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The Art of Pruning Roses: A Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth Gardeners
Familiarizing yourself with these basics will help you cultivate vibrant, flourishing bushes that look their best all year long.
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Dec 18, 20248 min read
Choosing a Local Landscape Service
We take great pride in delivering unique landscaping services to homeowners in the DFW area using the best practices in the industry.
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
Grow Garlic Like a Pro (The Organic Way)
North Texas gardeners will be happy to know that garlic is one of the easiest edibles you can grow in our climate.
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Nov 5, 20247 min read
Best Organic Lawn Care Products
Here's the help you need to select the best organic lawn care products to keep your North Texas turf looking its best.
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Oct 22, 202419 min read
5 Top Ideas to Bring Your Backyard to Life
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer living in a Townhome or your own single-family home with a larger lot, we’re sure you've taken the...
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Oct 9, 20242 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
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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.
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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.
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Jul 25, 20243 min read
From Garden to Kitchen: Tasteful Ways to Use Your Herbs
Homegrown, freshly harvested herbs from your own garden are more flavorful than those from the grocery store. Here's why.
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Jul 10, 202412 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.
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Jun 25, 20243 min read
Best Shade Plants for North Texas
Knowing a plant's light requirements goes a long way toward ensuring that your plants will grow as intended, and will save you stress.
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Jun 20, 20241 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.
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May 30, 202417 min read
North TX Herb Gardening: Embracing Friendly Herbs
Are you inspired to incorporate North Texas's friendly herbs into your landscape but not sure where to start? For expert landscaping...
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Apr 18, 20242 min read
Marshall Grain Landscaping Sprouts Roots in Colleyville, TX
Breaking news! Marshall Grain has opened its new location in Colleyville, TX to assist residents with landscaping and all their gardening...
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Mar 4, 20241 min read
Winter Gardening Fun for North Texans
Why spend the winter indoors when you could be outside playing in your garden? Here are some suggestions for how to cheer yourself up.
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Jan 11, 20246 min read
Best Fruit Trees for North Texas
Which types and varieties of fruit trees grow well in North Texas? Learn how to keep them healthy and maximize their production.
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Dec 11, 202313 min read
Tips for Protecting Your Garden in Cold Weather
Burr it's getting cold outside! Protect your sensitive landscape plants from frost and freezes with these cold weather tips:
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Nov 13, 20231 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.
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Oct 9, 20234 min read
How & When To Prune Your Perennials in North Texas
Many of us assume the best time to prune perennials is in the fall. But our North Texas climate makes timing your pruning chores tricky.
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Sep 30, 20235 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.
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Mar 24, 202311 min read
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