Tyler, Texas
Landscaping & lawn care in Tyler
Tyler is the biggest city we work in and the far western edge of our regular area. Project work like patios, walls, drainage and new beds fits best here, and we'll tell you straight about the rest.
- Smith County, Texas
- Out I-20 past Kilgore, roughly 40 miles west of Longview
- 5.0 on Google from 143 reviews
Who does landscaping and lawn care in Tyler, TX?
Yard Dog Landscapes takes on landscaping, hardscaping and lawn care work in Tyler from our base in Longview. We're a family-owned company started in 2017 by owner Miller Maines, and Miller and a crew of four do every job, the same crew every visit, with nothing subcontracted. We're fully insured, and Google reviewers have rated us 5.0 stars across 143 reviews. Request a free on-site walkthrough anytime and get a written, itemized estimate.
Tyler is the Smith County seat and the biggest city in this part of East Texas, and its yards cover a wide range. The Azalea District has older brick homes with azaleas and dogwoods that have been shaped for decades. Newer subdivisions come with builder beds and young trees. Out past Loop 323, toward Lake Tyler, Whitehouse and Chapel Hill, lots get bigger and more wooded. The soil is the familiar East Texas sandy loam over red clay, and in the Rose Capital, plenty of homeowners take their roses and azaleas seriously.
To be straight about the drive: Tyler is roughly 40 miles west of Longview, the far edge of our regular area. For one-time projects like a patio, a retaining wall, a drainage fix, new sod or a full landscape, that distance doesn't change much, and we're glad to take the work. Weekly mowing and other recurring visits depend on what else we have going in Tyler, so call with your address and we'll tell you where it stands.
What Tyler yards deal with
Azaleas with decades on them
Older Tyler neighborhoods, the Azalea District most of all, have azaleas and dogwoods that have been growing for decades. Azaleas get pruned right after the spring bloom, never sheared in fall.
Roses in the beds
If you've got roses in a Tyler bed, give them six or more hours of sun and room for air to move. Knockout roses get cut back hard in February.
Builder beds on newer lots
Newer Tyler subdivisions often come with shrubs planted too close to the foundation and thin mulch over compacted fill. Rebuilding those beds starts with the soil, not the plants.
Slopes that need holding
Where a lot drops toward the street or the back fence, rain washes out beds and undercuts walkways. That's where a retaining wall or a terraced bed earns its cost.
Services in Tyler
Every service we offer, with what matters for Tyler yards. The ones with a red outline are what people here ask us for most.
Hardscaping & Patios
Patios and walkways are some of the best fits for Tyler, since each one is a single project where the drive is a small part of the job.
$3,100 to $9,100 most projectsRetaining Walls
Tyler lots with a drop toward the street or a back fence are where walls make the most sense, turning a slope you can't use into level yard.
$3,000 to $19,000 most wallsLandscaping
A full landscape in Tyler is project work, so the drive isn't an issue.
$900 to $3,600 most projectsDrainage & Grading
Drainage in Tyler follows the same rules as the rest of East Texas: sandy loam on top, clay underneath, and water that moves sideways once the top foot is full.
$2,000 to $3,750 most projectsFlower Bed Installation
If you want roses in a Tyler bed, we give them full sun and pair them with tough performers like salvia, lantana and dwarf yaupon.
$900 to $3,600 most planting projectsChristmas Lights
We install Christmas lights in Tyler for homes and businesses, in warm white or color.
From $900 most homesLawn Maintenance
Weekly mowing in Tyler is the one service where the distance matters most, since it means a trip every week through the growing season.
From $65 per visitLeaf Removal
Tyler's older neighborhoods carry big oaks, pecans and pines, and the leaves end up in the lawn and the azalea beds alike.
By the hour hours estimated up frontFertilization
Our fertilization program is four visits a year: late April once nights hold above 60 degrees, early July, early September, and a potassium winterizer in late October.
From about $190 per visitHedge Trimming
Older Tyler homes often have formal foundation hedges and boxwood borders that need a steady hand, not a fast pass with a power trimmer.
$150 to $800 most jobsTree & Shrub Care
In the Azalea District and other older Tyler neighborhoods, the shrubs are the landscape, so the timing of every cut matters.
Free quoteTree Planting
Dogwoods and redbuds are a big part of a Tyler spring, and both do best in the dappled light at the edge of bigger trees.
Free quoteMulch Installation
In Tyler, a mulch refresh pairs well with a hedge trim or bed cleanup on the same trip, so the whole yard gets finished at once.
$600 to $2,400 most bedsSod Installation
Sod is a good fit for Tyler because it's a one-time job, and we prep it the same way we do at home: strip the old turf, till in two to three inches of compost or topsoil, level and roll, then lay tight staggered seams.
$1,500 to $4,700 most projectsIrrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Tyler yards, from the Azalea District to South Tyler, are bed-heavy, and azaleas and roses want steady moisture at the roots, not spray on the leaves.
Free quoteWhere we work around Tyler
Near Tyler Rose Garden, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler Junior College, Caldwell Zoo.
Tyler questions
Do you really work in Tyler, or just Longview?
We work in Tyler. It's roughly 40 miles west of Longview, the far edge of our regular area, so we're upfront about what fits. Patios, retaining walls, drainage, sod, landscaping and Christmas lights are all easy to schedule here. Weekly mowing depends on what else we have in Tyler at the time, so send a quote request and ask.
Does Christmas light pricing change for Tyler?
It can. Most homes start at $900, and installs more than an hour from Longview start at $1,800. Where your house sits in or around Tyler decides which one applies, and your quote will say so plainly. We quote from a photo of the house, so you don't have to wait on a visit.
What does a patio or retaining wall cost in Tyler?
Patios and other hardscape projects mostly land between $3,100 and $9,100. Most retaining walls run $3,000 to $19,000 by height and length, with short garden walls starting at a few thousand and tall structural walls at $20,000 and up. The walkthrough and the written, itemized estimate are free.
Can I see a design before I commit to a big project in Tyler?
Yes. Our paid Landscape Design Preview is $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. On a bigger Tyler project it's a good way to settle the plan before anything gets dug.
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 Tyler
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