If you are considering installing new sod or replacing the existing sod in your yard, several things will affect how much it costs to sod a yard. The most important cost factors to consider will be the size of your lawn or how many pallets of sod are needed and the type of sod installed. On average, most north Dallas homewowners...
There is no denying how seasonal plant dormancy drastically impacts the look of your garden beds. Throughout the late fall and winter months in North Texas, you can expect to see deciduous trees littering the lawn with their leaves, perennial grasses turn to straw and even the stable evergreen landscaping plants slow down or halt growth altogether. This period of...
One way to give an elegant and finishing touch to your garden beds is to surround them with mortared stonework. If installed properly by a professional stone masonry contractor, this stonework should last many years and enhance not only the look of your landscaping, but add value and curb appeal to your home as well. However, quality stonework is not...
Mother Nature never fails to deliver something stunning and unique for us to behold each and every season. Throughout the fall, the foliage on our deciduous trees is hands down the star of the show. As these trees prepare to leave their leaves behind in the winter, there are a few trees that stand out for their unparalleled foliage display....
When it comes to caring for your landscape plants, water plays an essential part in your plants’ ability to grow and thrive. As professional landscapers installing plants and trees on a daily basis, we have found overwatering to be the most frequent cause of plant death. Each plant is unique and they will prefer varying amounts of water, so it’s...
Whether in your front, side or backyard, landscaping adds instant equity to your home value. Furthermore, a well designed landscape has the potential to further appreciate the home value over time. While the actual increase in value is largely subjective, it consistently ranges from between 5-15%. Given that Frisco, Texas has a current median home price of $396,500, new landscaping...
A very common question that client's ask when discussing plant options during a design consultation is; Does landscape fabric work? Will it eliminate the need to pull or treat unwanted grass and weeds in my garden bed? The truth is that landscape fabric, also referred to as weed barrier is one of the most controversial products used in landscaping and...
As we approach almost a decade in the landscape installation business, landscaping with decomposed granite has been a popular option in many of our hardscape and landscape designs. We love taking a blank canvas and giving it new life with and purpose using natural materials. One of nature’s most versatile and cost-effective materials is Decomposed Granite (DG). If you are...
One of the most practical, but often overlooked aspects of your landscaping is the benefits of ground cover plants. Ground cover plants are small, low-growing, and predominantly foliage-only. They grow to create a dense, blanket-like cover for almost any landscaping area. Depending on the growth habit, groundcovers can be used in formal gardens, but are typically used to fill larger...
When considering how to take advantage of your current outdoor living space, one of the greatest ways to capitalize on the space and see a return on the investment will be to install a stone patio. Patios provide a functional base for hundreds of outdoor living options: seating, dining, cooking, shade just to name a few. Whether you are planning...
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