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Author: Danielle Gorski

Danielle Gorski has written about lawn care for over four years, blending her love for plants with her passion for writing. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.

What is Drought-Tolerant Landscaping?

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: July 31, 2025
Landscaping

Drought-tolerant landscaping is a way to landscape your yard so it can endure dry spells. We’ll explain the key elements, including drought-friendly plants, efficient irrigation, soil health, and hardscaping.

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Calendar of Lawn Mower Racing Events 2026

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: March 16, 2026
Offbeat

Where and when can you watch lawn mower races? Our calendar and map list lawn mower race dates, locations, and everything else you want to mow.

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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: April 28, 2026
General Lawn Care

Effective pre-emergent application requires proper timing, the right equipment, and irrigation to activate the herbicide product.

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How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: April 13, 2026
Lawn Care Equipment

Angle, pressure, and balance are the secrets to how to sharpen lawn mower blades. Step-by-step guide with 3 methods, when to replace, and how often to sharpen.

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4 Best Grass Types for Dallas, Texas

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: January 13, 2026
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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7 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Memphis, TN

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 11, 2026
Memphis, TN

Memphis spring lawn care requires homeowners to water weekly, mow grass at the right height, apply pre-emergents in early March, and more.

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8 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Milwaukee, WI

By Danielle Gorski | Updated: February 17, 2026
Milwaukee

Use these 8 spring lawn care tips to help care for your Milwaukee lawn, including raking winter debris, timely herbicide applications, aeration, and more.

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