Weeds, Weeds, Weeds!
Since we have had so much rain this summer the weeds have started to pop up. Here are a couple of ideas: 1) Call us to pick them, spray or cut them down. 2) Do it yourself, which is time consuming. I would go with #1!
How to Spot a Bad Landscaper in Las Vegas
Hiring the wrong landscaper in Las Vegas doesn’t just mean a bad-looking yard. It means paying twice: once for the botched job, and again for the licensed contractor who has to fix it. Las Vegas has some of the harshest growing conditions in the country, and a landscaper who doesn’t understand the desert will cost […]
Sprinkler Checkup Guide for Las Vegas and Henderson Yards
Las Vegas heat is brutal on irrigation, and a sprinkler system that looks fine in March can fail completely by July. Running a sprinkler checkup before the temperatures climb is the single best way to catch a small problem before it turns into a dead lawn or a water bill you don’t want to see. […]
Spring Irrigation Cleaning
It’s spring time again and the plants are ready to go. They are starting to bloom and need the sunlight and water to help them grow. But don’t panic, you have the month of April to get it all ready. We recommend to start each station at the timer and make sure that all plants […]
Cacti Landscapes TV Commercial
The latest Cacti Landscapes TV commercial – airing on local TV stations here in Las Vegas.
Hiring A Landscape Contractor? This is what you need to know
Hiring a landscape contractor in Las Vegas is not like hiring one anywhere else. The desert heat, water restrictions, and poor soil conditions demand a contractor who actually knows the environment. The wrong hire can cost you thousands in dead plants, failed irrigation, and constant repairs. Here is what to know before you sign anything. […]
Maintain Your Landscape To Make It Last
As long as you maintain your property your landscape should be in good condition for 5-10 years – depending on certain factors, e.g. the way you maintain your property, your chosen style and if you have animals or kids using the landscape. If you get landscaping done and don’t maintain it, it will not last […]
One day of work in January
Many customers ask if they can cancel their maintenance service over the winter. We generally don’t let them – simply because there is still lots of work to do. Just check out photos of our truck after only one day of service in January!
New Cacti Landscapes Website
We felt it was time to redesign our website to give our current and future customers a much better experience! We added previous projects, an image gallery, an online estimate request form, and much, much more. Browse our site and see what Cacti Landscapes & Cacti Grounds Management can do for you!
Types of Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Choosing the right irrigation system affects how much water you use, how healthy your plants stay, and how much you spend on maintenance over time. In Las Vegas, where SNWA water restrictions apply year-round and summer temperatures regularly exceed 110°F, the stakes are higher than in most climates. What follows covers the main types of […]
Why We Don’t Plant Certain Trees in Las Vegas
Some trees simply don’t hold up in the Las Vegas Valley. Between alkaline soil, low humidity, and pest pressure that non-native species never evolved to handle, a handful of popular ornamentals end up costing homeowners more in treatment and replacement than they were ever worth planting. Here’s what we steer clients away from in Las […]
How to Create a Landscape Fund for Your Las Vegas Yard
The #1 piece of advice I can give any homeowner is to set up a fund for your yard. Homeowners tend to think that once they get a new landscape, they can forget about it. That might work in other parts of the country, but not in Las Vegas. We have harsh seasons here — […]