June 17, 2026
Marigolds are among the most dependable annual flowers for high desert gardens. Their bright yellow, gold, orange, and sometimes red blooms provide months of color while thriving in the sunny, dry conditions common throughout Northern Nevada and other high desert regions.
There is something almost magical about a Japanese maple. Their delicate leaves, graceful branching, and glowing fall color make them one of the most beautiful ornamental trees you can plant.
Across Northern Nevada’s open valleys, ranchlands, suburban neighborhoods, and high desert landscapes, the soft cooing of the mourning dove is one of the region’s most familiar bird songs.
When it comes to keeping a garden healthy and thriving, watering is one of the most important jobs, and one of the easiest to get wrong.
Growing roses in the high desert of Northern Nevada means working with extremes. The climate brings intense sun, low humidity, alkaline soil, and wide temperature swings between day and night. While that might sound harsh, roses can do very well here if you focus on soil improvement, deep watering, and consistent seasonal care.
For years, bright blooms and vibrant greenery dominated garden design trends, but darker foliage has quietly become one of the most impactful ways to create a more elevated outdoor space.
Among the many birds that inhabit Northern Nevada, few capture attention quite like the Anna’s hummingbird. Tiny, fast, and brilliantly colored, these remarkable birds have become increasingly common throughout the Reno–Sparks area and surrounding high desert communities.