In most landscape climates the phrase “April showers bring May flowers” appropriately applies, but here in the desert southwest we say that, “April winds bring May heat.”

April is notorious for bringing southern winds to the Las Vegas Valley about every other day. Landscape companies in Las Vegas should review their irrigation timer at least once a week during the windy season. Unfortunately, it’s just not enough to “set it and forget it.” By monitoring the irrigation timer and using water responsibly, as landscapers we can reduce the amount of problems we have in our landscapes when the inevitable HEAT hits us.

The Las Vegas Valley Water District allows homeowners and landscapers to water every day (7 days per week from May 1st through September 1st). We often think “Let’s immediately start watering every day so that my plants and grass will grow.” (more…)