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HOAs

March 15, 2023

HOAs can be a real nuisance They will write homeowners and renters up for the most ridiculous stuff (“violations”). We have seen people get written up for 1 one!) weed in their front yard. Even if you have a monthly maintenance service, we have seen a “weed violation” letter arrive the…

What Are the Different Types of Irrigation Sprinklers?

February 17, 2023

Whether you own a home or a business, your landscape includes a mix of grass, trees, bushes, and flowers. With an automated sprinkler system, you can deliver water in various ways to your landscape. Installing a lawn sprinkler system can help provide a beautiful landscape that will make you proud. Several…

Las Vegas Gardening: How to Garden in a Desert City

June 15, 2021

How to Garden in a Desert City Las Vegas gardening might sound like a challenge considering the desert environment, but it’s easier than you think. Desert gardening takes a little extra knowledge, but vegetable gardening in Las Vegas is simple enough once you know the tricks. Keep reading to learn…

How Do You Decide When to Remove a Tree?

May 17, 2021

Palm trees naturally grow in many parts of the United States, and they can be an attractive addition to your yard. However, there are many situations in which you might want to think about removing a palm tree. They can get infected, attract pests, pose a risk to the safety of your home and family,…

When Is The Best Time To Trim Your Trees?

April 23, 2021

Gardening is a complex business! In this guide, we’re looking into the best time to trim trees and educate you to the point where you can make the right decisions when it comes to your trees. We answer questions such as: How often should trees be trimmed? When is the best time to trim palm…

Landscaping Ideas for a Small Property

March 31, 2021

Not everyone wants or needs a huge home with lots of outdoor space, and plenty of people are perfectly content in smaller dwellings. However, one thing you have to be when you live in a small property is adaptable; you need to adjust to the size of your home and make the most of the space you have, which…

7 Tips on Late Summer & Early Autumn Lawn Care

September 2, 2020

It's the late summer season. Autumn is just around the corner. The weather has started cooling, summer barbecues have started dwindling. The school will be starting up soon. With so many things on the horizon, lawn care is probably the last thing on your mind. In fact, like a lot of homeowners, you probably…

Landscaping With Mulch: The Ultimate Guide to Mulching

August 21, 2020

Your garden is bound to love mulch! This material is incredibly popular for a lot of reasons. It’s low-maintenance and it allows for a lot of different landscaping options. You can use it to easily sculpt your yard, pot plants and even create borders out of it. It acts as protection for plants and…

Is Lawn Care Service Worth the Money

July 29, 2020

Mowing and treating your lawn is more challenging than you think, and you’ll probably already know this if you have tried to do it yourself. There are many things to consider, such as moss, thatch, weeds, treatments, feeding, mowing, and drainage, and it can be difficult to keep up with if you are…

What Type of Grass You Should Plant For Your Lawn

June 25, 2020

Selecting the right types of lawn grass is crucial if you want to have a nice looking garden. It really does make all the difference between an average looking garden and one that stands out amongst the rest. Unbeknownst to some people, but the type of grass you have in your lawn has a big say in whether…

Landscaping Ideas for Summer

May 28, 2020

If you are looking for some garden landscaping ideas, you have come to the right place. For most of us, our garden is a sanctuary, our mini slice of paradise to unwind after a busy day. When the summer comes around, we will all inevitably start spending much more time in our garden. So why not make it…

How to Prepare Soil for Planting

April 21, 2020

It’s come to that time of year again when we begin to prepare our gardens for the summer, making sure we give our plants a healthy environment in which to flourish. One of the most critical areas of plant care is how we maintain our soil each year because healthy soil will support healthy plant development. When…

Tips to Prepare Your Landscape For Spring: Yard Clean Up Checklist

March 1, 2020

Can you finally see spring coming around the corner? Springtime can be a joyful time of year and it is also prime time to prepare for the season ahead. This article focuses on how you can get in just before spring and get your landscape ready for those sunny days. Think of this as getting a headstart…

Cacti Has Been Highlighted As one of the Best Landscapers in Las Vegas

February 28, 2020

For the second year running, we have received the accolade of “The Best Landscapers in Las Vegas”. Expertise.com recognized the excellent level of service that Cacti delivers to its customers, day in day out. Cacti Landscapes is a tropical, traditional, and desert landscaping company for home…

How to Improve the Quality of Your Soil

February 12, 2020

How to Improve the Quality of Your Soil Are you struggling to grow things in your garden? Worried about the soil quality on your property? It’s really easy to forget that many things make an impact on the soil characteristics in your area, and certain crops you can plant may even make an impact on…

Common Lawn Problems and Solutions

February 1, 2020

If your garden has any sort of lawn then you should prioritize keeping it looking healthy and vibrant. Lawn problems can be a nightmare to deal with, they are sometimes difficult to get rid of and let’s face it, they look bad. The rest of your garden can look amazing, but if you have dry grass, patchy…

Using Rocks in Your Landscape

December 18, 2019

Landscaping gives a huge amount of possibilities, wherever in the world you plan to do it. We are covering landscaping with rocks in this article. Rocks are a popular way to improve your gardening or landscaping. The options that rocks provide can give you a decorative look, and in certain parts of the…

Best Ways to Prepare Your Backyard for Winter

November 20, 2019

As wintertime approaches you might want to start to think about how you can keep your home and backyard in the best condition even as the weather takes a turn for the worse. There are a lot of things you can do to prepare for the winter. Some of them are designed to keep the home in good condition and…

How to Draw Landscape Design Plans

October 22, 2019

Landscape design drawings can feel pretty intimidating if you aren’t an experienced gardener or haven’t got the tools and skills of landscape design experts. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t get involved! In this guide, we’ve talked about how to draw landscape design plans, and given something…

Landscaping Tips for Fruit Trees in Nevada

September 13, 2019

Landscaping with fruit trees makes perfect sense, whether in Nevada or elsewhere. Knowing fruit trees that grow in Las Vegas can be a challenge. It is notoriously tough to get the right landscaping design and find things that grow properly in this climate. Certain fruit trees in Las Vegas will grow whereas…

Complete Guide to Xeriscape Landscaping

August 28, 2019

Xeriscaping is a word derived from the Greek word “Xeri” meaning dry. Xeriscape landscaping is something that has been popular for decades now in certain areas. Lots of places in the USA, or elsewhere in the world, are becoming more susceptible to droughts, and having plants that are resistant to…

Composting in Nevada: Is it a good idea?

July 23, 2019

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? There are lots of things…

How to water your backyard correctly

June 25, 2019

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…

Insects in your Garden: Friends or Foes

October 24, 2018

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…