by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2022 | Grasses, Ornamental Grasses
Type: Ornamental grass Exposure: Full sun Water Use: Rainwater only Size: 18” x 18” A cool season grass native to the Western Plains, ricegrass shines in the desert-friendly garden, bunched in masses and intermingled with other prairie bunchgrasses. Its elegant sage...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Deciduous Trees
Type: Deciduous tree Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 25’ x 25’ A young Netfleaf Hackberry passes through a rather ungainly adolescence, but with a little pruning, like a butterfly from a chrysalis, it emerges as a sculptural small shade tree that...
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...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips
Most irrigation systems have a lifespan of 20 years before they begin to break down. If your house is older than that, most likely you are dealing with issues (water pressure, uniformity of watering, overspraying and possible leaks) that negatively affect the quality...
by 505 Outside | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Congratulations to the ten winners of our first annual Water Authority Desert Friendly Landscape Contest! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gardens with us. They are an inspiration for others to make the switch to desert-friendly landscapes. The transformation of a...
