Landscaping

When Does Mosquito Spraying Do More Harm Than Good? Just Ask The Dead Bees in Dallas

By Joanna England / August 12, 2013 /

Some residents near White Rock Lake woke up to a tragedy – massive numbers of dead bees all over neighborhoods that were subject to ground spraying by the City of Dallas last night. Sure, I hate mosquitoes just as much as anyone else, and with a toddler, I’m really scared of West Nile Virus, but…

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Troy Aikman Loves Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, That's For Sure

By Joanna England / July 31, 2013 /

Word comes that Troy Aikman’s new abode on Normandy has a fabulous landscape designed and installed by none other than Harold Leidner Landscape Architects, our CandysDirt.com preferred landscape designer. What’s even more interesting is that this is Aikman’s third home with a Harold Leidner-designed landscape! The first two were custom jobs commissioned by Troy, and the…

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Under New Law, HOAs Can't Keep Residents From Installing Xeriscaping

By Joanna England / July 25, 2013 /

Good news for homeowners fed up with maintaining lawns and the high water bills that come with it. If you live in an HOA and couldn’t install a water-friendly landscape because of restrictive covenants, now you can. According to a new law passed by the Texas Legislature, HOAs can no longer forbid homeowners from installing…

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Top Features For Luxury Swimming Pools: From Fountains to Fire, Harold Leidner Knows How to Make The Most of a Backyard Escape

By Joanna England / July 16, 2013 /

Now that summer is in full swing and the Texas heat has arrived, we hope everyone with a swimming pool is able to enjoy a few moments of cooling refreshment and relaxation in and around the water. For those that are just wishing for a pool or considering adding one to their property, we’ve asked renowned landscape…

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Monday Morning Millionaire: Incredible Contemporary is Just a Jog From White Rock Lake

By Joanna England / July 15, 2013 /

If you still think love at first sight is some mix of attraction and just the right cocktail of brain chemicals, well, I have a listing that will change your mind on that. I am pretty sure that I fell in love with 7151 Greentree after getting a glance at this listing, and boy, I…

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