Christmas Lights

CandysDirt.com’s guide to the best Christmas lights in North Texas

How Much Do We Clark Griswolds Spend on Holiday Lights Each Year?

By Tommy Cummings / December 7, 2020 /

A new Rocket Homes study discovered that the average American spends $269 for holiday decorations. The study also found that 63 percent of Americans put up their decorations right after Thanksgiving.

Let Our Handy Neighborhood Map Light the Way This Christmas

By Bethany Erickson / December 14, 2018 /

As Christmas creeps closer, and the nights get longer, you can ask just about any North Texan — checking out the homegrown light displays in various neighborhoods is as much a tradition as tamales and NorthPark Santa. But do you worry you’re missing out on a great neighborhood? Or are you new to the area,…

Get Your Landscape Ready For Winter With These Tips From Harold Leidner

By Joanna England / November 13, 2018 /

With freezing weather in the forecast, there’s plenty to consider when it comes to preserving the hard work you put into your landscape during the spring and summer. Luckily we have one of the best resources — Harold Leidner, founder of Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. What plants need special winter care? How should you winterize…

Make Your Winter Landscape Pop With These Tips From Harold Leidner

By Joanna England / December 11, 2017 /

Though our winter weather in Dallas and Fort Worth is often mild, that doesn’t mean your landscape is out of the woods. And who doesn’t like to have their halls decked by someone else? Today we’re tackling some winter landscaping questions and myths with the one and only Harold Leidner. Find out how you and…

Ho-Ho-Hold This Map: Check Out Some Holiday Lights This Weekend

By Bethany Erickson / December 9, 2017 /

As Christmas approaches, so do the holiday parties — and chances are, there are some great neighborhood light displays to check out on your way to that ugly sweater party or that company dinner. But how do you know for sure? Thanks to  Christine McKenny of Allie Beth Allman & Associates, and CandysDirt.com, you can check out…