One of the main benefits of working with One Specialty on outdoor projects is that Dallas custom home builders and homeowners can maximize their efforts by having to manage fewer subcontractors. Because we ‘see the big picture’ from the design through the construction phase, we are able to bring our clients a truly personalized product [...]

How Exterior Spaces Can Benefit Your Life Normally we focus our monthly newsletter on one particular sector of services that we provide our clients, often mentioning luxury outdoor living’s ability to increase a homeowner’s quality of life, as well as the high return on investment it provides. This month, we wanted to break down those [...]

How A Modern Touch Can Transform Your Landscape Contemporary landscape architecture is a great way to add striking visual appeal to the exterior of any home. This style of design can be applied to almost any home if done right; however, when paired with a modern architecture residence it creates a powerful, unified visual experience. [...]

Now that some milder weather has finally made its way into North Texas, now is the time to evaluate the state of your landscape. If your lawn and landscape have suffered many losses or if it just needs an update, you may consider hiring a landscape designer to give you a comprehensive plan for bringing your landscape back to life.

Now that the kids are back in school and the summer season is finally coming to an end, many homeowners will be left assessing the state of their landscaping. With strict city watering restrictions, seemingly endless days of high temperatures, and monumental plant losses, now is a good time to reconsider the importance of preparing your lawn in the event of another high-heat drought season. While many homeowners will be making plans to replace lost plants with new ones, it is essential to know what preventative measures can be taken to protect your investment in the future…

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! [...]