by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2020 | Evergreen Shrubs, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone: 4-10 Tree Type: Evergreen Mature Size: Height 1-3’ and Width 1-3’ Growth Rate: Moderate Sun Preference: Sun Water Use: Low This native, evergreen shrub has a fibrous root system with a deep penetrating taproot which makes it a good choice for erosion...
by 505 Outside | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Watering Recommendations: When warmer days set in, you may be inclined to water your landscape, but this winter continues to bring much needed precipitation to meet the needs of your landscape. No need to water this month! Per our Winter Watering Recommendations, your...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
In the past 20 years, 14 of those years have been drier than normal, and six years wetter than normal. Temperature In 2019 New Mexico was warmer and drier than normal! 1.6 degrees above normal. This ranked in the 20th warmest on record for New Mexico. The...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Groundcovers
Exposure: Part shade, shade Water: Medium Height and Spread: 1′ x 4′ Region: All areas This cold tolerant, hardy evergreen groundcover has shiny dark green leaves in the summer which change to a beautiful reddish-purple in the fall and winter. Purpleleaf...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Maintenance Tips, Uncategorized
The winter is best time of year to prune trees. The Water Authority recommends hiring an arborist to prune them because arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide...