Paul Brown

If you are looking to improve your clay soil but don’t want to go through the hassle of tilling, there are 6 things that you should be doing. Each of …

Whenever I have to break out the tractor and do some heavy yard work, I always wear noise-canceling headphones. I’ve become more aware of the need to care for my …

I have been looking into the concept of shallow till compost and have learned quite a bit about how this approach helps to improve your soil. I’m always looking for …

Fallen bird feed attracts rodents including mice, rats, and squirrels. These critters are food sources for snakes so, as one animal group moves in to feed, so does the other. …

Are you are turned off by the idea of having a garage full of gas-powered yard tools that all require maintenance? Not quite ready to make the move to electric …

I have places in my yard that don’t just hold water after a rainfall. Water literally sits on top of the soil. It just sits there! I’ve installed french drains …

Professionals swear by them. Lawn fanatics sing their praises. Nearing a century of manufacturing, Stihl has become a staple among those who consider landscaping as much art as methodology. But …

Long ago, I discovered the value of french drains in preventing standing water in a yard. This is especially true when the lawn has a significant amount of clay in …

My neighbors pick on me about my electric chainsaw. They have powerful, gas engine saws that can chew through a dense forest of large pine trees. But I don’t plan …

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 …