Enjoy gracious living in your yard and garden with a minimum of work and worry. Use this simple four step plan, Four easy steps … below. To get started, you will need a tape measure, a camera, some graph paper (available as a PDF download right here), a ruler and a pencil. When using the graph …
Using Smaller Plants: Small Desert Plants for the southwest. These small cactus plants are great for a small Xeriscape landscape design. Most will require little water and will tolerate full hot sun…perfect for those small hot places that are bare. Desert plants are susceptible to mealybugs and other insects. Owners tend to neglect them because they …
We talk a lot about how to maximize space in small yards, but there are also homeowners who have the opposite challenge: finding tips for low-maintenance landscaping for large yards. While more space is always nice, it can feel pretty overwhelming when you are looking at a large area with no landscaping or landscaping that needs …
This we all know. When creating a fabulous backyard takes a lot of work. You need someone who is responsive to your needs. Choosing the right residential landscaper can be a difficult if you’re not sure how to go about it. First. Is the landscaper compliant with all state regulations and requirements? This should be …
From mid-October to the end of January is our big planting season. That’s when the weather has cooled enough to make life less stressful for new plants. As any newcomer knows, it’s tough moving into a neighborhood. Plants need time to grow roots so they can find necessary moisture and nutrients and not be totally …
In these strange days of staying in most of the time and not knowing what the future will bring, it is recommended that you should start growing some of your own food. A vegetable garden in Las Vegas area can be challenging but very rewarding. Eating from your own garden is delicious and healthful …
Las Vegas has a long growing season that generally extends from mid-February to late November (about 285 days). This sounds like a dream come true to gardeners in northern climates, but gardening in Las Vegas definitely has its challenges. People who attempt to grow plants in Las Vegas are confronted with oven-like temperatures, drying winds, …
Backyard Connection of Henderson, NV. uses a variety of professional paving products in our installations and landscape designs, including Pavestone and Belgard. Using pavers in your commercial or residential landscaping can beautify your landscaping. Be sure to view our gallery to get some ideas for your landscaping project and view our professional work. Interlocking pavers, paving …
Las Vegas households are already blessed with lush, abundant greenery, but transforming what you already have not only looks inviting, but can really show off your personal taste and style. A well designed home landscape also maximizes your home’s resale value should you ever be in the market. Whether it’s adding trees or shrubs to …
At Backyard Connection we understand that the exterior of your home is something that everyone can see, and most homeowners strive to create great curb appeal. Thinking about curb appeal shows pride of ownership, and it is also essential when the time comes to sell your home. Luckily, creating great curb appeal is not very …