Natural-organic gardening & landscaping information
Howard Garrett is the leader in the practical research and the teaching of natural organic gardening, farming, landscaping, pet health, natural pest control and healthier lifestyles. You can watch the Dirt Doctor video podcasts on:
You can also follow the podcast's audio—if radio is your thing—on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can watch or listen any other day of the week, any time. Send your questions and comments to howard@dirtdoctor.com or message him on social media. You can join Howard on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, X and TikTok.
It includes detailed instructions and proven methods for:
- healthy soil improvement
- correct planting techniques
- compost making and managing
- natural-organic fertilization
- non-toxic pest control
- tree management
- food crop production
- irrigation
- landscaping tips
- and more!
About Howard
Howard Garrett’s experience includes landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. He is an organic marketplace leader and consults on natural organic gardening, landscaping, farming, pet health, pest control and natural living.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in park administration and landscape architecture from Texas Tech University in 1969. After a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Howard began his career at Club Corporation of America where he worked from laborer to assistant course superintendent.
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Episode 805: March 28, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio
The March 28, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett discusses how to manage nutgrass (a sedge), hibiscus, a book recommendation (Bargyla Rateaver's Organic Method…
Episode 804: March 21, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio
The March 21, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett discusses damage from the recent freeze, how to control grass burs, grassy weeds (rescue grass),…
Episode 803: March 14, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio
The March 14, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett offers answers posted by listeners using the "Ask Howard" button on the Dirt Doctor website.…
Episode 802: March 7, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio
The March 7, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett offers answers posted by listeners using the "Ask Howard" button on the Dirt Doctor website.…
Episode 801: February 26, 2026 ~ Dirt Doctor Podcast audio
Show Notes:Howard's Tea - JuniperSPCA dog for adoptionQ&AAsparagus roots, tree roots, next to housesDry MolassesFire AntsOrange OilBeneficial NematodesCorn Gluten MealHenbitBook - Herbs for Texas by…
