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Author: Danielle Gorski

Danielle Gorski combines her love of plants with her love of writing to create informative articles on lawn care. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.

How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy in Your Yard

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 5, 2025
Landscaping

Get rid of poison ivy in your yard with herbicide or vinegar solutions, by mowing it back, scalding it with boiling water, hand-pulling, or even turning it into a snack for goats.

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What to Expect When You Hire a Leaf Removal Service

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: October 23, 2025
Leaf Removal

For your first time hiring a leaf removal company, learn what to expect, including service costs, methods, disposal options, and the best times to schedule.

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8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Mow Wet Grass

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: May 6, 2025
General Lawn Care

Reasons why you shouldn’t mow wet grass are that wet grass clogs up your lawn mower, trims grass unevenly, compacts soil, and spreads lawn disease.

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How to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicides

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 10, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn how to apply pre-emergent herbicides, both liquid and granular, in this article. Discover tricks of the trade and what tools you need for this DIY job.

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4 Best Grass Types for Dallas, Texas

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 19, 2025
Dallas, TX

Drought-tolerant grasses such as Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass thrive in the DFW area. Learn the best grass types for Dallas and which is right for your lawn.

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Winter Lawn Care Guide for Dallas, TX

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 22, 2025
Dallas, TX

Winters in Dallas require less lawn maintenance, but there are still some lawn chores to stay on top of to prepare your yard for the spring.

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How to Ensure Your Dallas Lawn Survives the Summer Heat

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 6, 2025
Dallas, TX

To ensure your Dallas lawn survives the summer heat, implement good lawn care practices, such as watering early, mowing taller, and mulching grass clippings.

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Guide to Fall Lawn Care in Dallas

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: August 11, 2025
Dallas, TX

In this guide to fall lawn care in Dallas, we provide a checklist of lawn care chores to promote your lawn’s health, including mowing, fertilizing, and more.

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What is Core Aeration?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: July 25, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn about the purpose and benefits of core aeration, the process of removing soil plugs to alleviate compaction.

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