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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.

Best Time to Apply Crabgrass Preventer in Ohio

By Luminita Toma | Published: October 16, 2024
Ohio

The best time to apply crabgrass preventer in Ohio is between mid-March and mid-April before the soil consistently warms up to 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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When to Fertilize Your Colorado Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Published: October 1, 2024
Colorado

Fertilize your Colorado lawn in the fall for cool-season grasses and give them a spring boost. Fertilize warm-season grasses in late spring to summer.

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When Is the Best Time to Aerate Your New Jersey Lawn?

By Luminita Toma | Published: October 1, 2024
New Jersey

The best time to aerate your New Jersey lawn is early fall or spring for cool-season grass. For warm-season, opt for late spring or summer.

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When is the Best Time to Plant Clover in Michigan?

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 3, 2025
Michigan

To plant clover in Michigan, aim for a soil temp of at least 43°F, typically mid-April to early May. Or consider fall sowing or spring frost seeding.

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5 Best Ways to Clean Up Leaves in Your Yard

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 14, 2024
Leaf Removal

The best ways to clean up leaves in your yard include using a mulching lawn mower, a leaf blower, or a wide, flexible rake for smaller yards.

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How to Rake Leaves (Step-by-Step Guide)

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 6, 2024
Leaf Removal

Here’s how to rake leaves effectively: Start at the edges of your lawn and work inward, using a wide rake to gather leaves in small piles.

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When to Stop Mowing the Lawn Before Winter

By Luminita Toma | Updated: July 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

Before winter, stop mowing the lawn as soon as grass stops growing, typically when temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How to Get Rid of Lawn Gnats Guide

By Luminita Toma | Updated: November 5, 2024
General Lawn Care

To get rid of lawn gnats, avoid overwatering, clear organic debris, and use treatments like beneficial nematodes or insecticidal sprays (only if necessary).

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How to Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Updated: July 29, 2024
General Lawn Care

Here’s how to aerate and overseed: rent a core aerator, sprinkle the right seeds, and water regularly. We’ll also cover post-treatment tips.

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How To Measure a Yard (5 Simple Steps)

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 6, 2024
General Lawn Care

Here’s how to measure a yard: Measure the length and width of squares. Measure the radius of circles. Divide odd shapes into small squares and rectangles.

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