Las Vegas Landscaping Blog
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Low voltage lighting for backyard
You have a beautiful landscape in your backyard and you cannot enjoy it in the dark. While porch lights would only illuminate parts of the landscape, the low voltage lighting placed around plants, trees, water falls and fire features will make them visible in the dark. It will expand the visibility and space usage at…
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Landscaping Rocks – River Rock
River rock is a beautiful addition to any desert landscaping. There are many options that you can choose from when it comes to river rocks. Some rocks have a rounder smooth surface as they have been dug from currently flowing rivers, from water continually washing and smoothing their surface. Others, are retrieved by digging up…
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Landscaping Rocks – Marble Chips
Water restrictions in the Las Vegas area make us think of alternate ways to beautify our yards. Landscaping rocks are an excellent alternative option, easy to maintain. They come in many varieties, colors and sizes and can make your yard look amazing. White marble chips will not fade or discolor. Their light coloring complement a…
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Pineapple Palm Tree
The pineapple palm tree is durable and does very well in the Las Vegas desert. It received its name from its shape that resembles a pineapple, with thick round trunk and large fronds. The tree grows slowly, but once established, it is resistant to the hot and cold temperatures of the desert. It is a…
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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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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
Why Las Vegas Summers Are Brutal on Plants Summer in the Las Vegas Valley regularly pushes past 110°F, with nighttime temperatures that stay above 85°F for weeks at a time. Two things happen to your plants in those conditions: Transpiration spikes — leaves lose water faster than roots can absorb it, even in moist soil.…
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Are purple leaf plums edible?
Are Purple Leaf Plums Edible? Yes — Here’s What to Know About the Fruit Yes, purple leaf plums are edible. The fruit of the purple leaf plum tree (Prunus cerasifera, also called cherry plum) is safe to eat and tastes mildly sweet with a tart, tangy edge — juicy near the skin and more sour…
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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…
