LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With summer time in full swing, desert gardeners face one massive query: What can survive this warmth? Gardening in Las Vegas can really feel like an uphill battle towards the scorching solar and dry desert soil. However native specialists say it’s potential to create a colourful, thriving yard—even in triple-digit warmth.
“It’s a little warm to be planting herbs and vegetables right now, but there are plenty of perennials that will be good now… especially as we cool off just a bit,” mentioned Donald Moore, assistant supervisor for Star Nursery. “We have our desert plants that are hearty and will thrive in our hot weather.”
Moore says search for desert favorites like purple yuccas, agaves, cacti, and colourful blooms that final all season.
“The bells, orange and yellow flowers – they are beautiful, and they flower all summer long,” mentioned Moore. “Your oleanders will flower and give a big array of color.”
Location and care make all of the distinction.
“It’s important to place them in a location where they’re going to be getting the proper amount of sun and proper amount of watering,” Moore mentioned.
And relating to watering, timing does matter.
“We always want to water drip irrigation in the morning when the plants are actively taking up water and avoid watering at night time,” mentioned Moore.
With the best vegetation and a bit planning, even the desert can bloom.
“Plants that are taken care of well can thrive and flower and be beautiful. Proper care, proper nutrients,” he mentioned.
Moore added that the very best time to plant new flowers, herbs, and produce is in September and October.
