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Author: Harley Grandone
Harley Grandone, a writer and landscape designer, enjoys writing for LawnStarter. After 20+ years of being a landscape designer, she’s delighted to be able to combine her love of writing with her industry experience.
12 Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid in Your Yard
Common landscaping mistakes include putting the wrong plants in the wrong place, not planning for mature trees, and too much mulch – and they’re easy to avoid.
LawnStarter Launches Stand-Alone Outdoor Services
LawnStarter adds bush trimming, leaf removal, lawn treatments, and flower bed weeding as new services, no mowing required.
How to Prevent Mulch Fires
Prevent mulch fires by using inorganic mulch and creating a safe zone around your house. Discover these and other actionable tips in our article.
How to Mulch Your Yard: A Step-by-Step Guide
As an experienced landscape designer, I’ll share pro tips for how to mulch your yard, including how to calculate the amount needed and apply it correctly.
Reasons Why Weeds Grow in Your Lawn
Explore with me the many reasons why weeds grow in your lawn, including poor soil quality, improper mowing, and seed dispersal by birds.
When to Plant Grass Seed in Cedar Rapids
The best time to plant grass seed in Cedar Rapids is mid-August (the ideal time) through mid to late September due to the warm days and cool nights.
How to Mulch Around Trees
Mulch provides many benefits for tree health, but overmulching can harm or kill your trees. I’ll show you how to mulch around trees the right way.
Grub Control Guide for Cedar Rapids
Our grub control guide for Cedar Rapids covers everything from how to identify grubs and their damage in your lawn to how to prevent and control them.
The Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn in Cedar Rapids
The best time to aerate your lawn in Cedar Rapids is in the fall, with spring being the second-best time.