Big Sandy, Texas
Landscaping & lawn care in Big Sandy
Big Sandy is out US 80 past Gladewater, in the southwest part of Upshur County. We take care of lawns, beds, drainage, patios and Christmas lights for homes in town and on the acreage around it.
- Upshur County, Texas
- About 25 miles west of Longview on US 80, past Gladewater
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
Who does landscaping and lawn care in Big Sandy, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned landscaping and lawn care company out of Longview, and Big Sandy is in our Upshur County service area. Miller Maines founded the company in 2017. The crew is Miller and four others, the same people every visit, and we never sub the work out. We are fully insured and hold a 5.0 rating from 143 Google reviews. Send a quote request any time for a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate, usually within a day.
The town takes its name from Big Sandy Creek, and the name fits the ground. The soil around here is mostly sand, deep in places, with clay underneath in the low spots. It drains fast on the high ground and stays wet in the creek bottoms. A lot of homes sit on an acre or several, with pines and hardwoods along the edges and open lawn in between. Lawns burn up quickly in a dry August, and beds need help holding water.
Big Sandy is an easy drive west from our shop on US 80, so it works for weekly mowing as well as bigger installs. Acreage changes the job, so we walk the property before we price it and look at the trim work, the fence lines and where water runs after a rain. If you live between Big Sandy and Hawkins or up toward Gilmer, send your address with a quote request and we will confirm it is in range.
What Big Sandy yards deal with
Sand up high, wet down low
Yards on higher ground drain in hours and dry out fast in summer. Near the creek and in low pockets, clay under the sand keeps water sitting after a heavy rain.
Acreage means trim work
Many homes sit on an acre or more. Fence lines, outbuildings and long drives add trim time, and that is what moves the mowing price more than open turf.
Tree lines and open middles
Pines and hardwoods ring a lot of lots, with open sun in the middle. That is Bermuda in the open and St. Augustine only where the shade is real.
Leaves blow in from the edges
The tree line drops needles and leaves onto the lawn edges and beds every fall, and the wind spreads them across the open yard.
Services in Big Sandy
Every service we offer, with what matters for Big Sandy yards. The ones with a red outline are what people here ask us for most.
Lawn Maintenance
Big Sandy lawns are often big and open, with fence lines, outbuildings and a long drive to work around.
From $65 per visitSod Installation
On a big lot, sodding the whole thing is rarely needed, and we usually recommend sodding the front and the area around the house where it shows and gets used.
$1,500 to $4,700 most projectsDrainage & Grading
Big Sandy drainage problems tend to sit at the bottom of the lot: the low corner near the creek or ditch, or the side of the house where a downspout dumps into flat sand over clay.
$2,000 to $3,750 most projectsLeaf Removal
Country lots around Big Sandy collect leaves and needles from the tree line every fall, and the wind pushes them across the open lawn and into the beds.
By the hour hours estimated up frontFlower Bed Installation
Big Sandy beds on open lots take full afternoon sun, so we plant what likes it: lantana, salvia, plumbago and annual vinca, which goes in once the soil warms up in mid-May.
$900 to $3,600 most planting projectsChristmas Lights
Big Sandy is well inside our Christmas light range, and most homes start at $900.
From $900 most homesFertilization
On a big Big Sandy lot, it rarely makes sense to feed every acre.
From about $190 per visitHedge Trimming
Around Big Sandy, hedges tend to be either foundation shrubs on the house or long screens along a property line.
$150 to $800 most jobsTree & Shrub Care
On wooded lots near Big Sandy, the work is mostly about the trees and shrubs near the house: dead lower limbs, crepe myrtles that need thinning instead of topping, and shrubs that have crept over walks and beds.
Free quoteTree Planting
Big open lots around Big Sandy have room for real shade trees: oaks and southern magnolias want open space and ground that drains, while a bald cypress or river birch can handle a wetter low area.
Free quoteLandscaping
On a country property near Big Sandy, landscaping usually means framing the house so it looks finished against a big open yard: foundation beds, a couple of trees, and clean edges between lawn and bed.
$900 to $3,600 most projectsMulch Installation
Some country homes around Big Sandy run rock along the foundation and mulch everywhere else, and that split makes sense: rock gets landscape fabric under it, mulch does not.
$600 to $2,400 most bedsIrrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Big Sandy earns its name: deep sand that takes water fast and gives it up fast.
Free quoteHardscaping & Patios
Out on bigger lots around Big Sandy, a patio often sits off the back porch with a fire pit a few steps out into the yard.
$3,100 to $9,100 most projectsRetaining Walls
Where a Big Sandy lot drops toward a creek or a ditch, soil can wash out with every heavy rain, and a low block or stone wall holds the grade and makes room for a flat bed or patio.
$3,000 to $19,000 most wallsWhere we work around Big Sandy
Near Big Sandy Creek, US 80.
Big Sandy questions
Does Yard Dog work in Big Sandy?
Yes. Big Sandy is out US 80 west of Gladewater, and it is part of our Upshur County service area. We do mowing, beds, sod, drainage, patios, retaining walls and Christmas lights out here. Send your address with a quote request, and we will set up a free walkthrough.
How do you price mowing on acreage in Big Sandy?
A typical residential yard starts at $65 per visit for weekly mowing. On an acre or more, the price depends on how much is open turf versus fence line, outbuildings and trim work. We walk it and give you a flat per-visit price in writing.
Part of my yard stays wet for days after rain. Is that normal here?
It is common in the low spots around Big Sandy, where sand sits on a clay layer. Water drains through the sand, hits the clay and spreads out. A regrade, swale or French drain usually fixes it. Most drainage projects run $2,000 to $3,750, with small fixes starting around $450.
What do Christmas lights cost in Big Sandy?
Most homes start at $900. We supply the lights, custom-cut professional C9 lines to the roofline, install them, take them down after the season and store them. We quote from a photo mock-up, so you can text us a picture and get a number without waiting on a visit.
What customers say
143 Google reviews
“These guys did a great job. They were even sweet and brought my trash can up to the house. Glad we switched to Yard Dog. We’d recommend them to anyone in the White Oak area!”
“I recently hired Miller to clear out my ditch area, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. From start to finish, the service was professional and efficient. They cleared the area quickly, removing overgrowth, debris, and ensuring proper drainage. Highly recommend Miller for any type of lawn care!”
“Miller and the 2 young gentleman that did work at my home today were great! Each of them had great manners, respect and worked extremely hard to get the job done. I look forward to using them again in the near future.”
Get a free quote in Big Sandy
Tell us what you need and where. We call within a day, walk the property with you and send a written, itemized estimate. No pressure and no surprise add-ons.
- Free on-site walkthrough
- Written estimate, usually within a day
- Same crew every visit, never subcontracted
- Fully insured, 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews