R & O’s Landscaping Blog

Outdoor lighting can be an afterthought in landscape design. But it adds so much value not only as a marketable improvement, in enhancing safety and security, and for creating striking curb-appeal. With long summer & fall months ahead, it's a great time to add or update a lighting system to enjoy the cooler night air. R & O Landscape [...]

With the recent glimpses of warm weather, our savvy clients are wondering what to tackle now to start the growing season off right. Here's our top tips! FERTILIZE Schedule fertilization service for Bermuda & St. Augustine for late February to early March. We can boost the life of your cool-season annual flowers, like pansies, with a high-nitrogen application. Lawn [...]

The next 5 weeks are crucial for teeing up a lawn that's golf course inspired. Scalp your lawn. “Scalping” is done when the mower blades are lowered to remove more length from the blades of grass than is typically done in a regular mow. This process clears away winter debris & exposes the soil to more sunlight, helping warm [...]

Have a high traffic area that needs attention? We install custom flagstone & pea gravel walkways that are a refreshing & water permeable alternative to poured concrete. Ideal applications are in areas with low sunlight & poor drainage or limited irrigation where accessibility is key. Make 1 call for all your landscaping, lawn maintenance, stonework & lawn irrigation, Christmas [...]

Perhaps you’ve heard that aerating your grass regularly promotes a healthy lawn. But many people don’t realize what an essential tool this process is, how it creates a healthy turf, & when it should be done. What Is Aeration? Aeration really is essential to a healthy lawn in the same way that exercise promotes wellness in the body. Without [...]

Everyone knows summer in North Texas isn't easy on lawn grasses. But R & O Landscape Services, LLC has some tips to help keep your yard looking healthy & fresh. Now is the perfect time to give your lawn an energy boost before the dog days of summer are upon us! Bermuda grass should be fertilized every 8 weeks [...]

R & O is different than basic lawn service companies in that we offer a wide variety of outdoor services, like this gorgeous stone patio & firepit we designed & created in collaboration with the homeowner. When you are ready to create your dream outdoor oasis, you don't have to look anywhere else to find a company you can [...]

With this slightly cooler weather, now is the perfect time to get on R & O Landscape's schedule to refresh or "remodel" your landscape.Fall is the ideal season to plant since the months of September through December have major advantages. Fall planting avoids the hot, dry summer and trees and shrubs planted use this to good advantage before the cool [...]

Annual bluegrass will survive in a tiny sidewalk crack, so when it germinates in your lawn it will thrive & can threaten to take over. This cool-season weed germinates in the fall, grows during winter, then explodes over those warmer days in late February to March. If steps to prevent bluegrass and other winter grassy weeds are not taken [...]

For a free, no obligation estimate & Christmas lighting design consultation for your home or commercial location contact Ricardo at 817-944-4592. Frequently Asked Questions What types of Christmas lighting do you offer? R & O only uses the top national brand of commercial-grade seasonal lighting in the U.S. with a proven record of quality & dependability. Our energy-saving C9 [...]