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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.

11 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Port St. Lucie, FL

By Harley Grandone | Updated: September 4, 2024
Florida, Port St. Lucie

St. Lucie County homeowners are no strangers to hurricanes. This high-risk hurricane zone has had over 80 recorded hurricanes since […]

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4 Best Grass Types for Rockwall, TX

By Harley Grandone | Updated: May 27, 2025
Rockwall, TX, Texas

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, Rockwall’s climate is typically hot and humid during the summers, while […]

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5 Best Grass Types for Port St. Lucie

By Harley Grandone | Updated: February 26, 2025
Florida, Port St. Lucie

You’ve just returned from playing golf at PGA Village and as you relax on your front porch watching the sunset, […]

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Best Sensory Garden Plants To Stimulate Our 5 Senses

By Harley Grandone | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

What are the best sensory garden plants to stimulate our five senses? Various trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses can heighten […]

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What is a Sensory Garden?

By Harley Grandone | Updated: December 12, 2024
Landscaping

What is a sensory garden? A sensory garden is an outdoor space with various plants and other elements that stimulate, […]

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What is Landscape Design?

By Harley Grandone | Updated: April 6, 2025
Landscaping

Landscape design is an art form and a science that seeks to create attractive, functional outdoor “rooms” through horticultural science, […]

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How to Install a French Drain in Your Yard

By Harley Grandone | Updated: September 23, 2025
Landscaping

A French drain is an effective way to move water away from problem areas in your yard. We’ll explain how to install a French drain step by step.

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What is a French Drain?

By Harley Grandone | Updated: September 23, 2025
Landscaping

A true French drain diverts subsurface water away from problem areas using gravel, fabric, and a perforated pipe.

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11 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas

By Harley Grandone | Updated: October 9, 2025
Landscaping

Low-maintenance landscaping ideas, such as drought-tolerant plants and eco-friendly lawn alternatives, create an outdoor space that thrives with minimal care.

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Hot Landscaping Trends in Cincinnati

By Harley Grandone | Updated: March 6, 2025
Cincinnati, OH

Professional landscaper Martha Wassermann details landscaping trends in Cincinnati including entertaining outdoors and low-maintenance plants.

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