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Author: Jordan Ardoin

Jordan Ardoin is a writer and editor with a passion for sustainable, earth-friendly gardening and lawn care practices. When she isn't sharing her knowledge about lawn care and landscaping, you can find her curled up with a good book and a cat in her lap.

7 Best Electric String Trimmers of 2026 [Reviews]

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: January 2, 2026
Reviews

The best electric string trimmers are the ENHULK 58V 16″ String Trimmer and the BLACK+DECKER BESTA510. We found the best corded and cordless models.

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7 Best Gas String Trimmers of 2026 [Reviews]

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: January 2, 2026
Reviews

What are the best gas string trimmers? LawnStarter ranked the best gas string trimmers by power, cutting swath, line diameter, and weight.

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A Guide to Pergolas: Types, Uses, Costs, and Installation

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 15, 2024
Landscaping

Like most people outside the landscaping profession, you probably don’t have a clear picture in your head when you hear […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Gazebo Kits

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Whether you want a gazebo over the grill or a structure for outdoor entertaining, buying a gazebo kit could make […]

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15 of the Best Shade Trees for Salt Lake City Yards

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 3, 2024
Salt Lake City, UT

A shade tree can be a Salt Lake City homeowner’s best friend in summer, when temperatures frequently reach 80, 90, […]

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30 Native Plants for Texas by Region

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: June 16, 2026
Texas

From dwarf palmetto and winecup to heartleaf rosemallow, discover these 30 native plants for Texas, divided by region.

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12 Ideas for Low-Maintenance Landscaping in Salt Lake City

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 12, 2024
Landscaping, Salt Lake City, UT

Although Salt Lake City’s backdrop is breathtaking, the hot, dry summers and wet, freezing winters aren’t a great combination for […]

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12 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas in Seattle

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 4, 2024
Landscaping, Seattle

Does excessive lawn and landscape maintenance have you sleepless in Seattle on Saturday mornings? We might have the solution for […]

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12 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Portland Yards

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: December 24, 2024
Portland, OR

In a place known as the City of Roses, beauty standards for your landscape are pretty high, but that doesn’t […]

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12 Ways to Create Low-Maintenance Landscaping in San Diego

By Jordan Ardoin | Updated: November 5, 2024
Landscaping

Life’s a beach in San Diego. You’ve got perfect weather all year, entertainment for days, and some of the most […]

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