Locals report sustainable landscaping helps the bottom line and environment
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In neighborhoods across the city, the view from the patio is shifting as more locals embrace sustainable landscaping options.
This is top of mind for many of us after the summer of 2024 left behind defeated trees and scorched backyards across the valley…
Norm Schilling of Mojave Bloom Nursery
…To learn more about sustainable landscaping options, one local nursery sells plants that withstand the desert’s challenges. Norm Schilling, a horticulturalist and owner of Mojave Bloom, emphasized the importance of selecting the right plants.
“I want people to have plants that are going to survive and thrive because that’s what makes gardening joyful,” Schilling said.
His nursery, located in North Las Vegas, offers a variety of plants designed to enhance the beauty and biodiversity of local gardens.
“A lot of the desert landscapes that are out there are pretty boring and harsh, frankly. But they can be so full of color and texture,” he explained.
If you want to make your backyard an eco-friendly oasis but don’t know where to start, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is a local resource. Here’s the organization’s webpage that includes a list of desert-adapted plants ready to make their new home in your backyard!
Experts say this time of year (AKA late winter) is a good time to plant, as waiting too late into the spring or summer prevents roots from getting a good grip on the soil beneath it — which is needed to survive Las Vegas’ summers… Read Full Article
