Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the Landscape Photo Contest. It was hard to choose winners, but our judges have deliberated! Desert Garden Area – Becky Colwell Perennial and Shrubs Area – Gary Walker Sustainable Turfgrass Area – Georgette Porter Tree Island Area – No winner.
Question: “Good Day, I live in Sparks and I have some questions about watering a couple of trees in my yard. The trees were put in seven to eight years ago. They are planted in DG so currently they are only watered by drip irrigation near the base of each …
The summer 2019 QWEL certification exam results are in! Congratulations to our certified QWEL pros. For a full list of certified professionals visit, www.QWEL.net. Businesses and organizations participating in the QWEL program include: Reno/Tahoe International Airport University of Nevada, Reno Cassinelli Landscaping Truckee Meadows Water Authority May Arboretum Signature Landscapes …
Check out the winners! Contest Details: Enter photos of an area of your landscape for one or more of the landscape areas: Desert garden area – Obsessed with native plants or have a cacti rock garden? This area includes succulents, cacti, native plants and other low water use plants. Shrubs …
Please fill out this application to begin your landscape contest submission. Your application is not complete until you email Jenn Fisher (fisherj@unce.unr.edu) with your photos. Use subject line Landscape Photo Contest: YOUR NAME. Application submissions will be accepted until Sept. 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. PST.
For many reasons, we may be forced to remove a tree in our landscape. It could be that it wasn’t in the correct place to begin with, it wasn’t healthy or it had simply reached old age. But, whatever the reason, we must decide what to do with the leftover …
The spring 2019 QWEL certification exam results are in! Congratulations to our certified QWEL pros. Businesses and organizations participating in the QWEL program include: Heirloom Gardens City of Reno Moana Nursery Wickham Landscaping Truckee Meadows Water Authority Cory’s Lawn Service QM Corp QWEL Certified Pros: Alyssa Buchanan Asa Kennedy Chuck …
As gardeners, we tend to focus on plants, using color, texture and form to accentuate our landscapes. But, there are a lot of things we can do with recycled household items to add color and texture too. As I scrolled through Pinterest, I recently came across beautiful mosaic garden features …
The 2019 Green Industry Training certification exam results are in and show our local green industry professionals employed in lawn and landscape, tree care, garden center and grounds and park maintenance industries are qualified to provide Nevadans with nursery and landscape services. Businesses and organizations participating in one or all of …
When we think of President’s Day, we often think of history, politics, independence or freedom, but did you know many United States presidents were also avid gardeners and plant lovers? This goes back to our very first president, George Washington, who never lived in the White House, but who oversaw …
