Imagine a gorgeous flower garden drenched with color from early spring to the first frost of autumn. A daydream, you say? Not anymore! This flower garden design fills the wish list of amateur and expert gardeners alike with … Constant color: Spring flowers and foliage in burgundy, pink, and blue give way to yellow, orange, blue, and ebony for summer and autumn…
Swipe to view slides The combination of used brick and weeping mortar joints used in this older home was extended to this retaining wall that brings the front entry patio up to grade with the front door. This irregular technique is a remnant of Arts and Crafts brickwood where the irregular setting of bricks and the extruded mortar was a desirable feature. The…
“Blah.” Does that word or something like it come into your mind when you gaze out at your yard? If it does, perhaps the next word should be thinking is: “landscaping.” That can mean everything from a modest do-it-yourself makeover to calling in a pro to make substantial changes. Whichever you choose, the first step is dreaming and planning, landscape designers…
New to gardening? In the market for easy gardening tips? We re sharing all of the gardening basics you ll need to turn your backyard into a stunner. From drought gardening advice to recommendations on the best drought resistant flowers, make the most of the dry conditions in your backyard with these expert tips. Is your backyard throwing shade on your garden?…
Check the local nursery or home center and find out if there are fruit or nut trees, or berry producing shrubs and bushes that do well in your area. Here in the south, we have pecan trees, blueberries, and grapevines which are often used in landscaping and provide a food source for wildlife, as well as ingredients for favorite recipes. Choose the right plants…
If you re planning a patio, it s a sure bet you ve got plenty of patio landscaping ideas. It might even be the case that you have so many, you re overwhelmed by the options. Luckily, there are great options that can help you decide which patio landscaping ideas are best for your outdoor space s design. After exploring deck and patio design ideas, one of the first…
Learn the best way to choose plants, trees and mulch for your new landscape. Plants Southern Nevada is home to a broad cross-section of desert-friendly plants. A visit to one of our local demonstration gardens, such as the one found at the Springs Preserve, can give you a good idea of how these plants interplay in a landscape and provide inspiration. Our landscape…
