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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 Landscape Around a Pool in Miami

By Jane Purnell | Updated: May 27, 2025
Florida, Miami

Transform your backyard pool into a Miami beach oasis. Add bright lights, low-maintenance plants, and outdoor entertainment for a warm […]

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16 Rock Garden Ideas to Create a Sense of Calm

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Your rock garden has mini boulders, pebbles, maybe a stream running through it, but does your rock garden have the […]

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9 Ways to Landscape Around Trees

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 9, 2026
Landscaping

Key Takeaways • Mulch adds color cheaply: It’s one of the easiest and least expensive ways to dress up the […]

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How to Landscape for Privacy: 15 Ideas

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 15, 2024
Landscaping

What you do in your yard is none of the neighbors’ business, and it’s none of our business either. We’re […]

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17 Landscaping Ideas for Your Front Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 11, 2024
Landscaping

Front yard landscaping is all about creativity, first impressions, and how you want to welcome guests as they knock on […]

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Mulch Guide: Types, Pro Tips and Where to Mulch

By Jane Purnell | Updated: April 21, 2026
Landscaping

Mulch can be organic (leaves, wood, and grass trimmings) or inorganic (plastic and rocks). Our guide details mulch types and […]

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Apple Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 19, 2026
Tree care

Key Takeaways • Severity varies widely: Fire blight has no cure and can kill a tree, while apple scab, powdery […]

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7 Common Cherry Tree Diseases and How to Treat Them

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 5, 2026
Tree care

Key Takeaways • Necrotic ringspot has no treatment but removal: The other diseases, especially in the early stages, are not […]

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5 Best Grass Types for Pensacola, FL

By Jane Purnell | Updated: November 3, 2026
Florida, Pensacola

Key Takeaways • 5 grass options: Centipedegrass, Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, bahiagrass, and St. Augustinegrass are the best Pensacola grass types.• Low-maintenance […]

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How to Get Rid of Gophers

By Jane Purnell | Updated: October 23, 2026
Pest control

How can you get rid of gophers in your yard? Trapping, fumigation, and underground fencing can send your burrowing friends packing.

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