There was a time when burning yard waste such as brush and grass clippings seemed the most efficient means for getting rid of debris. These days, however, we are coming to realize that there are...

You can drop a lot of cash for a mower. Die-hard yard groomers swear by their gas-powered mower brand and the features that it provides. But over the last few years, electric mowers, both plug-in...

Back in 2016, my wife and I built a house on a couple of acres of what we felt could be transformed into a beautiful oasis. This was my first introduction to the challenges of clay soil. Since...

Healthy soil is alive and breathing. It is full of bacteria, nematodes, and worms. It consumes oxygen. It is an ecosystem unto itself. In order to understand any other aspect of landscaping,...

If I'm being completely honest, I'm a little lazy when it comes to composting. Yes, I know I should be doing it, I can create some really nutrient-rich soil, it's good for the environment. I get it....

Growing grass on clay soil is about as easy as growing sunflowers on a parking lot. It’s impossible to dig, it either never dries out or never takes water, and the only plants you can...