If you have decided to install a garden in your Dallas yard, your first thought may be to add a nice combination of beautiful looking flowers. But have you stopped to think about how much shade each variety will need and where they will thrive the most? Not all do well in direct sunlight for much of the day; they need plenty of shade so they don’t die. Mapping out the shady areas of your property is a useful practice in landscape design. Mistake #1: Seeing Sun and Thinking the Space is Sunny/Seeing Shade and Thinking the Space is Shady Just because you see sun or shade on a part of your land d ..read more

Are you the owner or manager of a commercial property in Dallas? Whether you’re responsible for maintaining an office building, retail shop, doctor’s office park or shopping center, you likely realize the importance of keeping it safe and looking good. If not, your employees, customers and visitors could get hurt when on your property. Plus, you want to make a good impression on clients so they will do business with you. This begins and ends with a well-thought-out commercial lawn management plan. Here are some tips on how you can keep your Dallas commercial property maintained. 1.   ..read more

Looking for a unique way to spruce up your backyard, increase its functionality and boost your comfort in daily living? You may consider adding a pavilion to your yard. You can put this structure at the edge of your deck or near your pool, but it’s also great by itself. You can even add accessories and amenities such as sliding glass doors, curtains, windows and more. Acting as an extension of your home, a pavilion brings the effects of a sun room to the outdoors. Here are five top benefits of adding a backyard pavilion. 1.     Practicality When you add a pavilion to your b ..read more

How your home looks from the outside is crucial, as it adds to your curb appeal, the safety of your property, the flow of your yard, and your comfort and convenience. Therefore, planning proper landscaping, whether for functionality, aesthetics or both, should take priority. When you do this, you’re going a long way toward achieving the perfect look and level of maintenance that works for your property. But there are certain things you shouldn’t do when it comes to planning your landscape. Here are seven don’ts to heed. DON’T: 1.    Do it All Yourself While you may consider your ..read more

So many of us are now working from home. And for many of us, stress levels have never been higher. So, how can you make sure you find ways to cope and relax in the midst of all the noise? A garden brings peace and tranquility to any outdoor space, whether you plant flowers and shrubs, or vegetables and plants, or a combination of all. Creating a serene backyard garden takes planning, attention to detail, and an understanding of what you want to accomplish. The right color combinations are essential, as are the flow, purpose and function of the garden. Let’s go over how you can create a serene ..read more

Summer is known for its barbecues, swimming, warm weather and of course s’mores over the fire. An outdoor fire pit in your backyard makes for the perfect summer attraction, where you can enjoy the sunset sipping a drink or visiting with friends around the campfire. There are many benefits associated with adding a fire pit or fireplace to your backyard. Here are some of them. Vertical Focal Point Outdoor fireplaces certainly afford a central gathering space for everyone to come together, but they also act as design anchors for outdoor living. Whether you add a wood-burning fire pit or a stone f ..read more

Spring has sprung and your commercial property is starting to look alive again. As a property owner or facility manager, you know warmer weather signals that it’s time to give your landscape some much-needed TLC.  After the harsh winter, you likely will find that your property needs landscape enhancements or a complete upgrade. As you prepare your property for spring and summer, you have to assess the damage that has been done and then come up with a plan to get your landscape ready for many months of enjoyment by guests, tenants, clients and employees. Here’s how you can revive your buil ..read more

It may just be the beginning of spring, but it’s actually the best time to start planning your custom pool. While summer, and with it, peak swimming season, may seem far off, it’s closer than you think. There are many reasons why it’s best to start customizing your pool now, so check out our guide. Now is a great time to plan your pool because… It Gives Your Pool Designers and Contractors More Time The sooner you can call and book a landscape architect and pool designer, the better off you’ll be. Pool designers spend a lot of time thinking about every aspect of your pool’s design, taking into ..read more

Dear Valued Clients, During this health care emergency, we are closely monitoring the evolving situation and following guidelines provided by the CDC to reduce exposure of COVID-19 to our employees and clients. We are implementing the following precautionary actions that will continue to allow us to safely provide maintenance and landscaping services to you going forward. These precautionary actions include: Phone and email communications instead of in-person meetings whenever possible. If meetings are necessary, they will be held outside with no more than six (6) people in attendance. When th ..read more

Looking for a creative way to enhance the quality and enjoyment of your outdoor living experience? Are you searching for a way to give your backyard, deck or patio more visual appeal? Are you looking for a place to store all those extra potted plants you have? There is one solution to all these situations…add a pergola. This is a simple structure that has the ability to transform your backyard into the outdoor living space you have been craving. They may look like uncompleted structures because they are built with roof and vertical beams that lack a solid roof or walls. However, they come with ..read more