Stunning views of Mount Charleston and Red Rock Canyon are only part of this 55+ community’s appeal. Conveniently located in northwest Las Vegas, the gated development with over 900 homes covers hundreds of acres, with major expansion ongoing. The community clubhouse features a resort-style pool, a culinary studio, and multiple bocce courts. Residents will soon be able to dine inside the neighborhood with plans in motion for an upscale restaurant. This property showcases the uncommon beauty found in Clark County, Nevada, from the remarkable architecture to pebble-laced yards to handsome yuccas and flowering cacti.
Challenges
This property is actually an unlikely choice for a case study because it’s so new. But that makes the challenges unique. For example, a property this large doesn’t start out under the management of one landscaping company, as specific sections are contracted separately. This can lead to confusion among residents about which company is responsible for what.
The size of the property presents another issue, too. It makes route planning more complex for our logistics team. This hurdle will only increase since this development is growing at an unbelievable pace. Fast growth and new construction sometimes cause landscape damage. Heavy traffic from construction vehicles and home shoppers also puts Yellowstone Landscape teams in hazardous situations.
“We’ve added close to a million more people since 2000 to Southern Nevada.” ~News Now Vegas
There’s no question that the harsh desert climate is a constant challenge. The unrelenting Las Vegas heat and arid climate make it hard to keep plant material healthy and attractive. Smart irrigation helps, but the region's watering restrictions may be the most stringent in the country.
Results
Yellowstone Landscape teams are meeting the challenges on this new property head-on. See the following strategies that are producing positive outcomes.
- Good communication between Yellowstone’s branch manager and HOA leaders helps everyone understand which property sections are under our company’s care.
- The manager sits in on many HOA meetings to understand neighborhood concerns and goals.
- Team leaders are ready to answer resident questions about our designated sections and responsibilities.
- When needed, logistics teams can draw on the experience of other Yellowstone teams dealing with new properties this large and fast-growing.
- Any landscaping damage is quickly identified by our employees who are monitoring during regular maintenance.
- Annual Safety Rodeos, daily Tailgate Talks, and driver training help protect Yellowstone workers and those around them.
- All employees are equipped with personal protection equipment, including fluorescent visibility vests.
- Our company’s in-cab safety cameras add another layer of driver safety while providing documentation for any incidents.
- Native desert plants help overcome the extreme heat and lack of rain.
- Right plant, right place strategies for microclimates further ensure plants are healthy and long-lasting.
- Smart irrigation, using the newest soil moisture sensors, provides precise moisture to plants.
- Yellowstone Landscape’s irrigation managers use continuing education and test the newest technologies for water conservation and client savings.
- Special care is taken with plant selection to add color wherever possible to brighten up the neighborhood’s prominent sand coloring.
High Praise
“It’s paradise to live here.”
“Basically like living at a resort.”
“Without doubt, one of the most beautiful places.”
Desert Adaptation
As you can see from the reviews above, homeowners are enthusiastic about their new neighborhood. The community aspect and remarkable aesthetic appeal of the desert have made them feel right at home. Yet, the challenge with so many new movers to the area means that they aren’t familiar with desert environments. They may be used to exotic plants in landscapes that get plenty of rainfall and rarely see watering restrictions.
“Arid-adapted plants have developed unique adaptations that support their survival in harsh environments.” ~Arizona University
Naturally, it can be tough for these recent transplants to understand why the landscaping looks so different in Las Vegas. That challenge presents the ideal opportunity for Yellowstone Landscape to communicate the differences in landscape features. It’s actually a privilege to talk with homeowners who are interested in the whys and hows of desert landscaping. After all, we believe quality landscapes lift communities up in many ways, so the more chances we get to discuss it, the better.
With this community, we have an enormous opportunity to educate and inform as this large-scale development expands over the next decade. We plan to offer beneficial events here just like we do for properties we’ve maintained for ten years or more (e.g., gardening classes, ice cream social sponsorships, and heat stress safety tips for the HOA newsletter). The work is still in the early stages, so we look forward to the challenge of growing our team’s presence section by section and strengthening the partnership day by day.
Contact Yellowstone Landscape when you’re ready for a partnership that produces amazing outdoor areas regardless of climate and growth challenges.
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