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Xeriscaping in Northern Nevada
We often hear clients call xeriscaping “zeroscaping,” though these two landscape styles are very different. Learn about xeriscaping in Nevada.
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10 Winter Landscape Plants
We've compiled 10 landscape plants that shine during the winter season! Check out our list of winter landscape plants to start using today!
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Seasonal Landscape Maintenance Checklist
We've created a seasonal landscape maintenance checklist for you to follow along with to know your landscaper is doing a great job!
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Turning On Your Irrigation System This Spring
Spring has arrived and it’s time to turn your irrigation system on after a long and very cold winter.
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Choosing Drought Tolerant Plants
Northern Nevada has experienced high temperatures and very little precipitation for quite a few years.
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Winter Watering
Dry air, low precipitation and inconsistent temperatures can damage trees, shrubs, lawns and perennials if they do not receive supplemental water.
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Ask Before Hiring a Landscaper
It can be hard to select a landscaper you can trust. These are the questions to ask before hiring a landscaper to maintain your property.
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What are smart irrigation controllers?
Interested in the most recent smart irrigation controller technology, weather-based irrigation controllers?
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Does Drip Irrigation Improve Water Efficiency?
When properly installed, drip irrigation will reduce water waste and improve water efficiency by 30-50% compared to overhead sprinklers.
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Seasonal Irrigation
Once freezing temperatures have ceased, it is time to start watering again. What to check when you turn your irrigation back on in spring.
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What is sustainable landscaping?
Sustainable landscaping reduce water waste and sustain the natural environment by treating landscape likes mini watersheds.
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What is an irrigation audit?
An irrigation audit is just what you need to fine tune your irrigation for water-efficiency, reduce water waste and schedule irrigation!
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Record Breaking Heat In Reno
It's hot! Record-breaking heat as well as decreased snowpack, drier soil and less available water all around affects our plant material.
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Are You Overwatering?
It can be difficult to determine if your plants are getting too much water or not enough.
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Be Water Wise, Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month and with the region’s recent heat, it’s a good time to review simple watering strategies to be water wise.
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Maintain and Upgrade Your Irrigation System
With just a few simple strategies, it’s easy to save water, save money and see better results. Maintain and upgrade your irrigation today!
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New Year Landscape Resolutions for Property Managers and HOA Boards
A new year is a good time to set landscape goals. Resolutions for property managers and HOA boards in Reno: curb appeal, water savings and better vendor management.
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Choosing a Landscape Provider for Your Commercial Property:
Commercial landscape transparency is extremely important for every property manager, but what does this look like. Learn about transparency.
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Choosing a Landscape Provider for Your Commercial Property:
Choosing a landscape provider can be a hard task. This ultimate guide will help you in your selection process for commercial landscaping.
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Save Water with Your Irrigation System
How do you save water with your irrigation system? We will cover some helpful and easy water saving irrigation methods in this blog posts.
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Choosing a Landscape Provider for Your Commercial Property:
When selecting a landscape provider, you will have the option of full-service landscaping or mow, blow and go service. We'll help you decide.
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Water Features for Commercial Properties and Community Entries
Water features for community entries, apartment courtyards, hotels and office sites in Reno: styles, water use, winter care, safety and maintenance.
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Commercial Hardscape in Reno and Sparks
Commercial hardscape in Reno and Sparks: walkways, retaining walls, seat walls, plazas and amenity areas built to handle daily use, snow and freeze-thaw.
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Artificial Turf for Commercial Properties: What to Know
Artificial turf for HOAs, apartments and commercial sites in Reno: materials, pile height, where it works, heat, and how to care for it so it lasts.
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Garden Style Series: Japanese Zen Garden
Japanese Zen gardens were built for calm and reflection. How their ideas work in office courtyards, healthcare grounds and hotel entries in Reno.
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Resort-Style Amenity Landscapes
How apartment communities, HOAs and hotels in Reno create resort-style outdoor spaces: pool decks, shade, fire features, lighting and lush planting that holds up.
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Garden Style Series: Cottage Garden
Cottage gardens are dense, colorful and full of pollinators. How to borrow the style for entries, courtyards and common areas in northern Nevada.
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Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lighting for HOAs, apartments and commercial properties in Reno: entries, signs, walkways and trees, with LED fixtures and smart controls.
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Garden Style Series: Modern Landscaping
Modern landscaping uses clean lines, repetition and mixed textures. Why it suits office, retail and newer apartment properties in Reno, and how to keep it low maintenance.
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Garden Style Series: Xeriscape
The term xeriscape comes from the Greek word xeros, meaning dry. Xeriscapes save water and suit commercial properties and HOAs in arid regions like Nevada.
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Lawn Maintenance Services
Reno Green Landscaping is a full-service landscape company offering comprehensive lawn maintenance services. Ask us how we can help!
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Designing a Perennial Flower Bed
Perennials are cold-hardy plants that return year after year, typically longer than three growing seasons. Tips for planting them in Reno.
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Perennials that Power Through Fall
Just because cold weather is on the way doesn’t mean your Reno landscaping has to call it quits.
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Outdoor Garden Containers for Every Season
We've got ideas for your garden containers for every season. From plants to decorative items, you can have festive containers all year long.
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Creating a Medicinal Herb Garden
If you have ever wanted to grow your own medicinal herb garden but felt it was too difficult, we assure you these 4 plants are easy to grow.
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How to Pot Plants in Containers
Our step by step guide on how to pot plants in containers for a beautiful and lasting container garden. Here's steps one through three!
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How to Pot Plants in Containers
Learn how to pot plants in containers with our step by step guide. In this post, you'll get the basics of potting plants in containers.
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Do You Need Professional Help?
Some things are better left to the professionals and landscaping is one of them. Landscaping is an investment in your property’s value.
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Landscaping Trends of the Year
The top landscaping trends of 2018 are sure to make your landscape look amazing. We've highlighted a few of our favorites in our latest blog!
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Energy Efficient Benefits in Landscaping
Landscaping is for more than just aesthetic purposes. With careful planning, it can help reduce heating, cooling and water costs.
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Top 2017 Trends in Landscaping
What is your favorite trend? There are an abundance of new landscaping trends that have caught our eye here at Reno Green!
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A Landscape Installation & A Life-Changing Gift
Reno Green Landscaping is honored to donate a landscape installation to SPC Tingle and his family at their new home in Minden.
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Happy Holidays!
In 2020, Reno Green Landscaping matched donations to buy meals for first responders at Renown hospitals. A look back at that holiday season.