by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
Testing the soil moisture with a long screwdriver. Use a soil probe or a long screwdriver to test soil moisture. Push the screwdriver into the soil 24 hours after you’ve watered your plants. It will go easily into moist soil. Mark and measure how far it went into the...
by 505 Outside | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, Planting Tips, Turf
Many homeowners would like a turf grass lawn, but might feel irresponsible watering a lawn in the arid Southwest. The key to choosing a turf grass is to determine the one most suited to the specific needs of your landscape. There are two different categories of turf...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Albuquerque area continues to have a great rainy spring season with precipitation reaching up to .75” (twice) in some areas during the month of April. So far we’ve conserved 450 million gallons this year and the precipitation outlook is looking great! Follow the...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Maintenance Tips
Experienced gardeners in New Mexico know that the key to success is in the soil. Soils in our climate are highly erosive and without care will blow away with spring winds or wash out during summer monsoons. Covering bare soil with mulch is an essential gardening...
by 505 Outside | May 1, 2019 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
What should every home owner know about simple irrigation maintenance? The most important thing is to visually inspect your system periodically. Usually, irrigation runs during the middle of the night and we’re unaware of how well (or how poorly) it’s working. Turn on...
