Do select plants, flowers, and herbs native to the region you live in; or make sure to pick ones that are drought-tolerant and can survive under the hot Southwestern sun. Do place your selected plants in groups based on their water needs; this will make the irrigation system planning easier and less costly. Do test your soil to …
Living in a desert area can present many problems when choosing plants, trees or any foliage to decorate the exterior of your home or business. A beautiful alternative to conventional grass and plants is desert landscaping. Most people used to think desert landscape as a boring assortment of sand and rocks. This is not true …
Living in Nevada, residents learn very quickly that the environment we enjoy here is perfect for outdoor living. However, that benefit won’t last forever, unless we decide to live more in harmony with the nature that we so appreciate. One of the most significant impacts that all homeowners can easily control is the landscape of …
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 …
Every living thing needs water, and your grass is no exception. But simply remembering to water your lawn isn’t enough. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. For example, if you’re not generous enough with your watering, the roots of the grass won’t grow deeply, leaving your lawn in trouble at …
If you live in The Las Vegas Valley / Henderson Nevada etc. Extreme heat can destroy your plants if your garden is not prepared for the heat of summer. So, how do you know if your plants are handling the summer heat? Take a walk through your garden during the hottest part of the day …
Understand Water Conservation Efforts in Nevada As residents of a metropolis in the desert, it is natural to be concerned with water and water conservation in the Las Vegas Valley. But residents are not the only ones who think about Nevada’s water—economists, scientists, policy makers, and lawyers also have their eyes on Nevada water sources …