Paperflower offers several seasons of interest. Masses...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
We are living in a time when our climate is going through rapid changes. Winter days have gotten warmer, and very cold nights are decreasing in number. The decrease in snowpack and early snowmelt that volatilizes before it soaks into the soil are creating drier...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Typical Spray Irrigation system One of the biggest obstacles holding homeowners back from removing their high-water turfgrass and installing xeriscape is believing that setting up the irrigation system is difficult. Luckily, it is not as hard as you may think. If you...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2022 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 4’ x 4’ The flowering quince is a winter showstopper, producing spectacular blooms well before anything else starts to green up for spring. This shrub’s apple-like blossoms, ranging in color...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
So far this winter season precipitation has been 30% below normal for New Mexico. According to the National Weather Service statewide average day temperatures are 56.6 degrees, which is 2.1 degrees above the normal of 54.5. With that said, we are starting out the...
