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Earthworks is always active in the communities of commercial landscapers and commercial property owners and managers. Below are articles that mention us or we have contributed to directly.

Cortland Canyon Creek – A Landscaping Case Study on Resort-Style Living

Just outside of Dallas in Richardson, Texas, Cortland Canyon Creek has the look and feel of a world-class resort with a long list of luxury in-unit and community amenities. Among its popular amenities are an infinity pool with a sundeck, lounge, cabanas, and fire pit,...

Why a Cold Winter Can Benefit Your Plants

The cold, damp weather of winter often gets a bad rap for wreaking destruction on plants. While it is true that some plants are more sensitive to cold temperatures and are at a greater risk of shock, the winter weather can provide benefits to your plants....

Why is my Live Oak Dropping Leaves? Should I Worry?

It happens every January and February-the leaves on your live oak drop to the ground and causes a mess. Each year you think your tree is dying, but it doesn’t. Instead, it gets replenished with new, green leaves in the spring.This is a naturally occurring...

The Big Chill: What You Should Know About Winterizing Your Landscape for Cold Weather

As Jack Frost approaches North Texas, he brings cold temperatures, snow, and drying winds that can wreak havoc on your landscape. Frosts and freezes can cause windburn and broken branches, burst sprinkler systems, and damage to shrubs and trees. The good...

Rain/Freeze Sensors: Facts, Fallacies, and Recommendations

A rain/freeze sensor is, as the name implies, a measuring device that detects freezing temperatures as well as rain events. A compliment to any irrigation system, this device is designed to suspend irrigation when one of these weather phenomena...

EarthWorks Helps Camden Highland Village Create Function for Residents

Quickly becoming one of Houston’s premier luxury apartment communities, Camden Highland Village Uptown offers residents three unique living experiences close to excellent shopping and nightlife along with several attractive amenities, such as hardwood...

EarthWorks Brightens Up Texas Landscapes with Seasonal Color

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about seasonal color to provide an attractive environment for your commercial property that conveys prosperity. When people see a well-designed landscaping arrangement, it can elicit an...

How to Protect Your Landscaping Against Erosion

COVID-19 has stalled many aspects of life, but one thing it hasn’t stopped is the apartment boom in metropolitan areas. The DFW metroplex is predicted to be the area with the newest apartments in 2020, despite temporary shutdowns and new safety protocols....

Four Essential Ways to Adjust Your Commercial Landscaping for Fall

With the dog days of summer coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about what is next in your commercial property landscaping process. In Texas, November is typically when we start seeing a dip in the temperature, which means plants could be...

Cortland Fossil Creek Unveils a Beautiful New Pet Park to Attract New Residents

Creating a sense of home in an apartment community starts with recognizing every resident—especially the four-legged, furry ones. Located just outside the heart of downtown Fort Worth, Cortland Fossil Creek luxury apartment community wanted to create a...

4 Questions to Ask Before Adding a Private Backyard to a Multi-Family Unit

Gone are the days when private backyards were exclusively for single-family homes. Apartment communities and multi-family units are jumping on the bandwagon and offering this sought-after amenity to help differentiate them from the competition to attract...

Retaining Walls 101

North Texas has its share of hills and slopes. It’s part of what makes our landscape so pretty – but it also brings with it landscaping challenges. Many homeowners and commercial property managers love the look of hillsides, those slopes can cause drainage...

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