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 […]
Given the price tag to install a new lawn in the Dallas, Texas area, some homeowners may opt to use a budget-friendly sod. When selecting a sod, you should consider the cost of the grass, the cost to maintain it, as well as learn how to care for your new sod grass. The economical sod grasses that we discuss below […]
Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, privacy is one of the primary concerns for all homeowners. Designing your landscape with plants for privacy is both cost-effective and visually appealing for both you and your neighbor. Most trees grow an average of 1 foot each year until reaching maturity. This growth might not seem fast enough, so consider […]
Many people look for ways to add landscaping to small backyards, patios, and balconies but don’t always know how to start. One of the easiest ways to landscape these small spaces is to simply add some containers with plants or create a container garden. Using containers can also be used as a way to keep plants you aren’t ready to […]