Many people have a beautiful house but their outdoor space is not as appealing. Homeowners who have a boring outdoor space will have a more difficult time selling their home than those who have a beautifully landscaped yard. A deck or pool makes a great addition to any outdoor space but the additions may not [...]

Landscaping is the heart of home decor measures. Yes, it is not included in interior design of a home but does offer first impression to a visitor. If it is implemented for the backyard, it offers a cultured recess hour during summer barbecue or a dip in the pool. However, landscaping might not be the [...]

Dear Customers, Vendors, & Friends, Looking back on 2010, the One Specialty Companies saw many changes and faced many challenges. I am happy to say that we were blessed with steady business this year and I am excited to see what opportunities the New Year brings. This year we brought on three new team members, [...]

The Steps to Drought Savvy Landscape What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscape is a special type of landscape design that involves the strategic use of native plants as a means conserving water. The term comes from a derivation of the Greek words ‘xeros’ and ‘scape’ which translate to ‘dry-scene.’ One of the most common misconceptions about drought-tolerant [...]

Make a Good Impression: Your front yard is not just the first thing that people see before entering your home, but it is also the setting in which people view your home from the street as they are passing by. Like all first impressions, you want your front yard to provide the best impression possible! [...]

Shane Reid grew up in the “Green Industry” in Oklahoma.  He is a third generation nurseryman; his immediate family owns both a wholesale propagation facility and large retail nursery. He has a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Contracting and a Minor in Horticulture from Oklahoma State University.  He interned in Oregon with J. Frank Schmidt [...]