by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Desert Accents, Planting Tips
Exposure: Sun/Shade Water: Rainwater Height and Spread:5’ x 5’ Blooming Season: Summer Striking thin evergreen leaf blades (sometimes referred to as saw blades) grace this desert accent. Once established, it thrives on rainwater alone in hot gravelly or...
by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Planting Tips
Growing vegetables and herbs at home in small spaces can be easy, fun, rewarding and not expensive. Here are some tips for anyone from first timer to a pro. Start small with a raised bed, good-sized pots or containers or a small plot of ground. Good soil is the key in...
by 505 Outside | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
June, July and August are the hottest months for Albuquerque. Our current drought intensifies the heat stress of plants even more because there is lower soil moisture content and higher than normal ET from plants (plants losing more water due to EvapoTranspiration)....
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2021 | Desert Accents
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Low Height and Spread:3” x 4” Blooming Season: Summer Description: Choose a spot in your landscape that has an area with full sun and well-drained soils. This cactus blooms beautiful pink flowers with yellow centers and typically...
by 505 Outside | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog, Planting Tips
Irrigation is essential to give plants a healthy start, so they become well-rooted in the landscape. A great way to find out the water needs of individual plants is by checking out the ABCWUA Xeriscape Guide and then follow the seasonal watering recommendations. When...
