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...
by 505 Outside | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Planting Tips, Uncategorized
Have you ever wished you could just take a picture of a plant and have the internet identify it for you? Turns out, there are a lot of digital options to help with the identification of plants. We’ve reviewed the best resources so you don’t have to. PLANT APPS:...
by 505 Outside | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
TREES: It’s officially winter and cold weather will be here for a while. January’s service tip is to take a moment to inspect the trees on your property to see how they are doing. Walk outside and take a good look at your tree, starting with where the tree enters the...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Planting Tips
When we think of the word evergreen, many of us think about pine trees, cedars and junipers. However, an evergreen is simply any plant that remains green all year long. These plants are welcome fixtures in our winter landscapes, too. 505Outside highlights these...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Grasses, Ornamental Grasses
Exposure: Full Sun Water: Medium Height and Spread: 5’ x 5’ Blooming Season: August to October Region: All Areas This deciduous warm season bunchgrass is a delight in fall gardens. In the late summer, seed stalks appear, providing beautiful visual interest when...