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Author: Jane Purnell

Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.

How to Aerate a Lawn

by Jane Purnell | Published: December 2, 2023
General Lawn Care

Aerating a lawn isn’t difficult, but this lawn care chore can be time-consuming. In this guide, we’ll show you how […]

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Bermudagrass Guide: Types, Traits, and Care

by Jane Purnell | Updated: November 8, 2023
General Lawn Care

Bermudagrass is a high-quality turf with excellent drought, salt, and wear resistance that is common across the Southeast and South. […]

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20 Winter Flowers That Bloom in the Cold

by Jane Purnell | Published: November 22, 2022
Landscaping

Not every plant in your yard needs to lose its petals and foliage when winter comes. Bright reds, soft pinks, […]

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Common Types of Tree Fungus

by Jane Purnell | Updated: November 3, 2023
Tree care

Saying goodbye to your favorite tree is like saying goodbye to an old friend. Take good care of your tree […]

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How to Plan for and Build a She Shed

by Jane Purnell | Published: November 4, 2022
Landscaping

A she shed, much like a man cave, is a cherished sanctuary where women can relax away from the rest […]

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20 Vertical Gardening Ideas for Chicago Homes

by Jane Purnell | Published: November 1, 2022
Chicago, IL

Whether you’re a luxury Chicago condo owner or a studio apartment dweller, these 20 vertical gardening ideas will exercise your […]

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How to Get Rid of Opossums

by Jane Purnell | Updated: November 17, 2023
Pest control

Behind an opossum’s black button eyes, cute paws, and pink nose lies a wild animal, so steer clear. If these […]

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How to Make Homemade Mosquito Repellent

by Jane Purnell | Updated: November 9, 2023
Pest control

Mosquitos bugging you? Time for you to bug them by heading to the pantry and whipping up a homemade mosquito […]

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How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers

by Jane Purnell | Updated: August 26, 2023
Pest control

To get rid of grasshoppers, you need effective control methods. Apply your grasshopper control method at the wrong time, and […]

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What Is Organic Pest Control?

by Jane Purnell | Updated: August 9, 2023
Pest control

So what is organic pest control? For starters, organic pest control does not mean “chemical-free.” It also doesn’t always mean […]

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