by 505 Outside | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips
Mulch is any material laid on the surface of the soil to improve growing conditions. Mulch insulates plant roots from both heat and cold, reducing moisture loss from the soil by evaporation, feeding beneficial soil microorganisms that enhance plant growth, and...
by Shannon Whitehead | Oct 27, 2021
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by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Deciduous Trees
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Medium Height and Spread: H 40′ X W 30′ Fall Color: Reddish Purple The Siberian elm tree, the quintessential tree in Albuquerque, was originally introduced by Mayor Clyde Tingley. It is a beautiful tree...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Waterwise Tips
While a subsurface drip irrigation system can last from twelve to fifteen years, especially if it is maintained well, some of the system’s components may need to be replaced or repaired through the years. A controller, for example, is subject to UV degradation if it...
by 505 Outside | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog
Albuquerque ranks third, after New Orleans and Houston, among cities with tree loss. Our trees are dying because they aren’t being watered properly or at all. How should we water established and mature trees? To address this problem a landscape architect and a...