Don’t cut back your plants until after the chance of frost has past. Usually around the first part of March. Cooler weather means less water! Over watering can cause plants to die, not to mention higher water bills. It is important to adjust watering times. Your plants will be able to continue to grow and …
Did you know that over half of household water typically goes into our landscapes? There are several ways to reduce the amount of water you are using on your home landscaping. Here are some tips on how to conserve water in desert landscaping: 1. Determine how much water your plants need: Small shrubs need less …
In Las Vegas and Henderson Nevada, desert world of landscape design, there are often big differences in the way that a back yard is designed versus the front yard. The front yard is all about curb appeal, while the back yard can be a place for outdoor living, gardening, water features, and more. In front …
Here in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, our hot summers, warm winters and overall arid climate make for some pretty tough growing conditions. Is your desert yard in need of a makeover? The pros at Backyard Connection can help! With a little planning, dedication and regular maintenance, that dry, unkempt yard can be turned into …
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 …
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 …