I replaced nearly all the turf grass with drought-tolerant plants suitable for North Texas. If you want to the most environmentally friendly thing which also happens to be the cheapest and best for your soil, you can simply smother your lawn by putting covering it with newspapers and then mulch. To get going quicker we paid some landscapers to come and trim the grass down to … [Read more...] about Replacing a Turf Lawn, Part II: Converting to Drip
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Moisture Meters: Essential for Fort Worth Gardening!
Last Spring I removed nearly all the turf from my small property in Fairmount and am in the process of landscaping with plants that are either native to North Texas or suitable for our climate. It has been a wonderful experience and the perfect project to keep me occupied during a pandemic, but not without drama. First of all, anyone learning about plants native to North … [Read more...] about Moisture Meters: Essential for Fort Worth Gardening!