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Author: Jake Hill

Jake Hill grew up working for his dad's landscaping company, and spent over 6 years covering the lawn care industry for LawnStarter. His expertise has been featured in The Huffington Post, Realtor.com, Homecity.com and more.

A Few, Quick Summer Lawn Care Tips for Birmingham, AL Homeowners

By Jake Hill | Updated: January 18, 2025
Birmingham, AL

It’s the summer in the South and we all know what that means: It’s HOT! Warmer weather means that there […]

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Top 6 Curb Appeal Ideas to Get Your Home Sold Fast

By Jake Hill | Updated: December 13, 2024
Florida, Tampa, FL

First impressions matter a lot, particularly in real estate. A buyer might be less likely to check out the rest […]

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Calling All Green Thumbs and Helping Hands: Get Involved with a Gardening Organization Near You

By Jake Hill | Updated: December 13, 2024
Gardening

Getting involved with your local Gardening Organization is a great way to contribute to community well-being. The psychological and socio-economic […]

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The 10 Best Green Roofs on U.S. Homes

By Jake Hill | Updated: June 14, 2024
Home and Garden, Landscaping

Green roofs are growing in popularity across the U.S. because of their obvious aesthetic appeal and additional economic benefits, such as […]

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5 Lawn Watering Tips in Tampa

By Jake Hill | Updated: November 30, 2020
General Lawn Care, Tampa, FL, Water

Summers in Tampa are HOT and humid. We’re sure you already knew that though! Despite the soaring temperatures, there are […]

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Fall Lawn Care Tips for Raleigh, N.C., Homeowners

By Jake Hill | Updated: September 24, 2024
General Lawn Care, North Carolina, Raleigh, NC

Our fall lawn care tips are to keep mowing, aerate the lawn, fertilize, plant fescue, and apply pre-emergent herbicides.

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6 Best Grass Types For Richmond, VA

By Jake Hill | Updated: May 27, 2025
General Lawn Care, Grass Guides, Richmond, VA

Is your RVA lawn in need of a makeover? Because it lies within the transition zone, the best grass type […]

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Fall Guide to Lawn Care in Nashville

By Jake Hill | Updated: December 15, 2024
General Lawn Care, Nashville, TN, Tennessee

In a perfect world, weeds would be no problem at all. But unfortunately, our world isn’t perfect and there are […]

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What Type of Grass Should I Plant in Raleigh, NC?

By Jake Hill | Updated: March 10, 2025
General Lawn Care, Grass Guides, Raleigh, NC

For Raleigh, NC homeowners, figuring out which type of grass is best to plant in your lawn can be tricky. […]

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