Dallas Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping Services
A Better-Looking Yard Starts Here.
Dallas lawn maintenance and landscaping for homeowners who want their property to look clean, cared for, and ready to enjoy. Maldonado Garden Services is a local, family-owned company offering mowing, trimming, yard cleanups, mulch and landscape care, with free estimates on every job.
- Locally Owned
- Free Estimates
- Residential Lawn Care
- Dallas-Area Service
What Does Dallas Lawn Maintenance Include?
Lawn maintenance is the routine care that keeps a yard clean, healthy and under control. Our Dallas lawn maintenance includes mowing, edging along sidewalks and driveways, string trimming around fences and obstacles, blowing clippings off hard surfaces, and keeping shrubs, flower beds and mulch areas tidy. Visits are scheduled around your property and how quickly it grows.
Mowing, edging, string trimming and blowing clippings off drives and walks on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
Ongoing care for shrubs, flower beds, borders and other landscaped areas so they never get out of hand.
Shaping and cutting back shrubs and hedges to keep walkways clear and the property neat.
Practical upgrades like refreshed beds and replacement plants that improve curb appeal.
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose Us
Maldonado Garden Services is a local, family-owned company with decades of experience in Dallas lawn maintenance — and we live here, too. We show up when we say we will, communicate clearly and treat every property like it’s our own.
- Dependable scheduling
- Detailed, careful work
- Clear communication
- Service tailored to each property
- Thorough cleanup after every visit
Recent Lawn Care Projects in Dallas and Garland
Before-and-after results from our Dallas lawn maintenance and yard cleanup customers.
Leaf Cleanup in Dallas
The client asked us to clear the fallen leaves covering the lawn. Removing them lets more sunlight, water and air reach the grass so it can recover and keep growing through spring.
Overgrown Yard Cleanup in Garland
This Garland client wanted a cleaner, better-looking yard. We cut back the overgrown grass, trimmed and shaped the shrubs and cleaned the landscape beds for a neat, well-maintained finish.
Simple From Estimate to Finished Yard
Request an Estimate
Call (214) 469-8642 or send our quote form with a few details about your property.
Get a Recommendation for Your Property
We visit when needed for an accurate quote, or quote typical jobs over the phone, and recommend only what your yard needs.
Schedule the Work
Choose a one-time visit or a recurring weekly or bi-weekly schedule that fits your property.
Enjoy a Cleaner, Healthier Yard
We do the work, clean up when we are finished and keep your property maintained for as long as you need us.
Serving Dallas and nearby communities.
Maldonado Garden Services provides dependable Dallas lawn maintenance and yard care, and we also serve nearby communities including Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Mesquite, Carrollton, Richardson, Addison, Duncanville, DeSoto, Highland Park, University Park, Balch Springs, Glenn Heights and Lancaster. From routine mowing and edging to trimming, cleanups and general yard maintenance, we help keep residential properties clean, healthy and well maintained. Not sure if we cover your street? See all of our service areas or contact us to check.
Dallas
Garland
Grand Prairie
Irving
Mesquite
Carrollton
Richardson
Addison
Duncanville
DeSoto
Highland Park
University Park
Balch Springs
Glenn Heights
Lancaster
and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the typical questions we get asked to see if the answer is there, and if you can not find it let us know and we’ll be happy to get you the answer right away!
How much does Dallas lawn maintenance cost?
The cost of lawn mowing in Dallas depends on the size of the yard, grass height, mowing frequency, obstacles, edging requirements, and the amount of cleanup needed. Smaller, regularly maintained residential lawns generally cost less than large or overgrown properties. Maldonado Garden Services provides estimates based on the specific property and services needed, so homeowners only pay for the lawn care their yard requires.
How often should I have my lawn mowed in Dallas?
Most Dallas lawns need mowing about once a week during the active growing season, although the right schedule depends on the grass type, weather, rainfall, and growth rate. During slower-growing periods, mowing can often be reduced to every two weeks or as needed. Regular mowing helps maintain a cleaner appearance and prevents the lawn from becoming excessively tall between visits.
What is included in basic Dallas lawn maintenance?
Basic lawn maintenance typically includes mowing the lawn, edging along sidewalks and driveways, string trimming around fences and other areas the mower cannot reach, and blowing grass clippings from hard surfaces. Additional services such as shrub trimming, leaf cleanup, flower-bed maintenance, mulch, or other landscaping work can be added depending on the property.
Interestingly, the City of Dallas describes its own mowing maintenance similarly: mowing, edging, line trimming and removing grass clippings from streets and concrete areas.
Is weekly or biweekly lawn mowing better in Dallas?
Weekly mowing is generally better during periods of rapid grass growth, while biweekly service may work when growth slows. Dallas’s warm-season grasses can grow quickly during late spring and summer, and waiting too long between cuts can result in removing too much of the grass blade at once. The best mowing schedule should be based on how quickly the individual lawn is actually growing rather than following the same schedule year-round.
What type of grass grows best in Dallas, Texas?
Bermudagrass and St. Augustine are two common choices for Dallas-area lawns, and each performs best under different conditions. Bermudagrass performs especially well in sunny areas, while St. Augustine has better shade tolerance but generally requires more water. The amount of sunlight, irrigation, soil conditions, and desired appearance should all be considered when choosing grass for a North Texas yard. Texas A&M notes that St. Augustine generally requires more supplemental irrigation than drought-tolerant warm-season grasses such as Bermuda.
How often should I water my lawn in Dallas?
An established Dallas lawn should generally be watered deeply and less frequently rather than receiving a small amount of water every day. Texas A&M recommends that established turf typically shouldn’t need irrigation more than one or two times per week during warmer months, with watering reduced or eliminated when rainfall provides enough moisture.
Actual watering needs depend on the grass, soil, temperature, rainfall, shade, and sprinkler coverage. Homeowners should also follow any current City of Dallas watering requirements.
Why does my lawn have brown spots even though I water it?
Brown spots aren’t always caused by a lack of water. Common causes can include uneven sprinkler coverage, excessive watering, drought stress, insects, fungal disease, pet damage, compacted soil, mowing too short, or other lawn conditions. Checking whether the soil underneath the brown area is actually receiving water is a good first step before simply increasing irrigation.
When is the best time to fertilize a lawn in Dallas, Texas?
For warm-season Dallas lawns, fertilizer should generally be applied after the grass has begun actively growing in the spring rather than simply fertilizing on a particular calendar date. Texas A&M recommends waiting until St. Augustine has been mowed at least twice in spring before the first fertilizer application and generally making the final nitrogen application at least four to six weeks before the area’s historical first frost. A soil test is the best way to determine the lawn’s specific nutrient requirements.
When should I aerate my lawn in Dallas?
Dallas lawns with compacted soil can benefit from core aeration while the grass is actively growing. Aeration removes small plugs of soil, helping relieve compaction and allowing water, air, and nutrients to reach the root zone more effectively. Texas A&M specifically recommends using a core aerator when dealing with compacted areas and doing so while the turf is actively growing.
Do I need Dallas lawn maintenance year-round?
Dallas lawns usually don’t require the same mowing frequency year-round, but yards can still need maintenance throughout the year. Mowing is more frequent during the warm growing season and decreases considerably as warm-season grasses slow down or go dormant. Fall and winter services can shift toward leaf removal, cleanup, trimming, bed maintenance, and general property upkeep until active grass growth returns.
The City of Dallas, for example, describes its primary growing/mowing season as typically running from February through November, although individual residential lawns and grass varieties will vary.
Ready for a Cleaner, Better-Looking Yard?
Request a free estimate for Dallas lawn maintenance online or call Maldonado Garden Services at (214) 469-8642. We proudly serve Dallas and nearby communities.