The summer season is fast approaching in North Texas and we are all looking for ways to keep the color and excitement going in our gardens. If you choose to continue landscaping throughout the summertime, consider planting some summer flowering plants and blooming perennials. Here is a list of the best 5 summer perennial flowers for North Dallas. Echinacea Echinacea, […]
In the Dallas, TX area, the average cost of stamped concrete installation is between $3,000-$12,000. How much your stamped & stained concrete will cost depends on size of the slab area in addition to the complexity of the stamping pattern and the staining work that will be involved. What Does Stamped Concrete Cost per Square Foot? The average cost per […]
So, what is stamped concrete? Stamped concrete also known as decorative concrete is simply concrete that has a shape, pattern or specific design “stamped” into it before it cures that looks similar to that of a natural stone and paver patio design. It’s a process usually employed on concrete patios, pool decking, retaining walls, driveways, sidewalks and pathways. What are […]
Known for providing movement and drama in a landscape, a wide variety of ornamental grasses are available in our area. Depending on their location within a landscape and your planting zone, many of these native plants of North Texas can live for a few seasons (annual), die off or the plant goes dormant and returns each year (perennial), or remain […]
With the rising cost of lawn maintenance, drainage issues affecting home foundations and water shortages on the horizon, many home owners are looking into replacing sod with artificial turf. The cost of installing artificial grass can vary greatly due to size of project, access to install area, type of turf needed and other factors. On average, North Dallas residents will […]
Considering the initial cost to sod a yard and the ongoing cost of maintaining a lawn, more and more home owners are choosing to install artificial turf instead of sod grass, especially when landscaping a smaller backyard. This article is intended to answer general questions about how to install artificial turf and includes information about proper ground preparation, laying synthetic […]
When considering the various landscaping ideas for a small backyard, the most important thing to consider is how you plan to use the space you have. While front yard landscapes consider curb appeal, backyard landscapes should not only be a space that not only invites you outside but that suits your unique style and needs. Garden for Small Backyard If […]
As one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, North Dallas has seen thousands of new homes being built each year. With new homeowners coming from around the world, our local landscaping and North Texas plant life might seem foreign, but residents seem to care a lot about landscaping new homes in North Dallas. Some parts of our […]
If you are considering installing new sod or replacing the existing sod in your yard, several things will affect how much it costs to sod a yard. The most important cost factors to consider will be the size of your lawn or how many pallets of sod are needed and the type of sod installed. On average, most north Dallas homewowners […]
There is no denying how seasonal plant dormancy drastically impacts the look of your garden beds. Throughout the late fall and winter months in North Texas, you can expect to see deciduous trees littering the lawn with their leaves, perennial grasses turn to straw and even the stable evergreen landscaping plants slow down or halt growth altogether. This period of […]