Reno sits in the high desert, where hot, dry summers give way to cold winters and wind can whip across the Truckee Meadows any time of year. That mix makes landscaping here a different game than down in the valley. Plants and materials need to handle all of it.
Adams Pool & Landscape Specialties designs and builds yards made for Reno’s climate. Our team has over 500 years of combined experience and a strong focus on water-efficient design. You’ll get honest advice about what will thrive here and what won’t.
Rain is scarce in Reno, and most of the year your yard depends on what comes out of the irrigation system. That’s why every landscaping project we take on starts with water. We plan zones by plant type and sun exposure so nothing gets wasted.
Our services include xeriscape and drought-tolerant plantings, drip irrigation installs and repairs, lawn replacement, soil prep, and hardscapes like patios, walkways, and rock gardens. Reno soils can be rocky or alkaline, so we amend beds where needed to give plants a good start. Every piece works together to keep your yard healthy without heavy water use.
Ask any Reno gardener about the afternoon wind and you’ll get a knowing look. Strong gusts dry out plants, tip over containers, and blow mulch around the yard. A smart design uses windbreaks, heavier rock mulch, and sturdy plants to keep things in place.
Winter matters too. We choose cold-hardy plants and design irrigation that can be protected from freezing so your system makes it to spring in one piece. Then we add the comforts, like a sheltered patio, native shrubs, or a pool area protected from blowing debris.
A well-planned Reno landscape looks good in more than one season. Evergreen shrubs and ornamental grasses hold their shape through winter, while desert perennials bring color in spring and summer. That year-round interest is a big part of curb appeal here.
Professional landscaping also protects your home. Proper grading moves snowmelt and summer storm water away from your foundation. Water-wise plants and efficient irrigation cut maintenance, which means more time enjoying the mountain views.
Jeff’s South Reno backyard had a great view of the mountains but no protection from the wind. Bark mulch blew into the corners after every storm, and his lawn struggled through the dry summers. He wanted a backyard he could actually sit in.
We replaced the lawn with a mix of native shrubs, grasses, and rock mulch that stays put. A row of evergreen screening plants went in along the windward side, and we built a paver patio tucked against the house. New drip irrigation designed for easy winterizing keeps everything watered.
Jeff said the patio is now the calmest spot on the property. He’s spending summer evenings out there instead of watching from the window.
Building a yard in the high desert takes know-how and care. Reno homeowners choose us for the following reasons.
We treat your home with the same care we’d give our own. Reach out to plan your Reno landscape.
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