Guides for high-desert yards

Practical answers on watering, winterizing, rainwater and monsoon drainage in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, from Bradley Babb.

When to Blow Out Sprinklers in Santa FeWhen to winterize and blow out sprinklers in Santa Fe, why draining isn't enough, and how to protect your backflow device from freeze damage.
Drip vs. Sprinklers in the High DesertDrip or spray irrigation for a Santa Fe yard? How each works in high-desert soil, what Santa Fe's watering rules allow, and when to convert.
Rainwater Harvesting in Santa Fe: Is It Legal and Is It Worth It?Is rainwater harvesting legal in New Mexico? How much water a Santa Fe roof can catch, what a system needs, and how to use it for drip irrigation.
Getting Your Yard Ready for Monsoon SeasonHow to prepare a Santa Fe yard for monsoon storms: move runoff away from your house, stop driveway washouts, and keep soil in place.