Landscaping

Dallas Arboretum: How to Care For Plants During Cold Snaps

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 7, 2017 /

From the Dallas Arboretum With freezing weather approaching, it is important to take precautions to ensure your plants are protected from extreme weather conditions.  Following a few simple steps prescribed by Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum vice president of gardens, will enable your plants to survive the sometimes-harsh North Texas cold spells. 

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On MidlandDirt.com: Ultra-Modern is a Steal After Price Reductions

By Bethany Erickson / July 27, 2017 /

We’ve been playing a rousing game of “Is This an Ultra-Modern House or a Correctional Facility” over here today, if you’d like to join in. But spoiler alert, it is indeed a home — an ultra-modern that could use a landscaping budget. We have all the details (including a link to landscaping suggestions) over on…

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Merriman Park Ranchette Gets Big Reno to Create Open Floorplan, Family Spaces

By Leah Shafer / November 12, 2015 /

Two words seem to be on the lips of almost all prospective homebuyers as they browse from listing to listing, no matter the price range: open floorplan. Chopped up rooms and awkward spaces get a big thumbs down in today’s market. Those considering a renovation with a future sale in mind are wise to put their dollars…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: Brilliant Updates Make This Lake Highlands Home Sensational

By Leah Shafer / June 30, 2015 /

Today’s Tuesday Two Hundred will leave you amazed that so many high-end amenities and thoughtful details are available in a Lake Highlands home for under $300K. The house at 10006 Chimney Hill Ln. is located in the Country Forest-Jackson Meadows neighborhood, about as far north as you can go in Lake Highlands before bumping into Richardson. This is…

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Kitchen Alone Will Sell This Central Dallas Home, Not To Mention Other Fab Updates

By Leah Shafer / June 11, 2015 /

Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, the old saying goes. If that’s the case, then the post-war beauty at 5824 Palm Ln. won’t be on the market long, so take a look while it’s still available. This 2-2 is renovated from the top to bottom of its 1,479 square feet. The reno includes newly refinished and…

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