As the snow melts, brown lawn patches appear. An expert shares common causes and a simple fix for healthy grass ...

Why it happens: Brown patches often stem from pet urine, winter salt, soil compaction, pests, or fungal issues that damage turf health. How to fix: Gypsum can neutralize soil acidity, while reseeding ...

Q: I’ve attached photos of two long-needled evergreens in our backyard. During the past three to four weeks, the needles started to turn brown and drop off the trees. Any thoughts about this sudden ...

Gypsum is good for most lawns and gardens. It contains calcium sulfate. There are mountains of it in Central Texas, and it’s the major constituent in wallboard. Granular and powder formulations for ...