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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.

10 Best Electric Weed Eaters of 2026 [Reviews]

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 27, 2025
Reviews

Electric weed eaters are growing in popularity among homeowners, both for their efficiency and eco-friendliness. But which one is right […]

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Four Seasons Total Landscaping FAQ

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 2, 2024
Philadelphia, PA

From pulling weeds, to planting trees, to hosting presidential press conferences, Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia truly does it […]

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How to Landscape With Palm Trees

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

Bring a slice of the tropics to your home by landscaping with palm trees. These magnificent, tall, leafy plants can […]

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How to Winterize Your Seattle Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 4, 2024
Landscaping, Seattle, WA

As the mercury drops and the days get grayer, Seattle gardeners have one more thing to do before they tuck […]

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How to Winterize Your St. Louis Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 15, 2024
Landscaping, St. Louis, MO

St. Louis is the Gateway to the West. It’s now also the Gateway to rooftop lettuce.  We’ve ranked St. Louis […]

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How to Winterize Your Chicago Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: April 2, 2025
Chicago, IL, Landscaping

As the mercury drops, Chicago gardeners cozy up indoors. But there’s one more thing to do before snow falls – […]

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How to Winterize Your Denver Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: November 5, 2024
Denver, CO, Landscaping

When leaves start to pile up in the Mile High City, it’s time to dig in and winterize your Denver […]

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How to Winterize Your Portland Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 2, 2024
Portland, OR

You needn’t let the wet winter swamp your Portland garden party. From testing your soil type to protecting your garden […]

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How to Winterize Your Detroit Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: November 8, 2024
Detroit

Winterizing your garden will give you a boost over the Detroit gardeners who skipped out on winter prep and waited […]

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25 Practical Retaining Wall Ideas for Extra Curb Appeal

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Do you struggle to hold the landscape together when dealing with messy soil erosion, poor curb appeal, and sloping terrain? […]

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