Can grass grow on desert dirt in Reno nv??

From what I've heard, it's not easy because it's part of the Mojave desert, but here's an article from the University of Nevada that can guide you.

https://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/ho/2011/fs1154.pdf

Here's another one: http://www.american-lawns.com/states/nv.html

Good luck!

Your water bill would kill your wallet, get the astro turf.

Sure! My girlfriend lived in Reno for about 7 years and had a darling little house with both a front and back yard. We had so much fun! Flights were cheap back then and I used to fly up just for the weekend. Find your zone here:

http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Then visit your local home improvement and nurseries for the best variety of grass to grow. Enjoy!

Yes go to a nursery and find out what variety will grow in that zone

Desert dirt? Do you mean sand? Amend, amend, amend before considering planting anything.