by 505 Outside | May 1, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
Edible garden landscapes need to have dedicated valves so they can be watered more frequently than our average desert-friendly landscapes. These landscapes should not be watered at the same time as the rest of the drip zones. The key to growing the best quality...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog
Why is it important to compost? Between 30 and 50 percent of residential waste could be composted instead of put in a landfill, which would reduce the volume of trash and the production of greenhouse gas. Compost is nature’s way of recycling nutrients by using...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Waterwise Tips
Typically, a conventional turfgrass yard includes a few large trees and some planting beds for flowers and shrubs around the foundation of the home. This type of yard often has a couple of existing irrigation valves for sprinkler irrigation. A conventional turfgrass...
by 505 Outside | Mar 31, 2023 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Type: Deciduous Shrub Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 1’-2’ x 2’-3’ Mexican blue sage is a semi-evergreen, silvery-blue flowering perennial that holds its mounding shape well. It’s a heavy bloomer in the spring and early fall, with leaves that emit a...
by Shannon Whitehead | Mar 21, 2023
Landscaping Project? Select a Water Smart Contractor! Landscape companies listed as Water Smart Contractors guarantee their staff is trained in current landscape irrigation best management practices (BMP’s). Landscape irrigation BMPs maintain a healthy, functional...
