Joanna England

Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.

Local Landscape Legend Harold Leidner Hopes to Win HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Competition

By Joanna England / April 3, 2019 /

When it comes to festive landscape displays, there’s one landscape designer in Dallas that does it up better than anyone: Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. So when we heard that Leidner’s skillful arrangement was in the running for HGTV’s Ultimate Outdoor Awards in the “Curb Appeal” category, we were intrigued but not surprised. Though Leidner’s work…

Historically Sensitive Remodel of The Castle House Bucks Trends For Character, Charm

By Joanna England / March 28, 2019 /

The inaugural Cochran Heights Home Tour made us fall in love with this neighborhood, which is full-to-bursting with adorable, quirky Charles Dilbeck designs. This year, deepen your affection for this East Dallas nabe on April 6, and get to know a whole new crop of homes, both Dilbeck and not! This year, CandysDirt.com was lucky…

Forest Hills Contemporary Could Make Almost Any Family a Happy One

By Joanna England / March 28, 2019 /

Have you ever taken a child with you when touring homes? It can get old. Fast. However, there’s no truer test to see if a home is right for your family than to take them to showings with you. Luckily, if you stop at this Forest Hills contemporary, your home search will be over fast…

Artificial Turf War: Harold Leider Lists Reasons Why More People Should Go Green

By Joanna England / March 27, 2019 /

We’re big fans of artificial turf here at CandysDirt.com, as it’s a water-wise way to have a lawn without all of the seasonal maintenance of turfgrass. However, some homeowners associations have outlawed artificial turf despite its many benefits. One reader writes: I am an interior designer who worked on a residential project for about three…

Enjoy the Cozy Character of This L Streets Ranch

By Joanna England / March 27, 2019 /

 There are so many great Northeast Dallas neighborhoods, that maybe the L Streets slipped off of your radar recently. However, this High Caliber Home of the Week presented by Lisa Peters of Caliber Home Loans is here to refresh your memory on why the L Streets is such a wonderful little enclave.  Full to the…