by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
Food forests and edible landscapes have been around for a very long time. They are what helped ancient humans survive and thrive. Hunter-gatherers likely did not expend precious energy by wandering aimlessly, hoping to find sustenance, but rather they were able to...
by 505 Outside | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog
Color has a more dramatic impact in a garden if plants with strong flower colors are juxtaposed against one another. In this Kaleidoscape design by Judith Phillips, the blue-purple blooms of dwarf butterfly bush, desert sage, catmint, lavender and vitex are contrasted...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
Water flowing from the Southside Water Reclamation Plant is so clear that a person can see rocks at the bottom of the riverbed, and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority is trying to make that outflow a better habitat for fish and more accessible...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
A lot goes into creating a landscape plan, and it helps to have some expert help. Local landscape architect George Radnovich, FASLA, created this design for those opting for a low maintenance yard. You can follow his design right down to each individual plant or...
by 505 Outside | Jan 31, 2024 | Evergreen Shrubs
Type: Shrub, Deciduous Exposure: Full Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 4’ H x 8’ W Winter jasmine is a broad, mounding or vining shrub. It sends out bright lemon-yellow flowers in late February before the leaves unfold. It’s one of the first bloomers in town. Slender,...
