The right lighting makes your landscape usable and beautiful after sunset, and safer to move through. We design and install low-voltage lighting that highlights the best of your yard: paths, trees, walls, and water features.
Thoughtful placement means warm, layered light, not glare, so your space feels inviting every evening.
Why NLS Grounds
- 30+ years serving the Las Vegas Valley
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Accountable, in-house crews, design through maintenance
- NV LIC #2001063-512
- Landscape C-10 #77356
- Masonry C-18 #88109
Homeowners often pair landscape lighting with outdoor spaces, pavers & masonry, and landscape design & installation. Not sure where to start? Request a free estimate.
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See it come alive after dark
Warm, layered light transforms a desert yard once the sun goes down. Here is one of our Las Vegas installs in the evening.
Landscape Lighting for Las Vegas Nights
With daytime summer temperatures often too hot to enjoy a yard, Las Vegas Valley outdoor living genuinely shifts to evenings and nights. A landscape that goes dark at sunset loses half its value, which is why lighting design matters as much here as the plants and hardscape themselves. Well-placed low-voltage lighting turns a yard used a few hours a week into one used every evening, once the desert heat breaks.
Lighting also does real work beyond ambiance in this valley: illuminating walkways and steps for safety, highlighting architectural and landscape features, and adding a layer of visibility around the property after dark. We use LED fixtures rated for extreme heat and UV exposure, since standard fixtures degrade fast under a Las Vegas sun, and we wire systems to hold up through monsoon season without corrosion or failure.
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How It Works
From first call to final walkthrough
Lighting Design & Placement
We walk the property at dusk to plan fixture placement for pathways, features, and safety zones before installing anything.
Low-Voltage Wiring
Wiring is run and buried to code, sized correctly so every fixture on the run gets consistent power.
Fixture Installation & Aiming
Fixtures are installed and aimed precisely to highlight trees, hardscape, and architecture without harsh glare.
Timer & Smart Control Setup
We program timers or smart controls so lighting turns on and off automatically with the season's daylight changes.
Light that works after dark
Path & step lighting
Safe, welcoming light along walkways, stairs, and entries.
Accent & uplighting
Highlight trees, stone, and architecture for depth and drama.
Low-voltage & efficient
Energy-smart systems built to last outdoors in the desert.
Questions
Landscape Lighting FAQs
Does landscape lighting help with home security in Las Vegas?
Yes. Well-lit walkways, entries, and perimeter areas reduce hiding spots and make a property feel more monitored, which is a meaningful deterrent alongside any dedicated security system.
What kind of lighting holds up best in desert heat?
LED fixtures rated for high heat and UV exposure last significantly longer here than standard incandescent or lower-grade LED fixtures, which can degrade or discolor faster under constant Las Vegas sun.
Can lighting be added to an existing landscape without redoing everything?
In most cases, yes. Low-voltage lighting systems can be designed and installed around existing plants and hardscape without requiring a full landscape renovation.
Do I need a permit for outdoor landscape lighting?
Standard low-voltage landscape lighting typically doesn't require a permit, but larger electrical work tied into your home's main panel may. We'll flag it if your project crosses that line.
Areas We Serve
Landscape Lighting across the Las Vegas Valley
Explore the map or the list to find your corner of the valley.
Ready to talk about your landscape lighting?
Free estimates, honest pricing, and our licensed crews from first sketch to final walkthrough.