Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Funky Little Forest Hills Cottage Shows Artistic Vision for House, Outdoor Spaces

By Leah Shafer / August 11, 2015 /

Little Forest Hills real estate is a study in whimsy and character, with some of the most eclectic architecture in Dallas among its 1,000 or so houses. Case-in-point: Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred at 8907 San Leandro Dr., near Garland Road and Lakeland Drive. This Little Forest Hills cottage is fanciful and fun, from the bright exterior colors and…

MidlandDirt: Choose Your Plants, Trees Wisely for West Texas Landscaping

By Leah Shafer / April 29, 2015 /

The semi-arid climate in Midland and Odessa mean the sun burns bright and water is scarce. So how’s a homeowner to keep their West Texas landscaping from looking like a dry wasteland? By making smart choices about the plants and trees they put there. Those that are well acclimated to places like Ector and Midland counties can…

Who Needs Palm Springs: Mid Century Modern in Kessler Lights My Fire for $200,009 – Not Kidding

By Candy Evans / July 19, 2011 /

Who needs Palm Springs? Besides, it’s almost as hot here, right about now. This nee 1963 mid-century modern sweetheart is sleek, snazzy and will actually save on your water bills and landscape frustration. (This coming from someone with crispy critter plants!) Built into an Oak Cliff hillside at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the home…