Kilgore, Texas
Landscaping & lawn care in Kilgore
From weekly mowing under Kilgore's big pecans and pines to flagstone walkways and paver patios, the same Yard Dog crew does the work from the first walkthrough to the last cleanup.
- Gregg County, Texas
- A short drive southwest of Longview
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
Who does landscaping and lawn care in Kilgore, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes does landscaping and lawn care in Kilgore, TX, a short drive southwest of our home base in Longview. We're family-owned and have worked East Texas yards since 2017. Owner Miller Maines and the same crew of four handle every visit, and we never subcontract. We're fully insured and rated 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews, and every job starts with a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate, usually within a day. Request a free quote anytime.
Kilgore is an oil town at heart, from the derricks downtown on the World's Richest Acre to the East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College. Its older neighborhoods carry heavy tree cover: big pecans, post oaks and loblolly pines that shade the lawns and drop leaves well into December. Under that canopy St. Augustine does better than Bermuda. The soil leans sandy and acidic after decades of pine needles, so it drains fast and runs low on nutrients.
This year we built two hardscapes here: a checkerboard concrete paver patio off a covered porch in April and a flagstone walkway with chopped stone borders and path lighting in September. We also handle the steady work in Kilgore, like mowing, leaf cleanup, hedges and fresh mulch. The town sits on the Gregg and Rusk county line, and we cover both sides. If you're in Kilgore and need anything from weekly mowing to a full backyard rebuild, the walkthrough and estimate are free.
Recent work in Kilgore
Flagstone walkway & chopped stone borders
A flagstone walkway framed in chopped stone, run from the drive to the back porch with path lights along both sides. Base compacted, every border stone shaped and set by hand.
Checkerboard paver patio
A worn-out backyard off a covered brick porch turned into a checkerboard concrete paver patio with gravel joints, laid out on a compacted base.
What Kilgore yards deal with
Heavy canopy
Pecans, post oaks and pines cover a lot of Kilgore's older streets. That shade thins Bermuda, so most of those lawns are St. Augustine, and it means a big leaf drop every fall.
Sandy, acidic soil
Decades of pine needles push Kilgore soil acidic, and the sand lets water and fertilizer wash through quickly. Soil tests and compost in the beds make a real difference here.
Water on flat ground
Sandy topsoil drains well, but flat lots with clay or a hardpan layer underneath still pond after heavy storms, especially where downspouts empty.
Services in Kilgore
Every service we offer, with what matters for Kilgore yards. The ones with a red outline are what people here ask us for most.
Lawn Maintenance
Mowing in Kilgore often means working around trees: surface roots from pecans and oaks, low limbs, and shade that keeps one corner of the lawn growing slower than the rest.
From $65 per visitHardscaping & Patios
We built two Kilgore hardscapes this year: a checkerboard concrete paver patio with gravel joints off a covered porch, and a flagstone walkway with chopped stone borders and path lighting.
$3,100 to $9,100 most projectsLeaf Removal
Kilgore's pecans and post oaks drop heavy through November and into December, and the pines add needles on top.
By the hour hours estimated up frontLandscaping
A Kilgore landscaping job might pair shade plantings with hardscape: a new walk to the front door, a bed reshaped around an old pecan, lighting along a path.
$900 to $3,600 most projectsMulch Installation
With heavy pine and oak cover over a lot of Kilgore, beds catch leaves and needles all year.
$600 to $2,400 most bedsDrainage & Grading
Kilgore's sandy topsoil hides the problem: water soaks in fast, hits clay or a hardpan layer, then spreads across flat lots or pools against the slab.
$2,000 to $3,750 most projectsFertilization
Kilgore's sandy soil, after years of pine needles, tends to test acidic and low on nutrients.
From about $190 per visitHedge Trimming
Kilgore's long, humid growing season keeps boxwoods, hollies and ligustrums pushing new growth from spring into fall.
$150 to $800 most jobsTree & Shrub Care
Under Kilgore's mature canopy, shrubs and understory trees compete for light and grow lopsided.
Free quoteTree Planting
Kilgore's sandy ground is easy to dig and drains freely, so new trees here mostly need steady water their first couple of summers.
Free quoteFlower Bed Installation
Kilgore's sandy, acidic beds are good ground for azaleas, camellias and other plants that like a lower pH, and harder on plants that want richer soil.
$900 to $3,600 most planting projectsSod Installation
In Kilgore the sod question is usually how much shade the trees throw.
$1,500 to $4,700 most projectsIrrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Kilgore's sandy topsoil sits on clay or hardpan, so water soaks in fast and then spreads sideways.
Free quoteRetaining Walls
Kilgore's sandy soil erodes and slumps once it's cut into a slope, so a wall here needs a compacted base set below grade, gravel backfill and weep outlets that let water out before it undercuts the footing.
$3,000 to $19,000 most wallsChristmas Lights
Kilgore is a short drive from our Longview shop, inside our standard install area.
From $900 most homesWhere we work around Kilgore
Near World's Richest Acre, Kilgore College, East Texas Oil Museum.
Kilgore questions
Do you cover both the Gregg and Rusk County sides of Kilgore?
Yes. Kilgore sits on the county line, and we work on both sides, from the neighborhoods around Kilgore College and downtown to homes off US 259. Send a quote request if you're not sure you're in range.
How much does a paver patio or walkway cost in Kilgore?
Most patio and hardscape projects run $3,100 to $9,100. Size, the stone or paver you pick, borders, lighting and how much base prep the ground needs all move the number. After a walkthrough we send a written, itemized estimate.
What have you built in Kilgore recently?
In September 2026 we built a flagstone walkway with chopped stone borders and path lighting. In April 2026 we built a checkerboard concrete paver patio with gravel joints off a covered porch. Both sit on a dug-out, compacted base.
Why is my Kilgore lawn thin under the trees?
Usually shade. Bermuda needs full sun, and under Kilgore's pecans and pines it fades out. St. Augustine handles partial shade better, and a higher mowing height helps any lawn hold on. Where the canopy is too dense for any grass, a bed with mulch and shade plants is the better answer.
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 Kilgore
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