The Texas freeze in February of 2021 caught many homeowners by surprise. Now that we have regained our power and water, we start to look around at the damage to our landscaping. Try as they may, many of our beloved landscaping trees and bushes will not survive. The question we have been asked more than any other winter landscaping tip...
When it comes time to sell your home, one of the best ways to capture a potential buyer’s interest is through landscaping improvements.Having well-manicured and colorful plants in your front yard will absolutely generate curb appeal while patio and upgraded outdoor living space in the backyard easily add to your overall property value.In this article, we've included a list of...
Build a Pergola Building a pergola is an excellent addition to any outdoor living space. A pergola can provide shelter from the elements and extend your outdoor living space. What is the point of having a pergola? A pergola is a roof-like structure with open slats. Pergolas provide a degree of shade and weather-proofing for your outdoor living area. Why...
Planting shrubs provide a background and serve as the anchor for most landscape beds. The process for planting shrubs is the same for any other type of plant and below are some helpful tips to common questions about how to plant shrubs. How to Prepare Soil for Planting Shrubs? Soil provides most of the nutrition a shrub needs to grow...
While the winter season requires far less landscape work compared to the long list of spring landscaping duties, there is still plenty to be done. In this article, we share 9 essential winter landscaping tips for North Dallas area residents to prepare for the cold season. Apply Mulch Install mulch in landscaping beds to help insulate the roots of plants...
When designing a landscape in Texas, installing trees and shrubs are typically the first element that comes to mind. However, landscaping with rocks of all shapes and sizes is a great way add visual interest to your landscape design and utility to almost any landscape. We have included some ideas and suggestions below for landscaping with rocks. What are landscaping...
Planning for drainage and proper water flow around your home is essential. Home builders should do their part to ensure that water flows away from your home’s foundation out into the yard. However, you may notice there are still areas of your yard where water tends to pool. Allowing the water to remain in these areas can kill your grass,...
A stepping stone path could simply be dropping flagstone on the ground or it could also be an intricate paver or stone walkway. In this article, we offer 10 pro tips for laying a stepping stone path that will help you to prepare and plan for a successful stone installation. What should the distance between stepping stones be? One of...
Concrete is one of the most versatile and best stone patio paving materials available for building a solid base or structure. Concrete is used to create a strong foundation for homes, patios and most stonework. In addition, decorative concrete can be used to create aesthetically pleasing finished surfaces for driveways, patios and pathways. In this post, we'll give 5 tips...
Once you decide to have new landscaping installed in your front or backyard, you might consider having a professional landscape design created for your plans. One of the first questions you should ask when interviewing North Dallas landscaping companies for your project is; how much is a landscape design in Texas? That is sometimes a difficult question to answer without knowing...
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