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...
While most other North Texas landscape plants are fighting to survive their way through the unyielding summer temperatures, the Crape Myrtle tree is just coming to life. This deciduous, multi-trunk ornamental tree loves the sun and is a staple in most southern summer landscapes for good reason.The Crape Myrtle comes in a variety of sizes and blooms for an average...
We are fortunate to live in a part of the country where we can enjoy almost all 4 seasons outdoors. Outdoor living space actually comprises almost 40% of our overall landscaping work. In order to accommodate an outdoor living lifestyle, it’s almost always necessary to expand and oftentimes enhance the look of an existing patio. Below we have listed 4...
Side yard areas have become of increasing landscaping significance in the North Texas area. With a substantial number of homes in our area being built close to our neighbors, the side of a house is often the site of dying grass, has unsightly utilities and poor drainage areas requiring drainage corrections. Since most all side yards are being used to...
The summer season is fast approaching in North Texas and we are all looking for ways to keep the color and excitement going in our gardens. If you choose to continue landscaping throughout the summertime, consider planting some summer flowering plants and blooming perennials. Here is a list of the best 5 summer perennial flowers for North Dallas. Echinacea Echinacea,...
In the Dallas, TX area, the average cost of stamped concrete installation is between $3,000-$12,000. How much your stamped & stained concrete will cost depends on size of the slab area in addition to the complexity of the stamping pattern and the staining work that will be involved. What Does Stamped Concrete Cost per Square Foot? The average cost per...
So, what is stamped concrete? Stamped concrete also known as decorative concrete is simply concrete that has a shape, pattern or specific design “stamped” into it before it cures that looks similar to that of a natural stone and paver patio design. It's a process usually employed on concrete patios, pool decking, retaining walls, driveways, sidewalks and pathways. What are...
Known for providing movement and drama in a landscape, a wide variety of ornamental grasses are available in our area. Depending on their location within a landscape and your planting zone, many of these native plants of North Texas can live for a few seasons (annual), die off or the plant goes dormant and returns each year (perennial), or remain...
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