Skipper butterfly on a yarrow plant
Pollinator Plant Lists
Lists of pollinator-friendly plants for Nevada.
 Jensen, C. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Creeping thyme groundcover can make a good lawn alternative.
Lawn Alternatives for Northern Nevada
Northern Nevada is a high desert climate, so traditional lawns require a lot of water and maintenance here. If you're looking for a more water-efficient and low-maintenance option for your yard, here are a few ideas to get you started.
 Jensen, C. and Kratsch, H. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-24-07
A small, new plant bursting through healthy soil.
Feed Your Soil, Not Your Plants: A beautiful landscape starts with good soil.
Fertilizers contain plant nutrients. When we add fertilizers to our soil, the nutrients are held on organic matter particles. The organic particles act like a pantry, holding on to the nutrients that plants use for growth.
 Hefner, M.; Donaldson, S.; Kratsch, H.; Skelly, J. 2012, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
A light purple Cosmos bipinnatus flower
Is this Pest Control Product Safe? How to pick the lowest risk product.
How can you tell if a product is the safest choice? When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registers pesticides, they use the results of many scientific studies to assess pesticide toxicity
 Hefner, M.; Donaldson, S.; Kratsch, H.; Skelly, J 2012, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno