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Author: Luminita Toma

Luminita Toma is a nature-loving writer who simply adores pretty flowers and lawns. After plenty of research and writing on lawn care and gardening, she has a keen eye for plants and their maintenance. When she has some spare time, there's nothing she enjoys more than chilling with her friends, hitting the theatre, or traveling.

What Is Slow-Release Fertilizer For the Lawn?

By Luminita Toma | Published: April 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Slow-release fertilizers gradually release nutrients into the soil over an extended period, providing a steady supply to grass.

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How to Attract Earthworms to Your Lawn (5 Tips)

By Luminita Toma | Published: March 24, 2025
General Lawn Care

Attract earthworms to your lawn by adding organic matter, keeping the soil moist, avoiding chemical pesticides, and maintaining a neutral soil pH.

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Overseeding vs. Slit Seeding: What’s the Difference?

By Luminita Toma | Published: February 23, 2025
General Lawn Care

The difference between overseeding and slit seeding? Overseeding involves spreading seeds on top of the soil, while slit seeding uses a machine for deeper planting.

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How Much Water Does Zoysiagrass Need?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

How much water does Zoysiagrass need? Zoysiagrass requires about 1 to 1.5 inches of water each week while growing, from rain or irrigation.

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How Much Water Does Centipedegrass Need?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

How much water does centipedegrass need? It requires about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season from rain or irrigation.

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Why Does Does Your Grass Grow in Clumps?

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Why is your grass growing in clumps? It may be due to factors like overwatering, weeds, compacted soil, clumping grass types, or problems with soil pH.

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When and How to Apply Crabgrass Preventer

By Luminita Toma | Published: January 13, 2025
General Lawn Care

Learn when and how to apply crabgrass preventer. Aim for soil temperatures to hit 55 degrees Fahrenheit, spread evenly, and water lightly post-application.

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6 Main Benefits of Fall Yard Cleanup

By Luminita Toma | Published: November 11, 2024
Landscaping

The main benefits of fall yard cleanup include preparing your lawn for winter, enhancing soil health, and boosting curb appeal.

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What is Frost Seeding?

By Luminita Toma | Published: November 11, 2024
General Lawn Care

Frost seeding is spreading cool-season seeds over frozen ground in late winter. As the soil thaws, these seeds germinate, resulting in lush lawns by spring.

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Frost Seeding vs. Dormant Seeding: What’s the Difference?

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 12, 2024
General Lawn Care

Frost seeding vs. dormant seeding: At first glance, these overseeding techniques might seem the same. Both are cool weather seeding […]

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