Landscaping before it gets hot, NOW
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 […]
How to Maintain Your Landscape During Winter in Las Vegas
Are you looking forward to having a beautiful Las Vegas yard in the Spring? Don’t forget that preparation for a great looking yard in the upcoming year occurs now in the winter months. December is a busy month with the holidays approaching, let Cacti Landscapes help you review a few simple yet important things to keep […]
How to Design a Landscape Front Yard for Las Vegas
Your front yard sets the tone before anyone even reaches your door, and in Las Vegas it has to do that while surviving a desert climate, keeping water use in check, and often meeting HOA guidelines your backyard never has to worry about. Here’s how to design a landscape front yard step by step, tailored […]
Creating Desert Climate Curb Appeal in Las Vegas Landscaping
Curb appeal is the look of your house from the outside, what guests and neighbors see. Having a well-manicured front yard is not only about making a good first impression when people come up to your door or pass by, but curb appeal also increases the property value of your home. The key to front […]
How to Keep Your Grass Green While Using Less Water: 7 Expert Tips
Wondering how to keep your lawn green in Las Vegas without wasting water? Desert heat, inconsistent watering habits, and compacted soil can quickly cause healthy grass to turn brown. The good news is that with the right lawn care practices, you can maintain a green, healthy lawn while using water more efficiently. Key strategies include […]
Backyard Desert Landscaping Ideas on a Budget for Las Vegas Homes
Creating a beautiful desert landscape in your Las Vegas backyard does not have to be expensive. By choosing water-efficient plants, affordable hardscape materials, and low-maintenance design features, homeowners can transform their outdoor spaces while keeping costs under control. Better yet, SNWA rebates of up to $7 per square foot for qualifying grass removal projects can […]
Drip Sprinkler Systems Ideal for Las Vegas Desert Landscapes
Living in the Desert of the Southwest poses unique challenges for home landscaping. While residents of the Valley want to point fingers at the fountains and pools along the Strip for the overuse of water in Southern Nevada, the majority of our water supply is used by residents. In fact, the casinos and hotel properties […]
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.