Project details
Skill
5 out of 5Hard
Cost
$200
Estimated Time
6-7 hours
Steps:
- Remove plants that require too much water.
- To make it easier to remove shrubs, use a good pair of loppers to cut down to the stump, then dig out the stump with a shovel.
- Hire a professional to remove any trees that need to be taken down.
- Install drip irrigation to keep plants watered more efficiently.
- Structure plantings around the drip irrigation system to use less water.
Resources:
Special assistance with this project was provided by Mat Baroudi of An English Gardener Landscaping and the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
Tools & Materials
Bypass loppers
Shovel