by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
With drought conditions predicted to continue for the foreseeable future, we’re likely to water more often this spring and summer. Make every drop count – and keep us on track to meet our conservation goals – by performing routine maintenance to maximize your...
by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Just as we take shelter when the weather turns colder, so do your plants. This time of year, plants store most of their nutrients in the roots and find shelter in the ground. We can support this transition to help plants thrive during the entire winter season. Also,...
by 505 Outside | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
We love our trees. Trees have a cooling effect in our yards by providing shade and they increase property value. When our trees do not “look good,” we try to help them, but when that one “magic” application does not solve the issue, we are often discouraged. A proper...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
September days can have widely varying temperatures, with some days getting into the 90s, but we can count on nights being longer and cooler. This means that plants do not need to be watered as often. Ramping down how often you water your yard is a great way to save...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
The amount of water needed and where that water should be applied changes as woody plants (such as trees, shrubs and vines) get larger. Woody plant material has two types of roots, stabilizing roots and feeder roots. Both types of roots do just what their...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
Trees are incredibly valuable and provide a wide array of benefits, from increasing home values to improving mental health. Unfortunately, Albuquerque has suffered large losses of trees in the past decade. It’s more important now than ever to take care of your...
