Taming East Texas Clay: Why Compost, Not Sand, Is the Secret to a Thriving Lufkin Lawn
If you’ve ever tried to dig a hole in your backyard here in Deep East Texas after a dry spell, you already know the...
Your Lawn May Not Need More Water
I was asked by the owner of a commercial yard crew this past week to take a look at one of his customers lawns....
Drip vs. Spray: The Science of Efficient Watering for Your East Texas Landscape
Every summer, homeowners across East Texas ask some version of the same question: “Why does my water bill keep climbing, and why does my...
Should You Use Landscape Fabric?
A gentleman from Hudson stopping in and asked me this week if he should put down landscape fabric around his fruit trees as a...
August Is When Trees Begin Showing Signs of Stress
This past week, my good friend Kelly sent me a photo of a stressed red maple. The tree is near her floral shop downtown...