Harold Leidner

Will North Texas’ Weather Extremes Harm Our Pools & Landscaping?

By Candy Evans / February 28, 2018 /

It’s 76 degrees today, maybe warmer, in February. We went in the pool, which was overflowing from all the rain last week (and yesterday). Monsoon rains then sunshine then fog.  Two weeks ago, I was bundled in my mink, my fur-lined gloves are still in my car. When my mother died fifteen years ago, the…

Preston Hollow Estate Fit for a Modern Royal Family and Staged to Perfection

By Karen Eubank / August 28, 2017 /

This Preston Hollow estate looks exactly like what I imagine Prince William and Kate would choose if they moved to Dallas. It has all the beauty and elegance of a modern-day castle while remaining family friendly. That’s a hard combination to get right, but builder Joe Kain always gets it right. Kain was brought on board…

Five Reasons Why Right Now is a Great Time to Start Building Your Pool

By Joanna England / January 6, 2015 /

Well, the holidays are over, it’s cold outside, and everyone is back to work and school. Now it’s back to the grind and the long haul till spring break. Maybe you’ve been thinking about putting in a pool, or maybe you’ve been remembering those warm summer days and how nice it would have been to have…

Is Your Landscape Ready For Icemaggedon? Harold Leidner Offers Tips to Weather Winter Storms

By Joanna England / December 5, 2013 /

With “Icemaggedon” hitting soon, and the cold weather officially upon us, it’s time to keep an eye out on protecting your plants from the freezing temperatures. We’ve asked noted landscape architect, Harold Leidner, to provide some insight and suggestions for protecting those plants from the cold temperatures. Freeze Protection Methods One of the essential freeze protection…

How to Protect Your Landscape From Freezing Temperatures: Harold Leidner Offers Tips to Help Your Plants Weather Winter Storms

By Joanna England / November 26, 2013 /

With the Thanksgiving holiday hitting this week and the cold weather officially upon us, it’s time to keep an eye out on protecting your plants from the freezing temperatures. We’ve asked noted landscape architect, Harold Leidner, to provide some insight and suggestions for protecting those plants from the cold temperatures. Freeze Protection Methods One of…