While we all love the fact that Nevada offers very mild winter months, the price that we pay for those pleasant winters is the scorching heat of our peak summer months. You can make enjoying your outdoor living space much more comfortable by adding a few shades areas. This could be a shades dining area, …
The “natural” look is not only huge right now, it’s one of the most ideal Arizona landscaping ideas for conserving water. With water shortages being a problem, home owners cannot justify planting the backyard with plants that require a lot of water. Choosing natural succulent plants, and creating a real desert oasis in the backyard, …
Your home’s exterior can look great with landscaping. By using a couple of simple concepts, it is possible to refine your own landscaping skills considerably. Don’t allow yourself to put off a project just because you can’t afford it. There is no rule that says you cannot complete your work in stages in order to …
Having a hot tub can provide an immense amount of enjoyment. You’ll be able to relax in the bubbling water under the stars, solo, with friends or with that special someone. However, a hot tub can provide additional enjoyment when seclusion is provided by great landscaping and a bubbling wall. To hide your hot tub behind …
If you live in the Las Vegas area, chances are you’ve noticed that cacti and other succulents have a stately sense about them that is truly beautiful to behold. Desert landscaping takes advantage of this surreal quality and brings it home to you. But desert landscaping isn’t just about aesthetic appeal. It offers a number …
What’s the perfect time of year to give your lawn that bit of extra attention that it craves? Keep reading and not only will you find out, but you’ll also get 5 professional tips from us on how to go about giving your yard a much need clean up! Fall is without doubt the best …
Sometimes, good things really do come in small packages. Having a compact yard means less maintenance and lower plant costs, and it doesn’t necessarily require you to sacrifice your vision of the perfect yard. In fact, Dennis Thomas of Backyard Connection in Henderson, Nevada, urges homeowners to look at the positive side of having a small …
Sometimes adding a deck to your home in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada can seem like a pretty cool idea, but unless you are covering an unusable portion of yard space you might want to read this. Decks you are limited to wood or composite wood. With real wood your staining or sealing every 2-3 …
I saw this story and just had to have it retold Why? Because it is so true and so many of our customers ask this question. If you have grass in Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada, I want to give you a huge pat on the back. It’s not easy to keep grass alive…and …
Relax with a Koi Pond Koi ponds are a staple of Japanese landscape design, and they’re beloved for a good reason. These tranquil features are filled with graceful fish whose scales shimmer in the brilliant Nevada sun. You don’t have to dig very deep to get enough space for koi, which makes this an ideal …