Designing your Yard
Landscaping may seem overwhelming when you look at a flat, barren piece of land and wonder how you are going to design a yard that takes into account the basics of our Las Vegas Valley desert climate. But if you break it down into steps it can be a manageable process that doesn’t have to […]
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 […]
Tips to a Greener Las Vegas Lawn with Less Water
It’s no wonder we love the look and feel of grass; a lawn provides an area to relax and play as well as aesthetic variety to front or backyard landscaping. Unfortunately, keeping your grass green and lush can be a challenge in our Las Vegas Valley desert climate. But you don’t have to choose between […]
Backyard Las Vegas Desert Landscaping on a Budget
When done cleverly, backyard landscaping in Las Vegas and Henderson is a great way to create a nice-looking, low-maintenance yard suitable for our Southern Nevada desert climate. Avoiding lawns is key since the water and upkeep required to maintain a grass lawn can be costly. There are plenty of unique and beautiful DIY ideas to […]
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!
Don’t hire a bad landscaper
Welcome home or to your new home in Las Vegas! You look at your yard (or lack of a yard) and think” it is time to fix things up. Or even better – you have just bought a new home and you have 90 days to finish the backyard or you are getting penalized. After […]
Why You Should Check Your Sprinklers Now
Welcome to Las Vegas and our extreme landscape! Here in Vegas we use sprinkler systems in the grass areas and drip systems in most planter areas. The drip systems are more efficient and use much less water. If they are installed properly, they can do a great job and last for up to 10 years […]
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 Contractor? This is what you need to know
When hiring a contractor you need to ask questions. [/highlight_one] The more you ask, the more (and better!) information you will gather. Also, if the contractor doesn’t seem too confident or seems vague in his answers you know that he is the wrong choice. – Many contractors hire sales people and many of these sales […]
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 […]