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Author: Kimberly Magerl
Kimberly Magerl is a writer and editor rooted in Illinois, with time spent living in Hawaii and Texas. She has covered lawn care and landscaping for LawnStarter since 2022, bringing an environmental lens to every project. A longtime plant lover, she’s especially passionate about ocean conservation and sustainability.
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