by 505 Outside | Dec 31, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
There are misconceptions about how to prune a tree. Here are seven things you need to know before you begin. 1. Always have a reason for each cut you make on a tree. A beautiful day and hearing you need to prune now are not the right reasons. The main reasons we trim...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Below are some great gifts for that homeowner who likes to tinker in their yard and also save water. Practical gifts are always in style! Xeriscape Guide and Irrigation Efficiency Guide: Check out the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority’s FREE...
by 505 Outside | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Homeowners are constantly looking for that perfect plant for that exact spot. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. Landscape designers know there are so many factors that go into placing the right plant in the right place. Sun-loving plants should be planted in...
by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Planting Tips
Pinyon-juniper woodlands are the largest forest cover type in NM, comprising 14.6 million acres and representing 65% of NM forests (according to USGS Gap Analysis Program–Land Cover Data). In contrast, the next largest forest cover types in NM are ponderosa pine at...
by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog, Planting Tips
Thinking of putting some trees in your landscape but also concerned about making good use of the water, space and time? Some people like to plant fruit trees around the home landscape. The obvious reason to grow fruit trees is the fruit! Just like there is no tomato...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations
We all love the feeling of cool shade on a hot summer day, whether it comes from a dense tree canopy growing above the yard or from our home as it shades different areas throughout the day. Quite a few plants appreciate that cool space. There are many options for...
