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North Texas soils can vary considerably in structure and fertility.(Getty Images / iStockphoto) Before you open that bag of fertilizer for your lawn or begin adding soil amendments, it pays to get ...

Q: I would appreciate your advice on how to get a fuller, healthier lawn. The lawn is five years old, a little patchy and has an inconsistent colour. I suspect a lack of topsoil and would welcome your ...