Planting shrubs provide a background and serve as the anchor for most landscape beds. The process for planting shrubs is the same for any other type of plant and below are some helpful tips to common questions about how to plant shrubs. How to Prepare Soil for Planting Shrubs? Soil provides most of the nutrition a shrub needs to grow […]
While the winter season requires far less landscape work compared to the long list of spring landscaping duties, there is still plenty to be done. In this article, we share 9 essential winter landscaping tips for North Dallas area residents to prepare for the cold season. Apply Mulch Install mulch in landscaping beds to help insulate the roots of plants […]
When designing a landscape in Texas, installing trees and shrubs are typically the first element that comes to mind. However, landscaping with rocks of all shapes and sizes is a great way add visual interest to your landscape design and utility to almost any landscape. We have included some ideas and suggestions below for landscaping with rocks. What are landscaping […]
Planning for drainage and proper water flow around your home is essential. Home builders should do their part to ensure that water flows away from your home’s foundation out into the yard. However, you may notice there are still areas of your yard where water tends to pool. Allowing the water to remain in these areas can kill your grass, […]
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 […]
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 […]