As we spring forward, Norm Schilling has some timely reminders for the yard.

Turning the clocks forward is a good time to check on your irrigation system. Norm has some tips on this edition of Desert Companion.

Norm is taking part in the Garden Conservancy's Gardening Open Day on April 10th. Here are some details about the four private gardens that will be open to the public on that day in Las Vegas and Henderson: opendays.pdf.

Admission to each private garden is $5.00 and will be open rain or shine with no reservations required. Call 1 (888)842-2442, or visit www.opendaysprogram.org for more information.