Henderson, Texas
Landscaping & lawn care in Henderson
Henderson is the Rusk County seat, south of Longview past Kilgore. We take care of older yards with established trees, newer lots, and country properties outside town.
- Rusk County, Texas
- South of Longview, down US 259 past Kilgore
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
Who does landscaping and lawn care in Henderson, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes does landscaping and lawn care in Henderson from our base in Longview. We're family-owned, started in 2017 by owner Miller Maines, and Miller and a crew of four do every job themselves. You get the same crew every visit, and we never subcontract. We're fully insured, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 143 reviews. You can send a quote request at any hour, and we'll set up a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate, usually within a day.
Henderson is the Rusk County seat and sits in the old East Texas Oil Field country, and a lot of its neighborhoods have been settling in for decades. Older lots tend to be generous, with established oaks, pines and dogwoods, and azalea and camellia beds that need real pruning rather than a quick shear. Outside town, properties open up into acreage with pasture and pine woods, and the mowing and leaf work out there is a different job from an in-town yard.
The soil runs sandy over clay like the rest of our area, and low spots hold water after a storm. Henderson is down US 259 from Kilgore, so getting out to walk a yard is easy for us. We look at the sun, the slope and where the water goes, then put the price in writing. We set the schedule once we've seen the property instead of promising a mowing day up front, and the same crew does the work every time.
What Henderson yards deal with
Established trees on older lots
Older Henderson neighborhoods have big oaks, pines and dogwoods that shade the lawn and drop a lot of litter. The grass under them is usually St. Augustine, and it thins wherever the light runs short.
Azaleas and camellias that need a plan
Mature azaleas and camellias show up in a lot of Henderson beds. They get pruned right after bloom, because a shear in fall or winter costs you next spring's flowers.
Acreage outside town
Past the edge of town, Henderson properties open into acreage with pasture and pine woods. We price those on the walkthrough, since mowing and leaf work scale with the ground, not the house.
Low spots that stay wet
Sandy topsoil over clay drains fast until the clay stops it. Low corners, flat backyards and beds against the slab are where Henderson yards hold water after a storm.
Services in Henderson
Every service we offer, with what matters for Henderson yards. The ones with a red outline are what people here ask us for most.
Lawn Maintenance
Henderson lawns run from shaded St. Augustine in the older neighborhoods to open bermuda on newer and country lots, and each one gets mowed at its own height.
From $65 per visitTree & Shrub Care
Mature azaleas, camellias and dogwoods are a big part of Henderson yards, and they reward patience more than a hard hack.
Free quoteHedge Trimming
Older Henderson foundation hedges, like hollies, ligustrums and photinias, often get sheared flat on top until the bottoms go bare.
$150 to $800 most jobsLeaf Removal
Between the oaks, pecans and pines on older Henderson lots, leaf season runs from October into winter, and pine straw keeps coming after the hardwoods are bare.
By the hour hours estimated up frontDrainage & Grading
Henderson's low spots and flat backyards hold water because rain stops at the clay under the sandy topsoil and has nowhere to go.
$2,000 to $3,750 most projectsLandscaping
Landscaping an older Henderson home is often renovation: beds planted decades ago that have grown into the windows, lost their edges or thinned out under shade.
$900 to $3,600 most projectsFertilization
Like most of East Texas, Henderson lawns tend to run a little acidic from pine needles and rain, and fertilizer doesn't do much when the pH is off.
From about $190 per visitTree Planting
When an older Henderson yard loses a big tree, the replacement should be picked for the next 50 years, not the next two.
Free quoteFlower Bed Installation
For shady Henderson beds under pines and oaks, azaleas and hydrangeas do well when they get morning sun and afternoon shade.
$900 to $3,600 most planting projectsMulch Installation
Under Henderson's pines, a pine straw bed fits the look and the trees keep resupplying it, while shredded hardwood gives a cleaner, darker finish near the house.
$600 to $2,400 most bedsSod Installation
Sod in Henderson usually comes down to sun, with bermuda on the open lots and St. Augustine under the older trees.
$1,500 to $4,700 most projectsIrrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Henderson yards are sandy on top with clay underneath, so water soaks in and then stops.
Free quoteHardscaping & Patios
On the bigger Henderson lots there's room to add a fire pit area or a flagstone path out into the yard along with the patio.
$3,100 to $9,100 most projectsRetaining Walls
Retaining walls around Henderson hold back slopes along driveways, around raised beds, and on lots where the ground falls off toward a creek or the back fence.
$3,000 to $19,000 most wallsChristmas Lights
On a Henderson house with a long roofline, a clean C9 outline cut to fit does most of the work.
From $900 most homesWhere we work around Henderson
Near Rusk County Courthouse, East Texas Oil Field, Martin Creek Lake State Park.
Henderson questions
Do you cover Henderson and the rest of Rusk County?
We cover Henderson and the communities around it in Rusk County. If you're out toward Tatum, Overton or New London, send your address with a quote request and we'll tell you straight what fits. The walkthrough and the written estimate are free either way.
What does a typical Henderson job cost?
It depends on the work. Weekly mowing on a typical lot starts at $65 per visit, hedge trimming is $150 to $800 for most jobs, and landscaping projects mostly run $900 to $3,600. Tree and shrub care and leaf removal get quoted after we walk the yard, since they depend on what's growing there.
Can you help with an older Henderson yard that's gotten away from the owner?
Yes. Overgrown older yards are good work for us. We start with the big picture, deciding which shrubs and trees are worth saving, then prune, clear beds, haul off debris and get the lawn back on a mowing schedule. You'll get the whole plan and the price in writing before we start.
How soon can you get to Henderson for a walkthrough?
Usually within a day. Henderson is south of Longview, down US 259 past Kilgore, an easy trip for us. We'll walk the yard, talk through what you want, and send a written, itemized estimate. If you want to see a design first, our paid Design Preview starts at $199 for flower beds.
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 Henderson
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