Landscape Design5 min read
New Construction Backyard Landscaping in Sparks: Where to Start
Bought a new build in Sparks with a bare dirt backyard? Here is what to tackle first, what it costs to get wrong, and how to do it in one pass.
Landscaping Advice From 35 Years In Northern Nevada
Straight answers on soil, water, frost, and snow from the contractor who works in it every day.
Landscape Design Articles
Landscape Design6 min readHow to Plan a Backyard in Reno Before You Build
A practical planning guide for Reno homeowners: drainage, build order, budget phases and what actually grows in high desert soil.
Paver Installation Articles
Paver Installation4 min readWhy Paver Patios Sink, and How to Prevent It
Sinking pavers almost always trace back to the base. Learn excavation depth, compaction in lifts and edge restraint for Northern Nevada patios.
Paver Installation5 min readPavers vs Concrete in Reno Winters: Which Holds Up?
Reno crosses the freezing line dozens of times a winter. Here is how pavers and poured concrete compare on cracking, repair and long term cost.
Decorative Rock Articles
Decorative Rock4 min readDry Creek Beds: Drainage That Looks Like Landscaping
How dry creek beds and gravel drainage runs move roof and slope runoff away from Reno foundations while looking intentional.
- Decorative Rock4 min read
Defensible Space in Northern Nevada: Rock vs Bark Near Your Home
Why bark and mulch should not sit within five feet of your house in wildfire risk areas like Verdi and Washoe Valley, and what to use instead.
Retaining Walls Articles
Retaining Walls4 min readWhy Retaining Walls Lean: It Is What Goes Behind the Block
Drainage rock, pipe and base compaction decide whether a wall lasts. Learn why one retaining wall quote is cheaper than another.
Retaining Walls4 min readDo I Need a Permit for a Retaining Wall in Washoe County?
Walls under four feet are generally exempt in Washoe County, unless something loads them from above. Here is how to tell which you have.
Xeriscaping Articles
Xeriscaping5 min readXeriscape Design That Still Looks Good in a Reno Winter
A xeriscape is not a gravel lot. How evergreens, grasses, rock and hardscape carry a low water yard through Northern Nevada winters.
- Xeriscaping4 min read
Is There a Turf Removal Rebate in Reno? (The Honest Answer)
There is no turf removal rebate in the Reno and Sparks area. Here is where the confusion comes from and how xeriscaping still pays off.
Irrigation Systems Articles
Irrigation Systems3 min readWhen to Winterize Sprinklers in Reno (and Why It Matters)
Blow out irrigation lines before the first hard freeze, usually October into early November. What happens if you wait.
- Irrigation Systems4 min read
Reno Watering Days Explained: Programming Your Controller
Even addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Odd addresses Wednesday, Friday, Sunday. No Mondays, no 11am to 7pm. How to set your timer correctly.
Winter Snow Removal Articles
Winter Snow Removal3 min readHow to Protect Your Landscape From Snow Plow Damage
Plow damage to sprinkler heads and bed edging is a common spring repair. How marking your property before the first storm prevents it.
- Winter Snow Removal4 min read
When to Book Commercial Snow Removal in Reno
Commercial snow contracts in Northern Nevada are signed late summer through October. Why waiting for the first storm costs you.
Why Homeowners Keep Calling Ramiro Back
One contractor for the whole year. Landscape installation and maintenance through the warm months, irrigation that gets fixed the week you report it, and snow removal that keeps your lot open when the storms come. Licensed, insured, and used to working around tenants and business hours.