4.6(236)
Resource for landscaping materials & supplies, including compost, mulches, sand & natural flagstone.
IndependentZone 8b
Garden centers in Southlake, Texas
Landscape supply defines Southlake's garden trade as much as plants do: the three top-rated listings, SiteOne Stone Center, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and the local Lowe's Garden Center, all sit at 4.6 stars, and two of the three deal mainly in stone, bulk material, and contractor goods. Independents outnumber chains three to two overall, and the mix fits a city of large lots where landscape projects tend to involve pallets rather than flats.
Soil in this corner of northeast Tarrant County is friendlier than most of North Texas. The Eastern Cross Timbers gives much of Southlake a sandy loam that drains well and digs easily, though clay shows up in patches. Cold follows the usual North Texas script, lows around 15 to 20 degrees, a last freeze near mid-March, and a growing season that runs into late November.
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4.6(37)
Resource for landscaping materials & supplies, including compost, mulches, sand & natural flagstone.
IndependentZone 8b
4.3(375)
Garden center offering a wide selection of shrubs and flowers, plus evergreens.
IndependentZone 8b
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Supplier of indoor & outdoor plants, plus bird feed, fertilizers, pots & weed control products.
Regional chainZone 8b
Planting in Southlake: zone 8b quick guide
Central Texas offers a very long growing season, but summer heat, not winter cold, is the main limit. Plant early so crops mature before July, then replant for a strong fall garden. Typical growing season: ~260 days, from the last frost in early to mid March to the first freeze around late November.
Sandy loam opens doors that clay keeps shut. Stone fruit is the local advantage, peaches and plums perform notably better in Cross Timbers ground than in the Blackland east of here, and roses, salvias, and ornamental grasses appreciate the drainage. Shade trees worth the wait include live oak, Shumard oak, chinkapin oak, and pecan on larger lots. Zoysia suits the manicured front-lawn look much of Southlake favors, while Bermuda covers big sunny stretches for less money. Vegetables get two seasons, spring plantings in March, fall crops in August, and herbs like rosemary and thyme practically naturalize in the fast-draining soil.
July
Plant now
Fall tomato transplants, Pumpkins for Halloween
Garden tasks
Survive: water deeply, mulch, harvest
August
Plant now
Fall tomatoes & peppers (early), Beans (mid), Squash
Garden tasks
Fall garden is Central Texas's best season, plant it
September
Plant now
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower transplants, Lettuce, Spinach (late)
Garden tasks
Plant wildflower seed for spring
Local gardening tips for Southlake
- Fast-draining sandy loam loses nutrients quickly, compost each spring and fall matters more here than in clay neighborhoods.
- Order bulk soil, compost, and stone by the cubic yard for big projects; suppliers can calculate quantities from your bed dimensions.
- Water new shade trees with a slow weekly soak for two full summers; big-lot trees fail from neglect, not disease.
- Thin peaches to one fruit per six inches in April, the tree sets far more than it can size up.
- Late frosts through mid-March catch early bloomers; hold tender bedding plants back until the danger genuinely passes.
Southlake garden center FAQs
›Is Southlake soil actually good for fruit trees?
It's some of the better fruit ground in the metro area. The Cross Timbers sandy loam drains well, which peaches and plums demand, root rot in soggy clay kills more North Texas stone fruit than cold ever does. Pick varieties with chill hours appropriate for the region, plant slightly high, and expect real harvests by year three or four.
›What should I know before ordering bulk soil or mulch?
A cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at three inches deep, measure beds before calling. Ask specifically for screened topsoil or a garden blend; unscreened fill can arrive full of rock and debris. For raised beds, a compost-heavy mix beats straight topsoil. Have a tarp down for driveway delivery, and plan to move the pile by wheelbarrow within a few days.
›Which grass makes the best large lawn here?
Bermuda is the economical choice for wide sunny acreage and repairs itself when damaged. Zoysia costs several times more to sod but delivers the dense, dark look many Southlake yards aim for, and it edges cleaner along beds. Mixed properties often use both, zoysia near the house, Bermuda beyond. Under mature oaks, skip turf and mulch generously instead.
›How much water do newly planted trees really need?
Roughly ten gallons per inch of trunk diameter, once weekly, applied slowly at the edge of the root ball, through two full summers, not just the first. Sandy loam drains fast enough that a missed week in August genuinely hurts. A soaker hose coiled under mulch or a slow-fill watering bag does the job without daily attention. Cut back once fall rains return.
›How many garden centers are there in Southlake, TX?
Our directory currently lists 5 garden centers and plant nurseries in Southlake, Texas, 3 independent and 2 chain locations.
›What is the best-rated garden center in Southlake?
SiteOne Stone Center is currently the top-rated garden center in Southlake, with a 4.6-star average across 236 Google reviews.
›What USDA hardiness zone is Southlake, TX?
Southlake is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (average annual minimum temperature 15 to 20°F). The last spring frost typically falls in early to mid March, and the first fall frost arrives around late November.
›When should I start planting in Southlake?
In zone 8b, set out warm-season vegetables and annuals after the last frost in early to mid March. Cool-season crops go in earlier, and fall planting (September to November) is excellent in Southlake for trees, shrubs, and perennials.
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