by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
To avoid damage to your irrigation system from freezing temperatures, it is important to “winterize” it by protecting exposed outdoor fixtures. If your hose bib is left exposed or standing water is left in pipes, valves or sprinkler heads during freezing temperatures,...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
Some of our best landscaping practices can be learned from Mother Nature. Every autumn, leaves fall to the ground, sheltering the soil and beneficial organisms, returning organic matter back to the ground, and perpetuating the nutrient cycling essential for good plant...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
November is when we recommend you turn off your irrigation controller due to freezing temperatures. For trees that still need water this month, hand water per the Fall Season Watering Recommendations. If you have turf, water for only one day per week. Remember that if...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Lower temperatures and shorter days in the months of October and November mean less evaporation. Thus, less irrigation is required. Adjust your irrigation controller following the Fall Season Watering Recommendations below to keep your landscape healthy. If you have...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2019 | Deciduous Trees, Trees
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Medium Height and Spread: 30’ x 20’ Blooming Season: Summer Region: All Areas Japanese Scholar tree is also known as the pagoda tree because it is planted in shrine gardens in Asia. It is a very arid adaptive shade tree with small compound...