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 North Las Vegas, NV — from the master-planned community of Aliante to the established neighborhoods of Eldorado, Valley Vista, and the residential corridors near Craig Ranch Regional Park and Nellis Air Force Base.
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 strong reputation across North Las Vegas for water-wise designs, premium materials, and craftsmanship engineered for the unique conditions of northern Vegas.
Whether you’re upgrading a builder-grade Aliante backyard, installing a travertine pool deck, replacing thirsty grass with artificial turf, or planning a complete water-wise outdoor transformation, FreshStart delivers North Las Vegas-quality results that last in the desert wind, heat, and water restrictions.
Call (725) 305-1220 for a free North Las Vegas landscape consultation.
North Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Las Vegas valley — over 260,000 residents, anchored by master-planned communities like Aliante and family-friendly neighborhoods like Valley Vista. The city is home to many active-duty military families stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, as well as Las Vegas families seeking newer construction and good schools. North Las Vegas homeowners share a common need: contractors who understand both the unique desert conditions of the northern valley and the practical realities of family-focused outdoor living.
Here’s why North 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.
Veteran-owned and military-family-friendly. Juan Stinson is a U.S. military veteran and understands the unique needs of military families stationed at Nellis Air Force Base — from rapid project completion before deployment to clear written documentation for relocation timelines.
North Las Vegas HOA expertise. FreshStart prepares the complete HOA submission package for Aliante Master Association, Valley Vista, and other North Las Vegas community associations — drawings, materials specs, color samples, and plant lists.
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 North Las Vegas conditions. Northern Vegas experiences stronger wind patterns than the central valley due to open desert exposure. Soils are predominantly sandy with caliche layers common in newer developments. Every FreshStart North Las Vegas project is designed for these specific conditions — not a generic template.
FreshStart Landscaping offers the full range of premium landscape services to North Las Vegas homeowners:
Premium travertine pool decks, patios, and walkways. Travertine stays significantly cooler than concrete in North Las Vegas’ summer sun — typically 20-30°F cooler underfoot. Naturally slip-resistant when wet. Adds significant resale value in the growing North 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 Aliante, Valley Vista, and other North Las Vegas HOA communities.
Premium UV-protected artificial turf for lawns, play areas, putting greens, and pet zones. Eliminates ongoing water costs and aligns with current North Las Vegas water conservation standards. Especially popular with military families and young families seeking low-maintenance yards.
Complete redesign and installation: pavers, turf, plantings, hardscape, lighting, and irrigation connections. Most North Las Vegas full-backyard transformations completed in 7-12 business days.
Retaining walls, fire features, outdoor kitchens, seat walls, and decorative stonework — engineered for wind exposure common in the northern valley.
Desert and Water-Wise Landscaping
As an SNWA Approved Contractor, FreshStart designs North Las Vegas landscapes using drought-tolerant native species (agave, yucca, desert marigold, creosote, palo verde, brittlebush), decorative rock groundcovers, and efficient drip irrigation.
Complete grass removal services for North Las Vegas homeowners transitioning to water-wise landscapes.
Wind exposure is significant.
North Las Vegas sits at the northern edge of the valley with significant open desert exposure to the north and east. Wind patterns are stronger and more sustained than central Las Vegas, especially in spring and fall. Wind exposure affects plant selection (delicate ornamentals fail; structural natives thrive), hardscape engineering (retaining walls and shade structures need wind-rated design), and irrigation (overhead spray loses significant water to wind drift; drip systems are essential).
Aliante and Valley Vista are master-planned with strict HOA standards.
Aliante Master Association maintains detailed exterior modification standards covering paver brands, plant species, color palettes, and irrigation methods. Valley Vista has its own HOA standards. Approval timelines typically run 2-6 weeks. FreshStart’s familiarity with Aliante and Valley Vista submission requirements typically shortens approval by 1-3 weeks compared to homeowners managing submissions independently.
Military families have unique project needs.
Nellis Air Force Base proximity means many North Las Vegas homeowners are active-duty military with relocation timelines, deployment schedules, and PCS-move considerations. FreshStart offers clear written project timelines, documented project completion records suitable for property managers, and rapid scheduling for military families needing work done before deployment.
Newer construction means upgrade-ready properties.
Many North Las Vegas homes were built between 2000 and 2015 with builder-grade landscaping: basic decomposed granite, builder-spec drip irrigation, minimal hardscape, and basic concrete patios. After 10-20 years of Vegas weather, these original installations are typically ready for premium upgrades that materially increase home resale value.
Our initial consultation is a collaborative process designed to understand your vision and goals for your outdoor space. We’ll discuss your ideas, preferences, and budget to create a customized plan that meets your needs. Our team will also assess your property’s current condition and provide expert recommendations based on years of experience in landscape design and construction.
The duration of a landscape construction project can vary depending on its complexity and scope. Factors such as the size of the area, the types of features involved (such as patios, pathways, or plant installations), and weather conditions can all impact the timeline. During your consultation, we’ll provide a detailed project timeline so you know what to expect from start to finish. Our goal is to complete your project efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and attention to detail. Our team brings years of expertise and creativity to every project, ensuring that your landscape not only meets but exceeds your expectations. We use only the finest materials and employ skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results. From the initial design concept to the final installation, we prioritize your satisfaction and strive to create outdoor spaces that enhance your home’s beauty and functionality.
At FreshStart Landscaping, we are proud to serve North Las Vegas and its surrounding areas.
Please refer to the map for our service area.
Angi Super Service Award 2025 Recipient | SNWA Approved Contractor | Nevada Contractor License #0092099 | 4.9★ across 74+ Google Reviews
Posted on We ComTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I had a great experience with Freshstart, we live in Henderson and got a lot of quotes. Freshstart was in the middle price wise. Excellent workmanship and quality, so glad we chose them. I highly recommend, there turf installation is so good.Posted on Vin WuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I felt compelled to leave a review for FreshStart Landscaping. After purchasing a new home the landscaping needed to be done. Things like this can become very tedious due to the scope and cost of the project, but after putting it off for almost a year I went ahead and started the process. I like to do my due diligence, so I took the time to look through many companies and spent numerous hours researching who could be possible candidates to use via reviews through Yelp and other sources. I ended up contacting 11 separate companies, which I then proceeded to get quotes from six of them. Of the six, three of them followed up, of the three that followed up, only one of them followed up more than one time. You probably guessed it, it was FreshStart Landscaping that followed up more than one time to see if I had any questions, concerns, etc. That was really appreciated since the project was going to be more than $20,000. Not big, but also not small. My wife, daughter, and I came up with the design that we eventually used for the front and back yard. Juan and David was very accommodating to our design and helped get the assets ready for us to get the design approved by our HOA. After HOA approved our design, I contacted Juan and got our project scheduled. I was pretty surprised that Juan estimated that the time that it will take to complete the job would be five business days. I had multiple neighbors who took at least six times longer, so you can say I was a little skeptical. My skepticism was eased when they started working on the first day. The project was moving along and followed the stated timeline and got done in five business days. One of the concerns that I had was that the shape and sized of the steps that we had designed was going to have to be laid out the day it needed to be set if I wanted it to look as close to the design we created. I had no problem with that, so when the time came David got a hold of me and showed me the options and we decided on what we felt fit best. David was very helpful by offering what he would do if he was me. Of course the final decision was left to me and he did not try to push me one way or another, which I appreciated. The only hitch we ran into were two things. Next to the block wall on the walkway there was two areas that ended up one inch off from each other. So if you were to look straight down the walkway you'll see a break around two thirds of the way down the one hundred plus line, this was a small detail that was visually very unappealing. The other issue was the walkway in the front that connects to the driveway. They accidentally made it thirty eight inches wide vs the sixty inches as shown in the design. I brought up these two issues on the last day when Juan asked me to walk the job and check things out. When I brought up the issues Juan came out and talked to me about it to confirm what I was mentioning and then he spoke to his workers. After he spoke to his workers and he came up to me and said that he's going to purchase more pavers to widen the walkway and also fix the area with the misalignment, and all that will be done by the end of the day. And guess what, it was all done by the end of the day. No arguing, no pushback. I was so pleased by this. How many companies own up to there mistakes without making some excuse or trying to weasel their way out somehow? I have had my share of companies do exactly this to me in the past. I was so impressed because I have dealt with too many service companies that just plain are willing to break their word to save themselves costs at my expense. Not Juan and David from FreshStart Landscaping. They did what they said they were going to do at the timeline that they said they were going to do it in. They kept their word. The were also very respectful and polite the whole time. I forgot to mention that their value was great, the price they gave was very competitive. I have included before and after photos, you can see their work for yourselves. I am grateful I found them and got to use them for this project.Posted on Melissa MillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I live in Rhodes Ranch, we have a lot of landscaping rules we must follow through our HOA. FreshStart Landscaping did a wonderful job with our front lawn All compliant with our bylaws. I would recommend them and they have a very nice crew!!Posted on Nancy MarchainTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have worked with Juan at FreshStart Landscaping twice now. Their service is amazing and their work incredible. They were timely and very neat and clean while working. I highly recommend them for your next landscape project.Posted on Vito Las VegasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great company, great crews, great service. FreshStart landscaping also has super fair pricing. South Summerlin/Spring Valley. Excellent workmanship on the turf and paver installation. Very Happy, highly recommend.Posted on Chad BrewerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They were absolutely fantastic. Very professional and got the work done quickly. We let our yard get too far out of our control and they were able to help us get back in control with a complete new look that blows away what we had before. Definitely the best landscapers in the centennial hills area.Posted on Sammy VelickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Major work on backyard and spruced up the front for me out by lake mead and rampart. Thanks guys!Posted on Meagan McGintyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. FreshStart landscaping delivered for our home near Centennial Parkway and N Shaumber rd in Centennial Hills, North Las Vegad. We bought our plants from Moon Valley Nursery's North Las Vegas location. FreshStart came into execute exactly what we wanted and also providing input on what can be done and what was not possible (due to slopes in yard). Having done projects in the past in town, they where professional, on time, they didn't change the price, we didn't make changes, came out exactly to plan. Turf looks awesome and so do the pavers. Totally recommend. Super nice to work with.Posted on Kim McMahonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent quality land scraping & excellent service!! Highly recommend Fresh Start Landscaping!!! Tom & Kim McMahonPosted on JamesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fresh Start did a great job on my yard, it looks beautiful, price is reasonable and they are easy to work with. Juan is very responsive, and I will hire them again for further projects. Definitely call them when your home needs outdoor work!
Yes. Aliante Master Association, Valley Vista HOA, and most other North Las Vegas community associations 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. Typical North Las Vegas HOA approval timelines run 2-6 weeks depending on the community and project scope.
North Las Vegas’ sandy alkaline soils, strong wind exposure, and 110°F+ summers favor drought-tolerant native and adapted species with structural form. Top performers include agave, red yucca, ocotillo, desert marigold, palo verde, brittlebush, creosote bush, 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.
Most North Las Vegas full backyard transformations are completed in 7-12 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 9-12 days. HOA approval timeline runs separately before crew start (typically 2-6 weeks). We provide a clear project timeline before contract signing.
Yes. FreshStart is veteran-owned (Juan Stinson is a U.S. military veteran) and frequently works with active-duty military families stationed at Nellis AFB. We offer clear written project timelines, documented completion records suitable for property managers and PCS moves, and rapid scheduling when work needs to be completed before deployment or relocation.
FreshStart serves North Las Vegas as part of our daily service area, with no extra travel charges. From contract signing to crew on-site, most North Las Vegas projects begin within 2-3 weeks (faster on smaller projects, longer on larger projects requiring extended HOA approval timelines). We coordinate start dates with each homeowner based on HOA approval, material availability, and the homeowner’s preferred schedule.
Ready to transform your North 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