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Southern Botanical Earns TEIL’s Best of Show
Southern Botanical’s award season momentum continues as the company earned Best of Show and four Gold Awards at the 2025-2026 Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) Awards, hosted by the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA).
The highest honor, Best of Show for Commercial Installation Over $500,000, was awarded for Southern Botanical’s work at Harwood No. 14, a landmark commercial property in the Dallas Arts District. The recognition places Southern Botanical among the most respected landscape firms in Texas and reinforces its position as a top landscape company in Dallas.
This same project also earned the Judges’ Award at the 2025 NALP Awards of Excellence, one of the most competitive national awards in the landscape industry. Its complexity and visibility attracted national attention, including a cover feature in Pro Landscaper USA.
Why Harwood No. 14 Earned Best of Show
The Harwood No. 14 project stood out for its ability to balance urban sophistication with natural beauty, creating a landscape that feels intentional, immersive, and enduring.
Every element of the property reflects Southern Botanical’s commitment to craftsmanship and long-term performance, including:
- Innovative irrigation systems designed for efficiency and reliability
- Carefully curated plant selections chosen for structure, seasonality, and longevity
- Thoughtful integration with the surrounding architecture and public space
Southern Botanical also provides ongoing landscape management for Harwood No. 14, ensuring that the original design intent continues to thrive through expert care year-round.
Additional Dallas Landscaping Awards Earned in 2025
In addition to Best in Show, Southern Botanical received several major honors at the TNLA’s TEIL awards, recognizing both commercial and residential work across North Texas.
- Klyde Warren Park: Gold Award – Recognizing more than ten years of exceptional commercial landscaping in Dallas, this award celebrates consistent excellence in maintaining one of the nation’s most iconic urban parks. In 2025, just three Decade awards were given.
- Harwood No. 14: Gold Award – In addition to the Best of Show Award, Harwood No. 14 received a Gold distinction for its exceptional landscape design and installation.
- Quarry Lake Restoration: Gold Award – Led by ISA Certified Arborists in our Dallas Tree Care division, this project demonstrates Southern Botanical’s deep expertise in tree care in Dallas and ecological restoration.
- Lively North Dallas Garden: Gold Award – The project reflects Southern Botanical’s ability to elevate residential landscapes through thoughtful design and disciplined, long-term care.
- Platinum Park: Silver Award – A corporate campus transformed by Southern Botanical following a failed renovation attempt by a previous company that led to plant failure across the campus.
Why These Landscaping Awards Matter for Clients
These awards underscore why Southern Botanical remains the top landscape company in Dallas. Whether working on large-scale commercial properties, luxury residences, or complex restoration projects, the company’s focus on quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship sets it apart.
For clients, this recognition confirms that their properties are managed by one of the most awarded landscape firms in the country, with systems and standards proven on some of the most demanding sites in Texas.
About Southern Botanical
Southern Botanical is the Green Standard for landscape management in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Known for its personalized service and meticulous attention to detail, the company serves a diverse clientele, including luxury residences, corporate campuses, parks, HOAs, and public institutions with a focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and long-term performance.
In addition to this year’s honors, Southern Botanical was also named to the 2025 Lawn & Landscape Top 100 and 2025 LM150 rankings, recognizing the most influential landscape firms in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Southern Botanical a top landscape company in Dallas?
Southern Botanical combines creative design, technical expertise, and decades of experience to deliver award-winning commercial and residential landscaping across North Texas. The company’s reputation is built on quality craftsmanship and sustainable solutions tailored to each property. Southern Botanical is named annually to the 2025 Lawn & Landscape Top 100 and 2025 LM150 rankings, recognizing the most influential landscape firms in North America.
Does Southern Botanical offer tree care in Dallas?
Yes. Southern Botanical’s Dallas Tree Care division provides professional tree pruning, preservation, and restoration services to keep landscapes healthy and safe year-round. Southern Botanical’s Tree Care division is led by ISA-Certified arborists.
How can I work with Southern Botanical on a new landscaping project?
To learn more or schedule a consultation through our web form or call 469.702.8606.
