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Category Archives: Austin Xeriscape

Vet Your Landscape Contractor

I suppose I’ve always hoped that a love of nature is what drives us all, but that’s not the only green that motivates all landscape companies or contractors.

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Why Isn’t the Grass Greener on My Side?

The truth is, a healthy lawn is the easiest thing in the world if you have a healthy soil and the right light conditions. A healthy soil means no chemicals, fertilizers or otherwise; you need a proper depth of soil, air, proper mowing and watering schedule. Sods here in Central Texas really need a lot …

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“Garden Itis”

Xeriscape design

I suppose I truly developed garden-Iris in my youth as I had a bedroom full of potted plants who were my only true friends, along with my shadow of a dog and I actually named all of my plants. My Grandpa and Grandma LaPaso were avid gardeners with whom I spent a lot of time …

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Top 10 Trees and Shrubs for Privacy

If you’re in Central Texas, particularly Austin, you know that land is at a premium. This is true in many cities as homes being are being built on less than a quarter acre and your neighbors are typically “all up in your grill”.  There’s a good reason that one of the most common questions I …

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Online Landscape Design-Austin

Looking for a personalized Landscape Design at the touch of your fingers? I may have a solution for you.

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