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...
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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...
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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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The allure of tropical landscaping is felt throughout north Texas. With our hot and humid summers, many homeowners are drawn to tropical landscaping and the selection of plants throughout our area certainly provides many choices for these lush, summer flowering plants. The majority of tropical plants will survive the longest within plant hardiness zones 9-11. Our north Texas area sits...
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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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