Landscape Design in Preston Hollow, Dallas

Preston Hollow was planned in the 1920s and 1930s as a district of country estates, with large lots, traditional architecture and long blocks shaded by hackberry, oak and pecan trees. Today it is a neighborhood within the City of Dallas, and many of its properties still have the scale and mature canopy of those early estates. Blooming Colors Nursery & Landscape Design designs and installs landscapes, custom Desjoyaux concrete pools and outdoor living spaces for homes like these.

Visit the Garden Center

Our 4-acre garden center at 2221 Ira E. Woods Ave in Grapevine is an easy drive from Preston Hollow. Stop by to choose trees, shrubs and fountains in person.

City of Dallas tree rules

Preston Hollow follows the City of Dallas's Article X Landscape and Tree Preservation rules. According to the City, a single-family lot under 2 acres generally does not need a tree removal permit for trees on the private lot. There are important exceptions. Trees in the parkway and alley are not exempt and need City approval. Lots of 2 acres or more are covered. And once a demolition permit is applied for, the lot is treated as vacant, so protected trees then require a permit. For estate lots and rebuilds, we plan around existing trees and confirm requirements with the City of Dallas arborist office before any removal.

Soil, water and plant choice

Much of Dallas County sits on Blackland Prairie clays such as Houston Black, which drain very slowly and shrink and crack when dry. Our Texas Master Certified Nursery Professionals choose plants suited to that clay, summer heat and sudden cold snaps. We add irrigation and drainage planning guided by our in-house Soil & Water Engineer from Texas A&M.

Estate-scale outdoor living

We design and build custom Desjoyaux concrete pools with pipe-less filtration (salt water optional) and a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty from Desjoyaux, pergolas in wood, steel or aluminum, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits and landscape lighting, using Certified Belgard hardscape products, Artistic Pavers, Daltile Xteriors porcelain pavers, travertine and natural stone. Our Estate Management service maintains the property afterward.

Preston Hollow FAQ

Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my Preston Hollow lot? For a single-family lot under 2 acres, usually not, but parkway trees, lots of 2 acres or more, and lots under a demolition permit are covered by Dallas's rules.

Do you take on projects in Preston Hollow? Yes. We design and build landscapes throughout Preston Hollow.

Do you maintain landscapes after installation? Yes, through our comprehensive Estate Management service.

Plan your Preston Hollow landscape

Book a Landscape Design & Installation Consultation. An award-winning designer will reply by email within 1–2 business days; consultation and design fees may apply.