Paul Brown

Paul has a two-acre yard on red clay soil in Southeast Texas. He knows exactly what the challenges are to nurturing a thriving yard in difficult soil. Paul takes a practical approach to yard improvement and enjoys putting best practices and “golden rules of lawn care” to the test.

Are electric lawn mowers worth the money?

Are Electric Lawn Mowers Worth It? Know These 4 Use Cases

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 …

drilling holes in clay lawn improves drainage and soil

The One Trick To REALLY Improve Clay Soil – Deep Integration

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 …

Dig And Drop Composting is a simple and easy way to recycle kitchen scraps.

Dig And Drop Composting: A Passive Approach To Better Soil

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 …