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THE CREW'S GUIDE

THE CREW'S GUIDE

Straight answers to common project questions: choosing materials, planning a bed, understanding costs, and working with North Texas soil and weather.

Landscape bed with a defined border, decorative river rock, mulch, and ornamental grasses in Arlington, TX
Flower Beds & Edging

How to Choose Landscape Edging for a North Texas Flower Bed

Good landscape edging gives a flower bed a clean shape and helps keep mulch, soil, and decorative rock where t…

Corner landscape bed with black mulch, a river rock dry creek and a magnolia tree in Arlington, TX
Pricing

Affordable Landscaping in Arlington, TX: How a College-Run Crew Keeps Prices Down

The Landscaper Crew can offer competitive, professional-grade landscaping at a more affordable price because w…

Bare cul-de-sac island with dark mulch, scattered rock and dry grass in Mansfield, TX before landscaping
General Landscaping

How to Prepare a Yard for a Landscape Renovation

Preparing for a landscape renovation mostly means clearing the work area, deciding what existing features to k…

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Rock & Mulch

How to Choose Between Rock and Mulch

Choosing between rock and mulch comes down to a few key questions: how much upkeep you want, what's planted in…

Completed stepped block retaining wall with a sloped lawn behind it in Arlington, TX
Hardscaping

How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost?

Most DFW-area retaining walls run about $25 to $100+ per linear foot depending on material, height, and draina…

Finished cul-de-sac island with a river rock path, dark mulch, ornamental grasses and a small tree in Mansfield, TX
General Landscaping

When Is the Best Time to Landscape in North Texas?

Landscaping can happen throughout much of the year in North Texas, but fall and spring are often favorable for…

Flagstone walkway meeting a wood boardwalk with a stacked stone border in Arlington, TX
Hardscaping

What Is the Difference Between Landscaping and Hardscaping?

Landscaping generally refers to plants, beds, mulch, rock, and other living or ground-cover elements, while ha…

Curved front flower bed with stone edging, dark mulch and rounded shrubs in Arlington, TX
Landscape Design

How to Plan a Front Yard Landscape

Planning a front yard landscape starts with evaluating the space, defining bed areas, choosing materials that …

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Scheduling

How Long Does a Landscaping Project Take?

Landscaping project timelines vary based on the size and complexity of the work, materials, weather, and site …

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Flower Beds

What Should You Put in a Front Yard Flower Bed?

A front yard flower bed typically works best with a mix of foundation plants, seasonal color, and a ground cov…

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Flower Beds

How to Stop Soil From Washing Out of a Flower Bed

Soil washing out of a flower bed is usually related to grading, a missing or inadequate border, or water flow …

Renovated foundation bed with curved limestone and brick edging and fresh mulch in Arlington, TX
Flower Beds

How to Refresh an Overgrown Flower Bed

Refreshing an overgrown flower bed usually starts with clearing out dead plants, weeds, and debris, then re-es…

White gravel landscape beds with flagstone stepping stones and a curved stone retaining wall in Arlington, TX
General Landscaping

Best Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Arlington, TX

Low-maintenance landscaping in Arlington, TX generally means fewer high-water plants, defined beds with rock o…

Tree bed renovation in Arlington, TX — thin grass and bare soil above, fresh dark mulch with ornamental grasses and shrubs below
Rock & Mulch

How Often Should Mulch Be Replaced?

Most landscape beds benefit from a mulch refresh roughly once a year, though this varies based on the type of …

Decorative river rock bed with succulents and metal edging in Fort Worth, TX
Rock & Mulch

How Much Decorative Rock Do I Need?

The amount of decorative rock you need depends on the square footage of the area and the rock depth you want. …

Front landscape bed refreshed with dark mulch, stone-look edging and evergreen shrubs in Arlington, TX
Rock & Mulch

How Much Mulch Do I Need?

The amount of mulch you need depends on the square footage of your beds and how deep you want the mulch layer.…

River rock dry creek bed running along a brick foundation with mulch and ornamental grasses in Arlington, TX
Rock & Mulch

Rock vs. Mulch: Which Is Better for Texas Flower Beds?

Neither rock nor mulch is universally better — the right choice depends on your goals, your plants, and how mu…

Corner landscape bed with black mulch, a river rock dry creek and a magnolia tree in Arlington, TX
Pricing

How Much Does Landscaping Cost in Arlington, TX?

Landscaping costs in Arlington, TX depend on the size of the project, the materials used, site conditions, and…

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