by 505 Outside | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Winter is the best time to rethink your high water use turfgrass and create a plan for a xeriscape yard of desert-friendly plants. A desert friendly xeriscape will help you save water, reduce maintenance, encourage pollinators, and beat the heat of the summer. ...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
In an arid city like Albuquerque, trees and the urban forest are even more important than in places with more moisture. Trees provide shade and habitat, and help cool the urban landscape. To sustain a healthy canopy trees require special care given the arid climate,...
by 505 Outside | Nov 13, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Native ornamental grasses play an integral role in a landscape. Throughout the seasons, grasses enhance the beauty of our gardens and are often at their showiest during autumn. They create a masterful mix of hues, textures, and seasonal delight. From their graceful...
by 505 Outside | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
The balancing act of watering your trees in the fall and winter is important. Established trees should be watered two to three times a month in the fall season and once a month in the winter season. If not watered properly, trees that get too dry during this time can...
by 505 Outside | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Waterwise Tips
Water Authority customers have been inspired to convert their turf to sustainable, resilient xeriscapes that save water, time and money and provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators for many reasons. Below are some of our favorites: “We just didn’t see the...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Our urban forest (yes, the trees in your landscape are part of a forest) provides so many benefits too us – cooling, increased home values, beauty, and better mental health just to name a few. Here’s what you can do to help keep your members of our urban forest as...
