100% of the SNWA grass conversions we have done were approved by the SNWA.
Design help
Plant selection help
Do you need help visualizing your new landscaping? Some HOAs require a drawing.
We may be able to help.
Plant selection help
Plant selection help
Giving us an idea of what plants or what your goals are will help us put together a custom proposal for you.
Photos of work we have done.
Photos of work we have done.
There are many similarities between new installations and conversions so you will see some photos of both.
SNWA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Paperwork
50% plant canopy coverage
Remove the grass
The SNWA requires an inspection and some paperwork to be done before work begins and after it is completed. On Time Landscaping is one of a few companies who may be able to do the pre work inspection on behalf of the SNWA at single family properties. SNWA grass SNWA grass conversions Las Vegas Henderson North Las Vegas
Remove the grass
50% plant canopy coverage
Remove the grass
SNWA staff will make a determination if a property qualifies for the program or not before work begins.
50% plant canopy coverage
50% plant canopy coverage
50% plant canopy coverage
The SNWA requires plants. Each plant has a different “value” with the SNWA and will affect how many plants will need to be installed. The value is based on the anticipated mature size of the plant. Click here if you need help with plant selection.
Ground cover.
Post work inspection
50% plant canopy coverage
Decorative rock and wood mulch may be used. Generally, the smaller the rock the more square feet each ton covers. Landscapers can only carry some samples with them. Visiting a rock yard and asking if you can take some samples home may help you figure out what color and sized rock you want. Doing this may make the process easier than if you listen to someone else about rock.
Post work inspection
Post work inspection
Post work inspection
The SNWA requires that one of their staff members visits the property once the work is completed. If the property complies with the programs conditions/requirements they will send the property owner paperwork to complete and sign. Once the SNWA receives it back and processes it they should issue the property owner a check within 30 days of recording the easement per their website.
Water savings
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
2005 SNWA study says "... average savings of 30% ... in ... (water) consumption for those who converted from turf to xeriscape. " Source
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
"The average difference is 2.2 hours/month in labor and $206per annum in direct expenditures. Landscape maintenance savings are value added ontop of water bill savings." 2005 SNWA study. Source
56% savings
Taking care of xeriscape generally takes less time and costs less than grass.
56% savings
Strategically placed trees save up to 56 % on annual air-conditioning costs. U.S. Forest Service
More about the SNWA Grass rebate program
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has a rebate program that may pay property owners to remove their grass and have it replaced with more water-responsible landscaping. Water friendly landscaping does not need to mean boring landscaping. Choosing certain plants can create a landscape that can accommodate many different desired results.
The Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program (WSL) started in 1999. According to the SNWAs website property owners have converted more than 185 million square feet of turf to water-smart landscaping, saving more than 12 billion gallons of water per year. Conservation efforts in the Las Vegas Valley have helped the community reduce its per capita water use by 52% between 2002 and 2019, even as the population increased by more than 730,000 residents during that time.
On Time Landscaping is a Water Smart Contractor as well as a Smart Start Contractor. This means that we have taken classes taught by SNWA staff about water conservation and taken continuing education classes. Being a Smart Start Contractor may allow On Time Landscaping staff to do the pre work inspection on behalf of the SNWA.
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There is a process involved to be involved with the program which includes the grass being inspected before any work can start. If your property is accepted into the program then we can start working. Once the project is completed, you need to contact the SNWA again so they can measure the actual grass area removed, do some more paperwork and then the SNWA should send you a check within a few weeks.
Contact us
On Time Landscaping
Telephone: 702-348-8399
Email: info@welandscapevegas.com
NV Contractors License C10 0070688 Bid limit $50,000.00
NV Department of Agriculture 7143
PO Box 401531 Las Vegas, NV 89140