Which Desert Plants to Consider Upon initial observation, developing a beautiful landscape in Las Vegas may appear a little bit challenging. However, there are many types of plants whose decorative beauty can enhance what would be considered a very unappealing site of landscape into a work of fine art. Through the maturation of the plants,

Water Features Add Beauty Without Maintenance When designing the landscaping for your home, there is always a battle between having a lush and rich landscape while not wanting to maintain it. Water features are a fantastic way to have the best of both worlds. Especially in the harsh desert climate of Las Vegas, maintaining a

Desert-Friendly Grasses for Your Home's Landscape Although the desert is associated more with salt pans and sand than grasses, there is a great variety of the prolific monocots that are indigenous to the desert environment. They can range in height from the low-lying false grama to the 3-foot-tall Arizona cottontop. Native Grasses Some native desert

Landscape Rocks to Improve a Sloping Garden If you have a hilly front or backyard, you have a great opportunity to create a magical garden. With the many kinds of landscape rocks Las Vegas has to offer, you can create special sitting areas and contained gardens through terraces. Types of Terraces Terracing is a way

Container Gardening on a Patio At first glance, your patio may not seem like an ideal spot for a garden. However, a container garden may make it possible to grow vegetables or plant trees that could bear a variety of different fruit. Let's take a look at what you'll need to make your container garden

Flagstone or River Rock: Which Is Best for the Job? If you are looking for the types of pavers Las Vegas has to offer, you may be considering natural rock. Flagstone and river rock are two of the best choices, and they come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Flagstone Flagstone is a

The Benefits of Buying Local Nevada Rocks When you need to buy rocks, you should consider the source of the material. You can find everything you'll need for your lawn or garden from local rock supplies. In fact, you can find a variety of rock types to suit your goal. Take these tips to find

How Color Psychology Can Improve Your Yard Many of us see colors every day and don't realize that they have been carefully placed to create a specific theme. However, we would most certainly recognize a bad color scheme if we saw it. Fortunately, we have some tips that will help you understand to improve the

How Hardscaping Can Fireproof Your Home According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), there are two spaces around your home that can be used as protection against wildfires. Zone One is about 30 feet from your home and Zone Two is 100 feet. One good solution for protection against fire is to buy pavers

Rock Garden Ideas That Keep Your Pet Safe One way to increase the curb appeal of your home is to have a rock garden. Not only do rocks provide a stately appearance, but when they're surrounded by plants and grass, the garden looks natural, organic, and sophisticated. For those who have pets, however, rock gardens