Why March Is the Best Time to Upgrade Your Landscaping in Las Vegas

As the weather starts to warm up in Las Vegas, March is one of the best times of the year to upgrade your landscaping. Temperatures are mild, plants establish better, and homeowners can prepare their yards before the intense summer heat arrives.

If you have been thinking about improving your yard, now is the time to get ahead of the season.

Perfect Time for New Plants and Trees

Spring is the ideal time to install new plants, shrubs, and trees in Las Vegas. Cooler temperatures allow roots to establish before the extreme heat of summer.

Popular plants that thrive when planted in early spring include:

• Desert friendly shrubs and flowering plants
• Agaves and succulents
• Ornamental trees like Desert Willow or Olive trees
• Drought tolerant ground covers

Planting now helps your landscape get established so it can handle the summer months much better.

Refresh Decorative Rock and Landscape Areas

Many yards in Las Vegas begin to look worn after winter winds move rock and expose soil areas. March is a great time to refresh your landscape with new decorative rock, riverbeds, or accent boulders.

Updating rock areas can instantly make a yard look cleaner and more finished while improving drainage and reducing maintenance.

Install Pavers, Walkways, and Outdoor Living Spaces

Spring is also the best time to install outdoor features like:

• Porcelain or concrete pavers
• Walkways and patios
• Planter walls
• Fire pit areas

Getting these projects done in spring means your yard will be ready to enjoy all summer long.

Check and Adjust Your Irrigation System

Before temperatures rise, it is important to make sure your irrigation system is working properly. Many homeowners discover broken emitters, leaks, or inefficient watering systems when spring begins. A quick irrigation inspection can help prevent plant loss and reduce water waste during the hotter months. March irrigation check in Las Vegas

In March and April, SNWA requires watering only on your assigned days, and never on Sunday.

Step by step: set your timer the right way

1. Find your watering group and assigned days
   Use SNWA or LVVWD’s “Find your watering group” tool and set your clock to only those days.

2. Turn OFF Sunday watering
   Sunday is not allowed, even if it is one of your normal days.

3. Rotating heads: about 12 minutes per cycle (these apply water slower than sprays).

1. Set your drip schedule (plants and trees)
   Drip uses less water and does not need 3 days. SNWA recommends 2 days per week in spring.

• Typical run time is 30 to 90 minutes, depending on emitter flow and plant size.

  

  Get Ahead of the Summer Rush

  Landscape companies in Las Vegas begin booking up quickly once temperatures rise. Starting your project in March allows you to get ahead of the busy season and ensures your yard is ready before summer arrives.

  At All American Landscape, we help homeowners design and build clean, modern desert landscapes that look great year round while staying water efficient.

  If you are thinking about upgrading your yard this spring, now is the perfect time to start planning.