Las Vegas Landscaping Blog
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Drought-tolerant Plants for Las Vegas Landscapes
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
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
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
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…
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Growing Tomatoes in the Desert
Growing tomatoes in Las Vegas isn’t impossible — it’s just a timing problem. Get the calendar right and you’ll harvest more than you can eat. Get it wrong and you’ll watch perfectly healthy plants drop every single blossom the moment June hits. This guide is written specifically for the Mojave Desert and the Las Vegas…
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Desert Landscaping
What Is Desert Landscaping? Desert landscaping refers to the practice of creating and maintaining gardens, lawns, and other landscaped areas in desert regions. This type of landscaping typically involves the use of drought-tolerant plants, such as cacti, succulents, and native desert wildflowers, that are able to thrive in arid conditions with minimal water and maintenance.…
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Is That Pomegranate Shrub Dead?
It is winter and the pomegranate shrub that I planted last spring appears to be dead. The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub. Thus, it may not be dead. What does deciduous mean? Wikipedia says: “In the fields of horticulture and botany, the term deciduous (/dɪˈsɪdjuːəs/; US:) means “falling off at maturity” and “tending to…
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Does smoke harm plants?
Wind blew the smoke from California fires over Las Vegas and the sky has been foggy with smoke and some people are wondering “does smoke harm plants?”. It is not the ideal environment for our outdoor plants. However, outdoor plants are less likely to be affected by it. As long as the smoke doesn’t persist…
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Landscaping Rocks – Pebble
The various colors and sizes of the landscaping pebble rocks will give a nice look to your desert landscape. They can be spread under benches, in defined areas around your garden or any landscape. The gravel pebble are smaller in size and will beautifully fill a pathway with large stepping stones. You can buy the…
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Peach Trees in the Desert
Growing peach trees in the desert requires more watering and care, but it is not impossible. If you like peaches, it is nice to be able to pick it directly from the tree next to your house and eat it. It is possible to grow fruit bearing trees in the desert. One of them that…
