Las Vegas Landscaping Blog
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Plan before you start landscaping your yard
Planning before you start digging, planting and adding landscape elements into your yard is a smart way to start. If you want to do it yourself, there are online resources that anyone can use, such as the “Plan a garden” online app provided by the Better Homes and Gardens on their website at https://www.bhg.com/app/plan-a-garden/ However,…
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Fall watering schedule is in effect until October 31st
Water 3 days a week. Do NOT water on Sundays! LVVWD
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Watering Plants
Scorching sun can be harsh on the plants and trees in the Las Vegas desert. If you notice that they start to die, make sure you water them by hand or increase the timer watering time for your plants. During the summer, a couple of days of not enough water can have a big impact…
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Should I Plant During the Summer Months?
The Las Vegas summers are very hot and dry and affect the germination of the seeds and the growth of plants, grass and trees. Ideal seasons to sow grass seed or plant new greenery or trees is fall or early spring, after the freezing time has passed in Las Vegas. However, if you do new…
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Caring For Your Plants During The Summer Months
Planting during the dog days of summer is not ideal. You need to learn to “beat the heat” and, with some TLC, your plants will grow this time of year. Remember to work according to the specific variety you are trying to plant/protect. As with most yard projects, you need to plan ahead! Watch your…
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Are purple leaf plums edible?
Yes! Purple leaf plums are edible. They start off juicy and sweet, with a slight tang that becomes more pronounced as you reach the pit. The skin also has a bit of a sour kick. Purple leaf plum tree is a deciduous tree that is shedding its leaves annually. It is also known as cherry…
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Summer Watering Schedule
Summer watering schedule is in effect for the Las Vegas valley during the months of May, June, July and August. All watering zones have Monday thru Saturday assigned for watering. However, landscape watering is prohibited from 11:00AM to 7:00PM during the summer months, May 1st to August 31st. Sprinkler watering is prohibited on Sundays. Watering…
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Artificial or Natural Turf?
We say artificial turf is a better option than grass for your back or front-yard if you live in the desert. You can choose from a large variety of artificial grass of different tones of green, height, material, etc. Artificial turf doesn’t require watering and it can last for a long time. Additionally, it is…
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Trimming Palm Trees
Palm trees have grown in the wild for longer than we have been planting them in our yards and they survived without trimming. So, if you think that your palm tree will do better or it will grow taller if you prune it, you are wrong. However, dead palm leaves or fronds could become a…
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Garden Trends In 2019
There are plenty of garden trends during 2019 and we predict that simple designs, adaptability and sustainability are the main keywords of the year in terms of landscaping design. You don’t need to be a specialist to design your garden with attractive plants found in Las Vegas and surroundings. At VIP Landscaping, we provide you…
