In a highly landscaped area like North Dallas, installing mulch is a common occurrence and should be done at least once a year. Adding mulch to your garden beds insulates your plants and soil, helps to retain water, controls soil erosion, can suppress weed growth, and helps to make your lawn lower maintenance. However, not all mulches are created equally, […]
Whether due to sod installation or the effects of soil compaction and erosion over time, many Texas lawns develop lumps and bumps. Here are some step-by-step instructions about how to level a bumpy lawn in Texas. Mow the Lawn Low You will start the process of leveling out your lawn by mowing it. It’s important to mow the lawn as […]
With the majority of our North Texas residents living in developed subdivisions with neighbors on all sides, privacy is high on the list of homeowner priorities. In this article, we’ll share some backyard landscaping ideas for privacy that can help you create a backyard retreat. Create a Living Wall The easiest way to create privacy on your property would be […]
While having a nice, green lawn and landscape certainly requires your attention and energy, it does not have to feel like a full-time job. In this post, we have included a list of landscaping project ideas and materials needed to help show how you can make a low-maintenance lawn. Implementing just some of these ideas will reduce mowing, lessen irrigation […]
One of the many advantages of living in Texas is that our climate is mild enough to allow for landscaping throughout the year. However, we can use our changing seasons as a guide to know when is the best time for landscaping in Texas. As spring and fall are the milder seasons, they are ideal for planting, pruning, and installing […]
Landscaping is believed to add between 15-20% to the resale value of a home. Whether you’re looking to add landscaping improvements to sell a DFW home or compete for yard of the month, here are 10 low-cost landscaping ideas that will increase your home’s curb appeal. Mulch Plant Beds Installing a 2-inch layer of mulch on your landscaping beds is […]
In this post you’ll learn how to program an irrigation timer controller for your sprinkler system. We’ll be referencing a Hunter Pro-C sprinkler irrigation controller timer since most newer homes landscaping in the North Dallas area use this model. While there are small differences between controllers, most use the exact same program operation as this tutorial with different dials or […]
The past several years have taught Texans that there is absolutely nothing predictable about the winter weather. On average, winter temperatures linger between the 40’s and 50’s from December until March while most plants are dormant. However, freezing temperatures can sweep in at any moment, catching all of us and our plants unaware. You can outsmart Mother Nature by filling […]
Grasses are an important part of residential landscapes. They provide movement and interest in smaller garden beds. In larger areas, they can offer screening as well as erosion control. However, during the growing seasons, rabbits come from far and wide to lunch on every lush, green blade of most North Texas ornamental grasses. We have listed 5 rabbit resistant landscaping […]
When embarking on a new landscaping project or investing in landscaping improvements to your DFW home, it’s easy to see the cost skyrocket. Whether you have a small landscape project or looking to do a complete overhaul, we can help show you how to save money on landscaping. Here are 5 tips that will save you thousands off the bottom […]