Whether you’ve done your own landscape maintenance work for years or you’re just now learning how to install mulch in your landscape beds, you might find yourself wondering whether or not you should be removing the old mulch. The answer is typically no; just leave it in place. However, there are a few scenarios that might necessitate removing the old […]
Once a tree is removed, many homeowners wonder what the next steps are and if they should remove the tree stump itself. The answer to this question is yes, tree stump grinding or removal is necessary. This is essential for many reasons, including freeing up planting space, preventing injury from a trip hazard in the yard, increasing curb appeal, preventing […]
As we welcome the opening of the summer season, North Texans still want to enhance their outdoor living areas and continue improving their lawn and landscape. One simple and effective way to use space and add more life to your landscaped areas is to grow vines. Not only can vines make a wooden structure or fence more appealing, but they […]
Lawn edging can refer to anything that separates your lawn, or grassy area, from another non-grassy area. For example, in the front yard of your home, you might have grass and then a simple garden bed filled with soil, plants, and mulch. In order to separate the two distinctive areas, you can install landscape edging. This edging will keep the […]
Since the majority of your lawn drainage system exists under the ground, it’s easy to forget about it and ignore essential maintenance tasks. That is, until something goes wrong. The 7-step process outlined in this article will help you learn how to maintain a yard drainage system and French drains. Table of Contents Clear Debris Around Connections As a general […]
A sprinkler system is a collection of many integrated parts consisting of pipes, wires, and valves that work together with an irrigation controller that is programmed to water your lawn on a schedule. Since an inoperable sprinkler system can seem overwhelming for a homeowner to troubleshoot and fix, we’re sharing 12 common reasons why your sprinkler system has stopped working. […]
One of the most common outdoor living enhancements in a backyard will be to have a new concrete patio or expand to have a larger concrete patio. The average size concrete patio within North Texas ranges between 144 and 300 square feet. When evaluating the cost to install concrete, be aware that most cities will require a permit for this […]
As spring ushers in the warmer temperatures, inviting us out into the yard, it’s time to breathe new life into our flower beds. After months of staring at dormant and empty bed spaces, celebrate the season by planting plenty of blooming spring flowers. The 6 full-sun flowering spring annuals that are perfect for the sunny parts of your flower bed […]
When making the decision to install new sod grass, it’s important to consider our seasons. You can actually resod your North Texas lawn throughout the year with Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Zoysia warm season grasses. However, there are certainly pros and cons with each grass variety and season. So you may be wondering, when can I resod my lawn in […]
Perennials are an exciting part of any landscape. They bring variety, bloom, and longevity as they cycle through winter dormancy to return again each spring. However, the majority of perennial plants thrive in sunlight, making shady areas of your landscape beds a real challenge. The list below is 8 shade-loving perennial plants for North Texas that we focus on in […]