Friday, October 11, 2013

By Catalina Nielsen


Choosing a Las Vegas landscaper that is right for your project is not as easy as it may seem at first. There are some special considerations to keep in mind when one chooses a landscaping professional in the Neon City. Its also important to have a general idea of what to expect from any landscaping project before you get started.

It is important before you get started to have a both a rough idea of what it is that you want to get out of the finished project and how you want the space laid out. This is of course not a final plan, that will be put together by the contractors landscape architect, but rather a guide as to what will make you happy when the work is all done. Have pictures form magazines and the internet clipped, as well as having a list of things that you have liked at local garden centers. This will give you something to start a conversation with when talking to contractor candidates.

Considering the desert environment of Las Vegas you need to keep in mind that there are some special considerations as to what you can and cannot do and what types of plants will work best in the environment that you live. City codes are very strict when in terms of water restrictions and your landscaper will be able to guide you as to what is and is not a low water landscaping plan. Choosing plants that are resistant to high UV and heat are also important again this is a where the expertise of an experienced professional will come highly into play.

To most people the idea of low water landscaping means that they will not be able to have the lavish green front yard with the white picket fence. While this may be true to a degree there are many options which can get you close. Working with the landscaping contractor will allow you to find the compromises that will get you the curb appeal you dream of.

backyard ideas include pebble and sand gardens, hanging gardens and beds or indigenous desert flowers and shrubs. Trees that are desert friendly are a great way to cut the bright sun and allow some other plants which are not sun friendly to thrive. Desert grasses are another great addition that add dimension and interest to the overall plan.

Patios are a great tool that you and your landscaper can use to add interest to your space without having to use a lot of water dependent or non-heat resistance plants. These spaces are popular because they cover a large amount of space that does not need grass while creating a great entertaining space. Potted plants also loose less water and are easier to care for in the long run versus ground planted verities.

Pool landscaping is a great way to add a water features to your outdoor space that will not only be beautiful and which can be incorporated into the overall landscaping plan, but which is also useful. There are strict codes in regards to where a pool can be installed and how large it can be. There are no restrictions however in terms of the layout of the pool, the shape or the landscaping around it.

Using a Las Vegas landscaper will allow you to get the most out of your outdoor space while staying in line with code restrictions and giving heed to the environmental challenges that the desert presents. The key is to find the right contractor for your needs. Taking the time to work with an experienced contractor will give you a yard that is beautiful and vibrant, a personal oasis in the desert.




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