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Creating a tortoise-friendly yard starts with the right plants. This guide features plants our team recommends to help provide food, shelter, and habitat for desert tortoises here in Southern Nevada. Attached, you'll find a thoughtfully curated list that focuses primarily on regionally native plants, along with a small selection of well-adapted non-native plants that can also play a beneficial role in tortoise habitat.

Our Mojave Desert soils can be challenging. Depending on where you live, you might be working with heavy clay, caliche, compacted construction fill, sandy soils, or some combination of all of them. Soil conditions can vary significantly from one part of the Las Vegas Valley to another, which means there isn't one perfect soil recipe for every yard or every native plant. That realization is where this project began. For months, we kept asking ourselves a simple question.

Summer gardens in Las Vegas, Nevada can be a challenge. The heat, sun, and sometimes dry conditions test the endurance of many plants. Yet, some showy plants not only survive but thrive, offering vibrant blooms, interesting textures, and unique shapes throughout the season. Choosing the right plants can transform your garden into a lively, colorful space that demands attention. Here’s a guide to some of the best showy plants that handle summer well and bring lasting beauty to

Low water doesn’t have to mean low interest. By stepping outside the typical plant palette, you can create a landscape that feels dynamic, layered, and uniquely yours.

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping outside and clipping fresh herbs for tea, the Mojave Desert might seem like the last place to try it. According to desert gardening coach JoJami Tyler, Las Vegas is actually one of the best places to cultivate an herbal tea garden, as long as you understand the climate, choose the right plants, and follow a few key strategies. JoJami, owner of Fancy Pants Garden, has been gardening for more than 40 years. Originally from the East Coast, she

Learn the best tips to take care of your indoor humidity loving plants with Aysia Tamules.

Some people stumble into their hobbies. For Chris, it started with a single cutting.

As fall cools the Mojave Desert, it marks the ideal season for planting trees. When mild air and warm soil encourage strong root growth before winter dormancy. Nursery manager Brenna Glimp highlights fall planting as a low-stress, high-reward way to establish resilient, beautiful desert landscapes that will thrive come spring.

When you think of iconic desert trees, towering oaks with broad spreading canopies might not be the first image that comes to mind for a desert landscape, but they should be. With dozens of species being native to the Southwest, oaks are among the most adaptable, resilient, and ecologically valuable trees you can plant in Southern Nevada. Why Oaks Belong in Your Landscape Oaks native to the Southwest are remarkably versatile. They thrive in a variety of climates, handling col

When you picture a classic cottage garden, your mind might drift to meandering paths edged with blossoms, tumbling vines, and wild, romantic abundance. It’s a scene that feels timeless and full of charm, but for desert gardeners, it can seem like a distant dream. How do you capture that lush, flower-filled magic when faced with scorching summers, sandy soils, and often times, very little rain?

Urban gardening presents unique challenges, particularly in our region where temperatures can soar, rainfall is minimal, and strong winds sweep through open balconies. When you live in our Las Vegas desert climate, creating a vibrant garden on your patio or balcony may seem impossible. However, with the right strategies, tools, and plant choices you can absolutely turn even a small, windblown, sun-baked space into a lush and exquisite oasis!