Longview, Texas
Landscaping & lawn care in Longview
Longview is home. We're a family-owned crew based here since 2017, handling weekly mowing, new beds, patios, drainage and retaining walls with Miller and the same crew of four on every job.
- Gregg County, Texas
- Our home base
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
Who does landscaping and lawn care in Longview, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes is a family-owned landscaping and lawn care company based in Longview, TX. Miller Maines started it in 2017, and Miller and the same crew of four still do every job. We never subcontract. We're fully insured and hold a 5.0 rating on Google from 143 reviews. Every project starts with a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate, usually within a day, and you can request one anytime.
Longview is the Gregg County seat, and the east side of town crosses into Harrison County. Most yards here are sandy loam with red clay underneath. The sand dries out fast in August and the clay holds water after a spring storm, so the same lot can be thirsty in summer and soggy in April. Older streets around downtown sit under tall pines, post oaks and pecans that shade the grass and fill the beds every fall. Newer lots on the edges of town start with thin topsoil over a graded pad, young trees and full sun, and they shed a lot of water when it rains.
Longview is home base, so the shop is never far from your yard. We work Spring Hill, Pine Tree, Greggton, the neighborhoods around downtown and everywhere in between. Being close keeps estimates quick and makes it easy to stop back after a heavy rain to check a new drain or a fresh bed. We don't promise a fixed route day, but we'll tell you up front how often we'll be out and hold to it.
Recent work in Longview
Irrigation system & Bermuda sod
A bare Longview yard turned into a watered Bermuda lawn: new irrigation lines and zones, 30 yards of topsoil, about 32 sprinkler heads and 19 pallets of Bermuda sod.
What Longview yards deal with
Sand on top, red clay underneath
Water runs through Longview's sandy topsoil fast, then stalls on the clay below. That's why low spots stay soggy for days after a storm while beds dry out after a single week of August heat.
Shade from old pines and oaks
Established neighborhoods carry tall pines, post oaks and pecans. St. Augustine holds up in that shade far better than Bermuda, and beds under the canopy need shade plants and more mulch.
Rolling lots move water
Longview isn't flat. Runoff from the street or the lot next door often ends up against a foundation or in a back corner, which is where regrading, French drains and short walls pay for themselves.
Leaves and needles most of the year
Pines drop needles off and on all year, then oaks, pecans and sweetgums let go from November into December. Beds and lawns under them fill up faster than most people plan for.
Services in Longview
Every service we offer, with what matters for Longview yards. The ones with a red outline are what people here ask us for most.
Landscaping
Most Longview landscaping starts with what's already there: tired foundation beds, a bare corner under a pine, a front walk with no edge.
$900 to $3,600 most projectsLawn Maintenance
Longview lawns are mostly St. Augustine under the trees and Bermuda out in the sun, and plenty of yards have both.
From $65 per visitDrainage & Grading
Water in Longview sheets off the slopes, soaks through the sand and stops on the clay, so it ends up against foundations and in back corners.
$2,000 to $3,750 most projectsHardscaping & Patios
A Longview patio has to sit on something better than the clay under the sand, or it settles and cracks within a few summers.
$3,100 to $9,100 most projectsFlower Bed Installation
Longview beds fail two ways: sandy soil that won't hold water in July, or clay pockets that stay wet and rot roots.
$900 to $3,600 most planting projectsChristmas Lights
We hang lights all over Longview, from single-story ranch homes to two-story houses with steep gables.
From $900 most homesLeaf Removal
Leaf season in Longview runs long: pines shed needles all year, then oaks, pecans and sweetgums drop from November into December, and the older streets with big trees get buried.
By the hour hours estimated up frontFertilization
Longview's sandy topsoil doesn't hold nutrients long, and years of pine needles push a lot of yards acidic.
From about $190 per visitHedge Trimming
Foundation shrubs in Longview grow hard from spring into late summer, and ligustrum, holly and boxwood can swallow a window in one season.
$150 to $800 most jobsTree & Shrub Care
Plenty of Longview crepe myrtles have been topped for years and need to be brought back with thinning cuts in late winter.
Free quoteTree Planting
Planting in Longview means digging wide, not deep, because a root ball set too low sits in the red clay and drowns, so we set it slightly high, build a watering basin and finish with a mulch ring.
Free quoteMulch Installation
In Longview the mulch fight is with the trees overhead, since pine straw and oak leaves pile into beds every fall and the sandy soil dries out quickly once the cover thins.
$600 to $2,400 most bedsSod Installation
New sod roots in the top few inches, and in Longview that's sandy ground that dries out fast.
$1,500 to $4,700 most projectsIrrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Longview yards from Spring Hill to Pine Tree run on sandy slopes over clay, so one long sprinkler cycle sends water down the hill and leaves the top of the yard dry.
Free quoteRetaining Walls
Longview's rolling lots give walls plenty of work: a backyard that falls toward the house, a drive cut into a hill, a bed sliding onto a walk.
$3,000 to $19,000 most wallsWhere we work around Longview
Near LeTourneau University, Gregg County Courthouse, Longview Mall, Sabine River.
Longview questions
Do you cover all of Longview?
Yes. Longview is our home base, and we work across the whole city, from Spring Hill on the north side to Pine Tree and Greggton on the west side, the neighborhoods around downtown and the part of town in Harrison County. We also work nearby White Oak, Hallsville and Lake Cherokee. If you're not sure, send your address with a quote request.
How much does landscaping cost in Longview?
Weekly mowing starts at $65 per visit for a typical yard. Most landscaping and planting projects land between $900 and $3,600, and simple refreshes start at a few hundred. Patios usually run $3,100 to $9,100, drainage $2,000 to $3,750, and retaining walls $3,000 to $19,000 depending on height and length. Your exact number comes on a written, itemized estimate after we walk the yard.
What do Longview homeowners call you for most?
Weekly mowing keeps us in Longview yards all season. French drains and regrading are some of our most requested work here, because the red clay under the sand holds water after spring storms and sends it toward foundations. Beyond that it's usually bed refreshes, sod, patios and retaining walls.
Can I see a design before I commit to a Longview project?
Yes. Our Landscape Design Preview shows you the plan before we break ground. It's $199 for flower beds, $449 for hardscape and $999 for a full property, and the fee is credited toward the install if you book within 90 days.
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 Longview
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