
Removing your lawn is the first step toward a landscape that actually fits Sunrise Manor. We strip grass, grade the soil, and prepare your yard for whatever comes next β desert plantings, rock coverage, artificial turf, or hardscape features. With the SNWA paying up to $7 per square foot through the Water Smart Landscapes rebate program and the AB356 nonfunctional grass ban approaching, now is the time to make the switch.
We handle the full conversion process from pre-approval paperwork through final inspection. Many homeowners are surprised how fast the rebate application moves when the documentation is prepared correctly from the start. We also coordinate the replacement landscaping so your yard goes from grass to finished design without a long dirt-lot phase in between.

Complete sod stripping, soil grading, and surface preparation for conversion to desert landscaping, artificial turf, or hardscape replacement.
End-to-end SNWA Water Smart rebate support including pre-approval application, required photo documentation, and post-conversion inspection coordination.
Targeted removal of unused turf areas while preserving functional lawn sections with clean borders and proper irrigation separation.

Our landscaping crews serve Sunrise Manor and communities throughout the eastern Las Vegas Valley. We know the local soil conditions, water district requirements, and HOA standards that vary by neighborhood. Whether your property is near Nellis Air Force Base, along Lake Mead Boulevard, or in the established neighborhoods south of Charleston, we bring the same level of care and local expertise to every project.
Proudly serving Sunrise Manor, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson,
Whitney and Winchester for 12+ years.
We provide a full range of landscaping services for Sunrise Manor homeowners, from initial design and installation through ongoing maintenance and repair. Every service is built around the realities of desert living β extreme heat, water restrictions, caliche soil, and HOA requirements that shape outdoor spaces across our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landscaping Services can be complex, and weβre here to provide answers to common questions. Here are some frequently asked questions from our clients.
Most residential landscaping projects in Sunrise Manor vary widely by yard size and scope. A full desert conversion on a standard lot usually lands below a comparable project in a wetter climate, because there is no sod or turf irrigation to install. Soil condition, site access, and how much hardscape you want move the number more than square footage alone. We provide free on-site estimates so you get exact pricing for your property before any work begins.
Desert-adapted species like red yucca, desert marigold, Texas ranger, and blue palo verde thrive in our Mojave climate with minimal water. We select plants rated for USDA Zone 9a that handle 115-degree summers and occasional January freezes. Every plant we install is matched to your yard exposure and soil type for long-term survival.
Most Sunrise Manor homeowners served by Las Vegas Valley Water District qualify for the SNWA Water Smart Landscapes rebate, which pays $5 per square foot for the first 10,000 square feet converted, plus an additional $2 per square foot from LVVWD, for $7 per square foot combined. The program requires pre-approval before any grass is removed. We handle the full application and inspection process for you.
A typical Sunrise Manor yard conversion from grass to desert landscape takes 5 to 10 working days depending on lot size and design complexity. This includes lawn removal, soil preparation, irrigation retrofit, hardscape installation, planting, and rock or mulch coverage. We schedule around extreme summer heat when possible to protect new plantings.
Nevada AB356 requires removal of nonfunctional grass in the Las Vegas Valley by 2027. This applies to decorative turf in medians, commercial properties, and HOA common areas. Residential lawns actively used for recreation may be exempt, but many Sunrise Manor homeowners are converting proactively to take advantage of current SNWA rebate rates.
Yes. Many Sunrise Manor communities in Winterwood, Orchards, and Hollywood Vista have specific HOA landscaping guidelines covering plant types, rock colors, and hardscape materials. We prepare compliant landscape plans with material specifications and submit them on your behalf to speed up the approval process before breaking ground.
We start by shutting down irrigation to the turf area, then use sod cutters to strip the grass and the root layer. After removal we grade the soil, install new weed barrier, and prepare the surface for whatever replaces the lawn, whether that is desert landscaping, rock, or artificial turf. The whole process takes two to four days for a standard yard.
Yes, provided the grass is living and actively irrigated and you apply before any of it is removed. Dead or dormant turf does not qualify, and a conversion started without written pre-approval is disqualified permanently with no appeal. We manage the application, the photo documentation, and both the pre-conversion and final inspections on your behalf.
Yes. Partial lawn removal is common in Sunrise Manor, especially for homeowners who want to keep a small play area but convert the rest to desert landscape. We create clean transition borders between turf and rock or planting areas so both sections look intentional.
Most Sunrise Manor homeowners replace removed lawn with desert landscaping, xeriscape plantings, decorative rock, artificial turf, or hardscape patios. We design the replacement before removing the grass so there is a clear plan for the finished yard from day one.
Removal and site prep are priced per square foot, and the SNWA rebate plus the LVVWD supplement frequently cover the removal outright and put money toward the replacement landscaping. Because the rebate is paid on area converted rather than on what you spend, a straightforward conversion can net out at or near zero. We give you both numbers side by side before you commit to anything.
Apply well before you want the work done, because nothing can be removed until SNWA has completed the pre-conversion inspection and issued written approval. Application volume climbs as the nonfunctional turf deadline approaches, which stretches inspection scheduling across the valley. Applying in late winter puts approval in your hands for a spring or fall install window, which are the two best planting seasons here.
Yes. The nonfunctional turf rules reach HOA common areas, entry islands, and median strips, and the association rather than individual homeowners is responsible for that removal. Associations are eligible for the rebate at the commercial rate. Boards that wait find contractor availability tightening sharply as the deadline gets closer.
It will if only the blades come off. Bermuda runs deep rhizomes, so we cut below the root layer with a sod cutter and, on heavily established lawns, treat regrowth before the replacement landscaping goes down. Skipping that step is why converted yards sprout grass through the rock the following spring.
It is hauled to a green waste facility, and the disposal is a real line item given several tons of wet sod off a typical front lawn. We include haul-away and dump fees in the quote so they do not surface later as a change order.
Yes. SNWA pays the property owner whether a contractor or the homeowner does the work, as long as the application, pre-conversion inspection, and final inspection all clear. The risk in doing it yourself is a failed final inspection over irrigation or plant coverage. We can handle only the paperwork and inspection prep if you would rather do the labor.
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We pride ourselves on delivering great results and experiences for each client. Hear directly from home and business owners whoβve trusted us with their Landscaping Services needs.

They converted our front yard from dead grass to a clean desert landscape in under a week. The crew was professional, showed up on time every day, and the finished yard looks better than we imagined. Our water bill dropped immediately.
Winterwood Homeowner

We needed our irrigation system completely rebuilt after years of neglect. They diagnosed every problem, replaced the failing lines, and installed a smart controller that actually works. Our plants are thriving now and we are using less water than before.
Orchards Resident

The team handled our HOA approval paperwork, walked us through the SNWA rebate process, and delivered a xeriscape design that our neighbors keep asking about. Start to finish, the easiest home project we have ever done.
Hollywood Vista Homeowner
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