Trending in 2020: Backyard Office Sheds Gone are the days of interrupted Zoom meetings by kids screaming in the background when you have a backyard office shed! With many of us working from home and unsure when we will go back to an office, if ever, we are seeking ways to make working from home … Read more
Outdoor Garden Containers for Every Season Looking for inspiration for your garden containers for every season? We’ve got everything you need to create gorgeous containers to increase curb appeal for your property for each season. Spring Garden Containers Spring is a time for rebirth, when the sun warms the earth and flowers begin to bloom. … Read more
How to Pot Plants in Containers A step by step guide Now that you are ready to plant, let’s begin the step by step guide on perfect container planting! If you don’t already have your plants, pots and potting mix picked out, read our post on how to choose the best of all three! Ready, … Read more
Garden Style Series: Cottage Garden The English cottage garden is something you don’t often see in the northern Nevada area. Part of the reason for this is because of our arid climate. Cottage style gardens come from England where they receive much more precipitation than we do and don’t require extensive irrigation systems to keep … Read more
Garden Style Blog Series: Xeriscape The term xeriscape comes from the Greek word “xeros,” which means dry. Xeriscaping is characterized by low water use plants, desert-style landscaping materials, and sustainable landscape practices. It’s growing in popularity in regions where water resources are scarce, or drought is frequently present. Xeriscaping Landscape Style Xeriscaping is more than … Read more
Garden Style Series: Japanese Zen Garden Zen gardening began when Buddhism moved into Japanese culture during the 14th and 15th centuries. These gardens were originally made as special gardens at monasteries for monks to clear their minds and practice meditation. Flat gardens were some of the first Japanese Zen gardens. They were used to calm … Read more
Garden Style Series: Modern Landscaping Modern landscaping style is marked by dramatic contrast, geometric shapes and symmetric design. Originally, modern landscaping was created as a juxtaposition to traditional landscapes that evoked the urge to garden and maintain. A modern landscape was designed for relaxing and enjoying nature, without the nagging need to take care of … Read more
Resorts utilize landscape elements to create outdoor spaces that ooze luxury and promote relaxation. Some of key elements of a luxury resort-style backyard are bringing the indoors outdoor and establishing an outdoor space that can be enjoyed day or night. To create your dream luxury landscape, we’ve come up with our favorite resort-style landscape elements … Read more
As 2020 continues and the pandemic is still an ever-present deterrent of gatherings and events, it’s becoming more and more real that we will be enjoying our summer in our own backyards. Though many of us feel cooped up, being at home also gives us a chance to enjoy our outdoor spaces. We’ve come up … Read more
This is an interview with a landscape designer who’s projects have won numerous awards. Reno Green’s professional landscape designer, Carrie Owen, and a Reno Green construction crew supervised by our Custom Residential Superintendent, Terry Kaufman, created such an outstanding landscape that it has won 4 landscaping awards: Belgard Project of the Year 2018 Nevada Landscape … Read more