Composting in Nevada: Is it a good idea?
If you live in Nevada, you may be wondering whether composting can be a good way to make more use of your waste and even improve the quality of your yard. Does the climate lend itself to composting or is it too hot and arid? Are there too many pests and will compost attract them? […]
How to water your backyard correctly
Watering the yard may seem like one of the most simple tasks you do on a day-to-day basis. It may not be rocket science, but actually, there are ways to make your watering more effective to promote lots of healthy growth in your backyard, ensuring plants and trees flourish. This is especially important if you […]
Insects in your Garden: Friends or Foes
Are garden insects good or bad to have around? If you want to protect your garden from pest infestation, know what insects should go and what should stay. Later, we’ll also discuss how to protect your garden from the bad ones as well. Beneficial Insects Also known as beneficial bugs, these insects are great to […]
Weed Removal Challenges That Every Expert May Face
Weeds are survivors by nature. Some of them may even take years before they are totally gone. And even weed removal experts face challenges in getting rid of them. So in the following, let’s talk about the problems that the pros may have to face at certain points in their careers. Expert Weed Removal Challenges […]
DIY Garden Maintenance – Essential Things to Start With
Equipping yourself with knowledge on maintenance goes a long way in your DIY garden project. Keep reading the following for the essential tips you’ll ever need, including on weed control. Having the Necessary Tools Your hands are not the only tools you need for garden maintenance, but you don’t have to buy many tools at […]
Essential Advice for Henderson Landscaping
The second most populous city in Nevada, Henderson is located in the southeastern end of the Las Vegas Valley. While it shares many similarities with it’s larger neighbor, the city has distinct differences in climate and elevation. These differences are important to understand in order to properly manage yard maintenance in Henderson. Don’t settle for […]
Yard Maintenance Tips for North Las Vegas Landscaping
Since the entire Las Vegas Valley is located within the Mojave Desert, it is easy to assume that climate conditions are exactly the same for every property. While the entire region shares a desert climate, there are unique characteristics from area to area within the valley. These different factors need to be considered when designing […]
Check Your Irrigation System Before Spring Hits
It’s starting to warm up a bit here in the Las Vegas Valley. If you’re as excited about spring as we are at Cacti Landscapes, then we know you’re looking for what to do next with your lawn as everything starts to blossom. Before spring goes into full effect, it’s important that you take the […]
It’s a Great Time to Fertilize your Yard and Lawn
Fertilizing is an important part of lawn care and your yard maintenance. We at Cacti Landscapes want to help educate and support you with all of your lawn care needs; this includes important information about fertilizing your yard. Here are some tips about fertilizing and why now is a great time to fertilize your Las […]
What to Plant Now to Keep your Las Vegas Landscaping Beautiful Year-round
You know the common saying “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail?” The same applies to your landscaping plans, we at Cacti Landscape want you, and your yard to flourish and succeed all year. Here in the Las Vegas valley it can be easy to forget that we have our own unique […]
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 […]
Keeping Your Las Vegas Yard Healthy in the Winter Months
Are you looking forward to having a beautiful Las Vegas yard in the Spring of 2015? 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 […]