by 505 Outside | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Landscape Tips, Maintenance Tips, Planting Tips, Watering Recommendations
Albuquerque has a variety of soil types. Learning what type of soil is in your yard is a critical step to understanding how water will infiltrate the soil and how long specific plants need to be watered to get the water to the correct depth. VALLEY SOILS Valley soils...
by 505 Outside | Aug 31, 2023 | Blog, Waterwise Tips
As Albuquerque area homeowners convert their high-water-use turf grass to desert friendly xeriscapes, many are opting for wood chip mulch rather than gravel or other aggregate, which can be hot and allow weeds to pop up. The Water Authority checked in on two...
by 505 Outside | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog, Watering Recommendations, Waterwise Tips
Are you ready to remove your lawn and create a desert-friendly landscape but worried about the cost? Below are cost-savings tips for transforming your yard. Plant price tags: For homeowners wanting to transform their yards, it’s easy to feel sticker shock when adding...
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...
