Q.: I purchased a new home last year in the mid-thumb area. The builder did not do any landscaping or put in a lawn. I am on a tight budget and facing this monumental task in the spring. Currently I'm ...

Austin area soils are famous for their poor quality. Ask any avid local gardener and they will give you a list of their soil woes. Ultimately what it comes down to is we have very little soil, the ...

What is the difference between topsoil and potting soil and which one should you use? That depends on what you’re using it for. First, let’s understand what we mean by the words topsoil and potting ...

My lawn needs help. It's hard-packed, and last summer I watched as rain ran off it like it was falling on concrete. What is the best time of the year to aerate? A: Lousy soil is our biggest lawn ...