Tony Gosselin
Director of Business Development
Articles by Tony Gosselin of Texan Landscape Group on shade structures, cedar against aluminum, cantilever against post and beam, turf and putting greens.
Born and raised in Spring Branch, Texas, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a strong work ethic instilled in me from an early age. My brother, Chris, and I share a passion for transforming outdoor spaces — something that’s become a cornerstone of my career.
Articles by Tony Gosselin
Turf & Putting Greens · 6 min readWhat’s Under a Putting Green (and Why It Matters)
The base, infill, and drainage under a synthetic putting green decide how true it rolls. Here is what goes in below the surface, layer by layer.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min readWhy Some Patio Roofs Leak at the Edges
Leaks at the wall, the gutter, or the panel seams usually are not the roof failing — they are slope, flashing, and drainage details. What to check.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 5 min readPergola or Covered Patio: Which Fits You?
A pergola filters sun; a covered patio keeps rain off. How to choose based on how you will use the space, and what each does to the light indoors.
By Tony Gosselin
Turf & Putting Greens · 6 min readArtificial Turf vs. Real Grass in Houston
An honest comparison of artificial turf and real grass in Houston heat, shade, and clay — upkeep, drainage, dogs, and where each one actually wins.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min readHow Long Should a Patio Roof Last?
What actually determines how long a patio cover lasts in Houston — footings, fasteners, flashing — and the ten-minute annual check that protects it.
By Tony Gosselin
Turf & Putting Greens · 7 min readWhen Spring Works for a Houston Turf Install
Spring suits most Houston turf installs, and for some yards it does not. The 2026 cost picture, why drainage decides it, and the signs your yard is a fit.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min readDo Polycarbonate Panels Get Hot Underneath?
What it is actually like under a polycarbonate patio roof in Houston heat — tint, airflow, glare, and the details that decide whether it is comfortable.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 5 min readChoosing a Roof for Your Patio Cover
Open slats, polycarbonate panels, louvered roofs, insulated panels, or shingles — what each patio cover roof does about sun, rain, and indoor light.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min readCantilever or Traditional? Which Pergola to Choose
A cantilever pergola is a modern take on shade; a traditional one is classic and simpler. Key features, benefits, costs and the design impact of each.
By Tony Gosselin- Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min read
Six Modern Patio Cover Options, Compared
Six modern patio cover options compared: aluminum pergola, louvered, flat roof, shade sail, polycarbonate and retractable. What each does for a clean look.
By Tony Gosselin 
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 6 min readWhich Pergola Material Adds More Value to a Home?
Both look good on day one. Only one is still an asset at resale. How aluminum and cedar pergolas compare on the value they add to a Houston home.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 5 min readThe Real Maintenance Difference, Wood vs Aluminum
Upkeep is where the two materials really separate. A maintenance comparison across durability, weather resistance and what each costs you over the long term.
By Tony Gosselin- Pergolas & Patio Covers · 4 min read
Patio Covers That Do Not Need Repainting
A patio cover you have to repaint is a patio cover you will resent. Which materials survive Houston humidity without an annual job attached to them.
By Tony Gosselin 
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 5 min readPatio Cover Ideas That Buyers Respond To
The National Association of Realtors ranks covered outdoor areas among the top projects for resale appeal. Which patio cover ideas actually deliver that.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 4 min readWhat a Pergola Is Actually For
A pergola filters light rather than blocking it, which is the point people miss. What a pergola actually does, and when it is the wrong structure entirely.
By Tony Gosselin
Pergolas & Patio Covers · 4 min readHow Climate Decides Which Pergola Lasts Longer
Industry data puts a properly installed pergola at 10 to 30 years, and climate decides where in that range you land. How cedar and aluminum actually age.
By Tony Gosselin- Turf & Putting Greens · 4 min read
What Building a Backyard Putting Green Involves
Natural grass or synthetic, and what it takes either way. Design considerations, the installation process, upkeep and real cost expectations for a home green.
By Tony Gosselin - Pergolas & Patio Covers · 4 min read
The Real Difference Between a Pergola and a Gazebo
One filters light and one encloses a space, and that difference decides most of it. A side-by-side on cost, materials and which structure fits your yard.
By Tony Gosselin
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