Plantings Selection & Installation in Dallas–Fort Worth

More Than Just Putting Plants in the Ground

Getting a landscape to look the way it should — and stay that way — starts with choosing the right material for the right spot. North Texas is tough on plants. Between the alkaline clay soil, summer heat that pushes past 100 degrees, unpredictable freezes, and inconsistent rainfall, what works in other parts of the country often struggles here. We select and install plant material based on how it actually performs in DFW — not just how it looks on a tag at the nursery.

Every installation is done with proper hole preparation, soil amendments where needed, correct planting depth, and immediate irrigation scheduling. We don't drop plants in a hole and move on. Root balls are inspected, backfill is done right, and everything is watered in on the same day.

What We Install

Trees — Shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen screens. We install everything from 3-inch caliper live oaks and cedar elms to smaller accent trees like crape myrtles, Japanese maples, and Mexican plums. Every tree is staked, backfilled, and set up on a proper watering schedule from day one.

Shrubs & Hedging — Foundation plantings, privacy screens, and border hedges using species that hold up in DFW. Common selections include boxwood, hollies, Indian hawthorn, loropetalum, and wax myrtle — chosen based on sun, size at maturity, and how much maintenance you want to deal with.

Perennials & Ornamental Grasses — For texture, movement, and year-round interest. We install proven performers like Gulf muhly, Lindheimer's muhly, Mexican feathergrass, lantana, salvia, black-eyed Susan, and autumn sage — species that come back strong each season without heavy upkeep.

Seasonal Color — Rotating beds of annuals that keep your property looking fresh throughout the year. We handle spring and fall color change-outs with varieties suited to each season — pansies and violas for cool months, begonias, pentas, and vincas for summer heat.

Ground Cover — Asian jasmine, mondo grass, liriope, and other low-growing options for areas where turf doesn't make sense or where you want a clean, maintained look with minimal mowing.

What Plants Do Best in the Dallas–Fort Worth Climate?

North Texas falls primarily in USDA Zone 8a, with hot summers, mild winters, and clay-heavy soil that drains slowly. The best-performing plants are native or adapted species that can handle long stretches of heat, occasional drought, and the alkaline soil conditions common across the metroplex. We prioritize material that has a proven track record in DFW over trendy selections that may not survive their first summer.

Can You Work From My Existing Landscape Plan?

Absolutely. If you already have an approved planting plan from a landscape architect or firm like our partner Blount Designs, we install exactly to spec — following the layout, spacing, and species listed in the documents. If substitutions are needed due to availability, we'll flag it and recommend comparable alternatives before making any changes.

What If I Don't Have a Plan?

That's fine too. For smaller projects or targeted upgrades — like refreshing foundation beds, adding a privacy screen, or replacing plants that didn't make it through winter — we can help you select the right species on-site based on conditions and your preferences. For larger or more complex projects, we'd recommend starting with a plan through Blount Designs to make sure everything is dialed in before we break ground.

How Do You Source Your Plant Material?

We work with trusted wholesale nurseries across Texas to source healthy, well-rooted stock. Every plant is inspected before it goes in the ground. We don't install bargain material or anything that looks stressed — it's not worth the callback or the replacement cost. Quality stock planted correctly is the most reliable way to get a landscape that fills in the way it should.

What Areas Do You Serve?

We serve Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, University Park, Highland Park, Southlake, McKinney, Allen, and surrounding communities across the DFW metroplex.

Why Choose Outdoor Concepts?

We know what grows here and what doesn't. Our team installs plant material with the care and technique it takes to get things established quickly — proper prep, proper depth, proper watering. One team handles your project from delivery to clean-up, so nothing gets overlooked and your property is left better than we found it.