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Author: Brenda Ryan

Brenda Ryan is a former radio newscaster and journalist who writes for LawnStarter’s blog pages. In her free time she enjoys traveling, gardening, visiting wineries, and running 5K and 10K races in her home state of Colorado.

Best Wine Counties Outside California

by Brenda Ryan | October 20, 2020October 23, 2020 | 0 Comments
Studies

When you think of wine counties, wine tours and even award-winning wines, do you think of regions of Oregon, Washington […]

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6 Deer-Resistant Shrubs for Landscaping Your Yard

by Brenda Ryan | October 8, 2020January 4, 2021 | 0 Comments
Landscaping

Most of us cried when Bambi’s mother died, but when it comes to our flowers and landscaping, the majority of […]

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Best Landscaping Rocks for Your Yard Project

by Brenda Ryan | September 18, 2020 | 0 Comments
Landscaping

Not all beauty is planted or grown. Landscaping rocks are formed and polished. Using landscaping rocks for your yard project […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Xeriscaping

by Brenda Ryan | September 9, 2020 | 0 Comments
Landscaping

Xeriscaping isn’t the absence of landscaping. It’s merely an efficient way of using drought-tolerant plants and grasses to conserve water. […]

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How to Get Rid of Cicadas

by Brenda Ryan | September 8, 2020November 14, 2020 | 0 Comments
Pest control

Think crickets are annoying? Cicadas produce a dirge-like song that can go on for hours. How to get rid of cicadas […]

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20 US Cities With the Most April Fools

by Brenda Ryan | March 24, 2020July 8, 2020 | 0 Comments
City Rankings, Statistics

There’s a sucker born every minute, but the birth rate in some cities is higher than others. We’re a nation […]

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The Best Shade Trees for Your Tampa Yard 

by Brenda Ryan | March 23, 2020November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
Florida, Tampa, FL, Tree care

What are the best shade trees for your Tampa yard? The Southern live oak, sugar berry, slash pine and American […]

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The 12 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in the US

by Brenda Ryan | March 23, 2020July 28, 2020 | 0 Comments
City Rankings, Outdoors, Statistics

We’re not the only ones suffering from cabin fever these days. Our four-legged friends are just as eager to get […]

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5 Hurricane-Resistant Trees for Your Tampa Yard

by Brenda Ryan | March 21, 2020January 4, 2021 | 0 Comments
Florida, Tampa, FL, Tree care

A hurricane is not a matter of “if” in Tampa Bay, it’s a matter of “when.” In 2017, the metro […]

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How to Save Your Tampa Palm Trees From Lethal Bronzing

by Brenda Ryan | March 19, 2020November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
Florida, Tampa, FL, Tree care

No tree says Florida like the palm tree, especially the state tree, the sabal palm. But lethal bronzing disease threatens dozens of […]

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