If you are a Las Vegas native or are new to the valley, chances are you aware just how hot it can get here in our desert climate city at various times of the year. The heat brings many challenges for our plants to endure in the spring and summer months. One of the top mistakes that people make with their yards is not taking the seasons into consideration. Don’t be solely at the mercy of Mother Nature when it comes to your yard this season. Be sure to set your yard up for success ahead of time by being mindful of some important factors this winter, before the heat strikes our valley.
The first thing to be aware of is that your yard, regardless of your type of landscape, has 4 different seasons for landscape maintenance. Earlier this month we highlighted the importance of Winter Pruning what we are specifically highlighting now are additional important factors for landscaping to help you be the most prepared for the upcoming seasons.
What to plant this season
The winter can be an excellent time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs, roses in particular are something that you can plant in your yard in the winter Vegas months. These types of plants are known as bare root plants. Planting bare root plants at this time of the year before the ground is fully frozen gives the plants a chance to grow new roots prior to having to deal with the hot sun and drying winds that the summer months bring into the valley.
Winter Landscaping Tips
As a general rule for the winter months less is more for your yard and outdoor plants. Be sure to winterize your lawn equipment and adjust your timer on irrigation systems specifically for winter to water only one day a week, unless your professionals at Cacti Landscape tell you otherwise for specific plants.
Although it may appear that your lawn and certain plants stop growing in the early winter, they are actually growing deeper roots in the beginning of the season. Now is a great time to fertilize and reseed your lawn to reassure it is healthy and rich prior to the hot summer months.
The Las Vegas forecast for the last few weeks of that year are particularly cold. Check your pipes and sprinklers to make sure they all protected. A frozen pipe can cause future irrigation problems. If you’re unsure of what to look for speak to your professionals at Cacti Landscape so that we can evaluate your watering systems for you to make sure you are safe for the remaining winter months.
