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How To Make A Small Yard Look Big

Have a small backyard? Here's some tips to make it seem bigger.

If you're wanting to do it yourself, be sure to call or E-mail Tom Hoff. Contact information is
at the bottom of this page. For a one-time fee he will meet with you and show you how to
do it all on your own starting with "step one."

  • Prune trees high. This points the attention upwards toward the open sky.
  • Choose an open design
  • Add multipule seating areas
  • Changes in levels or surfaces (e.g. raised beds)
  • See-through furniture
  • Angles and curves
  • Vertical Structures
  • Add motion (e.g. wind chimes or running water)
  • Use smooth, loose gravel for paths. This requires slower walking thus making it longer
    to walk through.
  • Add water. Ponds can reflect the sky and add depth and dimension to your yard.
    Create a running water source, like a waterfall, for example. If you hide the source of
    the trickling, it creates a mystique that there's more landscape out there.
  • Feed some birds. Birds add wildlife to your yard and pull attention to the sky. If you
    add a birdbath, be sure to provide cover so the water doesn't boil in the Las Vegas
    sun.
  • Add a weather vane. If raised off the ground, it will bring attention to both the wind
    and the sky.
  • Add a centerpiece, such as a waterfall, fireplace, or sculpture.
  • Use lighting to add mood to your landscape.
Energy-Saving Landscape Ideas

Here are a few things you can do to help save energy during the cold and hot months.

  • Plant Evergreen trees. Evergreens don't lose their fullness during the winter time and
    can block cold northwest winter winds. As a rule of thumb, a windbreak protects an
    area up to 10 times as far out as its height, can cut wind speed by 85%, and can cut
    winter heating bills 15-25%.
  • A deciduous tree can screen 70-90% of the hot summer sun yet allow breezes. If
    planted on the west side of the house, it allows the late-day sun to reach the house in
    the wintertime while providing shade in the summer.
  • Stone or concrete surfaces can soak up heat during the day and reflect it during a cool
    evening.
  • Dark colors will soak up heat.
The "Lawn Tonic"

During summer months, Southern Nevada has a hot, arid climate and with water
restrictions in effect, it can be difficult keeping your lawn green.

Of course we suggest using the common practice of watering, aeration, and fertilizing to help
keep your grass green but there is a simple formula that has been gaining popularity over
the past few years.

Many call it the "Lawn Tonic."

It is a simple formula made up of mostly household products. Before we posted this formula
on our website we wanted to test it for ourselves . . . and it worked!

Just remember to follow the directions exactly. Using the incorrect formula could damage
your lawn.

  • One can of soda - not diet
  • One can of beer - not light
  • 1/2 cup liquid dish washing soap (do NOT use anti-bacterial dish washing liquid)
  • 1/2 cup mouthwash
  • 1/2 cup household ammonia
  • Mix in a 10 gallon hose end sprayer
Keeping A Green Lawn

It's no secret Las Vegas is in a drought. Droughts make it difficult to keep lawns green and
while there is no simple one solution to making it look and stay green, there are things you
can do to help it along:

  • Never water at night
  • When watering, water throughly
  • Water as often as possible
  • Aerate often (4 times a year)
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Contact: Tom Hoff
Phone: 860-9781
Email: tom@modernlandscapelasvegas.com
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