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Landscaping Tips & Insights

Practical North Texas landscaping advice from the Dallas Garden Services crew — what works here, and what doesn't.

St. Augustine vs. Bermuda: Which Sod Is Right for Your Dallas Yard?
March 18, 2026

St. Augustine vs. Bermuda: Which Sod Is Right for Your Dallas Yard?

The two grasses we install most in DFW behave very differently. Here's how to pick the one that will actually survive in your yard — and why soil prep matters more than the sod itself.

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Why Your Yard Holds Water — and How French Drains Fix It
May 6, 2026

Why Your Yard Holds Water — and How French Drains Fix It

DFW's blackland clay doesn't drain, it stores. If water sits in your yard for days after a storm, here's what's actually happening and what it takes to correct it for good.

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The North Texas Landscaping Calendar: What to Do Each Season
June 24, 2026

The North Texas Landscaping Calendar: What to Do Each Season

Landscaping in DFW is all about timing. Here's the month-by-month rhythm we follow for our maintenance clients — pre-emergent, cut heights, color rotations, and cleanups.

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