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Why Landscape Design in Dallas and Lake Highlands, TX Should Start With Drainage, Not Plants

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Dallas clay soil and heavy rains demand drainage-first landscape design. Grade adjustments, runoff paths, and soil prep create zones where plants thrive instead of drowning. This approach protects foundations, hardscapes, patios, mature trees, and irrigation systems while enabling creative planting that survives North Texas weather extremes.