Summer is a fantastic time to be outside enjoying outdoor living space and landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also mosquito season and nothing spoils the outdoors faster than a swarm of mosquitoes. In this post, we have included 7 mosquito repellant landscaping tips for keeping those pesky mosquitoes at bay while enjoying your landscaping this summer. Use Ornamental Landscaping Plants that Repel...

When it comes time to sell your home, one of the best ways to capture a potential buyer’s interest is through landscaping improvements.Having well-manicured and colorful plants in your front yard will absolutely generate curb appeal while patio and upgraded outdoor living space in the backyard easily add to your overall property value.In this article, we've included a list of...

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...

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...

A very common question that client's ask when discussing plant options during a design consultation is; Does landscape fabric work? Will it eliminate the need to pull or treat unwanted grass and weeds in my garden bed? The truth is that landscape fabric, also referred to as weed barrier is one of the most controversial products used in landscaping and...

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...

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...

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...

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 AnnualsAnnuals are seasonal flowers that bloom for their lifespan. You can...