Professional Landscaping Services in Dallas, TX and Surrounding Areas
Stewart Lawncare & Landscape provides comprehensive landscaping services throughout Dallas and the surrounding metro area. As a BBB A+ rated contractor based in Wylie, TX and serving the Dallas metro since 1993, our landscaping services address every aspect of residential outdoor property development and management. Our team includes Texas-licensed irrigator Kristie L Stewart (License #0006850, TCEQ certified), ensuring irrigation and drainage work meets state licensing requirements and North Texas water conservation guidelines on every project. Whether a Dallas area homeowner needs a complete landscape design and installation, ongoing maintenance that satisfies HOA standards, licensed drainage engineering protecting foundation soils, or a specialty installation such as artificial turf or a backyard sports court, we provide the design expertise, licensed professionals, and installation quality that North Texas properties require.
Call (972) 429-1921 to discuss landscaping services for your Dallas area property.
Stewart Lawncare and Landscaping totally "resurrected" our yard on Easter Monday this year. Our grass had long died after the freeze in 2021 and unable to grow under our huge tree as well as every plant in our front garden. Our stone wall …
Dana Winans
3 months ago
Very easy to work with, great communication and very hard working and courteous crew. Their timeline was spot on and finished an 8-day job right on time.
Bill Lavender
8 months ago
My wife and I were very pleased about the work. It was done on time. Daniel came out a couple of times to go over exactly what needed to be done so there were no surprises. The work was very detailed and professionally done. I highly …
Cory Hooper
9 months ago
After searching for a company to give my overgrown front yard a makeover, I decided to go with Stewart Lawncare and Landscape after seeing the amazing job they did with my neighbor across the street. From the outset, Jacob & his crew were …
Russell Forsyth
1 year ago
Jacob, Oscar, and the boys are true professionals. As a former contractor, I expect a lot when it comes paying attention to the details, scheduling, and workmanship. Stewart Landscaping checks all the boxes. …
Liz Weiss
1 year ago
Andy, Jacob and the entire crew did a wonderful job of adding stone to our landscape! They reshaped plants, added mulch and it looks so nice! Love it.
Julie Jackson
1 year ago
Stewart Lawncare has designed an outdoor fireplace for us, front circular drive and new landscaping. They manage our seasonal plantings as well as weekly lawn care. They are always professional, friendly, polite, timely and offer great suggestions for planting and problem solving.
Colleen Frost
1 year ago
Daniel and his team at Stewart Lawncare & Landscape are nothing short of magical! They transformed my front & backyards into a beautiful, warm, and pristine sanctuary that exceeds my wildest expectations. From start to finish, Daniel's …
Denise Jones
1 year ago
Andy, from Stewart Lawncare & Landscape, did an amazing job designing my backyard and tweaking front yard bed. He enlarged the patio, covered everything with a beautiful travertine, fixed a drainage problem, and completely re-sod backyard. …
Rich Sheen
1 year ago
Honest, knowledgeable, professional, friendly, trustworthy, on time, with quality, within budget. See photo for new border wall.
Stephen
1 year ago
Had them do some repairs to my fence and they did an awesome job! Looks great and they were very careful not to disturb anything else in the backyard!
Jay E
2 years ago
Andy Reglin and his team of pros completed a substantial drainage project at our home just before the holidays. The professionalism, attention to detail and care to make sure we had the right solution throughout was wonderful. On the job, …
Matt Melcher
2 years ago
If I could give 6 stars I would! Andy was amazing on the design and Oscar and team made it all come to life for our backyard oasis. They are masters with sprinkler system design and repairs. So grateful to have worked with them and would absolutely recommend them for your landscape work. Well done!!!
Ben Pereira
2 years ago
Andy from Stewart Lawncare & Landscaping helped us save thousands of dollars with an honest assessment of our lawn care needs. Definitely recommend Stewart L&L for their honesty and straightforward advice when many other companies would try and take advantage.
Shara Sulkov
3 years ago
I feel so blessed to have found Stewart Landscaping after some nightmares with another company. Andy Reglin came out right away to talk to me about our needs and he heard everything I said and it reflected in the design he drew up for me. …
Whit Desan
3 years ago
Daniel Stewart and his wife were absolutely amazing along with their great crew led by Oscar. They did a beautiful amazing professional job on our front yard of our new home. They made it look like a real home with a beautiful presence when you drive up.
Amy Teitelman
4 years ago
These gentlemen were the best. Andy answered every call and text even on the weekends. Anselmo and his team were professional and took great care of our yard, they cleaned up everything and made sure we were happy. I cannot thank them enough.
Shawn Redd
4 years ago
Very professional and communication was A+. Everyone from the owner to the workers, was very nice and they did a great job on our facility. Really liked how much pride they take in doing it right the first time, instead of trying to rope me into more than I needed.
Michelle Suddleson
5 years ago
Stewart Landscape just completed a total makeover of our front and backyard which desperately needed it after this past February’s freeze. We used this time to re-design the front and back beds, re-sod the front and backyard and add stone …
Robin Bratton
5 years ago
We have found our go-to landscaping company! They did an outstanding job in our backyard, turning a grassless area under our huge oak tree into a beautifully landscaped seating area! We had no idea what to do to make that part of our yard …
Terry Gautney
5 years ago
One of there associates helped us we drove by there shop. Needed some assistance with directions and locating products he helped us. When it was late in evening and he could have been headed home.
Brittany
7 years ago
Great!
Ray Myers
8 years ago
I have worked with Stewart Lawncare for nearly a decade - always top-notch service. My yard looks like a resort because of their excellent work.
Mike Finley
9 years ago
We used Stewart Lawncare & Landscaping before in our last house when I had a medium sized project. They were competitive but more than that was the attention to detail and follow up was top notch. So when we moved to our new home I called …
Melissa Finley
9 years ago
This company is AMAZING! They have done landscaping jobs for me for over 10 years--including a complete redesign of my home. …
Dallas metro area Landscaping Challenges We Solve
North Texas properties face landscape conditions that generic solutions fail to address effectively. Blackland Prairie clay soil expands up to 15 percent when wet and contracts sharply during drought, creating hardscape base failures, drainage pooling, and foundation movement risks that sandy-soil landscape designs are not engineered to prevent. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension research documents these clay soil behaviors and the engineering requirements they create for stable landscape construction throughout the Dallas area.
Dallas metro area summers deliver 40-plus days above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making surface material selection, shade structure planning, and irrigation scheduling calibrated to NTMWD evapotranspiration data critical landscape decisions rather than optional upgrades. Properties designed for temperate climates fail in Dallas summer conditions regardless of the care invested in their maintenance. Our landscaping services are built entirely around the conditions that determine long-term landscape performance in North Texas: clay soil engineering, summer heat management, water conservation compliance, and Dallas metro HOA standards.
Landscape Services We Provide in Dallas, TX
Landscape Design and Installation
Complete custom landscape design and installation for Dallas area properties covers planting design using Texas A&M AgriLife-validated species for North Texas heat tolerance, hardscape construction on engineered clay sub-bases, grading and drainage integration, licensed irrigation design, and outdoor living development, all planned as a coordinated system rather than independent elements. Our landscape design and installation service addresses every outdoor element from initial concept through installation.
Lawn and Landscape Maintenance
Year-round lawn and landscape maintenance programs for Dallas area properties cover scheduled mowing and edging, fertilization timed to North Texas Bermuda growing conditions, pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control, seasonal color transitions, shrub trimming, landscape bed care, irrigation monitoring, aeration and overseeding, and seasonal cleanups. Programs are structured to meet Dallas metro HOA standards that govern most residential communities. Visit our lawn and landscape maintenance for complete program details.
Licensed Irrigation and Drainage
Texas state law requires a TCEQ-licensed irrigator for all irrigation system design, installation, and significant modifications throughout Texas. Our in-house licensed irrigator Kristie L Stewart (License #0006850) covers all irrigation and drainage work for Dallas area properties. Services include new system design and installation, smart controller upgrades, system repairs, French drain installation, surface channel drains, and foundation watering systems. Our irrigation and drainage service protects Dallas metro area landscape investments from water damage at every level.
Pool Landscape Design and Installation
Pool landscape design for Dallas area properties requires chlorine-tolerant species selection within 15 to 20 feet of active pools, coordinated drainage for pool splash and equipment discharge, privacy screening addressing Dallas metro suburban lot densities, and heat-appropriate deck material selection. Our pool landscapes service creates poolside environments that look as good as the pool investment they surround.
Landscape Water Features
Custom pondless waterfalls, ponds, garden fountains, and stream features for Dallas metro area residential properties. Water features provide acoustic privacy from suburban neighborhood noise, create visual focal points, and extend outdoor sensory quality throughout landscape environments. Our landscape water features service engineers all installations for Dallas clay soil liner protection and North Texas summer evaporation conditions.
Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Professional LED outdoor lighting systems extend the usable outdoor window for Dallas area properties by 3 to 4 hours nightly during summer when afternoon temperatures prevent outdoor use until after 7 pm. Hardwired LED systems perform consistently in the shade conditions common in established Dallas neighborhoods, where solar lights fail due to insufficient sun charging. Our outdoor lighting service includes architectural accents, pathway, tree uplighting, pool and water feature lighting, and smart control systems.
Outdoor Living Spaces
Custom outdoor kitchens, pergolas, shade structures, fire features, and covered outdoor rooms for Dallas area properties. Outdoor living design in North Texas must account for summer heat as the primary usability constraint: structural shade providing 75-plus percent overhead coverage, light-colored patio surface materials staying cooler in Dallas sun, and kitchen orientation positioning grills so prevailing south-southeast winds carry smoke away from seating. Our outdoor living service delivers outdoor spaces genuinely usable during North Texas summers.
Custom Patios and Stonework
Custom travertine, flagstone, and limestone patios, retaining walls, seating walls, stone steps, outdoor kitchen stonework, and decorative masonry for Dallas area properties. All hardscape on Dallas metro area clay soil requires minimum 6-inch compacted aggregate base engineering to prevent the cracking and settling that inadequate bases produce within 5 years. Light-colored travertine and limestone stay 30 to 45 degrees cooler than dark concrete surfaces under Dallas summer sun. Our custom patios and stonework service delivers the engineered quality that North Texas clay conditions require.
Artificial Turf Installation
Professional artificial turf installation for Dallas metro area residential lawns, pet areas, pool surrounds, and play zones. Artificial turf eliminates irrigation dependency during NTMWD conservation restrictions, maintains consistent year-round appearance without summer drought damage, and solves the natural grass failures from shade, clay drainage, and heavy foot traffic that many Dallas area properties experience. Our artificial turf service includes complete clay sub-base engineering, pet-specific drainage systems, and HOA approval coordination.
Sports Courts and Putting Greens
Custom pickleball courts, basketball courts, multi-sport courts, and backyard putting greens for Dallas metro area residential properties. Sports court construction in North Texas requires clay-engineered base systems preventing surface cracking within 3 to 5 years. Pickleball court demand throughout the Dallas metro has increased significantly as the fastest-growing recreational sport in the region. Our sports courts and putting greens service covers design, HOA coordination, clay base engineering, and court surface installation.
Why Dallas metro area Homeowners Choose Stewart Lawncare & Landscape
30 years of Dallas metro experience, BBB A+ accreditation, and a licensed irrigator on staff provide the technical depth that North Texas landscape conditions demand. Generic landscaping contractors unfamiliar with Blackland Prairie clay engineering and Dallas summer heat management produce results that fail within 5 years. We build to 20-plus year performance standards.
The Dallas metro area presents specific conditions that define professional landscape standards: Blackland Prairie clay with 0.06 to 0.2-inch per hour water infiltration and 10 to 15 percent seasonal volume change; summer high temperatures regularly exceeding 100 degrees for 40-plus days annually; NTMWD water conservation restrictions limiting irrigation scheduling during drought; and active HOA architectural standards throughout most of the metro's residential developments. Every landscaping decision we make for Dallas area properties, species selection, hardscape material, drainage design, irrigation scheduling, outdoor living orientation, is made with these specific conditions as the primary context.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Landscaping Services in Dallas, TX
What landscaping services does Stewart Lawncare offer in Dallas, TX?
We provide complete landscaping services in Dallas metro area including custom landscape design and installation, lawn and landscape maintenance, TCEQ-licensed irrigation and drainage, pool landscapes, water features, outdoor lighting, outdoor living construction, custom patios and stonework, artificial turf, and sports courts and putting greens. Call 972-429-1921 for your free Dallas landscaping consultation.
Is Stewart Lawncare BBB accredited in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Stewart Lawncare & Landscape maintains BBB A+ accreditation reflecting over 30 years of professional landscape service throughout Dallas and the surrounding metro area. Our accreditation covers all landscape services. Call 972-429-1921 to verify our current BBB status.
How long has Stewart Lawncare served Dallas, TX?
Stewart Lawncare & Landscape has served Dallas and the surrounding Dallas metro area since 1993, providing over 30 years of professional landscaping. Our experience includes hundreds of projects across all service types throughout the Dallas metro, backed by our BBB A+ accreditation and Texas-licensed irrigator on staff.
Does Dallas clay soil require special landscaping approaches?
Yes. Dallas Blackland Prairie clay expands up to 15 percent when wet and contracts during drought. This requires all hardscape installations to use minimum 6-inch engineered aggregate bases, positive drainage slope away from all structures, plant species adapted for clay root zone conditions, and irrigation scheduling accounting for clay's slow infiltration rate. Landscaping designed without these adaptations fails within 3 to 7 years in Dallas conditions.
What plants work best for Dallas, TX landscaping?
Plants validated for Dallas County conditions include crape myrtles, Texas mountain laurel, Knock Out roses, native lantana, Gulf muhly grass, agaves, Texas native perennials, and ornamental grasses documented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for North Texas heat and drought tolerance. We avoid temperate ornamentals that decline sharply during Dallas July and August heat.
Do you have a licensed irrigator for Dallas landscaping?
Yes. Texas-licensed irrigator Kristie L Stewart (License #0006850, TCEQ certified) performs all irrigation design and installation for Dallas area properties. Texas state law requires a TCEQ-licensed irrigator for irrigation system work throughout Texas.
What is included in a Dallas lawn maintenance program?
Dallas lawn maintenance programs from Stewart Lawncare cover mowing, edging, Bermuda grass fertilization timed to North Texas growing conditions, weed control, seasonal color, shrub trimming, landscape bed care, irrigation monitoring, aeration, overseeding, and seasonal cleanups. Programs are structured to meet each Dallas HOA community's specific standards.
How do NTMWD water restrictions affect Dallas landscaping?
NTMWD conservation stages restrict Dallas area irrigation to designated days per week during drought. Smart irrigation controllers adjust automatically for active conservation stages, preventing violations and fines. Our licensed irrigator designs and programs all Dallas irrigation systems for conservation compliance from installation day forward.
Can you handle full landscape design and installation in Dallas?
Yes. We provide complete design-through-installation services for Dallas area properties. Design covers all outdoor elements including planting, hardscape, drainage, irrigation, lighting, and outdoor living in a coordinated plan. Installation executes the design with licensed professionals and commercial-grade equipment. Call 972-429-1921 for your free Dallas design consultation.
Do you design outdoor living spaces for Dallas, TX properties?
Yes. Outdoor kitchen design, pergola installation, fire features, and covered outdoor rooms are standard components of our Dallas outdoor living service. Summer heat management, structural shade, kitchen wind orientation, heat-appropriate materials, determines whether Dallas outdoor living spaces are genuinely usable. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas outdoor living consultation.
What patio material is best for Dallas summer heat?
Light-colored natural travertine and limestone stay 30 to 45 degrees cooler than dark concrete or dark stone under Dallas summer sun. Dark surfaces reach 140 to 160 degrees at peak afternoon heat, making barefoot use impossible. We recommend light-colored natural stone for all primary Dallas patio surfaces.
Do you install artificial turf in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Artificial turf for Dallas residential lawns, pet areas, pool surrounds, and play zones eliminates irrigation dependency and solves natural grass failures from shade, clay drainage, and high traffic. Our Dallas turf installations use complete clay excavation, engineered aggregate base, and infill appropriate for North Texas heat. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas turf consultation.
Can you build a sports court or putting green in Dallas?
Yes. We design and install pickleball courts, basketball courts, multi-sport courts, and putting greens for Dallas metro area residential properties. Clay-engineered base construction preventing surface cracking is the critical factor distinguishing quality Dallas sports court installation from inadequate alternatives. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas sports court consultation.
What drainage solutions do you provide for Dallas, TX?
Dallas drainage solutions include French drain installation for subsurface water interception, surface channel drains at concentration points, downspout underground routing, grade correction for positive drainage slope, and foundation watering systems. Our TCEQ-licensed irrigator engineers all Dallas drainage systems. Call 972-429-1921 for a Dallas drainage assessment.
Does landscaping in Dallas require HOA approval?
Most visible landscape improvements in Dallas metro HOA communities require architectural committee review before installation begins. We prepare complete HOA submittal packages for all regulated Dallas projects and coordinate permit applications with applicable development services before scheduling installation.
Do you install pool landscapes in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Pool landscape design and installation for Dallas properties covers chlorine-tolerant species selection, poolside drainage, privacy screening, deck material selection for Dallas summer heat, and outdoor lighting integration. We design pool landscapes as integrated environments rather than isolated planting zones. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas pool landscape consultation.
Can you install landscape water features in Dallas?
Yes. Pondless waterfall systems, custom ponds, garden fountains, and stream features for Dallas residential properties. Water feature engineering for Dallas clay soil liner protection and summer evaporation management distinguishes our installations from water features built without North Texas-specific design. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas water feature consultation.
What outdoor lighting services do you provide in Dallas, TX?
We provide professional LED landscape lighting system design and installation for Dallas area properties. Services include architectural accent lighting, pathway and step lighting, tree uplighting, pool and water feature lighting, security lighting, smart control systems, and LED conversion of existing halogen systems. Call 972-429-1921 for Dallas lighting consultation.
How much does professional landscaping cost in Dallas, TX?
Dallas landscaping investment depends on service type, project scope, property size, clay engineering requirements, HOA submittal complexity, and permit coordination. We provide detailed project proposals rather than standard estimates because every Dallas property has unique conditions and goals. Call 972-429-1921 for a free Dallas property assessment.
How do I know which landscape services my Dallas property needs?
A professional site assessment identifies drainage problems, clay soil conditions, sun exposure patterns, HOA requirements, and existing landscape limitations before recommending services. Call 972-429-1921 to schedule your free Dallas property assessment. We evaluate existing conditions, discuss goals, and recommend the most impactful services for your specific property.
Do you serve Wylie, TX for landscaping services?
Yes. Stewart Lawncare & Landscape has served Wylie, TX since 1993 with the full range of professional landscape services. Wylie properties face the same Blackland Prairie clay and summer heat conditions as Dallas properties. We are BBB A+ rated throughout the Dallas metro including Wylie. Call 972-429-1921 for Wylie landscaping consultation.
How do landscape services differ for established Dallas neighborhoods vs newer developments?
Established Dallas neighborhoods with mature tree canopy require shade-tolerant species selection, root zone protection for new installations near existing trees, and irrigation design working around established root systems. Newer Dallas developments have open sun exposure requiring strategic shade planning and heat-appropriate material selection. Both contexts require the same clay soil base engineering.
Can you coordinate multiple landscape services for a Dallas property?
Yes. Full landscape project coordination covering design, hardscape construction, planting, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and outdoor living as a unified project produces the best outcomes for Dallas properties. Integrated planning prevents the conflicts between irrigation zones, hardscape drainage, and planting that occur when trades work independently.
Do you provide landscaping for Dallas neighborhoods like Lake Highlands and Preston Hollow?
Yes. We serve all Dallas neighborhoods including Lake Highlands, Lakewood, Preston Hollow, University Park, Highland Park, and surrounding communities. Each neighborhood has its specific landscape context, mature tree canopy and shade challenges in established neighborhoods, open sun exposure and HOA standards in newer communities, and our designs address each neighborhood's conditions specifically.
Does Stewart Lawncare serve Richardson, TX for landscaping?
Yes. We serve Richardson, TX with the full range of landscape services. Richardson city/service pages on our website provide specific service information for Richardson homeowners. Our Richardson services cover all 10 service areas from landscape design through sports courts. Call 972-429-1921 to discuss landscaping for your Richardson property.
What distinguishes professional landscaping from general handyman services in Dallas?
Professional Dallas landscaping requires TCEQ-licensed irrigators for irrigation work, clay soil engineering expertise for hardscape base preparation, heat-validated plant species knowledge for North Texas summers, and HOA compliance documentation experience. General handyman services lack the licensing, engineering background, and climate-specific knowledge that long-term Dallas landscape performance requires.
How often should Dallas, TX landscapes be maintained?
Dallas landscapes require year-round maintenance programs with seasonal adjustments. Bermuda lawn mowing runs weekly during active growing season from May through September, reducing to bi-weekly during spring and fall transition. Fertilization follows North Texas soil temperature timing. Irrigation scheduling adjusts quarterly and after conservation stage changes. Call 972-429-1921 to discuss a maintenance program for your Dallas property.
Do you offer free landscape consultations in Dallas, TX?
Yes. Stewart Lawncare & Landscape provides free property assessments for Dallas area homeowners. We evaluate your property's conditions, discuss your landscape goals, review HOA requirements, and provide project recommendations and proposals at no cost. Call 972-429-1921 to schedule your free Dallas landscape consultation.
Can you help fix drainage problems on Dallas, TX properties?
Yes. Drainage problems are one of the most common Dallas landscape issues we address. Services include grade assessment, French drain design and installation, surface channel drain installation, downspout underground routing, and foundation watering system installation. Our TCEQ-licensed irrigator engineers all Dallas drainage solutions. Call 972-429-1921 for a Dallas drainage evaluation.
How do I get started with landscaping services in Dallas, TX?
Call 972-429-1921 to schedule a free Dallas property assessment. We evaluate your property's specific conditions, clay soil depth, drainage patterns, sun exposure, HOA requirements, and develop a custom service plan addressing your landscape goals. Most Dallas assessments can be scheduled within 1 to 2 weeks.
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Professional landscaping services built for Dallas metro area conditions deliver outdoor investments that perform through North Texas summers, satisfy HOA requirements, and protect structural foundations through properly engineered drainage. Stewart Lawncare & Landscape has served Dallas and the surrounding metro since 1993 with BBB A+ standards and a licensed irrigator on every irrigation project. Call (972) 429-1921 for your free Dallas landscaping consultation today.