When properly installed, drip irrigation will reduce water waste and improve water efficiency. Studies suggest a 30-50% reduction in water waste compared to overhead sprinkler irrigation. Turfgrass is still generally irrigated by sprinklers, but other plant materials such as shrubs, perennials, annuals and trees can be watered with drip irrigation. It’s the last week of … Read more
We are in our third week of Smart Irrigation Month. Not familiar with Smart Irrigation Month? “Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative celebrated throughout July to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in landscape, turf and agricultural irrigation.” Learn more. You may have heard this … Read more
Welcome to the second week of Smart Irrigation Month. Not familiar with Smart Irrigation Month? “Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative celebrated throughout July to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in landscape, turf and agricultural irrigation.” Learn more. Just moved into a new home … Read more
To kick off Smart Irrigation Month, we are discussing some of the most recent smart irrigation controller technology, weather-based irrigation controllers (WBICs). Not familiar with Smart Irrigation Month? “Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative celebrated throughout July to promote the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products and services in … 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
For centuries people have used plants for medicinal uses to treat common ailments such as the common cold, flu, minor cuts and infections, anxiety, digestive issues, immune system issues, blood pressure regulation, and more. Many of these plants are commonly found in the garden, such as yarrow, mint, echinacea and lemon balm. If you have … 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
The lock down has taken a lot of our daily routine from us, so why not spend some much needed time outdoors gardening with kids during COVID? Spring flowers are in full bloom, pollinators are buzzing around, and the sun is shining. Now is the time to enjoy the outdoors before our summer heats sink … Read more
A smart man once said, “It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” ―Albert Einstein Scott and Carrie Owen, owners of Reno Green Landscaping, have always felt a strong sense of responsibility to help the community that has supported Reno Green … 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