Planting and garden beds that last
Northridge Landscaping builds and replants garden beds for homes across Dallas and the northern suburbs, with soil prepared for North Texas clay.
Why do plants struggle in Dallas clay soil?
Most of the Dallas area sits on dense Blackland Prairie clay. It holds water after a storm, cracks wide open in August, and leaves new roots either drowning or baking. Plants dropped into a hole in that soil often fail in their first summer.
We dig the bed out, work in compost and expanded shale, raise the grade a few inches so water drains away from the foundation, and plant for the light each spot gets. Every bed is finished with edging and three inches of hardwood mulch to hold moisture and keep roots cool.
When to call us
- Foundation beds with dead or overgrown shrubs
- Bare spots where grass will not grow under trees
- Adding seasonal color by the front door and walkway
- Swapping thirsty plants for natives that handle the heat
What to expect
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Plan the bed
We mark the bed lines with you and agree the plant list and edging.
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Prepare the soil
Old plants and grass come out and the clay is amended with compost.
- 03
Plant and edge
Plants go in at the right depth and spacing, with steel or stone edging.
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Mulch and water in
Three inches of mulch, a deep first watering and drip lines checked.
How do I water new plants in a Texas summer?
For the first eight weeks, water new beds two or three times a week on drip or by hand, early in the morning, checking the soil a few inches down first. After that, most established natives get by on the twice-weekly schedule. Top up mulch each spring.
Common questions
As a sample price, Northridge Landscaping installs a new planted bed in Dallas from $1,200, including soil preparation, plants, edging and mulch. Larger beds are quoted after a free site visit.
Related services
- 01 Landscape design A planting and layout plan drawn for your yard, your sun and your clay soil, from front yard makeovers to full backyards. $450 design plan
- 02 Tree and shrub care Pruning for live oaks, crape myrtles and shrubs, done at the right time of year and without topping or crape murder. $350 pruning visit
- 03 Lawn care Weekly mowing, edging, fertilizing and weed control for St. Augustine and Bermuda lawns, set to the Dallas growing season. $55 per visit
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