Given the price tag to install a new lawn in the Dallas, Texas area, some homeowners may opt to use a budget-friendly sod. When selecting a sod, you should consider the cost of the grass, the cost to maintain it, as well as learn how to care for your new sod grass. The economical sod grasses that we discuss below […]
Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, privacy is one of the primary concerns for all homeowners. Designing your landscape with plants for privacy is both cost-effective and visually appealing for both you and your neighbor. Most trees grow an average of 1 foot each year until reaching maturity. This growth might not seem fast enough, so consider […]
Many people look for ways to add landscaping to small backyards, patios, and balconies but don’t always know how to start. One of the easiest ways to landscape these small spaces is to simply add some containers with plants or create a container garden. Using containers can also be used as a way to keep plants you aren’t ready to […]
If you have noticed that your yard takes a long time to dry out after it rains or has areas of standing water, you likely need drainage correction services. Don’t wait to address it. You may be wondering who I should call to fix lawn drainage problems. You should contact a landscaping company with yard drainage specialists. They will be […]
If you own a home in Texas, there is a strong likelihood that you are responsible for maintaining a lawn or laying new sod. Whether you have a small lawn area of 1,000 square feet or acres of grass, each square foot will take care and maintenance in order to thrive. Since your lawn is the largest single plant in […]
In winter, when most plants are dormant, it is hard to find visually appealing or interesting plants to keep your landscape alive. While most plants are heavily affected by the barren cold, there are many plants and shrubs that can thrive in Texas winter temperatures, presenting beautiful winter foliage that can brighten any dull array of plants. In this article, […]
Many people can see groundcovers as invasive species of plants that reap no benefit for their landscaping. This is not true; groundcover plants are beneficial, visually appealing with their bright and vivid colors, and can fulfill so many needs in your landscape. Some of these needs include providing continuity to your landscape, offering an efficient grass alternative, and helping maintain […]
Everything really is bigger in Texas, including the average home size. Now place these large homes right next to each other inside of a planned community, and what you have is many narrow, shady side yard areas where water tends to collect between homes. Since moving the home isn’t an option, we have made a variety of landscaping recommendations below, […]
A stone retaining wall can be both a functional and decorative way to enhance your landscaping and reduce maintenance. When thinking about a landscaping project, many homeowners wonder who I can hire to build a stone retaining wall and install the landscaping. If you need to build a stone retaining wall, you should hire a landscaping contractor or a stone […]
One of the most important necessities of your landscaping and property is a good drainage system. Many homeowners want a solution to yard drainage issues but aren’t sure what is needed or what it will cost. The truth is, what a drainage system costs in Dallas depends on several factors, like the type of drainage system required, the materials needed […]