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Design, Plant, Repeat: Grapevine, TX Organic Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Case Study
A Grapevine, Texas landscape designed and installed in 2020 is now mature—and still thriving thanks to a customized organic lawn and landscape maintenance plan from Marshall Grain.

Marshall Grain Co.
a few seconds ago5 min read


Granular vs. Liquid Organic Lawn Fertilizer in North Texas: Which Should You Use (and When)?
Granular and liquid organic fertilizers both work—just in different ways. Here’s how to choose (and when to use a combination) for healthier North Texas turf.

Marshall Grain Co.
a few seconds ago4 min read


Colleyville, Texas Landscape Makeover: A Brighter Look with Texas Native Plants and Outdoor Lighting
A Colleyville, TX landscape makeover that replaced boxed hedges and monochrome beds with a brighter, modern curvilinear design—featuring low-maintenance Texas native and adapted plants, a planted poolside retaining wall, flagstone details, and dramatic exterior lighting.

Marshall Grain Co.
Dec 13, 20254 min read


Hardscaping & Outdoor Lighting Ideas for North Texas Backyards
Ready to enjoy your yard after dark? Learn how low-voltage landscape lighting transforms patios, walkways, pools, and front entries across Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, and nearby North Texas communities. Discover hardscape lighting ideas that boost curb appeal, safety, and year-round outdoor living.

Marshall Grain Co.
Dec 10, 20256 min read


Landscape Makeover Inspired by the Grapevine, Texas Botanical Garden
Take a tour of this Grapevine, TX landscape redesign inspired by the Grapevine Botanical Garden. See how native plants, organic methods, stonework, and outdoor lighting turned a full front and back yard into a low-maintenance North Texas retreat—and how Marshall Grain can do the same for your home.

Marshall Grain Co.
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Why You Should Choose an Organic Landscape Maintenance Service: A Guide for 2025
Unless you partner with a reputable organic landscape maintenance service, you may end up with more problems than you started with.

Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 30, 20253 min read


TARR: The Deadly Fungus That's Killing Your St. Augustine Lawn
If your St. Augustine lawn is in poor health it could be infected with Take All Root Rot. It's important to act quickly

Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Tips For Landscaping Around Your Swimming Pool
With the right landscaping, you can transform an ordinary pool into a private island. Marshall Grain's Landscaping team is here to help.

Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Your HOA Subdivision Entrance: Why It Needs a Professional Landscape Design
The ultimate success of your HOA subdivision entrance improvement project depends on finding the right landscape team to work with.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 25, 20243 min read


HOA Case Study: The Ashmore Neighborhood Subdivision, Colleyville, TX
Marshall Grain's Landscape Design & Installation Services team is experienced in working with Home Owners Associations.

Marshall Grain Co.
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Creating a Restaurant for Butterflies
The best way to approach designing a butterfly garden is to imaging that we're opening a restaurant for butterflies.

Marshall Grain Co.
May 30, 202417 min read


Choosing the Best Mulch for Your Garden Beds
Choosing the right mulch for your garden beds. We look at rock versus wood and other options for mulching your landscape.

Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 9, 20234 min read


List of Common Nectar Plants for Texas Butterflies
Adult butterflies need to drink flower nectar to survive. Incorporate plants with different bloom times into your landscape.

Marshall Grain Co.
Mar 24, 202311 min read


Butterflies and Their Host Plants
Here's a comprehensive list of plants you can incorporate into your landscape to attract more of our native Lepidoptera.

Marshall Grain Co.
Mar 24, 20236 min read


10 Steps to Organic Gardening
Follow our 10 steps to becoming a successful organic gardener and begin enjoying the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.

Marshall Grain Co.
Mar 23, 20233 min read


7 Simple Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Home
A beautiful yard that draws the envy of neighbors, doesn't necessarily require you to put in back-breaking shifts every weekend!

Marshall Grain Co.
Jan 23, 20234 min read


Why You Should Rake Your Leaves
Raking leaves is back-breaking and time consuming. But there are 3 reasons why you should do it sooner rather than later.

Marshall Grain Co.
Dec 26, 20222 min read


Fall Blooming Texas Natives
Extend the Fall season by adding Texas native plants into your landscape that bloom later into October, November and even December.

Marshall Grain Co.
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Causes and Signs of Drainage Problems and How to Fix Them
Drainage and erosion issues are often a headache for property owners. If they are not resolved using the right control features, you'll...

Marshall Grain Co.
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Landscape Lighting Design Ideas
When choosing different lighting options to glow up your landscape, there are some important things to consider. Here’s some helpful advice

Marshall Grain Co.
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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