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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.

When and How to Treat a Heat-Stressed Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Updated: July 16, 2024
General Lawn Care

Learn when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn. Spot the signs of distress ASAP, water 1.5 inches per week, and keep the mower blade high.

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How to Achieve a Dark Green Lawn (7 Tips)

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

Wondering how to get a dark green lawn? Test your soil, choose the right grass variety, fertilize, and add iron. Remember to water deeply and mow regularly.

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Why Is My Grass Dying Even Though I Water It?

By Luminita Toma | Published: May 14, 2024
General Lawn Care

Why is your grass dying even though you water it? Overwatering, pests, fungi, and bad mowing habits could be the culprits. Get tips to green up your lawn.

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How to Mow Tall Grass In Your Lawn

By Luminita Toma | Updated: November 18, 2024
General Lawn Care

Discover how to mow tall grass in manageable steps. Cut grass one-third shorter each time, allowing recovery time between sessions for optimal results.

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Best Grass Seed for the Midwest

By Luminita Toma | Updated: March 11, 2025
General Lawn Care

The Midwest offers a distinct dance of cold winters and hot, humid summers, making lawn care a lively challenge. Unsurprisingly, […]

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The Best Grass Seed for Illinois

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 9, 2024
Illinois

Living in Illinois, you surely know why it’s called The Prairie State, thanks to the miles and miles of prairie […]

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10 Native Illinois Flowers for Your Garden

By Luminita Toma | Updated: November 7, 2024
Illinois

Illinois boasts a wide variety of native flora, but sadly, its indigenous blossoms are under threat from invasive foreign species. […]

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Lawn Care Guide for Illinois Homeowners

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 9, 2024
Illinois

Illinois, known as the Land of Lincoln, is where the weather dances to its own tune, and your lawn has […]

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Best Grass Seed for Colorado

By Luminita Toma | Updated: December 2, 2024
Colorado

The best grass seed for Colorado includes cool-season varieties like Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and fescue, as well as warm-season […]

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How to Xeriscape in Colorado

By Luminita Toma | Updated: November 5, 2024
Colorado

Gardening in Colorado can be a wonderful experience. Though the Centennial State may be dry and windy, you can plant […]

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