Premium Landscape Design & Maintenance in Highland Park, McKinney, and Frisco, TX
We believe every landscape should feel like a discovery, beautiful, refined, and uniquely yours. Guided by founder Philip D’Amico, who opened Secret Gardens in 1993 and today owns Plants & Planters, the Richardson garden center that has served the Dallas metroplex since 1978. We combine design expertise and attentive care to create outdoor environments that become more captivating with time.
From artfully composed gardens to the calming sound of water, every detail is chosen with purpose. Our goal is to create landscapes that feel timeless, personal, and seamlessly connected to the way you live.
We design and maintain landscapes that endure in beauty, balance, and purpose.
Landscape Design & Install
Our design and installation services transform properties into elegant outdoor spaces that reflect both artistry and function. With custom hardscaping, vibrant plantings, and thoughtfully integrated features, each project is tailored to create a setting that belongs to your home and lifestyle.
Landscape Maintenance
Every garden needs consistent attention to thrive. Our comprehensive maintenance services provide seasonal planting, pruning, fertilization, and detailed care that keep your landscape healthy and beautiful throughout the year. With regular visits, we preserve the character and strength of every outdoor space we create.
Outdoor Aquatics
Water brings a sense of life and movement to any garden. We design and install ponds, fountains, and waterfalls that introduce sound, texture, and serenity into the landscape. Each feature is crafted to complement its surroundings, creating an atmosphere that is both peaceful and enduring.
Our Guarantee
When you buy Secret Gardens, you buy a personal commitment that we will stand behind our design, installation, and the health of our plants. If a tree dies within six months or a shrub dies within three months (due to natural causes) we will be happy to replace those plants up to a one-time replacement. Annuals are not part of this program. *
*We will give our full guaranteed policy at the signing of a contract.
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