Las Vegas Landscaping Blog
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Get Your Outdoor Living Space Fall-Ready in Las Vegas
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by V.I.P. Landscaping (@viplandscapinglv) Fall in Las Vegas is the perfect season to enjoy your backyard or patio. With temperatures cooling down after the summer heat, it’s an ideal time to refresh your outdoor living space. Whether you’re planning backyard gatherings, upgrading your landscaping, or simply creating…
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Las Vegas Native Landscape Design: Create a Wildlife-Friendly, Drought-Tolerant Yard
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If you live in Las Vegas, you know the challenges: scorching summers, limited rainfall, and strict water use regulations. That’s why more homeowners are turning to professional desert landscape design—creating yards that are both stunning and sustainable. At V.I.P. Landscaping, we design outdoor spaces that work with the desert, not against it. One of the…
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Landscaping Design Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space
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When done right, landscaping can completely transform a home’s exterior. It boosts curb appeal, creates inviting spaces for relaxation or socializing, and brings personality to your yard. Whether you’re starting with a bare patch of lawn or simply want to freshen things up, finding the right landscaping design ideas is the first step. A great…
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Backyard Renovation
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Backyard Makeover: Transforming a Small Space into a Dream Outdoor Living Area At Barbecue Concepts and VIP Landscaping, we love turning ordinary backyards into extraordinary outdoor living spaces — and this recent project in Summerlin is a perfect example. What started as a plain dirt yard with a small heated pool (or “spool”) was transformed…
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Desert Landscaping in Las Vegas: Beauty and Sustainability in the Desert
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Las Vegas is known for its intense heat and arid environment, with summers often seeing temperatures above 100°F. For residents of this desert city, traditional, water-intensive landscaping is not only costly but often unsustainable. Desert landscaping, also known as xeriscaping, is a practical and visually appealing alternative that suits the unique environment of Las Vegas.…
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Installing Landscapes in Las Vegas During Winter
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Installing landscapes in Las Vegas during winter can be a good strategy, as the cooler weather reduces plant stress and water demand. Here are some guidelines for winter landscape installation in the Las Vegas area that we follow and recommend to our clients: Choose Hardy Plants Opt for plants that are well-suited to the desert…
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Drought-tolerant Plants for Las Vegas Landscapes
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In Las Vegas, the hot desert climate means you need to choose plants that are drought-tolerant and can withstand extreme temperatures. Here are some recommendations for different types of plants suitable for your yard: Trees Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) Palo Verde (Parkinsonia spp.) Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) Shrubs Texas Ranger (Leucophyllum frutescens) Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)…
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Landscaping Commercial Areas in Las Vegas
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Landscaping commercial areas in Las Vegas requires careful consideration of our region’s climate, water scarcity, and the desire for visually appealing and sustainable designs. Some tips we use are: water-efficient plants, efficient irrigation systems, mulching, hardscaping elements, efficient lighting, xeriscaping, artificial turf. Landscaping commercial areas in Las Vegas is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. The…
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Landscape Companies in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Las Vegas, Nevada, is known for its unique landscaping needs due to its desert climate and arid environment. Many landscaping/landscape companies in Las Vegas specialize in creating and maintaining outdoor spaces that are both visually appealing and well-suited to the local climate. Selecting Landscaping Companies in Las Vegas When selecting a landscaping company in Las…
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Desert Landscaping
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Desert landscaping is a popular choice for homeowners in Las Vegas. It is a sustainable and low-maintenance way to create an outdoor space that is both beautiful and functional. Here are some ideas to help you get started: Desert Palettes: Desert gardens may not have the lush greens of cottage or woodland gardens, but they…
