Desert Landscaping

Desert Landscaping Las Vegas

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 have intriguing color palettes unique to their climate. Desert sunrise and sunset light illuminates a garden with gorgeous muted colors. There are plenty of ways to integrate bright or subtle colors. Explore the many different colors of succulents available, and be sure to consider the colors of stones and containers in your designs. The classic desert landscape palette has earthy colors ranging from warm terra cotta and sandy tones, to cool blues, grays, greens and purples found in succulents, cacti and desert wildflowers.

Cacti vs Succulents: Most people think of cacti and succulents as the plants most commonly found in desert climates. A cactus is a succulent, but a succulent is not necessarily a cactus. Basically, a succulent is a plant that can store water in its stems and leaves, and can therefore survive a long time without water. Cacti also store water but tend to be identifiable by the “hairs” growing from their areoles (cushiony growths), and they do not grow leaves. Sometimes these hairs growing on cacti are sharp! Cacti also may produce flowers from the areoles. Cacti come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.

Drought-Tolerant Flowering Perennials: There are many drought-tolerant plants that do well in desert gardens. These include Russian sage, sedums, agastache, fountain grass, Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and lavender, and many salvias.

Hardscaping: Hardscaping refers to the non-living elements of your landscape design such as rocks, boulders, pavers, walls, etc. Hardscaping can add visual interest to your garden while also serving practical purposes such as creating pathways or retaining walls.

Water Features: Water features such as fountains or small ponds can add an element of tranquility to your desert garden while also providing a source of moisture for plants.

I hope these ideas help you create a beautiful desert landscape!

Landscaping Rocks – Pebble

Landscaping pebble rocks for desert landscapes

Pebble Rocks are an excellent choice for your desert landscaping

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 pebble rocks in bags. With a variety of colors to choose from, you will find the color that will match and nicely complement the exterior color of your house.

A weed barrier should be installed before laying the rocks, as the weeds will find their way up in between the rocks.

Polished pebble rocks don't have sharp edges and they may be easier to walk on. They provide a clean, well defined area when spread around the trees and on pathways.

Here are few options of pebble rocks available at Lowe's: white pebbles; polished pebbles; black polished pebbles; gray Mexican beach pebbles. It is fun creating landscape areas with pebble rocks.

However, if you need help bringing your vision to reality, VIP landscapers are ready to work for you. Call us at 702.423.1944

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Landscaping Rocks – River Rock

Landscaping river rocks for desert landscapes

River Rocks come be of various sizes, shapes and colors

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 the deposits from ancient sea beds or river beds, or by crushing bigger rocks. River rocks vary in size, shape and colors. Arizona river rocks have various colors, pond pebbles are more uniformly colored in shades of grey. River pebble rocks, like Montana River Decorative Landscaping Pebble can have a colorful aspect. Creek stones are larger in size with shades of grey and brown. Depending on your landscaping project, you can find a type of river rock that will fit.

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Landscaping Rocks – Marble Chips

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White marble chips in your yard

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 wide range of home exteriors, and can add an attractive contrast to pathway and patio designs, gardens and any other areas. They can be easily spread, resist cracking and do not attract termites or ants in a normal use.

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