RGL News

Fall Recipes

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Our Favorite Garden Fall Recipes Growing your own vegetables and fruit has several great benefits. Not only will it reduce the amount of pesticides that can contaminate your food, but these fruits  and veggies also have a higher nutrient value than store bought fruits & vegetables. Home grown fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and many other nutrients that you cannot find in store bought items. Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner “Easy dinners like so were made for busy weeknight meals! This Chicken, Broccoli and Sweet Potato Pan Dinner will quickly become a new fall fav! It’s so easy to make, clean up is a breeze and your whole family … Read more

Seasonal Irrigation

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Spring Turn-On Once the freezing temperatures have ceased, it is time to start watering again! However, when turning on you irrigation system, it is crucial to follow these steps to ensure no damage happens to your system. Open the system main water valve slowly to allow pipes to fill with water gradually. If these valves are … Read more

Tree & Plant Care

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Tree Care Make sure stakes are not rubbing the branches or trunks on your trees. Stakes can be removed after the first growing season in most instances. Wind prone areas may require a longer staking period. A certified arborist can provide large scale pruning when required. Both evergreen and deciduous trees need to be watered … Read more

Top 2017 Trends in Landscaping

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What is your favorite trend? There are an abundance of new landscaping trends that have caught our eye here at Reno Green! Purposefully pollinating with edible gardens, custom water features, creative hardscapes, planting more green, and sustainable landscapes, are just a few of the latest 2017 trends! If any of these trends have caught your … Read more

Energy Efficient Benefits in Landscaping

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Landscaping is for more than just aesthetic purposes. With careful planning, it can help reduce heating, cooling and water costs. Landscaping has the potential to lower utility costs in both commercial and residential settings. Tips for energy efficient landscaping include: Installing shrubs and trees to shade south and west facing windows/walls from direct sunlight during … Read more

Smart Irrigation Month

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Saving water and reducing water waste is on the forefront of conservation efforts as we experience the high temperatures of the summer. July has been deemed Smart Irrigation Month in an effort to raise awareness of the benefits of efficient watering practices. Here are some tips for smart water conservation: Reduce Unnecessary Use: An automated … Read more

Be Water Wise – Smart Irrigation Month

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July is Smart Irrigation Month and with the region’s recent heat, it’s a good time to review simple watering strategies that will keep your landscaping beautiful and healthy. – Zone Defense: Schedule each individual zone in your irrigation system appropriate for the type of sprinkler, drip irrigation, garden, sun or shade exposure, and soil in … Read more

Maintain and Upgrade Your Irrigation System

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Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative to increase awareness of the value of water use and to educate consumers and professionals on water-saving products, practices and services. We suggest you regularly maintain and upgrade your irrigation system for optimal water savings. With just a few simple strategies, it’s easy to save water, save … Read more

Spruce Up Your Yard For Spring

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It’s time to spruce up your yard for spring! Spring is in the air and you may be contemplating how to “refresh” your landscaping this season. Before you grab your shovel, there are a few things you need to do as we head into warmer temperatures to spruce up your yard: Turn on the irrigation … Read more

Spring Landscape Maintenance Checklist

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We’ve compiled the spring landscape maintenance checklist for your landscape! It’s time to start thinking about waking up your landscape from their long winter slumber. Spring Landscape Maintenance Checklist Start up your irrigation system. Change the batteries and check the time and date on your controller. Schedule your controller for spring irrigation. Check your irrigation … Read more

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