by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Planting Tips
Now that the weather is colder, curl up with a book and learn more about our global and local water resources. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started. If you’ve got a water book to recommend for future newsletters, please email me at kyuhas@abcwua.org For a...
by 505 Outside | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized, Watering Recommendations
Last month we recommended you shut down your irrigation system. If you haven’t had a chance to do that yet, December is the time. Read how here. Trees still need to be watered once a month in the winter, meaning you can hand water your trees per the Winter Watering...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Deciduous Shrubs, Shrubs
Exposure: Full shade in the Albuquerque area Water: Medium Height and Spread: 2’ x 6’ Blooming Season: Spring Region: All Areas A great shade loving plant for the Fall and Winter months, Coralberry is best planted where water collects in the yard. It can be found...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
To avoid damage to your irrigation system from freezing temperatures, it is important to “winterize” it by protecting exposed outdoor fixtures. If your hose bib is left exposed or standing water is left in pipes, valves or sprinkler heads during freezing temperatures,...
by 505 Outside | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
Some of our best landscaping practices can be learned from Mother Nature. Every autumn, leaves fall to the ground, sheltering the soil and beneficial organisms, returning organic matter back to the ground, and perpetuating the nutrient cycling essential for good plant...
