Texas Garden Soils

What Not to Use Your Dumpster For

While dumpsters can be used for multiple waste and recycling projects, whether big or small, there are certain things for which a dumpster cannot be used. Most of the things for which dumpsters cannot be used pertain to any sort of toxic or hazardous waste. The types of waste listed below cannot be put into dumpsters as waste. There are alternate ways to dispose of those types of wasteWhat Cannot Go Into a Roll-Off DumpsterElectronicsThis includes mainly all televisions, radios,…

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

What Can You Use Crushed Stone For?

There are many uses for #crushedstone , with uses varying depending on the sizes of the #stone in any particular batch. Although referred to as crushed, not all options involve very small, fine pieces of stone. Rather you can select from a rather finely ground #stonedust , with particles too small to uniformly measure as wells as options that contain individuals stones that are 2 ½" or more in size. As you can imagine, there will be very different uses for a pile…

How To Divide Perennial Plants In The South

This article provides general tips for how and when to divide many perennial plants in the South

10 Reasons to Love a Tiny Garden

Small outdoor spaces can have a beauty all their own

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch (Assuming You Do It Right)

Used correctly, mulch builds and improves your soil like nothing else. But don’t make these common mistakes.

🎥 Green and Growing: Working Garden Soil

Holly Dickman explains when it’s a good time to work the soil in your garden.

Row covers come to the rescue of gardeners

Row covers offer ifferent kinds of protections for gardeners.

6 resources as you prepare to plant

First time gardeners: start with healthy soil

If you're looking to start a vegetable garden this year, now is the time to get ready.

Its time to start preparing garden soil for fall planting

It’s about this time of the year when many spring vegetable gardens start fizzling out. Most of the crops have produced to the best of their ability and are now

Dirty Fingernails: Some tips on improving your garden's soil

Q: I am starting a brand new garden in a place that has been grass, not garden. How can I get it off to a good start?

How and Why to Test Your Infield Soil

The infield skin can provide unlimited frustration for a professional groundskeeper. However, identifying the composition of the infield mix will allow you to predict how an infield skin will perform in less‐than‐ideal weather.

Why You Should Plant Your Windowsill Scallions Instead of Leaving Them in Water

Last summer, many of us learned to save our scallion butts, pop them in a glass of water, and watch as bright green shoots appeared before our eyes. This summer, we should definitely do it again—but this time, actually plant the sprouts in soil.

How To Create The Perfect Homemade Seed Starting Soil With 4 Elements

See how to make incredible homemade seed starting soil. When it comes to growing your own plants from seed, it all starts with the soil!

How to Save Your Plants from the Arizona Heat

You’ve purchased healthy plants, and added them right where you want them in your landscaping—only to discover that the summertime temperatures are causing your plants to look dry, wilted, and unsightly. If this experience sounds familiar, you’ll be happy to know that there are some simple steps you can take to protect your landscaping from …