Lake Austin is dropping 10 feet this fall. Here's what waterfront owners can get done on their shoreline before the water comes back up, and what needs a permit first.

You just closed on raw Texas land, and now the real work starts. Before you clear an acre or dig a pond, here's the order of operations that keeps a good decision from turning into an expensive one.

Two ponds that look identical on paper can cost very different amounts once you factor in the dirt underneath. Here's what actually drives the price, and why the cheapest bid is rarely the cheapest pond.

Most land clearing mistakes come from clearing too much. Here's the real skill: knowing what to take out, what to leave standing, and why the difference is worth real money.

A duck hole isn't just a flooded field. It's a managed cycle of drawdown, growth, and flood that turns Texas wetland into the kind of spot birds actually want to land on

While flooded ag fields and moist-soil units get most of the attention, Texas hardwoods are one of the most underutilized assets in duck habitat development. From red oaks to natural sloughs, this overlooked timber holds serious potential—if managed correctly. Learn why bottomland hardwoods deserve a seat at the table and how to make them work for your property.