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landscape services inc. profile
“LSI is a water-smart contractor cer-
tified by the Southern Nevada Water
Authority,” the company says. “We are
experts in creating an outstanding look
with water-conservative landscaping.
Our belief is that landscaping is more
than trees, shrubs and rock.
“However, the most overlooked
aspect of landscaping is dirt manage-
ment. LSI is able to move mountains of
material to and from a client’s site. We
are happy to assist clients with their
grading, haul-off and import needs.”
With a $5 million license limit, LSI
can create small designs as well as
large-scale projects, including master-
planned communities, industrial parks
and apartment complexes.
The firm also frequently works with
homebuilders as their in-house land-
scape design team. This allows builders
to add to their services and homebuyers
to benefit from a one-stop shop for their
home and landscaping needs. Some of
LSI’s homebuilding partners include
Trophy Homes, Toll Brothers, KB
Homes and Distinctive Homes.
For its commercial projects, LSI
works with many of the large commer-
cial developers in Las Vegas. It recent-
ly completed work at the headquarters
of the Southern Nevada Home
Builders Association, from which it
won an award. When working directly
with homeowners, LSI offers free con-
sultations and says it works hard to
determine the best plan for a home
and yard.
“LSI offers its clients the personal,
one-on-one attention they deserve
when creating their outdoor environ-
ment,” the company says.
Increasing Awareness
Its membership in the American Society
of Landscape Architects (ASLA) helps
LSI maintain its quality and stay
informed of the latest design trends and
practices. Founded in 1899, ASLA is the
national professional association repre-
senting landscape architects. It started
with 11 members, but now has more
than 18,000 members and 48 chapters,
representing all 50 states, U.S. territo-
ries and 42 other countries.
ASLA strives to increase the public’s
awareness of and appreciation for the
profession of landscape architecture.
The society also is an active advocate for
the industry at the local, state and nation-
al government levels, working on policy
issues including surface transportation,
the environment, historic preservation
and small business issues. x
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