Landscape Architect

The Quirky Little House That Could, Now With a New Look

By Nikki Barringer / October 21, 2023 /

We’ve posted about this one before and I know what you’re thinking, CandysDirt.com, why are you double dippin’? But, it’s been reimagined…like walls moved and rooms added. All those fabulously quirky Turkish vibes are still intact and a little refined. When Kate Murphy first heard about the funky little house on Carnes, she was like…

Read More

It’s Not All Bad News for Plants Post-Winter Storm, Says Lawns of Dallas

By Shelby Skrhak / July 23, 2021 /

This year has been a rough one for lawns and landscaping. The Valentine’s Week winter storm — a storm that ended up causing $195 billion in damage — the torrential rains in May, and fluctuating temps in June have taken a toll on North Texas landscaping. Now in July, there’s some good news: Many plant…

Read More

Pick Your Pool Design For Style and Safety, Says Harold Leidner

By Joanna England / July 4, 2019 /

[Editor’s Note: At the end of the day, pools are a selling point and an asset to some homes, but the choices and safety protocol instated are the responsibility of the homeowner.]  Ensuring that a pool is stylish comes easy for Harold Leidner, founder of his eponymous Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. But how do you…

Read More

When Should You Start Planning Your Landscape Projects? Harold Leidner Answers

By Joanna England / January 25, 2019 /

Texans love to spend time outdoors, especially in their gardens and backyards. But what if you want to make your landscape even more attractive for spring and summer entertaining, or even those late fall nights that get dark early? When do you start planning your new pool, spring plantings, or landscape lighting projects? In our…

Read More

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…

Read More