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Author: Jennifer Lester

Jennifer Lester is a freelance writer and social media strategist who covers a variety of home and garden topics. She’s a graduate of Texas A&M University and the proud mom of three boys. In her spare time, she volunteers in her community and her children’s schools.

New Invading Bug Menace: Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 15, 2024
Pest control

We’ve had stink bugs a long time in the United States but a new species is spreading rapidly since it landed in […]

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How to Identify and Control Billbugs in Your Lawn

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 15, 2024
Pest control

Here’s how to identify and control billbugs, a pest that can make your luscious lawn look like it’s fallen victim to drought.

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How to Remove a Tree Stump (5 Ways)

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

You eliminated the tree that just didn’t work in your yard, but now you have the stump to contend with. […]

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Sheet Mulching: What it is, How to do It

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 13, 2024
General Lawn Care

If you want to convert a section of your lawn into a garden or ornamental bed, tilling, spraying chemicals, and […]

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How Dandelions Benefit You and Your Yard

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Put down that weed killer. The dandelion, that yellow flower that turns into a puffable white ball, may be a […]

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Tree Root Removal: A How-to Guide

By Jennifer Lester | Updated: December 13, 2024
Tree care

You thought you were done with that tree when the chainsaw fell silent. Not so fast. You still have to […]

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