Soils in the Truckee Meadows/Carson City area are predominately clay and very hard, though some areas are quite sandy.

Drought or not, you can have beautiful landscaping, healthy plants and water savings once most plants are established, especially if you choose these plants and use good practices.

The most efficient watering technique is the trickle or drip irrigation system. This system is designed to prevent water stress.

Water is critical for plant survival; since we do not receive reliable or sufficient rainfall throughout the growing season, we depend on irrigation.

Before you start any water feature you must determine its size and location. There will be both budgetary and physical limitations on the size of pond you have in mind.

Some of the most difficult growing conditions imaginable are found in the Double Diamond area. These conditions exist along the east side of the Truckee Meadows south of the Double Diamond area and extend north through the Spanish Springs area.