Angi Super Service Award 2025 Recipient | SNWA Approved Contractor | BBB Accredited Business | Nevada Contractor License #0092099 | 4.9★ across 74+ Google Reviews
FreshStart Landscaping is a veteran-owned, family-run landscape contractor proudly serving Las Vegas, NV — from the central neighborhoods of The Lakes, Charleston Heights, and Spring Mountain Ranch, to the corridors near Downtown and the Strip, to every master-planned community across the valley.
With 30+ years of combined industry experience, an Angi Super Service Award 2025, SNWA Approved Contractor status, BBB Accreditation, and a 4.9-star rating across 74+ verified Google reviews, FreshStart has built a citywide reputation for water-wise designs, premium materials, and craftsmanship engineered for the Mojave climate.
Whether you’re upgrading a builder-grade backyard, installing a travertine pool deck, replacing thirsty grass with artificial turf, or planning a complete water-wise outdoor transformation, FreshStart delivers Las Vegas-quality results that thrive in 110°F+ summers and last through the desert’s wind, heat, and water restrictions.
Call (725) 305-1220 for a free Las Vegas landscape consultation.
Las Vegas is one of the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the American West, with over 650,000 residents inside the city limits and more than 2.3 million across the valley. From the historic neighborhoods near Downtown to the newer master-planned communities along the perimeter, Las Vegas homeowners share two things in common: they live in one of the most challenging climates in the country, and they expect contractors who understand both desert design and water conservation.
Here’s why Las Vegas homeowners trust FreshStart with their outdoor spaces:
Direct access to the owner. When you call FreshStart, you reach Juan Stinson directly. Same-day responses on quote requests. No call centers, no project managers shuffling your job between estimators.
Citywide service area. FreshStart serves all of Las Vegas — central neighborhoods like The Lakes, Charleston Heights, and Spring Mountain Ranch, plus every master-planned community in the valley. We are based in the heart of Las Vegas at 8617 Stone Harbor Ave, with no extra travel charges anywhere we serve.
Earned credentials, not bought ones. Angi Super Service Award 2025 (earned through customer ratings, responsiveness, and project quality). SNWA Approved Contractor (verified by Southern Nevada Water Authority for water-wise design expertise). BBB Accredited Business. Nevada Contractor License #0092099, fully bonded and insured.
Built for the Las Vegas climate. Las Vegas summers regularly exceed 110°F. Winter mornings can drop below freezing. The valley sees only about 4 inches of rainfall annually. Soils are alkaline and sandy. Water restrictions are tightening year over year. Every FreshStart project is designed for these specific conditions — not a generic template.
Veteran-owned, family-run. FreshStart is co-owned by Juan Stinson (U.S. military veteran) and David Tyssee (30+ years of landscape construction experience). When you hire FreshStart, you’re hiring the owners.
FreshStart Landscaping offers the full range of premium landscape services to Las Vegas homeowners:
Premium travertine pool decks, patios, and walkways. Travertine stays significantly cooler than concrete in Las Vegas’ intense summer sun — typically 20-30°F cooler underfoot. Naturally slip-resistant when wet. Adds significant resale value in the Las Vegas housing market.
Belgard, Techo-Bloc, and other premium paver brands installed for driveways, patios, walkways, and pool surrounds. Color palettes available in approved selections for every Las Vegas HOA community.
Premium UV-protected artificial turf for lawns, putting greens, and pet areas. Eliminates ongoing water costs and aligns with current Las Vegas water conservation standards.
Complete redesign and installation: pavers, turf, plantings, hardscape, lighting, and irrigation connections. Most Las Vegas full-backyard transformations completed in 7-14 business days.
Retaining walls, fire features, outdoor kitchens, seat walls, and decorative stonework — engineered for the structural demands of Las Vegas soil and weather.
Desert and Water-Wise Landscaping
As an SNWA Approved Contractor, FreshStart designs Las Vegas landscapes using drought-tolerant native species (creosote, desert willow, agave, palo verde, brittlebush, red yucca), decorative rock groundcovers, efficient drip irrigation, and strategic shade structures.
Complete grass removal services for Las Vegas homeowners transitioning to water-wise landscapes.
FreshStart serves every Las Vegas neighborhood and master-planned community. Here’s where we work most often:
Central Las Vegas neighborhoods served on this page:
Master-planned communities with dedicated FreshStart landing pages:
For specific HOA expertise and community-specific information, please visit our dedicated landing pages:
No matter which neighborhood you call home, FreshStart designs every Las Vegas project for the specific topography, soil, sun exposure, and HOA standards of your lot — not a generic Vegas template.
The climate is unforgiving.
Las Vegas summers regularly exceed 110°F, with summer surface temperatures on hardscape reaching far higher in direct sun. Winter mornings can drop below freezing. The valley sees only about 4 inches of rainfall annually, distributed unpredictably. Every Las Vegas landscape installation must be engineered to handle this extreme range.
Soil composition varies across the valley.
Las Vegas soils are predominantly sandy and alkaline, with caliche layers (a calcium carbonate hardpan) common across many lots — especially in newer developments built on undisturbed desert ground. Caliche can complicate planting depth and drainage if not properly addressed during installation. Every FreshStart project includes soil testing and amendment as needed for the specific lot conditions.
Water conservation is now a standing requirement, not an option.
Southern Nevada Water Authority’s ongoing water conservation programs continue tightening across the Las Vegas valley. Non-functional grass is being phased out. Restrictions on watering days and times are enforced citywide. As an SNWA Approved Contractor, FreshStart designs Las Vegas landscapes that meet current conservation requirements while preserving the aesthetic quality Las Vegas HOAs require.
HOA approval is required across most master-planned communities.
Most Las Vegas neighborhoods governed by an HOA require homeowner association approval before exterior landscape modifications. Approval timelines typically run 2-6 weeks. FreshStart prepares the complete HOA submission package on the homeowner’s behalf — drawings, materials specs, color samples, and plant species lists — at no additional charge.
At FreshStart Landscaping, we are proud to serve las Vegas and its surrounding areas.
Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Angi Super Service Award 2025 Recipient | SNWA Approved Contractor | Nevada Contractor License #0092099 | 4.9★ across 74+ Google Reviews
Las Vegas’ alkaline soils and 110°F+ summers favor drought-tolerant native and adapted species. Top performers include creosote bush, desert willow, palo verde, agave, brittlebush, desert marigold, red yucca, lantana, and Texas sage. As an SNWA Approved Contractor, FreshStart selects plants specifically suited to your lot’s sun exposure, soil composition, wind exposure, and HOA approved species list.
Southern Nevada Water Authority restricts irrigation by season — typically limiting summer watering to specific days of the week and times of day, with even more restrictive winter schedules. Non-functional grass is being phased out across Las Vegas. As an SNWA Approved Contractor, FreshStart designs Las Vegas landscapes with drip irrigation, drought-tolerant plants, and water-wise hardscape that comply with current restrictions while staying visually rich.
Travertine is a natural stone that stays significantly cooler underfoot in Las Vegas’ summer heat — typically 20-30°F cooler than concrete in direct sun. Travertine is naturally slip-resistant when wet and adds higher resale value. Pavers offer more design variety, slightly lower upfront cost, and easier individual replacement if needed. Both work well in Las Vegas; the right choice depends on budget, pool deck use, and design preferences.
Most Las Vegas full backyard transformations are completed in 7-14 business days from crew start to finish. Travertine pool decks typically take 3-5 days. Paver patios run 3-5 days. Full backyard redesigns with hardscape, turf, plantings, and irrigation run 9-14 days. HOA approval timeline runs separately before crew start (typically 2-6 weeks). We provide a clear project timeline before contract signing.
Most Las Vegas master-planned communities — Summerlin, Henderson, Centennial Hills, Enterprise, Skye Canyon, North Las Vegas, and others — require homeowner association approval before exterior landscape modifications. FreshStart Landscaping prepares the complete HOA submission package on your behalf — drawings, materials specs, color samples, and plant species lists — at no additional charge. Typical Las Vegas HOA approval timelines run 2-6 weeks.
Ready to transform your Las Vegas backyard? Call FreshStart Landscaping directly at (725) 305-1220 for a free in-home consultation, or fill out the contact form below.
We’ll review your space, discuss your goals, walk through the HOA approval process, and provide a transparent project quote — typically same day.
FreshStart Landscaping is your go-to landscaping company in Las Vegas, NV and is here to transform your landscaping into your personal happy place, no matter its age or state!
Angi Super Service Award 2025 Recipient | SNWA Approved Contractor | Nevada Contractor License #0092099 | 4.9★ across 74+ Google Reviews
