# Blog: North Texas Yard Advice | JIT Landscape & Design

> Practical guides for McKinney homeowners from JIT Landscape & Design: when to install sod, crepe myrtle problems, yard drainage and gravel vs. mulch beds.

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# Yard advice for North Texas

Short, practical articles answering the questions we hear most on estimates — sod timing, crepe myrtles, drainage and gravel beds. New posts as the seasons turn.

[When is the best time to install sod in North Texas? Warm soil, cooler air and a watering plan matter more than the calendar. Here is how we time sod jobs in Collin County. Read](https://www.jitdesign.net/blog/best-time-to-install-sod-north-texas)[Why is my crepe myrtle's bark turning black? Black, sooty bark on crepe myrtles is common around McKinney. It is usually treatable — and topping the tree makes it worse. Read](https://www.jitdesign.net/blog/crepe-myrtle-black-bark-powdery-mildew)[Erosion, standing water and mud: fixing yard drainage in Collin County Most drainage problems come down to grade, roof water and clay soil. Here are the fixes we use most, from a French drain to a ground-cover bed. Read](https://www.jitdesign.net/blog/fix-yard-drainage-erosion-ground-cover)[Tejas gravel vs. mulch: which is right for your beds? Black gravel beds are the look of the moment in McKinney's newer neighbourhoods. Here is when they work — and when mulch still wins. Read](https://www.jitdesign.net/blog/tejas-gravel-vs-mulch-beds)

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