Whether you are preparing for a large-scale landscaping installation with new garden beds, irrigation work and hardscaping or simply having sod replaced, there are several things you should know about how to prepare for your new landscaping installation that can help to ensure your project occurs on time, on budget and is executed smoothly. Once you know the day your...
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Summer is usually the time that most plants go into survival mode. Most North DFW spring flowering plants are a bit exhausted after a season of flowering and growing. They are prepared to survive on less water now that the rains have subsided and they are gearing up to withstand the unrelenting summer heat. However, there are a few plants...
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Now that spring is in full swing everyone has landscaping on the brain here in Frisco, Texas. Whether or not you have a green thumb, we have some simple & budget friendly front yard landscaping ideas to help spruce up your front yard landscaping without breaking the bank. Adding Annuals Annuals are seasonal flowers that bloom for their lifespan. You...
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Water is an essential component in life. Just as our bodies need water to live, so do our landscapes. We use irrigation systems in landscaping to control and direct water needed by grass and plants. While yard drainage systems are used to direct excessive rain water away from landscaping plant life, home foundations and low spots in the lawn where...
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One of the greatest ways to showcase all of the gorgeous plants our area has to offer is separate them from sod areas by creating a garden bed. As a way to further define this planting space, consider installing no dig landscape edging around your garden beds. In addition, if you are considering using rock or gravel in your landscaping,...
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As residents and business owners in the North DFW area, we can say with absolute certainty that we live in one of the most landscaped areas. With a majority of our neighborhoods regulated by strict HOA (Home Owners Association) restrictions, the requirements for landscaping in our front yards far exceeds that of other cities. This means that homeowners with little...
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As spring fast approaches, everything is on the verge of blooming into life. One of the best ways to celebrate the seasons is take advantage of seasonal annuals. Annuals are the showiest and hardest working of all plants, blooming continuously throughout their seasonal life. Planting fresh spring flowers is a great way to add color to your garden and compliment...
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As the spring season comes ushering in (always earlier than expected), home owners should get ready to spend some time outside again spoiling their lawn and landscaping. After a winter’s nap, spring is the time for your plants to wake up, bloom and grow. Here is a list of the top 5 spring landscaping duties for north DFW. Lawn Mowing...
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With sod grass being our number one shared plant resource in Frisco, how we take care of our lawns has never been more important. We have assembled our top 10 natural lawn care tips for how to have a healthy lawn without using chemicals. Mow High Warm season grasses such as Bermuda, St. Augustine and Zoysia will grow and need...
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Estimating the cost of a stone retaining wall varies greatly depending on the size and scope of the project. We have included a description below of 2 common retaining wall projects and their estimated cost. Hopefully, this will help answer how much do retaining walls cost and give you a good sense of the budget you should have in mind...
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