Garden in Dripping Springs (homes, organic, best)

[dtrain]

Hello.... How is the soil in Dripping Springs area for a large garden?... veggies, etc....I see lawns that do well ... I'm wondering if the soil is easy to work with.... Also, why metal roofs on some of the homes? One more question, besides deer, are there any cougar, bobcats, wolves or wolverines in Dripping Springs? Thanks in advance for the replies

[limestonebutterfly]

The soil is limestone and caliche clay and is very difficult to work. It can be amended, though. Only the very determined ( I am one of them) garden here. Lack of water is a major issue. The metal roofs reflect the sun's heat and are a tradition in TX. We have feral pigs, coyotes, and foxes.

[TexasHorseLady]

If you're determined to garden in the Dripping Springs area, I do recommend that you consult a local plant nursery for advice on what will grow there and how best to amend the soil. There are pockets of lovely soil (read: not rocks so you can actually plant something); you just have to be lucky enough to have one.

[ang08]

Doesn't it work if you just fill 1-2' tall plant boxes with top soil and use those for gardens? Is there access to top soil there? Planting directly into the ground is difficult anywhere - but if you have topsoil garden boxes and you water them often enough, then do the plants do well?

[mimimomx3]

Oh, yes- raised beds for sure. Sorry. My garden is in raised beds. Be sure to work in lots of organic material and some gravel at the bottom. Be careful they don't dry out. That can happen easily!