If you have a small yard, you might think adding a tree to your landscape isn’t a possibility. Many Texas trees grow quite large, so you’ll need to choose wisely, but there are some shrubs and small trees that are perfect for small yards in...
Winter can be tough on trees. In North Texas, our trees and shrubs are more accustomed to mild winters and harsh summers so that below-freezing temperatures can be tough on our landscaping. Although we don’t get a lot of snow in DFW, we get some,...
Small spaces call for small trees, but there’s no reason why you can’t have some fun with your landscaping, even if you don’t have much room. Choosing a flowering tree can make a big impact on a small yard. Here are some suggestions for small...
There’s a reason weather experts warn us not to hide under a tree during a lightning storm. Trees are often the tallest object in an area, making them susceptible to a lightning strike. The United States’ lightning detection systems sense an average of 25 million...
Although winters in North Central Texas are relatively mild, the cold weather can still be tough on our trees and shrubs, especially when they’re young. Maybe you’ve been watching the weather or getting weather alerts on your phone saying the local temperatures are expected to...
We can all agree that 2020 was a strange year, but something exciting happened in 2020 that hasn’t happened in a while. People went outside. People spent more time in their backyards, whether it was to get out of the house for a while, or...
If you take a walk through a park in North Central Texas, you’re very likely to run across a Willow Oaktree or two. They are some of the most popular shade trees in our area, prized for their elegant forms and round, robust crowns. Their...
The weather has turned bleak, and although growing longer all the time, there are still too short of supporting leaf growth. Our deciduous trees have turned in for the winter and are waiting it out until spring. You might be worried about your trees, wondering...
Trees are the centerpieces of our landscape, and we often design our yards and gardens around them. If you’re planning to make a statement with your yard by planting a tree sometime this year, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Depending...
Your home is special and unique to you, and you have invested a lot of money into it. Therefore, it makes sense you want it to look attractive inside and out. As for the exterior, curb appeal matters and will help boost and enhance the...