Reno, Nevada
Landscaping built for the Biggest Little City.
From the foothills of Caughlin Ranch to the established lots of Old Southwest Reno, we design and build outdoor spaces that hold up to high-desert sun, dry winds, and freezing winter nights.
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Landscaping in Reno, NV
Reno sits at 4,500 feet with roughly 7 inches of annual rainfall, 300 days of sun, and an aggressive freeze-thaw cycle that punishes shortcuts in pavers and patios. We've spent over 20 years learning what survives here - and what doesn't.
Our crews work across every Reno zip code, including hillside lots where drainage and retaining walls are non-negotiable, and infill remodels in Midtown and the Old Southwest where access is tight and detail matters.
Neighborhoods we work
- Caughlin Ranch
- Old Southwest Reno
- Somersett
- Arrowcreek
- Northwest Reno
- Midtown
- Southwest Reno
- Mogul
What we build in Reno
Services tuned for local conditions
Hardscape
Retaining walls and seat walls engineered for Reno's clay-heavy hillside lots.
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Interlocking pavers over a deep base resist the freeze-thaw heaving common in 89509 and 89523.
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Drought-tolerant plant palettes that thrive on a TMWA water budget without looking sparse.
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Why we build differently here
High-desert UV and 7" annual rainfall
Plant choices that thrive in Phoenix die in Reno. We specify Great Basin natives - rabbitbrush, mountain mahogany, basin wildrye - alongside proven ornamentals like Russian sage and Karl Foerster grass that handle UV at 4,500 feet with a water-wise layout.
Freeze-thaw cycles 80+ nights a year
Reno crosses freezing more than 80 nights between October and May. Paver bases need extra depth and proper drainage, or you'll see cracking and heaving inside 2 to 3 winters. We over-build the base every time.
Hillside drainage and clay soils
Caughlin, Somersett, and Arrowcreek lots often sit on decomposed granite over clay. We engineer surface and subsurface drainage around every retaining wall and patio so winter runoff doesn't undermine the build.
FAQ
Reno landscaping questions
- Are you licensed to work in Reno?
- Yes. Magic Scape is a licensed and insured Nevada contractor with C-10 Landscape Contracting (#0086182). We pull permits with the City of Reno and Washoe County as required.
- When is the best time to start a landscape project in Reno?
- March through November is the working season. Hardscape builds can run into early December most years. Spring books out fast - homeowners who request estimates in January and February typically get the best schedule slots.
- Do you work on hillside lots in Caughlin Ranch or Somersett?
- Regularly. Hillside work is one of our specialties - engineered retaining walls, terraced patios, and drainage systems built to handle Reno runoff and the soil conditions specific to those neighborhoods.
- Can you design something that meets a TMWA water budget?
- Yes. Most of our Reno landscape designs combine drought-tolerant planting and a mix of turf alternatives (artificial turf, decomposed granite, native gravel) to keep monthly water bills predictable.
Ready to start your Reno project?
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