LAS VEGAS, NV – November 10, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Pathmark Fabrication, a family-owned metal fabricator in Henderson, Nevada, is outlining gabion wall ideas as Southern Nevada prepares to restrict irrigation of nonfunctional grass beginning January 1, 2027. The company fabricates custom steel mesh baskets that hold stone to form walls and other landscape features. Its guide to welded and woven gabions explains how each design suits different project needs.
The law prohibits using Colorado River water delivered by Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) member agencies to irrigate nonfunctional grass at commercial properties and multifamily developments. The law also covers government sites and other affected properties. SNWA excludes grass in individual single-family front and back yards.
Nonfunctional grass includes certain roadside strips and HOA landscape areas that do not provide a qualifying recreational or other functional use. SNWA encourages homeowners to voluntarily replace unused yard grass. SNWA notes that replacement landscapes can combine rocks and cacti with canopy trees and flowering bushes that provide shade and cooling.
According to the authority, converting turfgrass to drip-irrigated desert landscaping saves an average of 55 gallons of water per square foot annually. Drip irrigation waters plants slowly at the roots rather than spraying large areas. Rock features such as gabion walls are one way to incorporate stone into these landscapes.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported November 3 that Las Vegas Valley Water District officials are considering a grace period before fining anyone for watering nonfunctional grass. If the board approves the proposal, affected customers could have until at least January 2028 to remove the grass. That would delay penalties rather than change the law’s January 1, 2027 irrigation restriction.
Pathmark’s gabion wall ideas are most relevant to owners and managers of affected properties. The company also fabricates custom baskets for residential projects. The ideas include bench supports and low dividing walls that define seating areas. Basket placement should leave clear paths between the seating area and nearby doors or gates.
Decorative columns and landscape backdrops can frame new plantings where grass has been removed. Stone selection also influences the finished appearance of each feature. Rounded river rock gives gabion walls a smoother look, while crushed granite creates a more angular texture with distinct edges and irregular surfaces.
Pathmark recommends arranging attractive stones by hand along each visible basket face and placing smaller fill behind them. The company says this approach gives the visible face a more finished look. Pathmark works with contractors and designers during planning to turn gabion wall ideas into site-specific basket layouts, but it does not install the walls.
The company fabricates baskets using a variety of welded mesh and structural steel options. It says it can recommend materials based on a project’s structural requirements. Each basket is built to the customer’s specifications, including custom dimensions and mesh configurations.
Pathmark also offers fire pit frames and BBQ islands, along with water features and other metal landscape elements. The company fabricates outdoor kitchen countertop bases as well. It also manufactures a line of stainless-steel path lighting for nationwide distribution.
Pathmark Fabrication owners Adam and Kodi Carter previously operated a landscape design and installation company for more than 20 years. While running that business, Adam began designing and fabricating metal accents for clients’ yards, which led to requests for similar products from other contractors. He eventually opened a dedicated fabrication facility and gradually phased out the landscaping business to focus on metalwork.
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Pathmark Fabrication
Pathmark Fabrication
(702) 850-3906
info@pathmarkfabrication.com
Pathmark Fabrication
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
United States
