by 505 Outside | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog
If you’ve walked around your neighborhood, you’ve probably noticed cherry trees being flocked by birds and buckets of fruit with “Free Organic Apricots” signs. Yes, it’s harvest season in Albuquerque. Have you ever wondered what becomes of all that fruit? Back in...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog
Have you ever heard of forensic arboriculture? Probably not … but it is a thing! Figuring out why trees die can be a challenge as there are often multiple causes, and the clues may be obscured by time or a deep layer of rock mulch. If you look at enough dead and dying...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Deciduous Shrubs
Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: 10’ x 10’ This beautiful deciduous native shrub fills with unique purple spiked flowers in May and June. This plant is adored by wildlife for its small seedpods, and pollinators love the flowers. It...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Passive rainwater harvesting is a great way to optimize your landscape while minimizing water use. So you may ask, “What are active and passive rainwater harvesting?” Active rainwater harvesting involves collecting rainwater runoff from roofs and other impermeable...
by 505 Outside | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
The word Mediterranean may bring to mind rows of lavender in southern France, an Italian villa or maybe a Spanish courtyard or Greek olive orchard. These areas around the Mediterranean Sea all share unique plants and garden design methods that are part of their allure...
by 505 Outside | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog
When I mention black currants while talking fruit trees and shrubs with people in Albuquerque, I have come to expect that we are often starting the conversation thinking about different things. Most commonly, people have experienced or heard about the European black...
