Concepts To Think On Before Choosing A Las Vegas Landscaper

| Monday, October 14, 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.

In Las Vegas there are some special considerations that you need to also keep in mind as you are laying out your initial idea plan. The city is very strict when it comes to water usage and there is a chance that water shortage warnings may be issued at any time of the year. Make sure that you are being realistic about what it is that you want in the finished project.

While most people may think that the dream of the green front yard and the white picket fence is not able to come true with a desert landscaping plan, this is simply not the case. There are many options that can be used to get that perfect front yard look, no matter what it is that you like. Desert landscaping is more about compromise and being able to adjust than it is sacrifice.

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 way to take up some land space that would normally need to be grassed. This also adds a new entertaining area for friends and family to gather. In addition, potted plants, shrubs and trees lose less water in the heat and sun and therefore thrive better than their ground planted counterparts.

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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